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Operations Coordinator

Big Fish Little Fish are proud to be the recruitment partner for a global engineering company with a base in Sheffield.  Due to growth, new clients, new key operations coming into play they are now needing to recruit a successful operational person who can slip seamlessly into their organisation.

This role is the link between the engineers out on site, the production and sales team.  It will suit someone who has experience of planning, organising and ideally a strong coordinating background.

Key daily tasks are as follows:

  • Responsible for achieving service work sales target.
  • Organising all service and breakdown work with the clients
  • Maintaining the production plan for invoicing
  • Maintaining and coordinating the engineers calendar
  • Ensure that service engineer’s van stock is maintained.
  • Arrange hotel accommodation and reconcile the monthly invoice.
  • Liaise with production/purchasing ref site equipment hire & delivery of equipment to site.
  • Store service information/check sheets/ photos in relevant electronic WO files
  • Inputting WO orders on Sage and maintaining project folders as well as the production plan
  • Maintaining site and service parts location in the factory
  • Responsible for the safety of site staff.
  • Maintain continuous and effective control over the fleet operation
  • Overseeing the organisation of all service and breakdown work with the clients
  • Overseeing the informing of service engineers of their schedules
  • Prepare RAMS and Work Package Plans for new/existing service work

They work Monday – Friday, with an early finish on a Friday.  Great career prospects – please do not delay, email an up to date CV ASAP.

We look forward to receiving your application.

£27500 - £29850

Sheffield April 20, 2025


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Sales & Marketing Administrator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a business support assistant with a well-established Sheffield company. The successful applicant will play an integral role in providing clerical support to the B2B and B2C teams. You will assist by being a point of contact for customer order processing, sales enquiries and company representative. Candidates will be able to offer and maintain an excellent level of customer service.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Responding to queries / questions via email or telephone. For example – managing enquiries from trade account stockist and with direct supply consumer.
  • Order processing, taking current order from both businesses and consumers. Introducing new product options via email and telephone.
  • Updating customers and agents on purchase order information and progress.
  • Preparation of commercial documents and liaising with logistics companies to arrange domestic and overseas shipments.
  • Provide a high level of B2B and B2C customer service – clarifying specific order details and requirements.
  • Inputting data and preparation of sales and performance reports using excel and bespoke CRM management software.
  • Managing customer feedback – ensuring the five-star reputation of the company is always maintained.

 

Essential skills:

 

  • Ability to integrate into a dynamic team with the flexibility to offer support in key areas of the business.
  • Good IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Office applications and specific databases managed by CRM software.
  • Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
  • This is a full-time role that offers plenty of variety and opportunities when working with B2B and B2C accounts.
  • Experience of working with large online platforms such as Amazon and eBay – would be an advantage.
  • A knowledge of social media and creating content would be an advantage.

£24000 - £25000

Sheffield March 31, 2025


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Mechanical Fitter (Rail Bias)

Big Fish Little Fish are currently working with a very reputable Engineering Company based in Sheffield.  Due to growth and expansion our client is now needing recruit an outstanding Mechanical Fitter.

Day to day duties are as follows – Experience of reading mechanical drawings, and having a clear understanding of interpreting the required engineering to see the product through from design to completion.

Lots of mechanical assembly required.

Checking off incoming goods, and deal with accordingly.

Must possess an FLT License, as there will be fork lift driving required.

Load testing.

Completing inspection paperwork.

Testing of mechanical handling equipment.

There will be site visits required and fitting on site.

The majority of the machinery has all be manufactured and made on site and is relevant to the style of work completed.

We are keen to speak with anyone with relevant experience and skills.

Our client works Monday – Friday – day shift hours, with an early finish on a Friday.

Great rates of pay, career progression and long-term opportunity.

Please send your full CV outlining skills and availability.

£14.00 - £16.00

Sheffield March 31, 2025


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Health & Safety Assistant

Big Fish Little Fish are working with a well established and very reputable Health & Safety consultancy.  Due to growth and our client securing some long term contracts, they now need to recruit someone who possesses some knowledge within their industry.  We are eager to speak with candidates who hold the Nebosh General Certificate, who are looking to grow into being a full a health & safety consultant over time.  This opportunity comes with a lot flexibility and does offer remote working.  The successful candidate must drive and have access to a vehicle as site visits and consultations will be part of the role.

