About L & C Consulting...
Why Our Clients Use Us
At L & C Consulting, we offer an in-depth, search & selection based recruitment service where we take the time to try and source applicants with relevant experience and skills to your specific vacancy as opposed to the ‘scatter gun’ approach used by so many other agencies.
Honesty, transparency, efficiency and a genuine effort to support the companies we recruit for - Our values are the framework of our strategy – they make good business sense but also enable us to deliver a real, competitive edge which will help us to help you.
Who We Are
L & C Consulting is a successful recruitment specialist in Shropshire. We support companies in their recruitment of staff for office based, commercial, operational and technical vacancies. We are a small, bespoke recruiter that offers clients and job seekers alike a dedicated, a professional service from start to finish. We understand the need to source the right people to fill our client’s vacancies. We want happy applicants and happy clients.
Managed by Lee Pickford, a professional recruiter with over 20 years’ experience of recruiting for companies in the area,
L & C Consulting have an excellent understanding of the local recruitment market.
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For Our Applicants
Whatever the reason for your job search,
L & C Consulting will do our best to support and help you in finding the right next step in your career.
Trying hard to find out what it is you really want from your next role, we’ll not only call you with details of the roles our existing clients organisations in the area to support you even more.ask us to recruit for, but we can also actively promote your details to relevant
Skill Sets we recruit for...
Administration / Customer Service
Administration / Customer Service
Administration / Customer Service
Across multiple sectors and environments, we recruit for a wide range of Administration and Customer Service based roles
Sales & Marketing
Administration / Customer Service
Administration / Customer Service
We are regularly looking at a wide range of Marketing, sales and other commercial opportunities
Finance & Accounting
Administration / Customer Service
Finance & Accounting
From Accounts Assistant through to Finance Manager level, we recruit into the Private and Practice sectors
IT
Manufacturing & Engineering
Operational
We recruit for various level IT and other Technical support roles
Operational
Manufacturing & Engineering
Operational
A range of warehousing, supply chain and logistics based roles from Admin, supervisor and managerial levels
Manufacturing & Engineering
Manufacturing & Engineering
Manufacturing & Engineering
Roles including skilled machinists, welders, Quality, HSE, Maintenance, Production Management and more
Selected CURRENT Vacancies include...
Quality Lead
South Telford - Permanent - £35,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting with a successful Manufacturer for a new QC Lead / Senior Quality Technician to join them on a permanent basis. It will suit an experienced, systems driven, Senior QC Technician looking for a role on a Monday – Friday day shift, ideally with experience in the Building / Construction sector.
Your duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Supervise QC Technician and cover raw material/product testing.
· Manage and develop ISO9001, 14001, 45001 systems; arrange audits and support improvements.
· Create Safety Data Sheets & Environmental Product Declarations (training provided).
· Submit EDP to regulators (e.g., packaging waste).
· Generate CE marks for products with QC and management support.
· Create COSHH risk assessments for factory materials.
· Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
You will be hard working and self-motivated as well as technically astute – able to work independently but also as part of a broader team. Experience in a similar role is essential. You MUST have experience with ISO9001, 14001, 45001 systems and have experience managing internal audits.
You will have good communication skills, be IT literate.
Monday – Friday, day shift. Salary will be based on experience, £35,000 - £42,000.
TIG Welder / Fitter
Shrewsbury - Permanent - £14.00 - £17.00 per hr (DOE)
We are recruiting on behalf of a small but established precision engineering company based on the outskirts of Shrewsbury for a new TIG welder / Fabricator. This permanent position will suit an experienced, precision welder / fabricator who comes with a stable work history.
Depending on experience, the hourly rate will be £14.00 - £17.00 per hour.
Working as part of a small team, you’ll predominantly be working with Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Inconel.
To be considered for this role you MUST be an experienced TIG welder (used to working to tight tolerances and various gauges) as well as be able to work independently from engineering drawings. Experience of working within a scientific or semi-conductor sector would also be advantageous.
Transport Administrator
Telford - Permanent - Up to £29,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting with a successful business in Shrewsbury for a new Warehouse / Transport Administrator to work within their warehousing team. Working on a day shift (08:30-18:00), Monday – Friday, this permanent position will suit an experienced Logistics Administrator / Transport / Operations Administrator who is looking for a new opportunity within a successful business and wants to develop their skills whilst working in a supportive environment.
