As GGR Group is a rapidly growing business we’re often looking for new staff to join our office and technical teams in Buckinghamshire, Manchester and Glasgow. Take a look at our latest job opportunities below for more information about our new roles and how to apply. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin to receive updates on the latest job vacancies at GGR Group.
Job Specification – Service Engineer – Mini Cranes
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Haddenham |
Exciting Opportunity: Service Engineer for Mini Crane and plant hire firm, Haddenham
GGR Group Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly motivated mechanical and/or electrical engineer to handle the operation, maintenance, repair and service of mini cranes and lifting equipment.
Applicants ideally need to have previous engineering experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic diagrams. You will need good communication skills as the role involves mini crane training and customer interaction. We need a team player, with enthusiasm and sound technical knowledge. Full training on the equipment will be given.
This role could be suitable for an individual with a mechanical background in HGV Vehicles/ Fork Lift Trucks, Plant Machinery or Access Platforms.
Applications from ex – military personnel are strongly encouraged as we have a number of ex- military engineers working for GGR.
About GGR Group
The GGR Group Ltd is Europe’s leading supplier of vacuum handling equipment, restricted access lifting machinery and mini cranes for the construction, rail and utility sectors amongst others. As a Sunday Times Fast Track 100 business and winner of HAE UK Hire Company of the Year, we are recognized for our first rate customer service, exceptional growth and innovative technology in the plant and equipment industry.
We are a growing business with over 140 employee and we are passionate about delivering great service and a can-do attitude for our large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe. Information about our products and services can be found at www.ggrgroup.com.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertaking maintenance, service and repair of mini cranes and lifting equipment
- Provide knowledge and support in the event of plant failure
- Diagnosis of plant/equipment defects
- To maintain records for health & safety and customer service purposes
- Visit sites to repair plant/equipment defects
- To maintain and improve health & safety in the workplace
- All other workshop duties as deemed necessary
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Engineering experience – either electrical or mechanical
- Read electrical and hydraulic diagrams
- Mechanical background working on HGV’s, Fork Lift Trucks, Plant Machinery, Access Platforms could be advantageous.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements
- Customer Service Skills
- Communication Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Solving Ability
- Resourceful with high attention to detail.
To apply please send your CV to careers@ggrgroup.com
Job Specification – Internal Sales Executive
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Haddenham |
Exciting Opportunity: Internal Sales Executive within a market leading lifting solutions provider and equipment rental company.
Summary of Role
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as an Internal Sales Executive responsible for driving sales performance through effective and proactive telephone sales activity with new and existing customers.
About company
The company is Europe’s leading supplier of lifting machinery with a large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe.
Key responsibilities:
- Making outbound telephone sales calls to new and existing customers
- Effective management of follow activity with live customer quotes
- Securing quality customer Appointments for the external sales team
- Collating and passing leads to sales team
- Contact lapsed accounts to gain current trading information
- Recording all activity on the company CRM database
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Polite friendly manner
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Good organisation skills
- Proactive approach
- IT literate
- Experience of IT Systems
- Prior Telemarketing/Sales experience and advantage
Job Terms
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
4%/4% Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme
Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm
To apply please send your CV to careers@ggrgroup.com
Job Specification – Field Sales Account Manager
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | Field Based (London & South) |
Exciting Opportunity: Field Sales Account Manager within a plant hire firm.
Summary of Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated individual to work as a Field Sales Account Manager, ideally with experience in the Plant rental arena. Candidate would be looking after accounts within South of England
About company
The company is Europe’s leading supplier of lifting machinery with a large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe.
Key responsibilities:
- Increasing the customer base, by making appointments and visiting potential customers
- Following up leads
- Building relationships with new clients
- Identifying and managing sales opportunities
- Keeping up to date with business opportunities in the industry
- Managing field diary and customer visit paperwork
- The successful candidate will be field based so will spend a lot of time travelling and this may involve some overnight stays.
- Visit the Haddenham depots on a weekly basis to discuss progress.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Demonstrate a successful background in field sales and business development
- Ideally be use to selling technical products in particular in cranes, plant, powered access equipment or construction.
- Ideally experienced in the plant sector
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Commercial Awareness.
- Result Driven
- Skilled Negotiator
- Driving Licence
Job Terms
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
4%/4% Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme
Company Car
Contracted Hours 8am – 5.30pm (nature of the job will mean sometimes working outside of those hours)
Job Specification – Internal Sales Executive
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Haddenham |
Exciting opportunity for a full time Junior Administrator in a busy hire office.
GGR Group Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our busy team based in Haddenham. We are looking for a junior who will work alongside and assist our operator manager.
About GGR Group
The GGR group is Europe’s leading supplier for vacuum handling equipment, restricted access lifting machinery and mini cranes for the construction, rail and utility sectors amongst others. As a Sunday Fast Track 100 business and winner of HAE UK Hire company of the Year, we are recognized for our first rate customer service, exceptional growth and innovative technology in the plant and equipment industry.
We are a family owned business that is passionate about delivering great service and a can-do attitude for our large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe. Information about our products and services can be found at www.ggrgroup.com
- To start with they will shadow administration roles to gain a full understanding to enable holiday cover.