Day to day the successful candidate will be expected to support the Health & Safety consultants and officers in the business.  Duties will include the following;

  • Health & Safety administration duty in order to support the consultants on-site.
  • Health & Safety audits will be expected to be carried out.
  • Work Experience safety assessments for Businesses who support work experience – so they are compliant.
  • Diary management – booking appointments in and confirming on email.
  • Liaising with clients about bookings, new opportunities and general Health & Safety support.
  • Carrying out various risk assessment work.
  • Carrying fire safety checks and audits.
  • Completing notes, documents after site work has been completed.

No 2 days will be the same, this is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their health & safety career, has knowledge and can work unsupervised, but ready to learn and grow within the Business.

Due to the autonomy of working individual and offering hybrid our client is offering a flexible day rate of around £100.00.

Initially our client is looking to recruit this role on a temp – perm scenario, allowing the successful candidate to ensure it is a strong fit for them as well as our client.

Working week is Monday – Friday.

Please apply outlining experience, relevant qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your CV.

£100 per day

Sheffield March 31, 2025


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Health & Safety Coordinator

Big Fish Little Fish are working with a well established and very reputable Health & Safety consultancy.  Due to growth and our client securing some long term contracts, they now need to recruit someone who possesses some knowledge within their industry.  We are eager to speak with candidates who hold the Nebosh General Certificate, who are looking to grow into being a full a health & safety consultant over time.  This opportunity comes with a lot flexibility and does offer remote working.  The successful candidate must drive and have access to a vehicle as site visits and consultations will be part of the role.

Day to day the successful candidate will be expected to support the Health & Safety consultants and officers in the business.  Duties will include the following;

  • Health & Safety administration duty in order to support the consultants on-site.
  • Health & Safety audits will be expected to be carried out.
  • Work Experience safety assessments for Businesses who support work experience – so they are compliant.
  • Diary management – booking appointments in and confirming on email.
  • Liaising with clients about bookings, new opportunities and general Health & Safety support.
  • Carrying out various risk assessment work.
  • Carrying fire safety checks and audits.
  • Completing notes, documents after site work has been completed.

No 2 days will be the same, this is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their health & safety career, has knowledge and can work unsupervised, but ready to learn and grow within the Business.

Initially our client is looking to recruit this role on a temp – perm scenario, allowing the successful candidate to ensure it is a strong fit for them as well as our client.

Working week is Monday – Friday.

Please apply outlining experience, relevant qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your CV.

£13.00 - £14.00

Sheffield March 14, 2025


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Business Development Manager – Yorkshire

Our client is a waste management specialist and customer centric, forward thinking waste and recycling solutions provider with depots located on the Wirral, in Manchester, Preston, Leeds, Birmingham and most recently, Sheffield. Our award winning business is seeking a talented, hardworking and ambitious Business Development Manager to help us grow our business and be part of the wider group of Businesses.

The Role

This role is predominantly new business requiring door to door direct sales and upselling to existing customers, there will be elements of account management following contracts that you sign. After the initial bespoke training program; you will be required to hit quarterly targets based around specific revenue from contracts signed.

Responsibilities
  • Door to door canvassing; business to business always presenting the business in a professional capacity, selling unique features and benefits of our services
  • Upsell waste and recycling solutions to existing customers
  • Completion of client site risk assessments and site audits
  • Handle all inbound enquiries assigned to you
  • Pre-qualify opportunities to ensure they meet ‘business fit’ and pass credit check
  • Monitor and report on market and competitor activities
  • Collation of accurate prospect information ensuring CRM is updated on a daily basis with the sales support team
  • Participation in regional networking events, showcasing our Services to potential prospects
  • Completion of weekly KPI Sheet
  • Attendance and participation in fortnightly/monthly sales meetings
  • Booking appointments with target organisations key management personnel in order to present the companies proposition highlights features, advantages and benefits.
  • Cross sell additional services including; shredding, hazardous, nationals
  • Diary Management and priority planning
  • Respond to helpdesk queries within 24 hours
  • Assist Administration and Service Team with implementation of new services
  • Any other duties as reasonably requested by your Line Manager

The Ideal Candidate

You are tenacious, passionate and positive. You enjoy a challenge and want to be able to earn good commission. You enjoy working as part of a team and are competitive in nature. You want a career with development opportunities and are willing to work hard and prove yourself.

