Vacancies
We’re proud of the friendly, ambitious culture we have here at Abacus Lighting. The results of this development driven culture can be seen by the number of long term members of the Abacus team as we focus on building careers rather than jobs.
Our Current Vacancies…
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The manufacturing team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic fabricator/plater, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy manufacturing environment. The role will consist of, but not be limited to the following tasks;
· Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
· Welding & fabricating mild steel structures (high mast lighting products) to engineering drawings
· Marking out, tacking up and fully welding of structures, masts and shafts 3mm – 50mm
· Drilling, tapping and hand profiling holes and door access holes as required
· Fettling and cleaning of components with use of grinders
· Setting up of plant and machinery specific for the job in hand
· Use of crane to load and unload components from work area (crane/manual handling training to be provided in house)
· Cleaning all welds, removing excess spatter and slag
· Experienced in using a variety of tools common in welding & fabricating
· Experienced in understanding and following Safe Working Practices for welding equipment
· Maintaining a high standard of quality whilst working to deadlines set by Team Leader
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· Fabricator/Welder qualifications required
· Successful candidate will have to go through weld tests in-house to get coded recognition
Preferred Skills
· Experience of manual handling
· Good communication skills
· Experienced in reading engineering drawings
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (including performance bonus)
Overtime readily available at 1 ½ plus Saturday mornings.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Please send applications to [email protected]
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Due to expansion, Abacus Lighting, a world leading provider of external lighting solutions are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer.
QUALITIES & ABILITIES
- To prepare electrical specifications, materials lists, wiring diagrams and data sheets to the regulations and standards appropriate to the site conditions, location and equipment.
- Provide technical assistance in the preparation of procedures, quotations, tenders and installation work involving electrical equipment.
- Ensure drawings of electrical installations and equipment are prepared and updated as necessary to the appropriate standards.
- Assist in compilation in O & M manual.
- Overseeing of projects through to commissioning – within budget and required timescales.
- Liase with customers, visit sites to discuss and agree specifications and performance requirements. Visits to site may entail fault diagnosis, recommending and implementing corrective measures.
- Design electrical control panels and boards for production in house at Abacus.
- Produce written reports appropriate to site visits or equipment failures as required.
- Maintain job files in such a manner that they give an accurate status of work.
- Ensure that the requirements of the Quality management system are fully understood and complied with.
- Create Bills of Material for electrical work.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS
- BS 7671 18th Edition, IEE Regulations certified.
- HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- C&G 2391 – Inspection & Testing an advantage.
- Full UK Driving License – required.
EXPERIENCE
- Amtech – AutoCAD design
- 5 years in a similar role.
- Experience in a team leader position
- Experience working within a NICEIC compliant company.
SHIFTS AND HOURS OF WORK
Weekly hours are 37½.
7:30am-4:15pm Monday to Thursday
7:30am-12pm Friday
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
SALARY: up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)
JOB TYPE: Permanent – Full Time
Please send applications to [email protected]
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Home based in and around
- South London – M4/M25 Corridor
- Reading area.
The field sales team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy sales environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
- To generate sales for a portfolio of accounts to achieve annual sales targets and achieve maximum profitability as agreed with the Sales Manager.
- Service existing customers and live projects to enable the business to close deals.
- Research new sales opportunities within the existing portfolio of accounts and identify new potential customers within the allocated sales area.
- Promote and develop new business potential covering the complete range of Abacus Products.
- Liaise with customers, colleagues, and works personnel on technical and commercial aspects as and when required.
- To maintain maximum profit levels in any commercial negotiations.
- To attend exhibitions as required and represent the Company in a professional manner.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Field sales experience – 2 years minimum. Engineering desirable but not essential
- Experience with a customer base of Consultants, M&E Contractors, Architects and end users.
- Full & valid UK Driving License.
- Previous success in your field.
- Experience in managing sales accounts.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend Abacus Head Office in NG17 on occasions.
If you are looking for your next challenge and have the attributes we need, please contact us with your CV.
Competitive PackageSalary dependent on experience.
Starting at £35,000 – £40,000 PA plus commission
Please send applications to [email protected]
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The manufacturing team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who can think on their feet and provide support to a busy factory floor.
QUALITIES & ABILITIES
The role will consist of, but not be limited to the following tasks;
- Moving of raw materials/components around the factory (by hand and/or forklift truck)
- Ensuring materials are in the correct locations across the shop floor & yard areas
- Keep production staff busy, by ensuring materials and components are readily available for their next job
- Communicate with production supervisors & team leaders regarding workload and when materials will be required
- Keep track of shop floor stock levels, and replenish from stores/yard when required in a timely manner
- Empty/unload finished work from shop floor and move to next workstation/storage area
- Replenishing consumable/PPE stocks such as welding wire, grinding discs etc.
- Emptying scrap metal bins when required
- Keeping on top of general tidiness of shop floor & yard areas alongside the factory cleaner
- Assisting other yard operatives in the loading/unloading of materials to trailers & containers
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFACTAIONS
No formal engineering qualifications required, experience in a production environment
desirable
- Fork lift truck license
- Experience of manual handling
- Overhead crane experience
- Good communication skills
- Experience in reading engineering drawings (desirable)
- Side loader license/experience (desirable)
HOURS OF WORK:
7:AM – 4PM Monday to Thursday (30 minutes lunch break)
7AM – 1PM Friday (no lunch break)
= 40 hours per week
Please send applications to [email protected]
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RESPONSIBLE TO: Contracts Manager
Abacus are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy office environment.
QUALITIES & ABILITIES
The role will consist of, but not be limited to the following tasks.
- Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, and co-workers in a professional manner.
- Operate various software packages including MS Office, time and attendance and vehicle tracking.
- Schedule work in with clients and maintain the work programme while communicating with site labour.
- Amend and issue job reports to customers.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFACTAIONS
- Previous experience in a busy office environment
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills, creative analytical person.
HOURS OF WORK:
7:30AM – 4:15PM Monday to Thursday (30 minutes lunch break)
7:30AM – 12PM Friday (no lunch break)
= 37.5 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Work Location: One location
Abacus Lighting is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Please send applications to [email protected]
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Due to expansion, Abacus Lighting, a world leading provider of external lighting solutions are seeking a field based electrician. The role involves working on our customer sites such as leading sports stadiums, rail, ports, airports and retail carparks across the UK.
QUALITIES & ABILITIES
- You must be an electrically biased engineer with experience of working in an installation and maintenance environment. Mechanical background an advantage also.
- A proven history of installation, commissioning, fault finding, rectification and experience of maintenance techniques.
- Inspection and testing experience.
- Logical approach to breakdown analysis (fault finding / problem solving), pro-active maintenance and improvement work, who can demonstrate a sense of urgency whilst never compromising safety or quality of workmanship.
- To be Self-motivated, responsible, able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative.
- High standard of Health & Safety awareness, and the ability to read and follow RAMS strictly.
- A good knowledge of practicing continuous improvement techniques (desirable) and a pro-activeness for improved ways of working offering possible solutions to problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS
- Electrician with time served Electrical apprenticeship.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical grade.
- BS 7671 18th Edition (update to 18th edition may be sponsored) IEE Regulations certified.
- C&G 2391 – Inspection & Testing an advantage.
- IPAF qualified an advantage.
- ECS Card, Gold or Black preferred.
SHIFTS AND HOURS OF WORK:
Base weekly hours are 37½, (Average 45 hours per week with overtime)
Some weekend working may be available – premium overtime rates apply.
You will be expected to work away from home on occasions.
This is a Full-time permanent role. You must possess a current, valid UK Driving license.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please send applications to [email protected]