Reporting into the Logistics Manager, duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Creating relevant documentation for deliveries and drivers
· Customer Support
· Booking in deliveries
· Liaising with drivers and warehouse staff
· Other ad hoc admin duties
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have experience in a similar role and will ideally be available at short notice. You will need to have good communication skills and have a flexible, honest approach to your work. Strong IT skills are also essential (Ms Excel & Outlook).
This role requires a flexible approach and good geographical knowledge of the UK.
Digital Marketing Executive
Telford - Permanent - (£28,000 - £35,000)
We are recruiting with a well-established and successful Sales and Distribution specialist for a new Digital / Online Marketing / Ecommerce Executive. This new permanent position in Telford is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward thinking organisation where you’ll be given the best tools to succeed.
Based in a modern office environment, and working as part of a small Marketing team, your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
· Delivering the company’s online marketing strategy
· Manage listings on various online marketplaces including own Shopify websites, amazon, eBay and more
· Google Analytics
· Competitor research
· Email newsletters and social media campaigns
· Reporting
· SEO
To be considered for this role, you will be self-motivated and able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects. You’ll have worked in a similar role within an Ecommerce / B2C based market and possess a strong awareness of current on-line marketing concepts, strategies and theories.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
You will also need to have a strong understanding of Google Adwords & Google Analytics, as well as experience with Ms Suite and ideally Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Shopify is also ideal.
You’ll be IT literate and have strong literacy and numeracy skills
HR & Payroll Advisor
Telford - Permanent - £28,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting for a new, permanent, Payroll & HR Advisor in Telford for a well-established, manufacturing concern. This standalone role will suit an experienced HR Advisor who also has experience in managing the full payroll process.
The duties within this role include (but not be limited to):
· Line Manager & staff HR support
· Recruitment – liaise with agencies, setting up interviews, sending out offer letters etc
· Processing high volumes of weekly and monthly pay runs
· Calculating wages, bonuses, salary increases and overtime
· Calculating statutory payments including SSP, Maternity Pay, Paternity pay etc
· Issuing tax forms (P45s, P11D etc)
· Deal with payroll queries
· Updating new starter and leaver details
· Admin duties, including recording holidays, updating personnel files etc
Applicants will have a mature approach, have excellent communication skills – written and verbal, a professional manner, be efficient, methodical, persistent, confident and be able to work to very high levels of accuracy.
You MUST have a stable work history and have worked in a similar role to be considered for this role.
Experience with Sage Payroll is also advantageous
Transport Manager
Shrewsbury - £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) - Permanent
We are recruiting with a small, but rapidly growing business on the outskirts of Shrewsbury for a new Transport Manager. This brand new, hands on, transport / logistics / planning focused role will suit an experienced Transport / Planning & Logistics Manager who is looking for a role with a well-established, family owned, financially secure business.
Duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Allocate customer orders and plan relevant, cost effective routes
· Various admin duties including producing delivery notes, scanning, updating CRM etc
· Driver de-briefs / checking timesheets etc
· Manage fleet and drivers
· Communicate with customers
· Cost management
· Manage parts and workshop / maintenance
To be considered for this opportunity, you MUST have a proven background in transport / logistics / planning-based roles.
You will ideally hold a Transport Management CPC and also a valid HGV 1 licence for cover.
You’ll have a stable work history, be well organised, be IT literate and have excellent communication skills.
Hours of work are 08:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday, with some flexibility required.
Accounts Administrator
Telford - Permanent - £25,500 - £27,000 (DOE)
We are now recruiting with a well-established and respected, Telford based concern for a new Accounts Administrator. This permanent position will suit an experienced Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant wanting to work in a supportive and rewarding environment and is looking for extra responsibility as the role develops here.
Duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Liaising with customers and suppliers
· Creating invoices
· Payment processing
· Accounts Payable
· Bank Reconciliations
To be considered for this excellent position, you must have worked in a similar Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant role previously, be happy working in a small team environment, be IT literate including experience with SAP (or other accounting software), Ms Office and in particular Ms Excel.
You’ll also have excellent communication skills and ideally be available at short notice.
Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
(Part Time) Payroll Co-ordinator
Telford - Permanent - £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (DOE)
We are recruiting for a new, permanent, Part Time Payroll Assistant in Telford for a well-established, manufacturing concern. Based in a small, friendly team, the role will suit an experienced Payroll Assistant, who is also happy supporting HR with basic admin duties.
The ideal applicant will be looking for 15 - 22 hours per week across 3 days (Mon – Wed).
