Kairos Recruitment

Position: Wide Web Flexographic Printer Location: Whittlesey Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Salary: Dependent On Experience About the business: My client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of packaging machinery and packaging materials. We pride ourselves on offering innovative solutions. They pride themselves on offering innovative solutions to meet their customer's demands in today's ever increasingly challenging environment. Purpose of a Flexographic Printer: They operate a fast-paced work environment with high standards. They always aim to promote excellent teamwork and support to one another. The role would report to the Print Manager and become part of a team who are above all friendly and hardworking. My client is looking for a high-calibre printers with experience in Flexo printing and running large print presses, both wide and narrow web. The print that they produce is supermarket-based and high-end prints. The skillset my client is looking for is an induvial who can either operate a Flexotechnica, Comexi or Windmoller & Holche. Day to day duties of a Flexographic Printer: Operate our flexographic printing press as required to print packaging and tapes. Organise systems to ensure all jobs for print shift are ready. Manage print and colour consistency, updating colour standard documentation. Assist in the planning of print trials for new packaging projects Ensure daily schedules are met. Daily maintenance and care of print machinery. If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply today! If you have any further questions, please give Olivia a call on (phone number removed)

Position: Business Development Manager Location: Aylesford Hours: 9am - 5pm Salary: 40k - 50k My client is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. Employing over 100 personnel in the design, manufacture and distribution of product, my client works with major global, blue-chip brands, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Possess a strong understanding of the company's products, the competition in the industry and positioning Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Managing customer enquiries from initial receipt of project brief, in liaison with the Internal customer service Team and/or Customers Associated duties to give total internal support and service to designated, high-profile brands/customers. Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends Skills and Attributes for a Business Development Manager: Minimum 3 years previous sales experience essential Minimum of 3-5 years working within packaging industry essential Full UK driving licence required (Travelling to external customer meetings may be occasionally required via car or public transport) Proactive prospecting Relationship building and customer oriented Result orientated Excellent negotiation and communication skills Benefits for the Business Development Manager include: Competitive Salary DOE 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance Company Workplace Pension Long Service Award Death in Service Salary Benefits Program including: - Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts Recruitment Referral Program Annual Health Assessment If you are interested in this role, please apply today. For more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)