Career Opportunities at James H Wood

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Manager to join our team.

Main Responsibilities

General

• Be an important and integral part of management team
• Promote a good working atmosphere and gain the confidence of staff and employees at all levels
• Ensure the smooth running of the Accounts and Administration Department
• Maintain close communication and interaction with the Workshop and Stores Managers
• Manage and develop financial and management accounting systems
• Co-ordinate the annual budgeting process
• Manage, maintain and report projected cash-flow movements
• Monthly reconciliation of all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts
• Completion of all statutory and VAT returns
• Process weekly and monthly payroll
• Preparation and review of Monthly Reports for The Board of Directors
• Preparation of all Year End reconciliations and associated documents
• Interaction with Auditors in respect of annual audits

Previous accounts management experience and software systems knowledge is essential. Project management skills and the commitment to personal development are necessary attributes and paying close attention to detail is essential. The ideal candidate would ideally have recognised qualifications and experience of an engineering workshop environment although this is not essential.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, personable, hard-working individuals who are looking for an attractive opportunity within a growing business.

Conditions

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for enthusiastic Fabrication and Mechanical Engineers, temporary and permanent to join our expanding Engineering team. Our engineering expertise ranges from complex, bespoke fabrication and precision-machined parts to simple repairs and component replacement, for all types of plant, machinery and structural steelwork.

Main Responsibilities

Fabricating

• Work as part of one of our small teams of 2 or 3 on fabrication or repair projects
• Welding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials as required
• Preparation and finishing of welded parts or structures
• Cutting and shaping of materials
• Use the company forklifts or other relevant lifting equipment to load, manoeuvre or position work pieces or materials
• Accurately complete work time sheets on a daily basis
• Keep clean, tidy & safe their own work areas and general working environment

General

• To be an important and integral part of the J H Wood team
• To be happy to travel and engage in off-site projects.
• To cut and manipulate  steel bars, plates and other materials as required by the workshop or customers
• Keep all steel cutting machinery in a safe, clean and tidy condition

Skills and Job Requirements

• Proven experience with fabrication and engineering equipment such as press brakes, drills, some machine tools and saws
• Experience in MIG and TIG welding
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Fabrication, Welding or Practical Engineering disciplines would be advantageous
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Full understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work with a flexible and lateral thinking approach to problem solving
• Ability to work unsupervised and also as part of team
• Driver’s licence is essential

Conditions

• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with overtime available
• Competitive salary dependent on experience