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…

Plater/Welder
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]

Export Sales Administrator/Co-Ordinator
Abacus are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy office environment to work as a member of our Export Sales Team to provide day-to-day support serving our global markets. Dealing with all forms of customer communication, making certain the voice of the customer is always heard. To support our Export Sales Team whilst they are in the field, enabling them to liaise with our customers effectively.

Always working in a positive and professional manner to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.

QUALITIES & ABILITIES

The role will consist of, but not limited to the following tasks;

Receiving, logging and processing customer enquiries.

Preparing customer quotations in a timely and professional manner.

Communicate with other departments, to gain lead time and price information to enable the customer quotation to be completed.

Entering customer orders on to SAP system, ensuring that they are reviewed and authorised in line with company policy, prior to verification. (Within 24 hours of receipt)

Liaise with internal departments (e.g. technical, financial, production), as appropriate, to check the order progress.

Pro-actively communicate with customers and Sales Team on their order status’.

From time to time communicating difficult news to customers when we have to make reappraisals of our initial delivery promise.

Recognise issues that need to be raised to senior management and report this in a timely manner to their line manager.

Other ad hoc activities to support the team and drive processes forward.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFACTAIONS

Proficient in using ICT equipment and systems including Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Word and Excel.

Basic knowledge of export processes and documentation.

Must have the ability to work as part of the team and under own initiative as appropriate, within defined authority limits.

Ability to effectively communicate and work with employees and key contacts at all levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrate good time management skills and flexibility to meet the expectation of our customers.

Ability to quickly understand the basics of engineered / bespoke products, their functions, and applications.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30AM – 4:15PM Monday to Thursday

7:30AM – 12:00PM Friday

= 37.5 hours per week

Job Types: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000 – £24,000 (DOE)

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]

Contracts Administrator
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-£24,000.00 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]

Electrician
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]