Five quick tips to help you achieve a standout CV
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) can be a daunting piece of work to contemplate if you’re starting from scratch. But this is the tool you will use throughout your career to open doors, opportunities and hopefully, offers of employment, so it’s worth putting the effort in, thinking about what makes you valuable and communicating your qualities in a succinct & professional way.
- Accuracy
Make sure you have spell checked and punctuated your work properly: it’s not always everyone’s strong point. Grammarly can help, as can Microsoft word and Google, but be wary of Americanised spellings. Ensure dates are accurate and add up – you don’t want to show big gaps in your work experience unless you can realistically justify them.
- Simplicity
Don’t over complicate it – highlight the highlights, bullet point, and elaborate at the interview. The easier your CV is to understand, the more people will absorb what is written, putting you ahead of more complicated resumes.
- Passion
Be passionate and proud, if it’s an achievement to you, add it! But be factual and focus on clearly definable achievements like projects finished, figures such as sales, margin, revenue, or performance details. Summarise the details, be honest, but make sure they pack a punch.
- Structure
Keep it clean, well-organised and use the same font throughout: continuity and consistency are the reader’s friend. This isn’t always appreciated by the writer, but the person you are presenting to could be reading dozens of CV’s – so the easy-to-read ones always win.
- Contact details
Some obvious basics, but make sure the contact details are included and correct. It’s a good idea to offer several contact methods such as phone number, email address and LinkedIn profile, to cater for all personality types – not everyone will want (or have time) to phone you. Your address is optional, but at least include the area you live in. A mistake here could mean you don’t even get to the interview stage.
The other stuff is down to you: after all you want your CV to reflect you as a person as well as just listing your job qualifications and experience. A photo is optional, but if you do include one, make sure it’s recent and taken in a professional environment, i.e. no scenes from clubs, pubs, beaches, etc. Ensure
If you need help with your CV, call your nearest KPI Recruiting branch which you can find here.
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HouseKeeper
Job Title: Housekeeper
Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and self-motivated Housekeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across designated areas.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize toilets, welfare areas, and communal spaces.
- Empty bins and ensure waste is disposed of appropriately.
- Perform general cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy and hygienic environment.
- Work independently with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks.
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid DBS/PVG certificate.
- Confidence in working alone.
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Pay and Hours:
- £12.00 per hour.
- Working hours: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays each week
Credit Controller
Position: Credit Controller
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Join a Leading Facilities Management Company as a Credit Controller!
KPI Recruiting is proud to be working with a leading North West-based facilities management company to recruit a dedicated Credit Controller. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a relaxed, friendly environment with opportunities for career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Facilities Management and Accounts teams to ensure prompt invoice payments.
- Proactively chase outstanding payments through phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Resolve invoice queries by communicating with internal teams and external clients—excellent communication is essential.
- Monitor and manage debtor balances, maintaining accurate customer records.
- Assist the finance team with various administrative tasks, such as scanning, processing purchase invoices, managing forms, and issuing invoices/quotations.
- Keep the ledger updated, ensuring all records are accurate and current.
- Play a key role in ensuring the company’s financial operations run smoothly.
About You:
- Experience: A proven track record in credit control is essential.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with Sage software is a plus.
- Personal Skills:
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
Experience Required:
- At least 2 years of credit control experience.
- Knowledge of debt recovery processes and outbound calling would be highly beneficial.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a friendly, supportive, and laid-back environment
- Free onsite parking
- Excellent onsite facilities
- Opportunities for career growth and progression
How to Apply:
For more information, contact Sofija or the Warrington Commercial Team at 01925 637 871. Alternatively, send your CV to SofijaM@kpir.co.uk for a confidential discussion.
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Executive Administrator
SALES ADMINISTRATOR
Position: Sales Administrator
Location: Runcorn
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Exciting Opportunity for a Sales Administrator!
A well-established and reputable company in Runcorn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Administrator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main liaison between Sales, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams for dispatch-related requests.
- Coordinate UK dispatch requests with the Warehouse Admin team while keeping the Supply Chain updated.
- Handle EU and special delivery requests exclusively via the Supply Chain team.
- Ensure all required steps and information are completed before initiating dispatch requests.
- Verify full order allocation or confirm required batches with input from Account Managers.
- Collaborate with Finance to confirm pre-payments when necessary.
- Validate delivery dates on sales orders for accuracy.
- Provide comprehensive delivery instructions, including booking details, carton/pallet labels, and special delivery requirements (e.g., timed deliveries, tail lifts).
- Obtain Managing Director approval for next-day delivery requests.
- Process and raise customer orders accurately in the system, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Work with the Sales team to confirm product specifications, pricing, and promotions.
- Monitor order progress, identify issues proactively, and ensure smooth delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices, and customer communications.
- Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and assist the Finance team as needed.
- Manage product sample inventory in support of customer and campaign demands.
- Collaborate with the Sales team to prepare customised sample packages and coordinate timely dispatch.
- Track sample deliveries, collect feedback, and maintain detailed records of all sample requests.
What You’ll Need:
- Experience with SAGE and a solid understanding of shipping and logistics processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 DOE
- Benefits:
- Free onsite car parking
- 10% company performance bonus
- Cash medical plan after successful probation
- Death in service benefit (x2 salary)
- Hybrid working (1 day per week)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Sofija on 01925 637 871 or email your CV to SofijaM@kpir.co.uk.
