Current Vacancies

New Vacancy – Sales, Projects and Marketing administrator – Feb 2012. FILLED MAR 2012

We are looking for another member of the team.

We need a strong administrator to join the team to work in the Sales & Projects department, the position is office based and our marketing office (unit 17) on our main site.

Projects

• Entering details to our “Clik” data base system prior and following sales enquiries.

Clik Management Software

• Assisting the project manager to run the projects specifically in the collation and production of vital documentation for the installation and through to handover

Sales

• Working with the sales team to produce copies of quotations within tight deadlines

• Helping to manage the sales quotations and generally working as part of close knit team to keep on top of our responses to customer enquiries

• General Filling, photocopying, printing

Marketing

WFP media

• Maintenance of the multimedia feeds including some work on our website maintaining the download section of the website.

The Candidate

Must be a reliable, good time keeper and have the ability to multitask but with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The job involves communication with our customers and field based engineers and therefore requires excellent written and spoken English

Our business is fire and security;

New installation and Maintenance of;

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Sprinklers and Dry Risers
• Intruder Alarms
• CCTV
• Access control systems

Our customers include;

• Essex County Council – Schools
• MITIE maintenance (Facilities Company)
• Tate and Lyle
• The Meadows shopping centre, Chelmsford

The role would include all aspects of the administration of the business, the key qualities we look for are

1. Positive attitude to work, specifically time-keeping, integrity and attention to detail
2. Excellent English skills both written and verbal
3. Ideally a practical and technically bias person
4. Want to work as part of a close team of professionals

The job role includes;

• Answering the telephone
• Dealing with external staff
• Administration of projects works
• Preparing sales quotations for customers
• Preparation of manuals and certification

40 hours per week

Salary in the region of £14-16K depending upon the candidate

Future

The business is steadily growing and the person has the opportunity to grow within the business, the fire and security industry covers many industry sectors and therefore our customer base is diverse and the potential for growth excellent.

New Vacancy – Calling all Graduate and trainees! – FILLED in Feb 2012!

Sales Surveyor (Trainee) – Jan 2012

We have a new role in the business as a trainee sales surveyor;

Initially working closely with the sales manager on site visits and in the office preparing quotations, the successful applicant will learn to produce drawings which meet the British standards inline with our internal quality management systems.

Once trained you will be reviewed and given a target for new maintenance sales and move on to system design sales if appropriate.

Reporting to the sales manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Entering details to our “Clik” database system prior and following sales site visits.

• Contacting clients to arrange appointments and following up quotations

• Producing quotations and marketing communication letters to our clients

• Preparing CAD and hand sketched system designs for quotations.

The Candidate

Must be a confident but respectful, reliable, good time keeper and have the ability to multitask but with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The job involves constant communication with our customers and therefore requires excellent written and spoken English

WFP – Our business is fire and security;

New installation and Maintenance of;

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Sprinklers and Dry Risers
• Intruder Alarms
• CCTV
• Access control systems

Our customers include;

• Essex County Council – Schools
• MITIE maintenance (Facilities Company)
• Major Electrical contractors
• Shopping centres

The key qualities we look for are

1. Outgoing personality with a Positive attitude to work, specifically time-keeping, honesty, integrity and attention to detail
2. Excellent English skills both written and verbal, proven IT literacy, specifically in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Ideally a practical and technically minded person
4. Want to work as part of a close team of professionals

The job role includes;

• Building long term relationships with new customers
• Surveying sites in London and the surrounding counties
• Preparing sales quotations for customers and winning orders

Flexible hours (Approximately 40)
Access to your own vehicle is essential, any business mileage will be re-imbirsed at industry rates and after the successful training period a company vehicle will be offered.

A suitable mobile phone and laptop computer will be provided with company credit card for company expenses including train tickets and parking etc.

Initial salary in the region of £15-17K (OTE £tba) depending upon the candidate, this will be reviewed upon successfully completing the training period and then a target based incentive scheme will be introduced.

All applicants please apply via email to gregreeves@w-fp.co.uk

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New Vacancy – Service Desk Administrator – July 2011 (Offer closes 19th August 2011) – Position filled 23-08-11

Reporting to the service manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Entering details to our “Clik” data base system prior and following engineers site visits.

• Contacting clients to arrange access for our engineers

• Copying typing quotations and letters to our clients

• Process orders from clients using Sage 50 accounts

• Filling, photocopying, printing

The Candidate

Must be a reliable, good time keeper and have the ability to multitask but with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The job involves communication with our customers and field based engineers and therefore requires excellent written and spoken English

Our business is fire and security;

New installation and Maintenance of;

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Sprinklers and Dry Risers
• Intruder Alarms
• CCTV
• Access control systems

Our customers include;

• Essex County Council – Schools
• MITIE maintenance (Facilities Company)
• Tate and Lyle
• The Meadows shopping centre, Chelmsford

The role would include all aspects of the administration of the business, the key qualities we look for are

1. Positive attitude to work, specifically time-keeping, integrity and attention to detail
2. Excellent English skills both written and verbal
3. Ideally a practical and technically bias person
4. Want to work as part of a close team of professionals

The job role includes;

• Answering the telephone
• Dealing with external staff
• Administration of service contracts
• Preparing sales quotations for customers
• Preparation of manuals and certification
• Stock control

40 hours per week

Salary in the region of £15-17K depending upon the candidate

Future

The business is steadily growing and the person has the opportunity to grow within the business, the fire and security industry covers many industry sectors and therefore our customer base is diverse and the potential for growth excellent. There are several roles within the business that the apprentice could progress into during their career.

All applicants please apply via email to sales@w-fp.co.uk

New Vacancy for June 2011- Service & Commissioning Engineer – Filled Jul 2011

WFP are looking for a Service & Commissioning fire and security alarm engineer, preferably with an electrical background. We require a competent, smartly presented person who is used to dealing with customers.

We would be interested in working with an electrician looking to develop skills and become an alarm engineer.

Salary would be in the region of £21k-£26k plus overtime, depending on experience. There would be a probationary period to allow to skills and capability assessment. In addition to the wage we operate a performance bonus and standby call out allowance.

Experience would be helpful in the following for the successful applicant:

This is not an essential or exhaustive list; however the position requires at least five years electrical or electronic experience. We will provide training to support the successful candidate, to fill any knowledge gaps and to further develop base skills.

If you would like to join a growing business, contribute and benefit from its successes then please email your CV to Barry Leeds on sales@w-fp.co.uk or call on 0845 481 0307 for further information.

Sales and Marketing Administration Assistant – 2010 – Filled May 2010

We have created an exciting new opportunity at WFP, we require a administration assistant to work within the sales team.

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The duties will include;

• Preparing quotations for customers under the direction of the sales manager
• Preparation of marketing communications
• Speaking to our customers on a daily basis, progressing quotations and measuring customer feedback
• General administration within the business

As part of a small team you will have the opportunity to grow your skills with the business.

Team

You will be expected to be flexible, working with colleagues to deliver the companies promises even if this is outside their specific job role.

The successful candidate will have experienced working within a small team, they will see the value in customer communications and will want to learn the alarm industry.

• Skills required: The position is full time, permanent and office based. Due to our semi-rural location the candidate would require their own means of transport.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office – Blogging Skills would be an advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Excellent organisational skills

Remuneration will be based upon attitude, enthusiasm as well as experience and is between £14-£16K, our business is growing and you have an opportunity to play an important part as well as develop your career with us.

If this sounds like you then email your CV and any other supporting information to Greg Reeves at gregreeves@w-fp.co.uk or call us on 0845 481 0307.

We will be interviewing during November 2009 and decision made by the beginning of December 2009.