Are you a vibra-genius with a passion for engineering excellence? Farrat, the industry leader in vibration isolation, thermal insulation, and precision levelling, is looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our talented team in Altrincham, Greater Manchester offering a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based and 3 optional to work from home.

About the Role:

In this captivating role, you will play a pivotal part in expanding our customer base, driving growth, and propelling our core business to greater heights. This position thrives on forging connections with fresh prospects and reigniting relationships with dormant clients. You’ll be responsible for identifying and captivating prospective clients, handling all incoming inquiries with finesse, and showcasing your proactive nature to elevate Farrat’s presence in the marketplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about unlocking new business opportunities, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Experience, Qualities, and Qualifications to be a Farrat-astic employee:

• Previous customer-facing sales experience in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a proactive approach
• A customer-centric desire to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction
• A clear understanding of the prospecting process to generate new business opportunities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Commercial awareness combined with creative and strategic thinking
• Proven resilience to resistance and the ability to overcome objections
• Excellent proficiency in data literacy and attention to detail, particularly with Microsoft Office tools
• A methodical approach to communication across all departments in the organisation
• Experience and understanding of CRM solutions and keeping records updated
• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to multitask efficiently alone or within a team

Farrat-mazing Benefits:

We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits package which includes:

• Personal progression and development
• Pension with up to 5% employer contribution
• Annual bonus
• Holidays starting at 28 days plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Paid compassionate leave
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working
• Health insurance, employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Paid for company events

Join Farrat and engineer a thrilling sales career as part of our talented team who are dedicated to excellence in engineering. Don’t just level up your career—level it precisely with Farrat! Join us today and insulate yourself from boring routines, while amplifying your skills and making a noise in the engineering world. Together, let’s turn the industry on its feet and defy gravity with our vibration virtuosity!

Are you a vibra-genius with a passion for engineering excellence? Farrat, the industry leader in vibration isolation, thermal insulation, and precision levelling, is looking for a dynamic Engineering Project Manager to join our talented team in Altrincham, Greater Manchester offering a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based and 3 optional to work from home.

Who is Farrat?

Farrat is a well-established yet highly ambitious, family-run, engineering and manufacturing company, that specialises in providing innovative solutions; as our motto says: ‘We are Engineers on a Mission to support a better world’. With a rich history and a strong presence in the industry, we are known for our expertise in creating products and systems that enhance the performance and longevity of structures, across various sectors.

What’s your purpose as our Engineering Project Manager?

The EPM plays a pivotal role in the effective allocation of team resources and the continuous monitoring of project deliverables progress. This position involves overseeing the engineering team’s workload using specialized team management software to identify and proactively address any resource bottlenecks. The EPM is instrumental in optimizing engineers’ efficiency and output, while consistently striving to achieve meaningful engineering OTIF (on time in full) targets.

Key Responsibilities of our Engineering Project Manager:

• Efficiently manage team resources, including handling holiday requests and mitigating bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain on-time and complete project delivery measures.
• Provide strategic advice at the project’s inception stage to achieve client’s design objectives.
• Oversee project design governance and processes using tools like Farrat and Teamwork.
• Prepare and maintain design schedules, manage resource plans, and attend client meetings to monitor progress and address design risks.
• Collaborate closely with the Applications Engineering Manager to align technical deliverables with project scope.
• Keep Project Managers informed of design updates and changes to project timelines.
• Work with the Applications Engineering Manager to determine resource requirements and milestones.
• Contribute to process improvements for better visibility across departments.
• Actively support Farrat’s vision and values, demonstrating these values in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Farrat Vision & Values: Contribute to Farrat’s vision, mission, and values.

Experience & Qualities to be a Farrat-astic Engineering Project Manager:

• Minimum of 3+ years in a similar role successfully managing engineering projects as an action taker.
• Possess a strong engineering background, coupled with a genuine passion and understanding of the engineering field that can effectively translate engineering concepts into project management strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in defining and maintaining project requirements
• Proven ability to establish comprehensive success criteria
• Proficient in scheduling and design project planning
• Effective resource management and oversight
• Performance management and quality assurance
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication
• Proficiency in Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Exceptional Interpersonal communication skills.

Farrat-mazing Benefits:

We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits package which includes:

• Annual bonus
• Holidays starting at 36 days rising to 41 (inc bank holidays)
• Holiday rentals in Nice, France and Scotland at subsided rates
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Paid compassionate leave
• Pension with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working
• Health insurance, employee assistance programme
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Paid for company events.

Why Join Us?

Join Farrat and engineer a thrilling career as part of our talented team who are dedicated to excellence in engineering. Don’t just level up your career, level it precisely with Farrat! Join us today and insulate yourself from boring routines, while amplifying your skills and making a noise in the engineering world. Together, let’s turn the industry on its feet and defy gravity with our vibration virtuosity!

Are you a vibra-genius with a passion for engineering excellence? Farrat, the industry leader in vibration isolation, thermal insulation, and precision levelling, is looking for a dynamic Logistics Coordinator to join our talented team in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Who is Farrat?

Farrat is a well-established yet highly ambitious, family-run, engineering and manufacturing company, that specialises in providing innovative solutions; as our motto says: ‘We are Engineers on a Mission to support a better world’. With a rich history and a strong presence in the industry, we are known for our expertise in creating products and systems that enhance the performance and longevity of structures, across various sectors.

What’s your purpose as our Logistics Coordinator?

The Logistics Coordinator plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of supply chain and logistics activities within Farrat. Their primary purpose is to ensure that goods, materials, and products move smoothly from the point of origin to their final destination while optimising various aspects of the process. The role is essential in meeting customer demands, maintaining cost efficiency, and ensuring compliance with various regulations in the logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities of our Logistics Coordinator:

• Organising the timely collection and shipping of customers orders
• Monitoring the performance of carriers and haulage companies
• Organising the correct paperwork
• Building relationships with carriers and haulage companies to ensure excellent performance
• Assisting with the co-ordination of the logistics (in-bound and out-bound) for all off-site storage, including organising transportation and correct storage

Experience & Qualities to be a Farrat-astic Logistics Coordinator:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Capable user of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Proactive, with good problem-solving skills, able to make decisions independently.
• Exceptional customer service skils
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Farrat-mazing Benefits:

We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits package which includes:

• Annual bonus
• Holidays starting at 36 days rising to 41 (inc bank holidays)
• Holiday rentals in Nice, France and Scotland at subsided rates
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Paid compassionate leave
• Pension with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working
• Health insurance, employee assistance programme
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Paid for company events.

Why Join Us?

Become a key player in Farrat’s dynamic team as our Logistics Coordinator, where excellence in engineering meets exciting career opportunities. Elevate your professional journey with Farrat and immerse yourself in a role that goes beyond the ordinary. Join us to break away from mundane routines, enhance your skills, and make a significant impact in the engineering realm. Let’s revolutionise the industry and defy gravity together with our expertise in logistics coordination!