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Branch Manager – Leicester Quest Employment Are you an experienced recruitment leader ready to take full ownership of a thriving branch and drive it to the next level? We are seeking a commercially astute and results-driven Branch Manager to lead our Leicester city centre operation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual to step into a well-established, high-performing team and make an immediate impact through strong sales leadership and strategic business development. This role requires someone who can truly hit the ground running — developing new business, strengthening existing client partnerships, and inspiring the team to exceed performance expectations. The Opportunity As Branch Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance, growth, and profitability of the Leicester branch. You will lead from the front in business development, setting the standard in client engagement, candidate management, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and personal billing capability. Key Responsibilities Drive new business generation across Leicester and the surrounding area Develop and execute a clear sales strategy aligned with company objectives Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with clients and candidates Ensure fulfilment targets are consistently achieved across key accounts Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members to maximise performance Monitor branch KPIs, analyse sales data, and implement performance improvements Prepare sales forecasts, set branch objectives, and report progress to the Senior Management Team - prepare and present a quarterly presentation at the managers meeting Attend networking events and actively represent the business within the local market Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure compliance with company standards Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets What We Are Looking For Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Recruitment Branch Manager or Senior Consultant within the Leicester market Demonstratable success in business development and revenue growth Strong background supplying into sectors such as Warehouse, Food Production, and Logistics Proven ability to exceed sales targets and drive branch profitability Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills Commercially focused with high levels of drive and ambition Full UK driving licence What’s in It for You? Competitive basic salary up to £40,000 (dep on experience) Uncapped bonus structure - OTE £10-20K Company car Bank holidays, 20 days annual leave plus birthday day off Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ annual leave Club Quest benefits package Annual company events including managers retreat and AGM Ongoing training and professional development About Us Established in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands’ leading independent recruitment agencies, specialising in the Industrial, Commercial, and technical sectors. We have grown consistently year on year and now operate from nine profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, alongside 25 national on-site account locations. Our success is built on long-term relationships, operational excellence, and a strong performance culture. If you are a driven recruitment professional ready to take ownership of a growing branch and play a pivotal role in its continued success, we would welcome your application Working hours – 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Vehicle Technician - Corby

Location: Corby Pay Rate: £14.48 – £15.55 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm Quest Employment Corby are currently recruiting experienced Vehicle Maskers for a long-term opportunity based in Corby. This is an excellent chance to join a well-established bodyshop, working within a skilled and supportive team, producing high-quality finishes on a wide range of vehicles. The Role Within this role, you will be working as a part of an experienced workshop team, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the supervisor and Workshop Manager. Responsibilities Carry out general servicing of vehicles. Undertake general tyre changing duties for a variety of vehicles. Undertake road and ramp testing and inspection as and when required. Carry out all repairs in line with approved methods to restore the vehicle to its original condition. Plan and organise time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed within set deadlines, achieving efficiency. Assist with general workshop tasks as and when required. Diagnose problems on vehicles in the workshop and if needed undertake electrical diagnosis on vehicles. Deal with warranty repairs in line with manufacturer standards. Ensure all the relevant documentation is accurately completed and all company procedures are followed. Skills and expertise Previous experience in a similar role as a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) (essential) Full UK Driving Licence Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed. You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers. You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required. Excellent attention to detail What is on Offer? Long-term, stable employment Competitive hourly pay Modern facilities and a positive working environment Supportive and approachable management team Consistent weekday hours – no weekends If you are an experienced Vehicle Technician looking for an immediate start in a welcoming and professional bodyshop, apply today or contact Quest Employment Corby for more information.