About You
  • Previous successful experience in selling service contracts
  • Experience telemarketing/appointment booking
  • Confident door-to-door, cold calling
  • Full UK driving license
  • Previous experience selling within waste industry is an advantage
  • Successful in Business to Business (B2B) selling
  • Confident using MS Outlook, word and Excel
About The Company, our client.

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, our valued client has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. They are now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to growth and success.

Over the past three decades our client has grown and diversified significantly, they believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As a market leader within waste management and the recycling industry, they are most definitely committed to shaping a better future for friends, families and communities. Their philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

So if you want to be part of a driven company, with an abundance of opportunity – please email an upto date CV, outlining relevant experiences, along with salary expectation.

£30000 - £30000 + OTE

Sheffield March 31, 2025


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Corporate Sales Manager – Hybrid (Yorkshire)

This is an exciting new national role, within the corporate sector that demands an energetic, hands-on approach combined with solid strategic thinking to support our ambitious business growth plans. This role is new business working to agreed sales targets, generating leads, discussing and negotiating with prospects, and preparing and presenting sales proposals. The ability to source, present and close large national contracts within target markets is essential. Working with the support of our marketing and tenders’ team to deliver growth in the corporate sector.

Key accountabilities

  • Business to business canvassing and profiling; business to business always presenting and representing our client in a professional capacity, selling unique features and benefits of our services.
  • Closing deals for services including General waste, recycling, equipment, shredding, and hazardous waste.
  • Solution based selling; create the desire/need and sell long term, profitable contracts.
  • Working with other departments to build costing models and P&Ls
  • Preparing and presenting sales proposals
  • Completion of site risk assessments and site audits
  • Pre-qualify opportunities to ensure they meet ‘business fit’ and strategic goals including credit checks.
  • Collation of accurate prospect information ensuring your pipeline and CRM is up to date.
  • Booking appointments with target organisations key management personnel to present the companies proposition highlights features, advantages, and benefits.
  • Assist the subcontract team(s) with identifying new suppliers to support your sale.
  • Arranging mobilisation meetings to ensure smooth roll out of new contracts and transition to account management.
  • Participation in networking events, sales conferences showcasing our client’s Services to potential prospects.
  • Completion of weekly activity reports
  • Attendance and participation in weekly/monthly sales meetings
  • Diary Management and priority planning
  • Assist Administration and Service Team with implementation of new services.

Areas of responsibility

  • Sourcing key opportunities
  • Maintaining a full and active pipeline
  • Achieving agreed sales targets
  • Preparation of sales proposals in line with company guidelines and targets
  • Ensuring smooth mobilisation of contracts

Experience and Skills

  • 5+ years Sales experience B2B with proven track record of corporate sales
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Strong Presentation skills
  • Ability to review customer requirements and provide alternative solutions

About The Company

Join our excellent client  on their journey…..

Over the past 30 years, our client has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. Currently employing over 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success, reknown for excelling the employee journey and offering excellent career development.

Full tine opportunity, fantastic salary and additional benefits package.

Please apply outlining your experience, salary expectation.

 

£60000 - £85000

Yorkshire March 31, 2025


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Engineering Manager (Rail Bias)

We are representing a local based Engineering Company, who need to appoint a strong Engineering Leader to drive an ambitious team forward successfully.  Our client works predominately in the rail sector, have secure clients who are long and established.  The requirement of this role is to look after and oversee the design team.  Day to day we are looking for the successful candidate to perform the following tasks.

Manage the engineering design team.

Developing design  solutions for mechanical projects, from feasibility through to production.

Prepare detailed drawings and also cost materials, maintain technical files and documents.

Analyse  structures and mechanisms.

Be able to calculate costs.

Ensure all design comply with current legislation and company standards.

Liaise with customers and suppliers.

Speak with/meet with project managers to ensure the projects are delivered to a technical requirement and met required timescales.

producing O&M manuals.

Site survey responsibility from time to time.

Carry out FATS and SATS.

Ability to liaise with production and provide required technical support.

Manage the external electrical/software design companies.

Possess the ability to write technical specifications for customers.

Regular meetings with the sales team, involvement and help with quoting.

A key must is to possess strong leadership skills, to bring the design team on and ensure projects, work-flow is delivered on time meeting efficiencies.

