Filtermist is a Telford based company that supports our customers by providing them and their employees with clean air solutions, which is at the heart of our brand. We need someone to join the growing team to help us support and sell stand-alone or dust and fume extraction solutions to our customers. The role is field based with a high level of customer interaction, either via phone, video or face to face meetings. The role will encompass the following responsibilities.

• Research and identify new business opportunities for the range of dust and fume extraction products - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets
• Seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers
• Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
• Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients
• Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives to develop and improve the business
• Have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them and cross-sell/upsell products from other divisions where appropriate
• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department
• Liaise with the finance team, warehousing, and logistics departments as appropriate
• Seek ways of improving the way the business operates
• Attend seminars, conferences, exhibitions and networking events where appropriate
• Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world
• Provide sales reports and forecasts for management, as and when required
• Providing Senior Technical Sales Managers with leads when larger extraction system requirements have been identified.

To be considered for this role, ideally you should have the following:

Experience: At least 3 years in a similar sales or Business development role with comparable goals and      responsibilities.

Education: Have a good level of education (to GCSE standard in Maths and English grade C or above). Above this you need to be experienced with Microsoft Office Programs.

Skills: 

• Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets
• An excellent telephone manner for making initial contact and for ongoing communication with customers and business associates
• Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients
• Written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills
• IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets
• Teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to work
• Decision-making skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload
• Project management and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals
• The ability to think strategically and combine Negotiating skills
• The ability to analyse sales figures and write reports
• A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.
• The desire to continuously improve through personal development and training

 

• Characteristics:  This is an autonomous position, so you should be self-sufficient and self-motivated. We require the individual to have a positive attitude, with a high attention to detail and a strong ability to work under pressure. It’s also a developing role, so you must be able to accept and act on feedback about your work. Your profile should be complemented by a great work ethic, willingness to assume responsibility.
• Desirable but not essential:  It would be ideal if you have experience or understanding with the following.
  • Industrial ventilation
  • Dust, Fume, Spray or Mist extraction.
  • Engineering background
  • Knowledge of LEV and LEV systems.
  • Understand the COSHH regulations and HSG258.
  • BOHS P602 Qualifications or similar.

Benefits Package

• Commission on sales/ invoicing
• Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Internal training
• Birthday Holiday

To apply, email grouprecruitment@filtermist.com with your CV

Filtermist supports its customers by providing them and their employees with clean air solutions – protecting people by ensuring cleaner, safer, more productive working environments.

Filtermist is looking to expand its organisation and is looking for a forward-thinking HR Manager to help direct our journey to success.

The HR Manager will work with aligning HR strategies with business goals and be a trusted advisor to leadership. They will play a pivotal role in building a high-performing workforce by ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. Key responsibilities include fostering diversity, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing effective HR policies. The role encompasses compliance, talent acquisition, employee relations, and creating tailored development plans to foster growth, leadership readiness, and retention of top talent.

The HR Manager will examine the organisation’s business plans, taking into account the projected growth, to determine future staffing, hierarchical, and remuneration needs. They will then build HR plans which address management structures, learning and development needs, remuneration options, and organisational development.

The successful applicant needs both expert knowledge of HR, and the ability to think beyond the day-to-day HR function. The role also demands the ability to instigate, drive, and implement change.  

This role is full time and permanent, based at our Telford site with the potential for remote working (if desired) following an initial probation period.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Operations

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company’s objectives, culture and overall HR Policy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on workforce planning, organisational structure, and HR-related decisions.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment laws, employment standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to guide decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS systems.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding, to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with management and business group leaders to assess current and future talent needs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Including identification of key positions.
• Oversee employee development programs, including training, career pathing, and leadership development, to support professional growth and organisational success

Employee Relations and Engagement, Health and Safety and well being

• Foster a Positive Workplace Culture, encourage collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, while consistently prioritising a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Address Employee Concerns, mediate conflicts effectively, resolve issues fairly, and ensure a supportive atmosphere for all employees.
• Drive Engagement Initiatives, Implement targeted programs based on employee survey feedback, including Great Place to Work (GPTW) action plans, to enhance satisfaction and commitment.
• Enhance Retention and Satisfaction, conduct regular feedback sessions, stay interviews, and exit interviews to gain insights and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Standards, maintain strict adherence to UK occupational health and safety regulations to provide a secure workplace environment.
• Collaborate on Risk Mitigation, partner with health and safety committees to identify potential risks and implement effective solutions.
• Promote Employee Well-Being, support initiatives that enhance work-life balance and prioritise the physical and mental health of employees.

Performance Management and Development

• Implement and oversee fair and consistent performance appraisal systems across all business units.
• Support managers in setting and achieving performance goals while addressing underperformance through coaching, development plans, or disciplinary actions.
• Secure that development plans are made to support employee development, enhance job satisfaction, and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals through structured and aligned growth initiatives
• Identify training needs and coordinate programs aligned with the yearly training plan to support professional growth and skill development.

Stakeholder Management:

• Relationship Building: foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including employees, executive leadership, board members, suppliers, and regulators.

Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance

• Administer payroll, compensation programs, and benefits in collaboration with finance or third-party providers.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with UK employment standards
• Stay up-to-date with changes in employment laws and advise management on necessary policy updates.
• Support managers to ensure all employees have an annual performance review meeting to receive feedback on their performance and to provide feedback.

Change Management & Organisational Development:

• Lead and or support change management initiatives, including organisational restructuring, cultural transformations, and workforce changes, ensuring smooth transitions.

Required Skill Set

The successful applicant should possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• At least five years’ experience in a senior HR role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws, employment standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with change management and organisational development.
• Computer skills, specifically good knowledge of MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of global HR developments
• Strategic planning expertise
• Change management expertise
• Vision, big-picture thinking, and a willingness to instigate change
• Collaborative skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent working experience
• Excellent communication skills

Specific knowledge

• Work environment competence
• Salary and terms of employment
• Competence development
• Organisational analysis
• Personnel management
• Recruitment
• Conflict management
• Negotiation skills

Salary and Benefits package

• £45-55k negotiable dependent on candidate
• Internal training
• Hybrid working if desired following successful probation
• Birthday Holiday

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To apply, email grouprecruitment@filtermist.com with your CV