- First line on the main phone line answering and filtering incoming calls
- Front of house – meeting and greeting visitors & managing the gate phone to let visitors through
- Looking after visitors / internal meetings with drinks and refreshments.
- Opening and distributing post
- Ad hoc office administration, assisting office manager where required
Experience Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Happy to manage small tasks such as restocking food/refreshments and going to the bank
- Ability to work as an individual and a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills are a must
- Confident making outbound calls
- Outstanding customer service skills and a friendly telephone manner
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Attention to detail
- Training on internal systems will be given (InspHire)
Please forward CV’s to: suzi.kershaw@ggrgroup.com
Hours: 0800-1730hrs
Holiday: 22 Days
Job Specification – Assistant Operator Administrator
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Haddenham |
Exciting opportunity in a busy hire office.
GGR Group Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our busy team based in Haddenham. We are looking for a junior who will work alongside and assist our operator manager.
About GGR Group
The GGR group is Europe’s leading supplier for vacuum handling equipment, restricted access lifting machinery and mini cranes for the construction, rail and utility sectors amongst others. As a Sunday Fast Track 100 business and winner of HAE UK Hire company of the Year, we are recognized for our first rate customer service, exceptional growth and innovative technology in the plant and equipment industry.
We are a family owned business that is passionate about delivering great service and a can-do attitude for our large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe. Information about our products and services can be found at www.ggrgroup.com
- To start with they will shadow the operator administrator to gain a full understanding of the role to enable holiday cover.
- Assist the operator administrator with daily tasks such as;
- Liaise with operator agencies on a regular basis to source personnel for hires.
- Source and recruit operators and agencies to work with GGR.
- Send booking details to operators for the hire they are allocated to.
- Monitor and arrange any necessary training for operators.
- Approving and reconciling operator invoices.
- Assisting with incoming and outgoing phone calls and customer enquiries.
Experience Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to work as an individual and a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills are a must for arranging tasks within a short timeframe.
- Confident making outbound calls
- Outstanding customer service skills and a friendly telephone manner
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Attention to detail
- Training on internal systems will be given (InspHire)
Please forward CV’s to: suzi.kershaw@ggrgroup.com
Hours: 0800-1730hrs
Holiday: 22 Days
Salary: Competitive
Job Specification – Transport Administrator Assistant
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Reporting to: | Transport Manager |
| Salary range: | Competitive |
| Location: | Haddenham |
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Exciting Opportunity: Transport Administrator Assistant within a market leading lifting solutions provider and equipment rental company.
Summary of Role
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Transport Administrator Assistant alongside our transport team to arrange deliveries/collections and assist with general administration.
About company
The company is Europe’s leading supplier of lifting machinery with a large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe.
Key responsibilities:
- To start with they will shadow the operator administrator to gain a full understanding of the role to enable holiday cover.
- Checking customer orders against the system to ensure correct equipment is allocated and checking that the order matches the quote & order is allocated against the correct customer.
- Prior to the hire commencing checking if payment & contract for hire has been received with the Hire Controller handling the order.
- Arranging delivery times and collection times with Dispatch Office and confirming these with the customer. Booking in deliveries & collections with site.
- Monitoring Off-Hire dates and contacting customers where necessary.
- Checking that all equipment is to be collected and, if this is not the case, informing customer of additional costs which will apply.
- Any missing items will be reported by the driver and the Off Hire Administrator will follow these up with the customer.
- Reporting of Cross Hired items to Procurement Office.
- Assisting transport manager with administration where required e.g scanning delivery/collection notes and storing in the system accordingly.
- Any other duties relating to administration within the organisation as the senior management team may deem necessary from time to time.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Polite friendly manner
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Good organisation skills
- Proactive approach
- IT literate
- Experience of IT Systems
- Prior Transport Administration experience and advantage
Job Terms
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
4%/4% Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme
Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.30pm
Job Specification – Video Production / Content Creator/ Videographer/ Photographer
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Oldham |
Most companies want you sit at a desk all day, you stay there for a few years before you get bored and move to a new company. GGR don’t want that, we want to train you, support you and upskill you, so that you stay with us for years and fulfil different positions throughout the business.
Reporting to the Creative Lead, you will provide creative support to multiple departments across the GGR Group range of companies to provide the overall company vision of “Number One for Lifting Solutions”. The team at GGR Group is close-knit so working with input from other departments is essential.
GGR Group, a leading provider of lifting solutions require a Video Production / Content Creator / Videographer / Photographer with in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the current video landscape and demonstrable experience of editing and uploading video content.
As a Video Production / Content Creator / Videographer / Photographer you will be an enthusiastic champion of video/photo content, with a strong vision of how the medium can add an extra dimension to marketing strategy with you as a visual storyteller.