The ideal person for this role is someone with a strong mechanical design background within engineering, ideally within the rail industry.  The successful candidate mus t be calm, approachable, pragmatic.  Possess strong listening skills, along with the ability to work a speed in order to deliver projects on time.

Be able to explain design, and the piece of work to the customer in a professional and focused manner.  Strong communication skills are essential.

Ideally the successful candidate will possess a mechanical degree or HND from within an engineering bias.

The role is full-time, based within the design office 5-days per week.

Please contact, or ideally email your CV in the first instance, where a member of our team will have a confidential chat to discuss your suitability further.

We are acting as a recruitment agency and fair recruitment will be adhered too at all times.

We look forward to receiving your application.

£50000 - £60000

Sheffield March 31, 2025


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Recruitment Consultant

Big Fish Little Fish is a boutique recruitment consultancy, which was set up over 20 years ago.  Currently we are recruiting for an experienced recruitment consultant to come an join our team.  The role offers the successful candidate a lot of autonomy in way of creating their own desk and working with clients they choose to work with.  The successful candidate may possess experience running a temporary desk or recruiting within permanent arena.

Day to day we are wanting a self starter, someone who can do business development, make calls, send emails, generate interest and create business.  This person will be expected to go out and see clients, attend networking events and represent the company.  The successful candidate will be targeted on clients, and also placements made, hopefully exceeding any set targets put in place.  All the tools in order for this individual to be successful are in place, and there will be on-going support and training throughout.

Strong communication skills in order to secure opportunities to fill, but also have the strong negotiation skills needed to liaise with candidates in order to gain them their next career move.

Based out of Sheffield with a competitive salary and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Full driving License is essential.

£Competitve

March 31, 2025


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Accountant – Part-Qualified

Our client is a well respected firm of Accountants with a large portfolio of very different clients.  Due to growth, they are now needing to appoint a management accountant to work with new an existing clients.

The successful person will play  vital role within day to day duties, this will include supervising junior staff, on-boarding of new clients, doing various self assessments, and accounts from incomplete records, along with a multitude of other accounts expectations daily.  Other roles will include payroll, management accounts, year end accounts, VAT, Sales & purchase ledger, credit control, acruals.

Ideally the successful candidate will understand book keeping, accountancy principles, along with being able to demonstrate proficiency in software, particularly Xero.  We are looking for this person to be extremely organised, with strong attention to detail skills, act as a mentor and be able to motivate and encourage others.

Ideally this person will have practice experience, however our client is also prepared to look at candidates from within industry and other backgrounds, as long as they have a good solid accountancy background.

The successful candidate will possess either AAT, ACCA or CIMA – should they wish to go further within accountancy qualifications, this is also an option.

The working week is Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.  Free parking and comfortable offices located in S36, so easy access for anyone in Deepcar, Stocksbridge, Oughtibridge of Barnsley.

Please apply outlining your experience and salary expectation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

£28000 - £38000

Sheffield (S36) March 31, 2025


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Insolvency Practitioner

Are you an experienced Insolvency Practitioner ready for the next move with great opportunities looming? Do you have the drive and ambition to take the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client, a leading boutique Insolvency Practice based in Sheffield, as a Work Winning Insolvency Practitioner.

Our client is wnating a successful IP who can secure work, take appointments and is looking to beocme a long standing part of an integral Business moving forward.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Representing a forward-thinking company and collaborating with key clients to obtain resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills organised and very driven for results.
  • Manage the process and manage a high volume of work.
  • Leading and managing a team of professionals in delivering high-quality insolvency services.
  • Providing expert advice on insolvency matters to clients and other key individuals.
  • Representing the practice at industry events and networking functions.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Insolvency Practitioner (IP) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Commercial knowledge.
  • Must possess experience of taking Business/Company appointments

Great company with a lot of opportunity, please apply outlining your key experiences, salary expectation.  Salary is totally negotiable for the right person.  This role offers the right person to write their own pay cheque – and who would not want that.

£75000 - £105000

Sheffield March 30, 2025


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Vehicle Technician – Mobile Opportunity – Carlisle

Do you want to work un-supervised and be in control of your day?

We are eagerly looking for an experienced vehicle technician who is looking to work out in the field doing mobile fleet maintenance and repair.

