32 jobs found in maidstone

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic local organisation that are seeking to recruit a fluent German speaker to join their business based on the outskirts of Maidstone. The role will require you to look after all customers, ensuring the sales team accurately meet both the customer and supplier expectations. Continually build and improve relationships with our customers and suppliers (including visits when required). Duties will include: *In control of all customer products from the moment they are sold to customers, ensuring that all elements of the customer product has been processed in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines/response times *Timely collation and sharing of information whilst providing individual and respectful attention *Checking and sending invoices *Building and improving your product knowledge, including attending meetings/trips and familiarisation events, when required *Promotes and demonstrate company *Deliver an excellent level of customer and supplier service Skills and experience required *Fluent German spoken and written *Outstanding customer service skills *Builds positive working relationships that help everyone to achieve their goals and business objectives *Looks for the win-win in all situations *Forward-thinking *Has a desire to succeed whilst taking full responsibility for actions *Displays resilience, tenacity and patience in the face of adversity and challenge *Plans, prioritises and manages multiple projects and workloads effectively *Listens empathetically, taking time to truly understand needs *Displays and promotes a positive mindset in all situations If you speak fluent German then apply now for this excellent opportunity! At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market

7.5 TONNE CPC DRIVER REQUIRED MONDAY IN WEST MALLING TO PICK UP THE 7.5 TONNE TRUCK AND THEN PICK UP AND DELIVER MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE TO SITE IN THE KENT AREA. HOURS ARE 7AM - 4PM ALTHOUGH FINISH TIMES COULD VARY DEPENDING ON SITE REQUIREMENTS. MINIMUM OF 3 WEEKS WORK. PLEASE APPLY ON LINE AND A MEMBER OF THE JMR TEAM WILL BE IN TOUCH THANKS

Health and Safety Manager One of the UK's leading construction and scaffolding companies are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their team in central London. As the company's Health and Safety Manager you will be required to provide expert and competent knowledge to all staff to promote and generate a positive health and safety culture on their projects. Help control occupational risk and monitoring compliance and to assist the Director with daily operational duties. The Role of the Health and Safety Manager As the successful Health and Safety Manager you will work alongside the client and advise on all aspects of health and safety: Responsible for ensuring that all safety legislation is adhered to Plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative measures Undertaking site audits Minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents, incidents and injuries Attending design/project team meetings Answering H&S Questionnaires Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseasesThe Successful Health and Safety Manager The successful Health and Safety Manager should be established within the sector and be proficient in the following: NEBOSH Qualification General is essential NEBOSH Construction preferred Experience with FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Experience giving Toolbox Talks RAMS Experience Proficient in using Microsoft Products including Excel and Word Health and Safety experience within scaffolding Scaffold Inspections pull Testing, harness inspectionsThe Package £50,000 + Expenses paid travel when necessary If you are a Health and Safety advisor looking to join a leading construction firm in London please contact Alex Mead at Brandon James. (phone number removed) NEBOSH / Health and Safety / Health and Safety Advisor / Consultancy / HSE / HSEQ / London / Principle Designer / Building Consultancy / CDM15 / Building Planning / Project Management / Scaffold

We are recruiting for a General Catering Assistant position at Maidstone Grammar School for Boys in Maidstone. The position is term time only, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and the rate of pay is £8.21. Working from 8.00am to 15.00pm including a 30min unpaid break. Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training can be given. The main responsibilities of the role are the preparation and cooking of food, cleaning various sections of the kitchen, using the tills and serving the children and teachers at morning break and lunch. Cucina Restaurants Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost met by the employer). Cucina are the catering company based at the school, and we operate a breakfast service, morning break and lunch, with the occasional after school/evening event. Normal services are very fast paced as we have to get a large number of students through in a short space of time. We are a small contract catering company who have a healthy eating ethos and make all of our food from scratch daily using local, fresh ingredients

We are recruiting for a General Catering Assistant position at Maidstone Grammar School for Boys in Maidstone. The position is term time only, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday and the rate of pay is £8.21. Working from 8.30am to 15.00pm including a 30min unpaid break. Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training can be given. The main responsibilities of the role are the preparation and cooking of food, cleaning various sections of the kitchen, using the tills and serving the children and teachers at morning break and lunch. Cucina Restaurants Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost met by the employer). Cucina are the catering company based at the school, and we operate a breakfast service, morning break and lunch, with the occasional after school/evening event. Normal services are very fast paced as we have to get a large number of students through in a short space of time. We are a small contract catering company who have a healthy eating ethos and make all of our food from scratch daily using local, fresh ingredients