Vehicle Smart Repairer - Corby

14.46-16.61 per hour

Vehicle Smart Repairer Location: Corby Pay Rate: £14.46 – £16.61 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm Quest Employment Corby are currently recruiting experienced Vehicle Smart Repairer for a long-term opportunity based in Corby. This is an excellent chance to join a well-established bodyshop, working within a skilled and supportive team, producing high-quality finishes on a wide range of vehicles. The Role Within this role, you will be working as a part of an experienced team in a state-of-the-art bodyshop, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the Bodyshop Supervisor. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who has previous experience as a Smart Repair Technician / Quickfix and is looking for a new, exciting challenge. Responsibilities Carry out polishing of new painted panels, ensuring all dirt inclusions are removed and the overall finish matches the original factory finish. Repairing windscreens, plastic, and interior repairs Removing scratches and correcting minor paint work Completing leather repairs Ensuring that all Company documentation is accurately completed, and that all Company procedures are followed. Planning and managing time effectively to meet deadline and ensure workshop efficiency. Training new staff when required Skills and expertise Previous experience in a similar role as a Bodyshop Technician / Smart Repairer / Quickfix Full UK Driving Licence Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed. You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers. You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required. Excellent attention to detail What is on Offer? Long-term, stable employment Competitive hourly pay Modern facilities and a positive working environment Supportive and approachable management team Consistent weekday hours – no weekends If you are an experienced Vehicle Smart Repairer looking for an immediate start in a welcoming and professional bodyshop, apply today or contact Quest Employment Corby for more information.

Vehicle Prepper - Corby

Vehicle Prepper Location:Corby Pay Rate:£14.48 – £15.55 per hour Hours:Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm Quest Employment Corby are currently recruiting experienced Vehicle Prepper for a long-term opportunity based in Corby. This is an excellent chance to join a well-established bodyshop, working within a skilled and supportive team, producing high-quality finishes on a wide range of vehicles. Purpose of the role: To assist in the daily production of the Bodyshop department in order to achieve production figures and produce high quality vehicles in line with Customer standards. Role Accountabilities: · Preparing vehicles for paint – this will include masking, sanding down and priming panels. · Ensuring that there are no defects on the prepared panels. · Working on range of vehicles from small family cars to light commercial vehicles · To work within standards and processes laid down by paint and dry goods companies to ensure that a high-quality cost-effective product is produced. · Supporting bodyshop team within other departments if required · To check all work prior to starting to ensure thatit has been repaired to the required standard. · To ensure that all parts requisitions are completed accurately. · To ensure all work is completed within the time allotted. · To work efficiently to ensure, targets are met. · To develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with colleagues. Personal Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Required: · Previous experience in a similar role as a Bodyshop Technician / Prepper · Full valid UK driving licence with the ability to drive automatic and manual cars (essential) · For the insurance purpose you need to be over 21 years old and hold a driving licence for minimum 2 years (essential) · Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed. · You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers. · You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required. · Excellent attention to detail If you are an experienced Vehicle Prepper looking for an immediate start in a welcoming and professional bodyshop, apply today or contact Quest Employment Corby for more information.

Vehicle Strip Fitter - Corby

Vehicle Strip Fitter Location: Corby Pay Rate: £13.69 – £14.92 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm Quest Employment Corby are currently recruiting experienced Vehicle Strip Fitters for a long-term opportunity based in Corby. This is an excellent chance to join a well-established bodyshop, working within a skilled and supportive team, producing high-quality finishes on a wide range of vehicles. The Role Within this role, you will be working as a part of an experienced bodyshop team, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the supervisor and Bodyshop Manager. Responsibilities · Stripping and fitting panels · Carrying out repairs to restore vehicles to their original condition in line with approved methods · Removing parts and panels off a range of vehicles · Ensuring that all nuts, bolts, screws, and any other fixings are labelled and correctly stored ready for when the stripped parts and panels are needed to be put back on to the vehicle. · Supporting bodyshop team within other departments if required · Training bodyshop trainee staff Skills and expertise · Previous experience in a similar role · Full UK Driving Licence · Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed. · You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers. · You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required. · Excellent attention to detail If you are an experienced Vehicle Strip Fitter looking for an immediate start in a welcoming and professional bodyshop, apply today or contact Quest Employment Corby for more information.

