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Role: Senior Design Engineer Location: Bedford Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, early finish on a Friday Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum OA are currently looking to hire for an experienced Senior Design Engineer for a fast-growing, dynamic client based in Bedford. Duties of a Senior Design Engineer : Design 3D components and assemblies using NX, Inventor and AutoCAD, producing detailed 2D drawings to current standard Apply Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) principles and carry out engineering calculations including FEA, FMEA and performance/safety analysis Manage new product development and improvement projects, from concept through to production, including one-off and bespoke designs Create and maintain Bills of Materials, material specifications, technical documentation and product manuals Drive cost-effective design through Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) and support continuous improvement and Kaizen activity Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, suppliers and customers, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance throughout projects What we would like from you: Minimum 5 years' mechanical design experience in a 3D CAD environment Strong 3D CAD capability (e.g. NX, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar) Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience Experience working to deadlines in a fast-paced engineering/project environment FEA software experience and engineering exposure to rotating machinery Professional registration (IEng) and collaborative, team-focused approach If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

Business Development Manager OA is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our client s growing and successful team. Our client, a market leader in the bedding and upholstery components industry, is seeking a talented Sales Executive to help drive new business, upsell to existing customers, and meet ambitious sales targets. We re after someone with a strong track record in sales, outstanding customer relationship skills, and a real hunger for winning new business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about growing your career, this could be the perfect role for you! Location: Enfield Hours: Full-time. Office based. Monday - Thursday 8.00am 5.00pm & Friday 8.00am 2.00pm Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Business Development Manager Benefits 24 days holiday + bank holidays Free parking Company Pension Group Life Cover and Benefits Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities To maximise growth of sales within the business. Ownership of area accounts, account planning and execution. Source and generate leads for potential new business. Securing appointments with a prospects to conduct either a telephone/online discussion or a face-to-face meeting. Prepare quotations and follow up. Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences in the UK and occasionally abroad. Occasional visits to customers involving overnight hotel stays, within UK and N Ireland/Eire. Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers. Assist the Sales Manager in the Marketing and PR area working alongside a Marketing Agency. Ensure all customer queries are handled appropriately and monitored through to resolution. Business Development Manager Skills and Experience Excellent communication skills written and verbal, with great attention to detail. Professional and resilient with a positive outlook. Team player who goes the extra mile. Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook) and CRM software. Ability to work well as part of a team, in an open office environment, whilst being able to work independently on your own initiative with tenacity & a drive to improve and succeed Background in the bedding or soft furnishings industries would be advantageous but not critical. Full UK driving license required. Ability to analyse lost business and review opportunities to increase successful conversions. BARNPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold the data you have provided. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

OA are recruiting for an Business Systems Analyst to join our client's highly successful and growing team. Location: Enfield Hours: Monday - Friday. 8am-5pm. Fully office based. Salary: £40,000-£50,000 - depending on experience Business Systems Analyst Benefits Private Health Insurance Company Pension Scheme available after 3-month probationary period Cycle to work scheme Onsite parking 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Business Systems Analyst- Key Responsibilities Administer and support Kerridge ERP (access, config, troubleshooting). Play a key role in the Kerridge upgrade. Work with departments to improve workflows and efficiency. Liaise with Kerridge support and vendors. Support Power BI dashboards and reports with external developers. Gather reporting requirements and deliver insights. Maintain data accuracy and integrity. Provide first-line IT support (hardware, software, network - onsite). Manage IT assets (procurement, setup, maintenance). Handle onboarding/offboarding (accounts, access). Support peripheral systems (MCS, Prism, Maxoptra). Assist with IT project planning and implementation. Document processes, procedures, and configurations. Work with SLT/Group IT on IT architecture. Explore and implement AI opportunities. Business Systems Analyst - Skills and Experience Experience in technical support resolution Proven experience with Kerridge ERP systems Strong proficiency in Power BI Solid understanding of IT support principles, including Windows OS, Office 365, and basic networking. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Experience with SQL or other data query languages. Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. WGCCOMMPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data . Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

Role: Service Desk Advisor Location: Welwyn Garden City Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, fully office based Salary: £24,000 + bonus between £2,000 - £2,500 per year An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Service Desk Advisor to join a well established client based in Welwyn Garden City. Duties of a Service Desk Advisor: Provisioning new orders and maintaining existing customers, managing multiple orders, creating and programming phone system schedules. Logging all queries presented ensuring detailed and accurate in our CRM database. Diagnosing and taking ownership of faults. Providing progress updates to key stake holders at project milestones. Providing out of hours support on a rotational basis Occasional site visits to assist with installations and diagnosing faults. Compiling bespoke data reports on customer's consumption, highlighting and suggesting areas for cost reduction and identifying trends in usage. Raising ad-hoc invoices for department purchases working closely with our finance team. Working with third party suppliers to understand current estate and contractual status, managing and completing caseation of redundant services. Analysis on current consumption against our recommended rates. Creating contracts and comparing invoices are correct to completed contracts. Providing telephone and email support to customers. What we would like from you: Previous experience within Customer Service role / environment Strong attention to detail Excellent telephone skills Able to multi-task Tenacious in achieving problem resolution and customer satisfaction Good level of numeracy If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. WGCCOMMPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data . Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

Role: Business Development - Insurance Location: Bedford Hours: Monday Friday 9.30am 5pm. Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + 8% commission My Client is a Top 100 UK Independent broker specialising in the commercial insurance industry that has a refreshingly positive and enthusiastic perspective on how to win and retain business and offers a lively working environment to match. We are now looking for proactive, driven sales people to join the business to drive Business Development as Commercial Insurance Consultants. What s in it for you? 30am start time (9.30am -5pm) 20 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays and numerous additional days off over Christmas and New Year, which increases to 25 days after 5 years service Private Medical Insurance through Vitality after 2 years of service Critical Illness and Death in Service after 5 years service Fully funded Cert CII Education Modern offices loaded with facilities Free onsite Parking Regular company business and social events Dress down from March until October What will you be doing in the Business Development role? Working on warm sales leads generated by a closely-linked telemarketing team Selling market-leading insurance products to prospective clients Retaining repeat business at times through excellent service standards What we would like from you: Proven track record in exceeding sales targets Driven and hungry approach toward sales Enthusiastic persona with the desire to succeed Think you have what it takes? Apply now with up to date CV! BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data . Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.