Careers
SPS represents the truly global aspect of a business more than a century old. As a supplier of high yield carbon steel plates, sections, hollow sections and seamless/ welded tubulars, we project manage steel solutions from 15 stock holding locations in the U.K., a global hub in Antwerp, Belgium and an international office in Dubai, UAE. With group sales exceeding 160,000 tonnes per year we offer a comprehensive supply solution pulling together our own stock and 135 years of mill trade relationships to meet and exceed any project size; on time and within budget.
From key industry application in oil and gas, shipbuilding, chemical and petrochemical engineering, along with our expanding portfolio in offshore renewable energy; we continuously devise supply solutions with a comprehensive ethos on quality assurance, full traceability and a back catalogue of successful project expedition, globally.
We defy any other stockholder to offer the range of products we carry in our own stock, but coupled with the expertise demonstrated through every project execution.
Machine Operative
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.Role and responsibilities:
To operate Production Machinery efficiently in order to complete job tickets as metered out by Team Leaders in a timely fashion. To achieve agreed operational and output KPI’s whilst at the same time maintaining a high quality and standard of workmanship and customer service.
Main Job Accountabilities
- To load and efficiently operate machinery you have been trained in and to maintain operational efficiency as agreed with the Production Manager.
- To ensure the quality of production work is in line with the standards set out by the Quality Manager
JOB CONTENT
- To ensure the T Card (or alternative) progress system is kept up to date in real time, so the Sales Department, Production Department and the Management team can monitor tickets in progress throughout the facility for all shifts.
- To ensure T Cards are moved in a timely and orderly fashion in accordance with the processing order defined by the Team Leader/Production Manager.
- To ensure all production processes and paperwork are completed legibly and accurately consistently and handed in to the correct departmental personnel in a timely manner.
- To time manage the material presented to the machine so as to ensure that work flows through each stage of the production processes in the most efficient manner.
- To complete the machine job accurately and prepare for dispatch in accordance with delivery requirements i.e. Banded, Labelled, & Stacked appropriately for loading.
- To ensure that any Technical and/or Safety bulletins for Processing Machinery distributed to each machine operative is adhered to.
- To ensure that data for OEE reports are completed and handed to the Team Leader/ Production Administrator so that OEE statistics can be produced accurately on a daily basis.
- To fully complete material quality checks
- To act on information produced by OEE statistics to ensure that workflow efficiencies are maximized at every opportunity.
- To ensure machinery is operated in line with published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.
- To ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the Production work areas and machinery on a daily basis. This will include timely TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) schedules are adhered to.
- To comply with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company and to have personal responsibilities for the application of policies and procedures established for the department.
- Ensure adequate information detailing issues on the shift, machine issues, jobs in progress are relayed to the Team Leader, and Day Shift Operator.
- Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general).
- To uphold our company values, Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence
Package:
- Annual bonus based on performance
- Enhanced maternity and maternity pay
- Taste Card
- Free mortgage, legal and health advice
- Annual health screenings
- Free eye tests
- Pension
- Development opportunities
- Access to mental health first aiders
- Employee Referral Programme
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Reference: VA45
Company:
City: Shoeburyness
Country:
Night Production
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Exellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.Main Job Accountabilities
- To load and efficiently operate machinery you have been trained in and to maintain operational efficiency as agreed with the Production Manager.
- To ensure the quality of production work is in line with the standards set out by the Quality Manager
JOB CONTENT
- To ensure the T Card (or alternative) progress system is kept up to date in real time, so the Sales Department, Production Department and the Management team can monitor tickets in progress throughout the facility for all shifts.
- To ensure T Cards are moved in a timely and orderly fashion in accordance with the processing order defined by the Team Leader/Production Manager.
- To ensure all production processes and paperwork are completed legibly and accurately consistently and handed in to the correct departmental personnel in a timely manner.
- To time manage the material presented to the machine so as to ensure that work flows through each stage of the production processes in the most efficient manner.
- To complete the machine job accurately and prepare for dispatch in accordance with delivery requirements i.e. Banded, Labeled, & Stacked appropriately for loading.
- To ensure that any Technical and/or Safety bulletins for Processing Machinery distributed to each machine operative is adhered to.
- To ensure that data for OEE reports are completed and handed to the Team Leader/ Production Administrator so that OEE statistics can be produced accurately on a daily basis.
- To fully complete material quality checks
- To act on information produced by OEE statistics to ensure that workflow efficiencies are maximized at every opportunity.
- To ensure machinery is operated in line with published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.
- To ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the Production work areas and machinery on a daily basis. This will include timely TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) schedules are adhered to.
- To comply with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company and to have personal responsibilities for the application of policies and procedures established for the department.