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Education Finance Officer
Role: Education Finance Officer
Location: Altrincham
Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent
Exciting Opportunity as an Education Finance Officer!
KPI Recruiting is currently seeking a skilled Finance Officer to join a respected organisation in Altrincham. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Financial Procedures, Academies Financial Handbook, and the Funding Agreement.
- Assist in the operation and monitoring of accounts and budgets.
- Manage the safe handling, receipt, and banking of cash and cheques.
- Perform administrative tasks related to orders, invoices, BACS payments, and goods/services distribution.
- Guide staff on procurement procedures to ensure compliance and best value.
- Process orders, verify fund availability, and manage invoice processing.
- Handle authorisations, resolve queries, and reconcile supplier statements.
- Process payments, including cards, cheques, and BACS transactions, with appropriate authorisations.
- Issue petty cash payments and maintain accurate receipts and signatures.
- Record and bank all income accurately.
- Process and reconcile bank and charge card statements.
- Support staff with financial queries, including supplier comparisons and value assessments.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and budget holders to resolve queries.
- Monitor income and expenditure for trips and prepare detailed reports for Trip Leaders.
- Assist in maintaining inventory records, including acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
- Support the development and evaluation of financial systems and procedures.
- Contribute to year-end accounts and audit processes.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have prior experience working in a School or College setting.
- Be willing to undergo a DBS check.
- Demonstrate proven experience in a finance role.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exhibit a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
How to Apply:
If this opportunity interests you, contact Sofija or Lydia at 01925 637 871.
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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Health & Safety Officer
HSE OFFICER
BOLTON
Circa £40k DOE
PERMANENT, FULL TIME
We are working with a World renowned, international service provider that have been established for over 150 years. They are looking to recruit a HSE Officer to work alongside the SHEQ Director.
The main focus of the role is supporting and implementing SHE practices across all parts of the company, ensuring consistent, appropriate procedures are understood and adhered to in line with company wide compliance, Health & Safety and Environmental processes.
Responsibilities:
- Advising and assisting all department manager regarding policies and procedures
- Conducting regular occupational health reviews, safety, fire safety / prevention etc
- Ensuring all new employees undertake the appropriate Health & Safety / Environmental Induction training
- Monitoring and updating the company training records, ensuring regular training workshops are help and additional training sessions as required
- Supporting with company requirements to obtain accreditations / awards et
- Supporting with departmental audits, policy reviews etc
- Monitoring SHE trends and reporting accordingly
- Supporting with the development and updating of Health & Safety polices and procedures
The ideal candidate will have;
- NEBOSH / formal Health & Safety / Environmental qualification
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to produce reports and data from Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- A minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this reputable employer.
Interested? Contact Katys@kpir.co.uk with your CV / Application.
Document Administrator
DOCUMENT ADMINISTRATOR, WIGAN
£24,000 - £25,000 per annum DOE
PERMANENT, FULL TIME
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this modern, forward thinking business in the Wigan area. This niche business is rapidly expanding and going from strength to strength, therefore are now looking for Document Administrators to join the business.
Responsibilities:
- Analysing, preparing and submitting paperwork to various portals in line with company guidelines and requirements
- Inputting and updating data on the in-house systems / portals
- Submitting various documentation, chasing missing documents
- Handling telephone and email enquiries
- Working to weekly and monthly targets and deadlines
- Creating insurance guarantees / warranties for installed products
Benefits include;
- Modern offices
- Friendly team environment
- Free parking
- Pension scheme
- Social events
- Progression opportunities
This is an exciting time to be joining this company as they plan to continue their growth into the New Year!
Interested? Contact Katys@kpir.co.uk with your CV / Application
Administrator
ADMINISTRATOR
NR KNOWSLEY
PERMANENT
£24,000 - £25,000
We are working with this rapidly expanding company in the Liverpool area who have an excellent opportunity for an Administrator to join their team, on a full time, permanent basis.
Key responsibilities:
- Analysing and preparing reports and documentation to be submitted onto various systems and databases
- Collating documentation from internal and external stakeholders to ensure applications are eligible
- Overseeing shared email inbox, responding to emails in a timely manner
- Contacting internal and external stakeholders to chase documentation required for applications and submissions
- Providing administrative support to management as required
- Ensuring document compliance is met
- Investigating and resolving complaince issues
- Submitting documentation to third parties
About YOU:
- Previous experience working in the Energy industry (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills - both written and spoken
- The ability to analyse information with high accuracy
- Experience working in an administrative role (essential)
Interested in hearing more?
Send your CV for immediate consideration or call us on 01942 597215!
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Outbound Sales
OUTBOUND SALES EXECUTIVE - PERMANENT
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM
£24,000 per annum + uncapped commission (OTE £40k)
Are you a confident communicator with a drive to earn what you deserve?
If so, KPI Recruiting have an exciting opportunity for you - we are recruiting for a highly reputable business based in the Wigan area, who are looking for sales people to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.
You will be:
- Generating appointments through making outbound calls to prospective businesses
- Sourcing leads through referrals, website enquiries, social media and self generated methods
- Building relationships with decision makers to understand the requirements within their business
- Delivering excellent service to clients to strengthen relationships and maximise referral opportunities
The ideal candidate;
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels
- Confident making a high volume of outbound sales calls
- Strong relationship building skills
- Hardworking and sales focussed
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in sales, with excellent progression opportunities and commission schemes.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a sales focussed role, and hold a drive and passion to succeed.
Apply now!
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