Paint Technician - Corby

Paint Technician Location: Corby Pay Rate: £16.71 – £19.65 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm Quest Employment Corby are currently recruiting an experienced Paint Technician for a long-term opportunity based in Corby. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and professional bodyshop, working alongside a skilled and supportive team to deliver high-quality finishes across a range of vehicles. The Role As a Paint Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and spray painting vehicles to a high standard, ensuring colour accuracy and quality finishes that meet customer expectations. Key Responsibilities · Preparing vehicles for paint, including masking and prepping where required · Spray painting vehicles using water-based paints · Checking paint colours and producing spray-out cards to ensure an accurate colour match · Maintaining a clean and safe working environment · Ensuring all equipment is maintained and operating correctly · Supporting other bodyshop departments when required Skills & Experience Required · Previous experience as a Paint Technician / Paint Sprayer within a bodyshop environment (essential) · Full UK Driving Licence (essential) · Ability to work independently and make decisions when required · Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship · Willingness to support junior technicians and share knowledge · Passion for the motor industry and commitment to high standards What’s on Offer · Long-term, stable employment · Competitive hourly pay · Modern facilities and a positive working environment · Supportive and approachable management team · Consistent weekday hours – no weekends If you’re an experienced Paint Technician looking for an immediate start within a professional and welcoming bodyshop, apply today or contact Quest Employment Corby for further information. 71

Machine Operator - / Trainee

£12.44 - £13.25 per hour

Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing and learn a skilled trade? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Machine Operator to join our team within the corrugated packaging industry. This is a hands-on role with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified Machine Operator. About the Role As a Trainee Machine Operator, you will be trained in the operation of machinery used in the production of corrugated packaging. You will gain experience across multiple processes including: Printing & Cutting of corrugated boxes Die Cutting for bespoke packaging designs Gluing & Assembly of printed boxes Shelf & Retail Ready Packaging solutions E-Commerce Packaging tailored for delivery needs Pallet Boxes & Heavy Duty Packaging You will work alongside experienced operators, developing the technical skills, quality standards and health & safety knowledge required to progress into a Machine Operator role. Shifts / Pay Days Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:15 Lates Monday - Thursday 14:15 - 00:00 Occasional weekend work as required Base rate pay £12.44 per hour plus OT, when training is complete base rate rises to £13.25 per hour plus OT (with continued rises throughout completion of training) What We’re Looking For Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team A genuine interest in manufacturing and machine operation Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality Willingness to learn and follow training programmes Good communication and teamwork skills A positive, can-do attitude with the ambition to develop your career Experience in a factory or production environment is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you are already an experienced Machine Operator, we would also love to hear from you, as opportunities are available at all levels. What We Offer Full training and ongoing support Clear career progression into a Machine Operator role A supportive and friendly team environment Competitive pay and benefits package Opportunities to work on a wide range of packaging solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors How to Apply If you’re ready to take the first step into a rewarding career in packaging production — or you’re already an experienced operator seeking a new opportunity we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter.

Flowers Operative Days - Spalding

All hours Sunday – Saturday Day base rate £12.21 per hour.

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Flowers Operative to join our team. As a Flowers Operative, you will be responsible for packing flowers, conducting quality checks, and ensuring accurate dispatch of orders. Shift Patterns Shift patterns may vary due to orders, confirmed on daily bookings shift starts can be from; Day shift 06:45am till 18:15pm. 12 hour shifts 4 in and 3 off, shifts will be Sunday to Wednesday / Wednesday to Saturday. During 12-hour shift 1 x 30 minutes & 2 x 15 minutes unpaid breaks. Any 5/6 days in 7, max 60 hours per week. Times may vary due to business requirements. Competitive Pay All hours Sunday – Saturday Day base rate £12.21 per hour. Role Responsibilities Packing flowers according to specific orders Conducting quality checks to ensure that all flowers meet our high standards Accurately labeling and stacking pallets for dispatch Coordinating with other team members to ensure efficient order processing Maintaining a clean and organized work environment Qualifications Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within the flowers or horticulture industry Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Good communication and teamwork skills Knowledge of health and safety procedures Day-to-day Packing flowers and ensuring they are ready for dispatch Conducting quality checks on all flowers to ensure they meet our standards Collaborating with other team members to fulfill customer orders Maintaining a clean and organized work area Benefits Club Quest Membership: Access a variety of health and financial wellbeing benefits. Great Progression Opportunities: Grow your career with us! Flexible Working Rotas. Full PPE Provided: Work safely and comfortably. Free Onsite Parking: Convenient access to your workplace. Weekly Pay: Enjoy pay every Friday. Temporary to Permanent Opportunities: Potential for a long-term career. Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality flowers to our customers while promoting a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

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