- Ensure adequate information detailing issues on the shift, machine issues, jobs in progress are relayed to the Team Leader, and Day Shift Operator.
- Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general).
- To uphold our company values, Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.
Reference: VA59
Company: IMS
City: Southend On Sea
Country: England
Warehouse Operative
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Exellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.Duties:
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Reference: VA63
Company: BM Steel
City: Nottingham
Country:
Sales Executive
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Exellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.Role and Responsibilities:
This role sits within the BM Architectural division, which specialises in high-performance architectural systems for construction and renovation projects across the UK and Ireland.
- Drives new business by identification and research into new sales opportunities
- Builds and maintains contact databases
- Establish contact and develop relationships with prospects; recommend solutions
- Maintains relationships with existing clients
- Provide regular, ongoing information on new products and services
- Actively following up all quotations raised and providing feedback
- Gathering general customer feedback, market activities and competitor information
- Contributes to sales team effort by meeting individual and team sales targets and gross margin targets
- Promotion of all products along with added value services such as fabrication and processing
- Processing orders on the system and following orders through from start to completion
- Responding to internal and external emails in a timely manner
- Support administration function by helping with transfers and booking in goods
- Organising transport bookings for various couriers
- Occasionally visit customers when necessary to promote BM Architectural and its products
Skills and Qualifications:
- Be confident on telephone with new contacts
- Build client relations
- Promote excellence
- Be enthusiastic and energetic
- Be motivated to sell and be driven to meet personal and team targets
- Able to work independently
- Ideally experience of dealing with Contractors/Residential customers
- Experience of Landscape/Architectural products is advantageous
Reference: VA65
Company: BM Steel
City: Sheffield
Country:
Sales Executive
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety and products in the UK with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochi Steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contribution matters and you're encouraged to make an impact we'd love to hear from you.Our sales departments represent the public face of our business, providing first contact with customers & prospective customers alike. Providing industry leading customer service and having a strong sales ethic are the keys to success in a vital commercial function within BM Steel. The Role of Trainee Sales Executive provides a broad exposure to our business, starting at the ground floor in an industry which is rapidly developing to cover many market sectors. You will begin by gaining an understanding of the many products & services which we offer, gaining experience and knowledge to enable you to promote and sell to prospective customers. An outgoing, people person, you will relish forging new relationships and have a passion to succeed.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Accept incoming telephone/email enquiries & orders from customers & prospects.
- Produce detailed & accurate quotations and issue to customers in a timely manner.
- Make pro-active outbound telephone calls, promoting BM Steel, its products, services and following up on any previous quotations or enquiries.
- General Administration tasks such as filing, booking in stock, invoicing delivered orders, supporting transport.
- Obtaining quotations and raising Purchase Orders for the Sales Team.
- Undertake specific product & process training to enhance your knowledge.
- Other ad-hoc office-based duties as/when required Whilst this is not an exhaustive list, it provides guidance of the key responsibilities of a Trainee Sales Executive. Expectations
- Excellent Communication Skills, with the ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and roles, via telephone and face to face.
- Self-motivated, proactive with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.
- Team player who can work individually but also contribute in a busy team environment
- Good IT skills, with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc. desirable.
Our aim is to offer industry leading customer service from initial contact through to delivery of goods, to do that we only employ the best possible people. With a culture of continual improvement, we offer a friendly, progressive environment which allows or teams to develop their skills and contribute to a successful business
Reference: VA69
Company: BM Steel
City: Radstock
Country:
Warehouse Operative
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate nationwide, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group, our people are our greatest strength. We’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development, and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contribution matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities:
The responsibilities include pulling, craning and loading materials for onward delivery. This work is of a physical nature and involves lifting, carrying and pulling. The objective is to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.
A non-negotiable key objective for the role is to ensure that all vehicles are loaded prior to the end of the shift.
This job description provides a general framework of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform additional tasks at the reasonable discretion of the Company.
- Preparing customer orders by processing delivery ticket requests; pulling/craning materials, banding and labelling consignments where required, ready for vehicle loading.
- Quantity and quality check all material before loading.
- Re-pull any errors from the early shift.
- Ensure all material is loaded safely and efficiently on the delivery vehicles. Pull and load material for production trailers.
- Conduct stock discrepancy checks; ensuring all stock discrepancies are reported to the Supervisor.
- Ensure material (stock) is stowed away in the correct location.
- Ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the bays; to have a thorough end of shift clean-up daily.
- To comply, and ensure all operators comply, with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company.
- Ensure all ‘Before Use Checks’ and reporting of faults is performed.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping all racking and floor areas free from waste.
