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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Driving Recruitment Consultant
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can drive your career forward within a well-established team?
If so KPI Recruiting have the perfect role for you! This exciting opportunity to join our growing Driving team as a Recruitment Consultant is based in our busy Wigan office.
Whether you are an experienced recruiter looking for your next move or are just stepping out in your first recruitment role, KPI can offer the support of their experienced team and market leading software to help you on your journey.
Why join KPI Recruiting!
- Friendly and welcoming team environment
- Routes for progression and opportunities to expand your experience
- Regular team events and Social activities
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and you even get an extra day off for your Birthday!
- KPI has been recognised as one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies and included in the Recruiters Fast 50
- Warm desk with established clients
- State of the art systems to help you make more placements
- Dress down Friday!
- Uncapped Bonus
Day to Day Duties will include:
- Building a pool of available drivers through online adverts, referrals, and word of mouth
- Conducting registration interviews with all driving candidates
- Supporting on-site driver inductions for clients
- Working with the wider team to establish leads and drive growth
- Building strong relationships with existing clients
- Attend weekly visits/service review meetings with clients.
- Work with the compliance team to ensure quality of candidates
- Ensuring a positive experience for both clients and candidates
- Work in close conjunction with the other Account Managers to share best practice
- Manage payroll administration for candidates
- Working in a busy team environment, a positive attitude is essential!
Working in driving you will have the benefit of an experienced team to help you take the first step in your recruitment career or the oportunity to develop your experience further.
Dealing with established clients and nurturing new partnerships, this is a customer facing role with the potential for growth and rewards based on your efforts.
If you think you have the Drive to be a recruitment consultant in this established team we want to hear from you.
Email your cv to HR@kpir.co.uk or click the apply button.
Engineering Manager
ENGINEERING MANAGER - FOOD & FMCG
Location: North West England
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Extensive Benefits Package
Industry: Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Focus Areas: Capex Projects | Maintenance | Reliability | Continuous Improvement
Are you an Engineering Leader ready to take the reins in a high-performing, fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're partnering with a leading Food & FMCG business in the North West to find a strategic and hands-on Engineering Manager who can drive site performance through strong leadership, robust engineering processes, and future-facing investment.
This is a site-critical leadership role with a direct impact on production efficiency, asset reliability, and long-term infrastructure planning. You'll lead a skilled engineering team, own the maintenance strategy, and manage end-to-end delivery of multi-million-pound capex projects - all while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
The Role
As Engineering Manager, you'll:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team
Deliver and manage capital investment projects from concept to completion
Own the preventative maintenance and reliability strategy
Embed world-class CI initiatives across engineering and production
Drive engineering performance KPIs including downtime, OEE, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with H&S, food safety, and regulatory standards
Collaborate cross-functionally to support wider operational goals
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a senior engineering role within Food or FMCG manufacturing
Strong track record of leading Capex projects and engineering strategy
Technical expertise in asset care, reliability and preventative maintenance
Passion for continuous improvement and lean methodologies
Exceptional people leadership and team development skills
Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND considered with strong experience)
A hands-on leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day operations
What's in it for You?
Up to £70,000 base salary
Extensive benefits package including bonus, pension, and private healthcare
Career progression in a business that values innovation and leadership
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in site growth and transformation
Autonomy to shape your function and make a real, measurable impact
Operations Manager
OPERATIONS MANAGER – FOOD MANUFACTURING
Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive – Based on Experience + Outstanding Benefits
Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role with real responsibility, influence, and opportunity? We’re searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Operations Manager to join a market-leading food manufacturing business and take operational excellence to the next level.
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving continuous improvement and change across operations
- Creating and empowering a skilled, trained and motivated workforce
- Leading cultural and behavioural transformation to enhance performance
- Representing the site during customer audits, reviews, and visits
- Implementing an operations strategy that aligns with the broader business vision
- Owning and delivering operational KPIs, product quality and safety
What You Bring
- Strong, proven leadership experience in food or fresh produce manufacturing
- Experience of managing operational change, culture and performance
- Clear communicator who builds trust and gets the best out of people
- Commercially minded with solid financial understanding
- Confident under pressure – you solve complex problems and stay positive
- System-savvy
- Food Hygiene Level 4, Level 3 HACCP and Level 2 Health & Safety
Compliance and Audit Administrator
Compliance and Audit Administrator (BRC Experienced)
Northwich
£36,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Audit Officer with a strong background in BRC (British Retail Consortium) standards. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring operations adhere to regulatory and quality standards, maintaining commitment to excellence in all aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct internal audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with BRC standards.
- Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to industry regulations.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and present recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and BRC standards, ensuring the company remains compliant.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters.
- Support the preparation for external audits and inspections.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Compliance and Audit Officer, specifically with BRC standards.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in the industry.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant degree or certification in compliance, auditing, or a related field is preferred.
If you are passionate about compliance and audit with a strong background in BRC standards, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to leanne@kpir.co.uk or call us on 01270 589 943.
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Telesales
Outbound Sales Advisor
Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £25,500 per annum plus bonus potential
Key Duties
- Engage directly with customers via telephone, addressing inquiries and providing support.