Designer Maidstone (own transport required due to location) £Competitive dependent on experience) + uncapped commission + incentives + expenses + laptop Are you a technical and creative Designer looking to work in an all-round role offering autonomy and long term stability? My client is looking for a loyal, reliable and experienced Designer to join their team in Maidstone based team with a view to developing a career long term, working across multiple platforms. Duties include: Print: Magazine layout / Design / Editorial Layout / Advert design Graphic Design Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (indesign/ illustrator / Photoshop) Good Time Management and Organizational skills Photo Editing / Vector Work / Digital - Email: Creation and manipulation Data - export / import Data E-Shots E-Shot Calendar E-Shot Stats - report from ClicData + data Forms / Adding subscribers Design of E-Newsletters, E-Editions, Promo emails, directory updates, one-off e-shots Digital - Website: Joomla and WordPress (moving all to WordPress - Essential) Filezilla / FTP + VPS Server / Plesk HTML / CSS / (bit of PHP and Javascript) Website design and maintenance Uploading / Updates - Magazine + Feature + News + Events + Profiles + Banners Other: Reporting System - ClicData + Google Drive/Sheets Company Flowchart Looking after accounts and profiles such as Ionos, Issuu etc. Social Media profiles and accounts The successful candidate will have/be: Solid experience as a Designer with a relevant business An all-rounder with great communication skills Self-motivated and able to work from own initiative A fun personality A relevant qualification This role is being handled by Emily, Head of Business Support for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

A rare opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and well-respected Mortgage Broker in their state-of-the-art offices in West Malling. This unique business is looking for and experienced Mortgage Broker who wants to take the next step in their career whilst joining one of the most well respected and sought-after businesses in the UK. The successful Mortgage Broker will be rewarded with a starting salary of £25,000, £6,000 car allowance, excellent earning potential (10% prop/broker fees) in addition to a huge list of benefits. With offices through the country the client pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service who have won numerous awards including 'Best Broker' and 'Best Broker for Customer Service' The successful Mortgage Broker will be responsible for; Dealing with a large panel of lenders and a variety of mortgage products to find a suitable match Deliver exceptional sales performance against agreed KPI's and targets Explain and complete the mortgage application process in accordance with the Firms Compliance and Training and Competence Procedures To demonstrate professionalism and exceptional sales and customer service always to ensure the highest levels of performance are achieved in all aspects of the role Follow the sales process to gain information while completing a fact find and budget planner The successful Mortgage Broker will need; To handle objections appropriately to complete the sale Previous experience as a Mortgage Broker / Advisor Strong whole-of-market knowledge Fully CeMAP qualified Ability to showcase previous examples of exceeding personal sales targets To promote and appropriately sell the products and services of the company To accurately complete mortgage applications To establish the customers' requirements and discuss the products available to them Provide advice and recommendation on suitable mortgage products Understand mortgage products available to the customers and the key features of the Their teams consistently deliver results and the successful Mortgage Broker will be rewarded with a basic Salary of £25,000 (£6,000 car allowance) with a £60,000 OTE potential Apply today for immediate consideration

AJ Chambers are currently working with a large independent practice firm in Kent, looking to recruit an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant for their growing Maidstone office. The ideal candidate will be a driven and enthusiastic individual with at least 2 years' experience in Public Practice and will ideally be at AAT Qualified or Part ACCA/ACA Qualified. Study support is available for candidates completing or looking to complete their ACCA qualification, and the practice are looking to pay up to £30,000 for right candidate. This position will involve working on the accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies along with the preparation of VAT returns, statutory and management accounts. Working within a busy department the role requires good communication skills and the ability to multi task and complete assignments to a deadline. The ideal candidate will have relevant previous experience in a similar role, and will have completed their AAT qualification. The Accounts Semi Senior will be responsible for: * Accounts preparation for manager review * Preparing and submitting VAT returns * Various bookkeeping duties * Adding client records onto software * Preparing and submitting Tax Returns * Attending and preparing for client meetings * Liaising with clients and HMRC to resolve any issues that may occur The Ideal Accounts Semi Senior: * At least 2 years' experience in public practice * AAT qualified or ACCA Part Qualified * Experience preparing draft year-end accounts for manager review * Excellent interpersonal, excellent written and presentational skills For more information on this Semi Senior Accountant role please either apply directly, or contact James Young at AJ Chambers. If this role isn't for you but you do possess many of the requirements please do get in contact with us as we may be able to offer a more suitable role