Responsibilities:
To assist in the conception and design of video/photo content
- Serve as the company’s videographer and photographer for the creation of still product imagery, working stills of the equipment in use, promotional videos, advertising campaigns, training videos, social media posts and digital media requirements
- Suggest photo and video ideas that improve and promote the company
- Work closely as part of our Marketing team to ensure upcoming campaigns are complemented with video content that aligns with our wider communications objectives
- Ensure that the tone, style, and messaging of video content aligns with the company’s existing brand and is appropriate for target markets
- Should be comfortable with both original conceptual designs, as well as interpreting creative direction from team members
- These duties are not exhaustive. Additional hours of work may be required, as determined by the needs of the business. Additional duties, responsibilities and projects may also be required
- Necessary photography/videography and PC equipment will be provided by GGR to enable you to focus on creation and delivery
The Individual:
Capability, Knowledge and Experience
- An enthusiastic champion of video content, with a strong vision of how the medium can add an extra dimension to the company’s marketing strategy
- Strong understanding of differing audiences and norms of each medium, and the need to tailor content for each platform
- In-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the current video landscape, including current trends and influencers who are potential collaborators
- An excellent communicator who is comfortable working with internal employee’s, external suppliers, and external influencers, ensuring they have the information required to deliver appropriate content
- Proficient writer who can prepare scripts that are engaging and appropriate for both the trade and consumer markets
- Keen social media user with demonstrable experience of editing and uploading video content
- Solid Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficiency with Photoshop
- Ability to multitask and manage overlapping deadlines
- Time management skills
- Ability to use DSLR camera’s, GoPro’s, and audio recording equipment to a good level
- Experience with YouTube channels and other video content websites and their requirements
Want to stand out from the other applicants?
Experience with the below will be beneficial but not essential
- Motion graphics using After Effects
About GGR Group
Established in 1995, GGR Group is the Number 1 brand for lifting solutions. The company was founded by Graeme and Gill Riley, who turned it into a dynamic international group, with innovation and first to market approach at the forefront of everything that the company embark on.
At GGR Group, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative lifting solutions combined with first-rate customer service. Our unrivalled range of equipment is continually expanding, and our development team is always searching for new products worldwide to bring to the UK market which is led by our own internal mantra of Novationem Non Imitari (Innovation Not Imitation).
Job Specification – Junior Graphic Designer
| Start date: | Immediately – 4 weeks |
| Location: | GGR Group, Oldham |
If you have a flair and passion for design keep on reading…
Most companies want you sit at a desk all day, you stay there for a few years before you get bored and move to a new company. GGR don’t want that, we want to train you, support you and upskill you, so that you stay with us for years and fulfil different positions throughout the business.
Reporting to the Creative Lead, you will provide creative support to multiple departments across the GGR Group range of companies to provide the overall company vision of “Number One for Lifting Solutions”. Along the way you will gain exposure, experience, and skills that other Junior Designers dream of. The team at GGR Group is close-knit so working with input from other departments is essential.
With at least 1 year’s commercial experience including a good understanding of the latest Adobe creative suite particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, you should hold a degree in Graphic Design. Excellent organisational skills, enthusiasm, bursting with new ideas, with a passion for developing and delivering creative solutions is a must.
Sound like the job for you? Then read on…
Responsibilities:
To assist in the conception and design of artwork for
- Website banners, brand pages, web advertisements, social media graphics, animated gifs, infographics
- Email campaign artwork
- PowerPoint presentations
- Printed materials including stationery, posters, leaflets, brochures, catalogues, exhibition stand displays, merchandise, vehicle decals and more.
- Internal communications
The Individual:
Capability, Knowledge and Experience
- A minimum of 1 year’s commercial experience
- Experience in digital, web and print design
- A good understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite is essential, using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (other apps in the suite that you know are a bonus)
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong typography skills
- A solid portfolio showcasing your creativity and skills
- Follow brand guidelines to ensure brand uniformity
- Proofreading skills
- Can work independently and as part of a team. You will also be required to work to deadlines and under pressure and be willing to develop and grow in the role
- The drive and desire for learning and furthering your own skillset
Education and Qualifications:
- It is essential that candidates hold a degree in Graphic Design
- Creative flair, a strong visual sense, and the ability to think conceptually
- Collaborative skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues and outside suppliers
- A highly organised personality and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- The ability to work quickly and accurately with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to deliver high quality results, at times under pressure
- Motivated and organised multitasker
- An attitude to work that provides for flexibility to get the job done regardless
- Create and maintain excellent working relationships across the business
- These duties are not exhaustive. Additional hours of work may be required, as determined by the needs of the business. Additional duties, responsibilities and projects may also be required
Want to stand out from the other applicants?
Experience with the below will be beneficial but not essential
- Photography/Videography experience
- Video editing using Premiere Pro
- Motion graphics using After Effects
- Experience with WordPress
About GGR Group
Established in 1995, GGR Group is the Number 1 brand for lifting solutions. The company was founded by Graeme and Gill Riley, who turned it into a dynamic international group, with innovation and first to market approach at the forefront of everything that the company embark on.
At GGR Group, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative lifting solutions combined with first-rate customer service. Our unrivalled range of equipment is continually expanding, and our development team is always searching for new products worldwide to bring to the UK market which is led by our own internal mantra of Novationem Non Imitari (Innovation Not Imitation).