Day to day you will be out in a van visiting businesses fulfilling their service, repair, MOT and other checks.  The role requires the successful candidate to go from1 job to another which is booked in and managed by the service team.  Each job will be within a relatively short distance, along with being within an hours drive of your home address.

The key to success is someone with excellent ability, able to manage own workload and day.  We are looking for experienced technicians, who possess level NVQ level 3 and are over 25 years of age – this is due to the vehicle insurance.

There is lots of scope for earning potential, the opportunity to work hard and be rewarded.

If you are looking to leave a workshop, or would like a new challenge then this really could be the opportunity for you.

 

£36000 - £40000

Carlisle Area March 31, 2025


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Mobile Motor Mechanic – Enfield & Wembley

Are you an experienced vehicle technician?

We are looking for experienced vehicle technicians who are eager to secure a role with a difference.  If you are fed-up of being in the workshop, long hours, every Saturday having to work and feeling un-appreciated and un-rewarded – then look no further this could be the opportunity for you.

  • Working out in the field with a van and going from appointment to appointment doing a variety of vehicle duties which can be carried out from the van.  This will include services, brake, pad and disc changes, winter fuel checks and other minor requirements.
  • The work is booked in so you know daily the journey and where you are going.
  • An excellent bonus is paid based on your van generating a specific amount of profit which is achievable.
  • Manage your day yourself – offer the customer great service.
  • You will be expected to travel within a realistic radius of your home address.
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings to work, plenty of overtime should you want some.
  • Allowing you to be the Boss of your day.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, offering a really excellent salary and rewards package – then please apply or get in-touch.

We are looking for various other locations – so wherever you are – drop your CV over to a member of the  Big Fish Little Fish team.

£34000 - £40000

Enfield & Wembley March 31, 2025


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Vehicle Technician – Fleet Maintenance in Bristol

Fleet maintenance is a very busy and up and coming industry, due to our client having work from numerous large key players including online shopping companies, large logistical businesses and various local authority.  They offer continuous support within fleet maintenance providing service, repair, MOT, winter fuel checks and any other maintenance required.  Due to their growth we are now looking for some excellent vehicle technicians who are ready for a career with a difference, the role is as follows;

Out and about doing various fleet maintenance, including repair and service to an array of businesses.

The role requires the excellent vehicle mechanic to work out and about in the field with a van and relevant equipment that can all be used within a businesses car park rather than a workshop.  The majority of the work is straight forward and once 1 job is completed it is on to the next.

No 2 days are the same, it is ideal for anyone ready to manage their own workload, work unsupervised and be able to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

The jobs per day are booked in from the central booking team, where there is support and someone ordering relevant parts in order for the vehicle technician to just be-able to get on with their job successfully.

Working week is Monday – Friday completing 45 hours per week, then the Saturday rota is 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.  There is regular overtime available, along with an achievable fantastic profit bonus each month.  Our client also offers an attendance bonus, along with company pension, workwear, van, mobile and a competitive excellent salary.

£35000 - £40000

Bristol & Bath March 31, 2025


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Accountant

Big Fish Little Fish are representing and working with a very established firm of Accountants based within Sheffield. This role has come about due to increased work-load, securing more new clients and growth within the Business. This particular client operates within the entertainment, music, media arena – with a lot of their key clients being based in the South of England, and also key cities around the UK. They also have an abundance of local work as well.

They operate out of state of the art offices, offering a great environment to work in, along with free parking, and an option to work remote 1-2 days per week.

We are looking to speak to individuals who are ready to progress their career to the next level, have good accountancy knowledge, are able to perform all of the duties someone requires from their accountant, tasks will include management accounts, VAT returns, personal tax submissions, ledger skills and book-keeping. These are not exhausted, there will be more. The successful individual ideally will have experience of working on Kashflow or Xero or Quick books.

Our client is looking for someone with a few years experience under their belt, ideally from a practice although will consider candidates from industry who are keen to get into practice.

The working week is Monday – Friday 09.00am – 5.00pm, once up to speed some hybrid will be considered. There is free parking available, along with development and career progression. Our client is keen to speak with candidates who have AAT 3 and 4, and also candidates who are already Chartered Accountants.

This really is a firm of accountants with a difference – do not delay, get your CV fired over today – so you can secure this fabulous opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your CV.

£30000 - £48000

Sheffield March 30, 2025


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