We are recruiting for a growing accountancy practice based in Maidstone, who are looking for a highly experienced qualified Senior Accountant with over 5 years' practice experience. The role will offer you the opportunity to get involved in training and supervising junior members of staff as you work on a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to develop their career, is ACCA/ACA Qualified and somebody who has excellent communication skills as this will be a client facing role. Senior Accountant Responsibilities: * Statutory and management accounts preparation * Managing juniors and ensuring their development * Ability to complete full set of accounts to completion * Discussing and resolving accounts queries with clients * Double entry bookkeeping * The accountant will also process payroll, bank reconciliations, VAT returns * Knowledge of key software is desirable but not essential The ideal Accountant * ACA/ACCA qualified * 5+ years practice experience * Excellent communication skills * Strong technical knowledge * Ability to manage juniors For more information on this Senior Accountant role, please either apply directly or contact James Young at AJ Chambers. If this role isn’t for you but you do possess many of the requirements then please do get in contact with us, as we may be able to offer a more suitable role

Semi - Senior accountant required to join an award winning Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Maidstone, Kent. This is a full time, permanent position and ideal for an experienced Practice Accountant seeking the next step in your career. Accounts Position Overview You will be preparing management and statutory accounts for a wide range of organisations Supervising Junior Accountants VAT returns Prepare accounts to TB for Senior review Producing management accounts Client liaison development for a wide range of sectors Accounts Position Requirements AAT qualified, Part ACCA/ACA qualified and experience within an accountancy practice Bookkeeping experience 3 years' experience in practice Strong knowledge of accounting packages such as Xero and sage Strong communication and management skills This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Client Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or semi senior looking to join a progressive accountancy practice. Accounts Position Remuneration Flexible salary dependant on skills and experience, up to £33,000 Modern supportive culture 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) parking on site Realistic progression plan You must be based within a reasonable commute of Maidstone. We, Bennett and Game Recruitment, a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Join us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - Search Bennett and Game Recruitment

Semi - Senior accountant required to join an award winning Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Maidstone, Kent. This is a full time, permanent position and ideal for an experienced Practice Accountant seeking the next step in your career. Accounts Position Overview You will be preparing management and statutory accounts for a wide range of organisations Supervising Junior Accountants VAT returns Prepare accounts to TB for Senior review Producing management accounts Client liaison development for a wide range of sectors Accounts Position Requirements AAT qualified, Part ACCA/ACA qualified and experience within an accountancy practice Bookkeeping experience 3 years' experience in practice Strong knowledge of accounting packages such as Xero and sage Strong communication and management skills This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Client Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or semi senior looking to join a progressive accountancy practice. Accounts Position Remuneration Flexible salary dependant on skills and experience, up to £33,000 Modern supportive culture 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) parking on site Realistic progression plan You must be based within a reasonable commute of Maidstone. We, Bennett and Game Recruitment, a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Join us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - Search Bennett and Game Recruitment

Credit Control (Finance Assistant) £23,000 - £25,500 Monday to Friday - 35 hour week - 9am-5pm 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Rural Maidstone Interviews Friday 15th November 2019 We are working in partnership with a marketing-leading manufacturing company in the Maidstone area who are looking for a Finance Assistant to focus on the Credit Control within the team. This is a key role to the business, and they are looking for someone who will fit in to the relaxed, "family feel" of the team and wants a long-term career with a company who value and reward their staff. The duties for this Credit Control / Finance Assistant role will include but not be limited to: Maintaining the Sales Ledger, setting up new accounts and ensuring payments are received Posting in their in-house ERP system including reconciling between the bank statement and the ERP Carrying out weekly monthly posting of the company credit card Helping to support the processing of employee expenses and managing petty cash Providing absence cover for Purchase Ledger duties if requiredThe successful Credit Control / Finance Assistant will have/ be: Excellent communication skills An organised, methodical, process driven individual Good IT skills - including Excel A hardworking, "can do" attitude to ensure the job gets doneYou will be available to interview with my client Friday 15th November 2019 (upon a successful interview with me in our office in Ryarsh - out of work hours / off site options available) Netbox Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer acting as a recruitment agency for the attraction and selection of talented individuals for this position. All applications considered, apply or call Sian on (phone number removed) option 2