The duties within this role include (but not be limited to):
· Processing high volumes of weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay runs
· Holiday entitlements
· Distribution of payslips to all staff
· Calculating wages, bonuses, salary increases and overtime
· Calculating statutory payments including SSP, Maternity Pay, Paternity pay etc
· Issuing tax forms (P45s, P11D etc)
· Deal with payroll queries
· Updating new starter and leaver details
· Supporting HR with admin duties, including recording holidays, updating personnel files etc
· Sage Payroll
· Ad hoc duties as required
Applicants will have a mature approach, have excellent communication skills – written and verbal, a professional manner, be efficient, methodical, persistent, confident and be able to work to very high levels of accuracy.
You MUST have a stable work history and have worked in a similar role to be considered for this role.
Workshop Manager
Shrewsbury - Permanent - c£35,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting on behalf of a small, but rapidly growing, privately owned, Engineering specialist on the outskirts of Shrewsbury for an experienced Work Shop / Maintenance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. Working days, Mon – Fri.
Managing a small team of workshop staff, duties will include (but not be limited to):
All areas of daily management including
· Day to day workshop management
· Manage vehicle and equipment maintenance including PPM scheduling, test and pre-use checks as well as reactive repair
· Stock control
· Parts management and procurement
· Assisting in hands on repair as appropriate
· Liaising with & managing external service engineers
Experience of managing staff within engineering / maintenance is essential to be considered for this role, ideally in general or agricultural engineering. Practical, hands on experience is also essential.
You’ll also need to be IT literate and have experience of managing an engineering stores environment. You’ll need to posses a valid, UK drivers licence as there will be a need for occasional travel to support breakdowns etc.
Excellent communication, man-management and organisational skills are all essential from the right applicant.
Stock Controller
Shrewsbury - Permanent - c£32,000 (DOE)
We are working closely with a Shrewsbury based concern to recruit for a new Supply Chain / Inventory Planner / Purchasing Administrator / Buying Assistant / Procurement Support. Based in modern offices, this new, permanent position will be based within a small procurement and inventory control team.
Duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Maintain system Inventory levels
· Maximise supplier discounts and performance
· Ensure optimum stock level holding
· Use MRP for forecasting
· Planning
· Expediting orders
· Assist in in sourcing new suppliers
· Raise Pos and receipt of deliveries etc
To be considered for this excellent opportunity within a corporate style organisation, you will have worked in a similar stock control / purchasing / supply chain / procurement-based role previously.
You will posses a high attention to detail, be well organised, motivated, reliable and flexible in your work. You will also be able to demonstrate an analytical approach, be IT literate (Ms Excel & an MRP / ERP based system) and excellent communication skills.
Administrator
Telford - Initial 12 month Contract - £28,000 plus great package
We are recruiting with a well-known and respected Telford organisation for a new Administrator / Office Co-ordinator to join them on an initial 12-month basis. The company are ideally looking for someone available at short notice but are happy to wait for the right person to serve notice in their current role. This is a full time role in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Updating CRM database
· Compiling and distributing correspondence
· Compliance Admin
· Co-ordinate bookings
· Provide other, ad hoc administrative support to the department
· Ensure customers enquiries are dealt with accurately and efficiently
To be considered for this excellent opportunity in Telford, applicants MUST have previous, office-based Administration or Customer Service experience, ideally where you can demonstrate organisational and co-ordinating skills.
You’ll be well organised, IT literate and have good communication and customer service skills.
Monday – Friday, full time (37.5 hours). The role comes with a salary of £28,000 and comes with a generous holiday and pension as well as opportunities to progress for the right person.
Production Operative
Shrewsbury - Permanent - Up to £30,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting with a successful, food processing company in Shrewsbury for a new Production Operative / Operations Team Member to join them on a permanent basis. Working days, Monday – Friday, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Operative who wants to join a rewarding, professional company with a good salary and benefits package.
Reporting into the Production Manager, duties will include (but not be limited to):
· Feeding automated food processing machines
· Packing up and labelling products
· Assisting goods out and warehousing
· Ensure you adhere and support H&S, Quality and cleanliness at all times
Relevant applicants should have an adaptable, flexible approach and be a dynamic, team player. You will ideally have worked in an automated, food processing environment previously and be happy ‘getting stuck in’.
You will be IT literate and ideally have a CB FLT licence. This busy role can be physically demanding.
Candidate Testimonial
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