- Offer product recommendations tailored to customer needs, helping them choose the best solutions.
- Adjust your communication style to accommodate a diverse range of customers, from individuals to large businesses with unique requirements.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, alleviate concerns, and confidently close sales.
- Join a friendly, tight-knit sales team that values humor, collaboration, and success. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and contributing to a winning team, apply today to become a sales advisor!
Key Skills Required
- At least one year of experience in an outbound telesales role.
- A positive, engaging communicator with strong listening skills, able to influence and negotiate effectively with customers.
- A natural problem-solver with a helpful, customer-focused mindset.
- A confident, enthusiastic team player with a friendly and approachable attitude.
- Strong multitasking abilities, maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in IT, including competence in Excel and general office software.
For more information apply directly, email your CV over to Leanne@kpir.co.uk or call Leanne on 01270 589943
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Class 1 Tramper Driver
KPI are looking experienced Class 1 tramper driver for our client in Paisley. Monday to Friday tramp and ongoing for the foreseeable
As a Class 1 Tramper Driver your working hours and days are:
- 5 out of 7 days per week
- 06:00 start- finish time varies
- £26 overnight rate
The rate of pay as a Class 1 Driver is:
- £15.00 p/h
The ideal candidate for a Class 1 Driver would need:
- A full, valid Class 1 License
- A valid digital tachograph
- A valid CPC
- At least 1 year HGV driving experience
- Your own transport
- Vacuum tanker experience is preferred but not essential
If interested please apply online or alternatively call us on 0141 732 9522.
About KPI Recruiting.
KPI Recruiting are a leading recruitment agency with branches throughout the UK. We are led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professinals who strive to provide an excellent service for our candidates and clients alike.
KPI Recruiting is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Class 1 Driver
Regular work available on days and nights, pick your own shift pattern!
Temp to Perm positions available for the right candidate
The rate of pay for a Class 1 Driver is:
£15 - £17 per hour
The ideal candidate for a Class 1 Driver will need:
- Walking Floor Experience
- able to tramp would be a bonus
- All up to date license
- No IN,DD DR endoresments on license
- A good knowledge of the roads
- PPE- steel toe cap shoes and hi-vis jacket
What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!
About KPI Recruiting.
KPI Recruiting is a leading recruitment agency with branches throughout the UK. We are led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professionals who strive to provide an excellent service to our candidates and clients alike.
#loveyourjob #Class1Driver #Driving #Drivers #newwork #newjob
KPI Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer.
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Deeside
12hr days and nights rotation (every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off)
50-52k + bonus and generous pension/ holiday and additional package
Job Purpose:
Due to plant expansion and constant increase in order we are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure machinery downtime remains minimal and proactively improve efficiencies across site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain plant, equipment, and utilities across the site.
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Complete routine PPM work and document tasks accurately.
- Respond to reactive maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance activities.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S methodology).
- Promote and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support during production breakdowns.
- Keep up to date with plant processes and technical advancements.
- Assist shift supervision teams with guidance and technical expertise.
Requirements:
- Apprentice trained or equivalent in a Electrical engineering discipline.
- Industrial/ manufacturing experience
- Experience of PLC fault finding is preferred.
- Ideally you will be HNC or equivalent qualified in an engineering discipline.
If you have the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now!
CLASS 1 DRIVER
KPI are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers for our prestigious client in Liverpool
Various shifts available to suit
The job role involves:
- Driving a refriderated class 1 vehicle
- Delivivering to various RDC's across the the UK
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Upkeep of vehicle
Paye rates:
- £15.00 per hour (PAYE)
To be succesful for this role you must have the following:
- HGV 1 Licence
- Valid CPC card
- Valid Digi card
- No more than 9 points for insurance purposes
What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!
About KPI Recruiting.
KPI Recruiting is a leading recruitment agency with branches throughout the UK. We are led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professionals who strive to provide an excellent service to our candidates and clients alike.
#loveyourjob #Class1 #Driving #Drivers #newwork #newjob
KPI Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitter
Rochdale
Double Days Monday – Thursday
6am – 3.45pm & 3.30pm - Midnight
+ Unlimited Overtime OTE £50,000
Due to an ever-expanding orderbook we are expanding capacity at our site in Rochdale and are looking for Mechanical Fitters to join our team.
The Role
- Working from engineering drawings
- Mechanical fitting of special purpose machinery & equipment
- Fitting and assembling various to be supplied into large customer base
- Follow planned operations to completion at prescribed production rates to meet customer delivery schedule in accordance with Company H&S and Quality Policies
- Fit and assemble Mechanical components exposed to motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area
- Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data
- Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards
- Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses
- Collaborate with colleagues and provide training if required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Competent and Experienced Fitter with solid background in Engineering
- Machine building experience is essential
- Formal apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings
- Upskilling and cross-functional development via grading scheme
- Further Education opportunities
Benefits
- Matched pension contribution (5.5% employee, 5.5% employer)
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme (optional)
- 33 Days Holiday per year
- Death in Service Benefit
- Sick Pay (3 months full pay, 3 months half pay)
- Onsite Parking
- All Workwear and PPE provided
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