A rare opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and well-respected Mortgage Broker in their state-of-the-art offices in West Malling. This unique business is looking for and experienced Mortgage Broker who wants to take the next step in their career whilst joining one of the most well respected and sought-after businesses in the UK. The successful Mortgage Broker will be rewarded with a starting salary of £25,000, £6,000 car allowance, excellent earning potential (10% prop/broker fees) in addition to a huge list of benefits. With offices through the country the client pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service who have won numerous awards including 'Best Broker' and 'Best Broker for Customer Service' The successful Mortgage Broker will be responsible for; Dealing with a large panel of lenders and a variety of mortgage products to find a suitable match Deliver exceptional sales performance against agreed KPI's and targets Explain and complete the mortgage application process in accordance with the Firms Compliance and Training and Competence Procedures To demonstrate professionalism and exceptional sales and customer service always to ensure the highest levels of performance are achieved in all aspects of the role Follow the sales process to gain information while completing a fact find and budget planner The successful Mortgage Broker will need; To handle objections appropriately to complete the sale Previous experience as a Mortgage Broker / Advisor Strong whole-of-market knowledge Fully CeMAP qualified Ability to showcase previous examples of exceeding personal sales targets To promote and appropriately sell the products and services of the company To accurately complete mortgage applications To establish the customers' requirements and discuss the products available to them Provide advice and recommendation on suitable mortgage products Understand mortgage products available to the customers and the key features of the Their teams consistently deliver results and the successful Mortgage Broker will be rewarded with a basic Salary of £25,000 (£6,000 car allowance) with a £60,000 OTE potential Apply today for immediate consideration

Our client is looking for a Liability Adjuster (ACII) to handle a portfolio of EL/PL (Personal Injury) claims on an 'investigate only' and 'cradle-to-grave' basis, working from home and operate throughout the South East (South East London, Kent, Sussex etc) regions as required, reporting into the Unit Manager. We are ideally seeking someone with a minimum of 2 years Liability Adjusting experience; someone energetic, dynamic & ambitious. You will either work out of the local office and be provided with all the necessary equipment / office support as required. This is a fantastic opportunity working for a market-leading firm of Liability Adjusters. Interested applicants should forward their CV / particulars to Martin Porthouse at Exchange Street Claims; (phone number removed) Ext 1024 / (url removed). Job Ref: MPO 8248. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - (url removed)

A highly respected firm of Independent Financial Advisors are now delighted to be able to add to their team with the addition of a Paraplanner to their office in the Maidstone area. Working as part of a face paced, busy and very friendly team the successful candidate will be responsible for; Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues. Prepare suitability reports appropriate to level of experience and under relevant supervision. Ensure all relevant compliance paperwork has been carried out. Carry out technical research as part of the existing arrangement review process. Maintain core systems ensuring that all tasks are carried out and completed in line with the company policy and procedures. Maintain awareness of, and act in accordance with, all Compliance and legislative obligations. Obtain data on in-house and third party products in order to provide technical valuations as required. Discuss client objectives with the relevant Financial Planner, identifying and obtaining necessary client information in order to prepare the necessary suitability check. Deal with client and insurer queries to completion as appropriate. Ensure that client queries are appropriately investigated and accurate responses given. Accurately and efficiently support the Private Client/Financial Planning team to enable the achievement of targets and meet client expectations. Regularly participate in team meetings, including highlighting issues and owning actions through to resolution. The successful candidate will have a strong background with a Paraplanning position and will be Level 4 Diploma qualified or actively working towards their qualifications. This is an excellent role now to miss with a forward-thinking business who can offer an array of benefits. For further information, please don't hesitate in contacting one our specialist consultants on (phone number removed)

Are you an experienced Underwriter but have hit a brick wall within your current role? Are you the type of person that wants to push yourself? Do you want to take on more specialist cases? If this is you then we want to speak with you urgently!! We are working with a very busy, fast paced specialist lender in Kent that needs to increase the experience within their Underwriting team so is looking for a Senior Mortgage Underwriter and support its growth. You will be working closely with the Senior Management team and colleagues on complex cases and also presenting cases to the Credit Committee for their approval. Summary of key duties: * Underwrite applications within the detailed timescales whilst ensuring excellent customer service is maintained at all times. * Create and maintain relationships with new and existing clients. * Liaising with Mortgage Advisors, Lenders, Valuers and Solicitors advising them of the progress of cases or queries. * Ability to interpret CAIS information in line with current lending criteria. * Assist colleagues with complex cases. * Upskilling colleagues where appropriate. Key skills required by the Senior Mortgage Underwriter: * 2 – 3 years experience Underwriting, ideally within BTL although will consider Residential or Commercial. * Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines. * Strong knowledge of the Mortgage market. * Proactive approach to supporting colleagues. * Willingness to embrace change and not afraid to make recommendations accordingly. This is a one-off role with this client so if this does sound like you then get in touch ASAP to discuss further. Either send your CV or call (phone number removed) to discuss further