- To ensure machinery is operated in line with the published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing any other task as specified by the Supervisor / Depot Manager.
Reference: VA70
Company: BM Steel
City: Radstock
Country:
Class1 Driver
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate nationwide, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group, our people are our greatest strength. We’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development, and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contribution matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.Role and responsibilities:
- Ensuring all products for delivery are correct and that they have been loaded correctly and safely
- Responsible for completing the daily paperwork
- Execute any special requests as directed on the delivery note
- To make safe and efficient deliveries to the customer(s) following the planned route
- Be friendly and polite to customers at all times
- Responsible for taking your vehicle to service when required to do so
- To permanently maintain contact with the transport department and announce any issues as soon as they arise
Skills and Qualifications:
- Good safety practices and driving habits
- Full C or CE license
- Digital Tacho card
- DCPC
- A good understanding of Drivers hours and regulations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- We are an expanding company looking for dedicated drivers who like their job and can deliver great services. Good driving skills, good attitude towards work and great customer service skills.
- you will also have real opportunities to develop through our training courses and enhance your driving career within the company
- You must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience
- You must not exceed a maximum of 3 points of your driving license
Reference: VA72
Company:
City: Peterborough
Country:
Business Development Executive
Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate nationwide, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group, our people are our greatest strength. We’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development, and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contribution matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:
- Promote & develop new additional sales in line with group strategic aims
- Offer technical & commercial assistance to existing sales team, assisting them to identify and secure orders
- Assist the Depot Manager in effectively managing existing customer base and help to develop and grow existing supplier/customer relationships
- Conduct targeted customer site visits to raise brand awareness, highlight new products, services and special offers
- Aid in the resolution of problems & disputes with customers
- Give assistance and encouragement to the support of additional trade counter/collection type business. Identifying improvements, suggesting new product ranges and ensuring service levels are maintained
- Produce thorough & detailed reports of all business development tasks undertaken, including visit & call reports
- Process customer enquiries & orders in line with group pricing expectations
- Liaise with Credit Control & Depot Management to ensure group credit policies are adhered to and offer assistance in ensuring customer accounts are paid to terms
- Support & mentor existing sales staff, providing coaching as/when needed
- Any other sales/business development tasks deemed necessary by Group Management
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills to identify market trends and opportunities
- Effective communication skills to interact with clients and internal teams
- Experience in lead generation and market research
- Proven ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with CRM tools and other business development software is a plus
- Prior experience in steel or related industries is advantageous but not essential as on the job sales training given
Reference: VA73
Company: BM Steel
City: Morecambe
Country:
CAD Trainee
Working within a busy office environment and reporting to the Production Manager. SPS offers a variety of profile cutting services from high specification steel products which require direct input from a CAD/CAM system ( Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing ). Full training on products and software packages will be provided.Working within a busy office environment and reporting to the Production Manager. SPS offers a variety of profile cutting services from high specification steel products which require direct input from a CAD/CAM system ( Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing ). Full training on products and software packages will be provided.
The right candidate will assist with the daily operation of the profiling division and help to meet & exceed targets set for the Division. To be successful in this role, you should be confident, with a willingness to learn & develop within the role.
Key functions of the role will be learning a variety of processes in both commercial and operational aspects. Being comfortable talking to all levels of employee and also a good telephone manner and the ability to build a rapport with customers is a pre-requisite.
On completion of a successful trail period, the employee can progress to attending a day-release college course in a suitable engineering discipline.
KEY TASKS (Training given where required)
- Dealing proactively with incoming profiling enquiries
- Co-ordinating & preparing quotations & tenders
- Providing CAD support.
- Answering calls & queries by email from internal & external sources
- Building & maintaining strong working relationships with internal colleagues, customers & suppliers
- Following up with customers for feedback on costs supplied
- Working closely with Operations & Sales Teams
- Liaise with other group companies where required.
- Comply with Company policies & procedures.
Skills (Essential & Desirable)
- The ability to read construction & engineering drawings & develop cost estimates (Desirable)
- Understanding of steel & profiling (Desirable)
- The ability to manage time well & manage multiple projects (Essential)
- Strong communication skills (Essential)
- Analytical skills (Essential)
- Attention to detail (Essential)
- Health & Safety Conscious (Essential)
- Strong numeracy & written skills (Essential)
- IT Literate with familiarity with Microsoft Office – especially with experience working with Spreadsheets (Essential)
- Proactive & willing to learn (Essential)
- Understanding of sales & process (Desirable)
- Sales experience (Desirable)
- An interest in Construction / Fabrication / Manufacturing (Desirable)
Reference: VA74
Company: IMS
City: Shoeburyness
Country: England