Our client are seeking a qualified and driven Mortgage broker to join their successful team. With full access to whole of market, you would benefit from a solid base salary, car allowance and uncapped commission potential. You would be focused on specialist lending including commercial/ SPV, complex residential, portfolio, commercial mortgages and property development finance. You must be a positive team player who is passionate about delivering a top quality service. you should be solution-orientated and with an excellent knowledge of the commercial mortgage sector. Applicants MUST have full CeMAP or CII(MP) or equivalent. You should have at least one year's experience in a mortgage broker or bancassurer environment. Full benefits include pension, health Insurance, gym subsidy, 25 days` holiday pa, company incentives and team days. Your continuing professional development will be supported. Our client are a meritocratic and positive employer

DO YOU HAVE OFFICE, CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND ARE KEEN TO LEARN AND PROGRESS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY? This is an 12-18 month contract position. You need to be able to work under your own initiative, in a fast paced office with high level customer service skills. You will ideally have a claims background gained from working in insurance but a solid customer service background with a track record of committing to an employer would be ideal too as you will be managing a portfolio of up to 120 individual cases at one time and managing the claims from start to finish. Excellent communication skills and a good general educational background is required in exchange for some excellent benefits and a competitive salary. If you are interested in this position, apply today or email your CV

A highly successful and respected independent financial practice seek an experienced Independent Financial Adviser. It has enjoyed growth year on year and are now in the enviable position where expansion is necessary to ensure all their clients are supported as expected. The position has clients committed to ongoing fees. It works with clients with care, professionalism, knowledge and trust; as such they expect all our employees to have the same ethos. It is seeking a minimum diploma level 4 qualified candidate, who has experience within pensions and investments to join the highly successful practice. As a Financial Adviser, you will contact clients and book meetings for in-depth reviews of client's financial circumstances, current provisions and future aims. You will: * Analyse information and liaising with internal support to prepare recommendations best suited to individual clients' requirements and review financial reports. * Researching an approved panel of product providers and providing clients with information on new and existing products and services. * Commercial awareness: keeping up to date with financial products and legislation as well as ensuring your technical knowledge is maintained. * Ensure adherence to compliance rules and procedures in the filing of CPD records. * Develop and maintain client relationships and contact your clients regarding news of financial products/changes to legislation that may affect their savings and investments and ensure that service is delivered to clients in line with the agreed fee/retainer/service level. * Developing a client bank and maximising opportunities ensuring profitable relationships are built. * Effectively use internal systems to accurately record and update client detail. The Financial Adviser role has arisen following the increase in demand of business. To be successful, you will be experienced within the financial services arena; possess strong technical knowledge and have gained the relevant experience to apply this knowledge within the financial services role. Financial Adviser Planning role: * Fully qualified Advisor (Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning) as a minimum * Minimum 2+ years' experience in a similar Financial Planning position * Excellent communicator with an exceptional grasp of the English Language; both written and spoken. * Exceptional attention to detail and client servicing * You will be highly self-motivated and a natural self-starter

Paraplanner £35K - £40K + Benefits Mid Kent Pearson Whiffin recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Paraplanner to start work on a permanent basis in Maidstone, Kent. Our client is looking for skilled Paraplanner, with 2+ years experience to start work in an expanding Paraplanning team, under great leadership and for a large, growing company. Duties Compose financial planning reports with the highest level of detail Analyse client portfolios to provide detailed financial plans Attend meetings with clients to analyse client portfolios Maintain up to date records Attend weekly Paraplanning meetings Work with colleagues to ensure company procedure are followedWhat we require 2+ years industry experience Diploma qualified Xplan experienced desirable but not essential Ability to build relationships Communication Skills High standard of Microsoft OfficeIf you feel you would be suitable for the Paraplanning position in Maidstone. Please click apply for your CV to be reviewed. This Paraplanning role is being handled by Ben Fuller, Business Support Consultant at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment