Graduate Trainee Marketing and Brand Assistant

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Our Graduate Development Scheme

Join one of the fastest-growing graduate schemes in the North West and start your Ultimate journey.

Ultimate Products Ltd are looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join our unique development programme in 2018. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our job roles offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

We also understand that career progression is high on everyone’s wish list. Since our scheme began in 2012, we’ve….

• Taken on over 85 graduates
• Seen over 30 promotions
• Recruited 40 graduates in 2017

Key Responsibilities

As Graduate Trainee Marketing & Brand Assistant you will support the Design department in the development and integration of Company marketing procedures across our various product divisions. Completing research in branding and design concepts and feeding back to our Studio Manager, you will help to develop marketing concepts to suit specific customer markets. Focus areas include:

• Creating and managing all Company marketing materials and presentational documents such as product brochures and offer packs for the Buying/Sales teams
• Creating and mocking up designs for banners and exhibition stands for shows/exhibitions
• Using Adobe Creative Suite to touch up product images and layouts for offer sheets to be used by our Buying and Sales teams
• Managing Company social media accounts including Twitter pages to ensure social media is up-to-date and relevant
• Assisting other departments with ad hoc marketing tasks such as posters and marketing literature

What we look for

Our ideal candidates will be focussed, driven and enthusiastic with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:

• Recent degree essential at 2:2 or above. Creative specialisms including Graphic Design, Brand and Advertising management, and Marketing desirable
• Minimum 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment. Experience in a similar design/ marketing-based role desirable
• Strong IT and Mac skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
• Local to Greater Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

Closing Date: 27th May 2018

Graduate Trainee Copywriter

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

The UP story

Ultimate Products has evolved from a local business into a global success. We are a major supplier of branded household products and work alongside over 300 world-class retailers to bring quality goods to market. Our brand portfolio has grown extensively across our 12 product divisions and we are proud to work with prominent brands including Beldray , Russell Hobbs , Progress and Salter. Now an international PLC business, we’re committed to providing the latest trends on the consumer market and delivering an end to end service to our customers. Our retail partners include UK and international retailers such as B&M, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Argos, B&Q, and TKMaxx. At UP we pride ourselves on delivering tomorrow’s products today.

Our Graduate Development Scheme

Join one of the fastest-growing graduate schemes in the North West and start your Ultimate journey.

Ultimate Products Ltd are looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join our unique development programme in 2018. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our job roles offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

Key Responsibilities

As Graduate Copywriter you will be responsible for writing, editing and proofreading all instruction manuals and artwork for our branded products. Working within our dynamic Creative department, you be involved in all aspects of technical writing, including the Company website, social media and other marketing materials.

• Accurately convert basic product specification text into high quality product copy.
• Write, edit and proofread all instruction manuals and artwork.
• Typeset instruction manuals using InDesign, as and when required.
• Create, develop and manage product marketing materials such as Offer Sheets and Company presentational documents.
• Assist the wider Creative team by providing strap lines, copy for packaging, websites and presentations for our brands where required.

What we look for

Our ideal candidates will be focussed, driven and enthusiastic with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:

• Recent degree qualification in English, Creative Writing, Journalism or a similar specialism and at 2:2 level
• Minimum 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment.
• Strong IT and Mac skills; the ability to use Mac programs incl. Photoshop, InDesign is essential and competency in Excel is essential
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to write for a commercial audience
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
• Local to Greater Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

It’s been a great year

2017 has been our biggest and best year yet. And we’re not just talking about recruitment. 2017 marks Ultimate Products’ progression to a PLC business after floating on the London Stock Exchange. We also completed the renovation of a second mill in Greater Manchester, which now functions as our primary warehouse operation in the UK. And to top it off, we won the Oldham Business of the Year Award for the £10m+ category. After a brilliant year of achievements, we’re now focussing on further expansion plans for 2018.

Closing date: 27th May 2018

Creative Artworker

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

The UP story

Ultimate Products has evolved from a local business into a global success. We are a major supplier of branded household products and work alongside over 300 world-class retailers to bring quality goods to market. Our brand portfolio has grown extensively across our 12 product divisions and we are proud to work with prominent brands including Beldray , Russell Hobbs , Progress and Salter. Now an international PLC business, we’re committed to providing the latest trends on the consumer market and delivering an end to end service to our customers. Our retail partners include UK and international retailers such as B&M, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Argos, B&Q, and TKMaxx. At UP we pride ourselves on delivering tomorrow’s products today.

The role

Ultimate Products are currently seeking a creative and commercially minded Creative Artworker to join our in-house Design department.

Within this role, you will be responsible for producing print ready retail product packaging across a wide range of artwork projects for our main brands and our major UK retailers. The right candidate must be meticulous in working practices and able to produce error free artwork to the correct technical specifications. Working in a fast-paced environment, the candidate must have experience of working to tight deadlines and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• To construct print ready artwork on a wide range of design projects including branded packaging, corporate stationary, instruction manuals, catalogues, brochures, adverts and other marketing materials.
• To create error-free artwork from scratch including setting up artwork files within set timeframes.
• To retouch artwork images quickly and accurately using Photoshop.
• To communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure that artwork is produced in line with artwork briefs.
• To ensure all technical and print specifications are met including checking spot colours, image resolutions, text and legal requirements.
• To typeset branded instruction manuals and assist with error checking of all artwork and manuals in line with specified guidelines.
• To assist with the direction of photography shots including props, lighting and conforming to brand guidelines for all product images.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work within our dynamic Design department and contribute towards major projects for our UK and global retailers. You will be working with the latest products on the consumer market and our extensive portfolio of celebrated brands.

What we look for

Our ideal candidate will be a creative and commercially focussed individual with an interest in pursuing a career in Design/Artworking. Application requirements:

• Degree essential in Graphic Design or similar specialism at 2:2 or above
• Confident Mac User with excellent working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, ideally at CS6 or cloud level
• Minimum 18 months work experience, ideally within a similar Artworker role
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Great work ethic and desire to succeed
• Local to Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary packages
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Private healthcare after 5 years service
• Annual staff awards including Employee of the Year
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

It’s been a great year

2017 has been our biggest and best year yet. And we’re not just talking about recruitment. 2017 marks Ultimate Products’ progression to a PLC business after floating on the London Stock Exchange. We also completed the renovation of a second mill in Greater Manchester, which now functions as our primary warehouse operation in the UK. And to top it off, we won the Oldham Business of the Year Award for the £10m+ category. After a brilliant year of achievements, we’re now focussing on further expansion plans for 2018.

Our Graduate Development Scheme

We welcome graduate applicants for this position to join our hugely successful Graduate Development Scheme. Ultimate Products Ltd are always looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join the unique development programme and our opportunities offer dedicated training, development and experience.

Closing date: 27th May 2018

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

The UP story

Ultimate Products has evolved from a local business into a global success. We are a major supplier of branded household products and work alongside over 300 world-class retailers to bring quality goods to market. Our brand portfolio has grown extensively across our 12 product divisions and we are proud to work with prominent brands including Beldray , Russell Hobbs , Progress and Salter. Now an international PLC business, we’re committed to providing the latest trends on the consumer market and delivering an end to end service to our customers. Our retail partners include UK and international retailers such as B&M, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Argos, B&Q, and TKMaxx. At UP we pride ourselves on delivering tomorrow’s products today.

The role

Due to continued growth, Ultimate Products are currently looking for a suitably experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our growing Accounts Department at our UK HQ in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Within this role, you will take greater responsibility for day-to-day purchase ledger tasks and assist in overseeing the wider purchase ledger team.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately add all factory deposits onto the purchase ledger, ensuring that any deposits made are still valid for orders.
• Effectively liaise with the Imports department to ensure that all relevant documents have been received and full checks of invoice and PO numbers are carried out.
• Accurately process all petty cash transactions onto the Purchase ledger in a timely manner.
• Pay all approved expenses in line with the Company Travel & Expenses policy.
• Highlight all anomalies ensuring that these are investigated, challenged and escalated appropriately.
• Assist the wider Purchase Ledger team in dealing with queries, concerns or ledger training.
• Ensure the ledger is accurate and tidy at all times through timely allocations and resolution of supplier queries.

Person Specification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a busy Accounts team and completing Purchase Ledger responsibilities is essential.
• Strong academics, ideally with qualifications in accountancy, finance or mathematics.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to intermediate level
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Hardworking, reliable and trustworthy
• Local to Manchester

This is an ideal position for someone aiming to utilise their industry-specific skills and understanding of Accounts within a dynamic and multi-national business.

It’s been a great year

2017 has been our biggest and best year yet. And we’re not just talking about recruitment. 2017 marks Ultimate Products’ progression to a PLC business after floating on the London Stock Exchange. We also completed the renovation of a second mill in Greater Manchester, which now functions as our primary warehouse operation in the UK. And to top it off, we won the Oldham Business of the Year Award for the £10m+ category. After a brilliant year of achievements, we’re now focussing on further expansion plans for 2018.

Closing date: 27th May 2018

Personal Assistant to Sales Director

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Ultimate Products Ltd require a suitably experienced and skilled Personal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrational and organisation support to one of our key Sales Directors. The role is integral to the effective running of the business in both ensuring the Director and wider Sales team are supported and fully prepared in their day to day duties, and in growing our customer accounts with effective customer relationship building.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Director’s business diary, ensuring all appointments are logged and information suitably prepared for each meeting.
• Managing the Director’s email inbox, ensuring all emails are tracked and appropriately handled/responded to in a timely manner.
• Assisting the Director in responding to emails through written communication support either via dictation or instruction.
• Preparing for customer meetings by providing administrative support, product quotations etc.
• Communicating with internal departments such as Buying and Merchandising to ensure all customer requirements are met within set deadlines.
• Assisting with other adhoc duties assigned by the Director; including managing travel arrangements and expenses requirements, plus assisting with the organisation of Company exhibitions, or working on social media via LinkedIN.

Person Specification

• Minimum 24 months experience in a relevant administrative/secretarial role with transferable skills in diary management and written communication.
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent and with a strong academic background.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and delegate.
• Excellent administrational and office management skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Packages especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Dedicated, committed and reliable.
• Self motivated and flexible in their approach to work.
• Resilient and assertive with the ability to work effectively in a busy working environment.

This is a fantastic role to add real value in the heart of a very successful and fast paced working environment. This challenging role offers great diversity, the opportunity to work with Company Directors and very senior Customers.

Please direct all applications to Craig Holden, HR Director, and our recruitment team will be in touch if you are successful.

Based in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, Ultimate Products Ltd has experienced huge growth on account of our branded strategy, adding top brands such as Progress to our already extensive brand portfolio which includes names such as Beldray , Russell Hobbs and Salter. With a focus on branded products including Housewares, Electrical and Audio items, we’re dedicated to providing high quality products at competitive prices.

Closing Date: 23rd May 2018

Graduate Trainee Accounts & Data Analyst

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Our Graduate Development Scheme

Join one of the fastest-growing graduate schemes in the North West and start your Ultimate journey.

Ultimate Products Ltd are looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join our unique development programme in 2018. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our job roles offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

Key Responsibilities

As Graduate Sales Merchandiser you will help to manage stock levels for our different product divisions, completing key forecasting reviews and data management to ensure the correct stock is available for our customers. You will also act as the key contact for our major accounts, providing excellent customer service and support.

• Managing stock levels for specific product divisions including housewares, luggage, kitchenwares, audio and electrical products.
• Taking ownership of key customer accounts, negotiating and reviewing customer forecasts and identifying strong/poor sellers.
• Liaising with customers over the phone and in face to face meetings, keeping our serviceability high at all times and assisting with solutions to potential problems.
• Analysing sales data to identify trends, seasonality, product strengths and potential issues, and taking action using these results.
• Conducting store visits to review your product ranges, investing your time in customer accounts.
• Regularly reviewing the Order Book to check current sales, stock levels and outstanding customer orders, escalating any concerns to the relevant Senior.

What we look for

Our ideal candidates will be focussed, driven and enthusiastic with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:

• Recent degree essential at 2:2 or above. Specialisms such as Maths, Economics and Business Management are especially desired
• Minimum 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
• Local to Greater Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

Closing Date: 27th May 2018

Video and Post Production Producer

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Due to huge growth in the business, Ultimate Products are now seeking a creative and commercially-minded individual to join our in-house Design team as a Video and Post-Production Producer.

Within this role you’ll have the opportunity to produce engaging video content which will receive world-wide exposure through national TV campaigns, international in-store video screens and online web video.

Key Responsibilities

The Video and Post-Production Producer is responsible for facilitating the creation of all video commercials for product ranges across the business. You will provide guidance to internal departments on the latest VT methods and designs in order to enhance Company brands and increase exposure. Working alongside other departments including our Buying and Concept teams, you will coordinate the video production process; acting as director, camera operator and audio and lighting technician for all VT shoots.

• Work with our Buyers to identify products which require VT.
• Consult with Buying teams to obtain an understanding of the product and the specifications involved.
• Produce a script and story boards for potential VT shoots, preparing props, music and studio equipment.
• Produce video content for our product commercials within our studio space, including directing models/actors and filming videos and coordinating lighting.
• Post-produce the VT including all offline/online edits and dubbing.
• Post all VT on the Ultimate Products YouTube channel and other relevant websites to enhance viewership.
• Lend technical support for the implementation of video screens intended for point of sale use and at trade shows.

What we look for

• Relevant degree at level 2:2 or above, ideally in Video Production or a similar specialism.
• Experience of end to end VT production, preferably within a retail environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of common video and audio file formats and compression types for Company VT requirements.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of the latest video editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Audition.
• Good understanding of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is advantageous.
• Awareness of current trends in VT commercials within the retail industry.
• Strong communication skills, both written for scriptwriting and verbal for directional purposes.
• Flexibility to work on brand to the individual video styles of distinct brands.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
• Local to Manchester

Our Graduate Development Scheme

We welcome graduate applicants for this position to join our hugely successful Graduate Development Scheme. Ultimate Products Ltd are always looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join the unique development programme. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our opportunities offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

Closing Date: 30th May 2018

Graduate Trainee E-Commerce Merchandiser

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Ultimate Products are currently seeking a creative and commercially minded Graduate Trainee E-Commerce Merchandiser to join our fast growing Online department in order to drive online business and maximise our online channels.

With the huge growth of online retail platforms and channels in recent years, our Online team continues to play a key role in the development of the business by effectively managing our major online retailers and ensuring that we provide the best possible service to our customers, which include Amazon, Ebay and Groupon.

As the Company sets to expand its markets and customer bases into 2018, this role will be pivotal in supporting our ecommerce trading team during a time of growth and development.

Key responsibilities

As Graduate Trainee E-Commerce Merchandiser you will be providing essential support to the Head of Online and the Managing Director in the implementation of the Company’s e-commerce strategy. Focus areas include:

• Providing weekly reporting, analysis and insights on product performance for our latest branded products
• Identifying buying/selling trends in the online market and acting on opportunities for business growth
• Completing forecasting reviews and ensuring the correct stock is readily available for customers
• Supporting the management and optimisation of online accounts and ecommerce listings on platforms such as Amazon and Groupon
• Writing commercially-focussed copy for our online product listings
• Working with departments including Buying, Design and Merchandising to coordinate the customer account set up process and arrange product samples for online listings
• Working with our Warehouse team to communicate order activity for our online vendors and direct to consumer accounts

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work within our fastest growing division and contribute towards the development of the business’ online strategy. Due to the continual growth of our online markets this position also offers great career potential.

What we look for

Our ideal candidate will be a creative, digitally focussed individual with an interest in pursuing a career in ecommerce, digital marketing or online merchandising. The candidate should possess a strong commercial awareness and desire to learn the online retail industry. Application requirements:

• At least 12 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. Experience in data analysis is desirable
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
• Local to Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual staff awards including Employee of the Year
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training
• Online training programs

Closing Date: 27th May 2018

Graduate Trainee Buying Assistant

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Our Graduate Development Scheme

Join one of the fastest-growing graduate schemes in the North West and start your Ultimate journey.

Ultimate Products Ltd are looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join our unique development programme in 2018. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our job roles offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

We also understand that career progression is high on everyone’s wish list. Since our scheme began in 2012, we’ve….

• Taken on over 85 graduates
• Seen over 30 promotions
• Recruited 40 graduates in 2017

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Trainee Buying Assistant you will provide support to our senior Buying Directors in all aspects of the buying process, starting with the production and development of a product through to completing a customer order. Our Buying departments provide the best possible administrative support whilst working alongside some of the best branded products on the market.

• Assisting in the development of quality branded products for our world-class retailers
• Analysing consumer market trends and conducting effective product research
• Working alongside our Design teams to coordinate product packaging requirements
• Liaising with our offices in the Far East and our factories to organise product samples
• Buying Assistants also have the opportunity to travel to the Far East and to our key exhibitions and shows throughout the year

What we look for

Our ideal candidates will be focussed, driven and enthusiastic with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:

• Recent degree essential at 2:2 or above. All specialisms considered
• Minimum 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
• Local to Greater Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

Closing Date: 27th May 2018

Graduate QA Technologist

Opportunity

Oldham, Greater Manchester

The UP story

Ultimate Products has evolved from a local business into a global success. We are a major supplier of branded household products and work alongside over 300 world-class retailers to bring quality goods to market. Our brand portfolio has grown extensively across our 12 product divisions and we are proud to work with prominent brands including Beldray , Russell Hobbs , Progress and Salter. Now an international PLC business, we’re committed to providing the latest trends on the consumer market and delivering an end to end service to our customers. Our retail partners include UK and international retailers such as B&M, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Argos, B&Q, and TKMaxx. At UP we pride ourselves on delivering tomorrow’s products today.

Our Graduate Development Scheme

Join one of the fastest-growing graduate schemes in the North West and start your Ultimate journey.

Ultimate Products Ltd are looking for committed and career-driven graduates to join our unique development programme in 2018. If you’ve already graduated or due to graduate this year, our job roles offer dedicated training, development and experience.

At Ultimate Products, we recognise that grads often have a fantastic array of transferable skills but lack experience and role-specific training. That’s where we come in. Our graduate programme combines on the job training with regular reviews, meetings and development plans to give our grads the best possible first step on the career ladder.

The role

As Graduate QA Technologist, you will support the Quality Assurance department in managing all quality related issues for our branded product ranges. Working with a broad range of products including electrical appliances, audio and housewares items you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand the product lines in development for major retailers.

• Complete practical testing on development products and write detailed assessment reports.
• Liaise with our Far East suppliers to address quality issues highlighted during inspection.
• Manage your own business units order book, ensuring each order is risk-assessed and the relevant tasks are briefed out.
• Support the Sales and Buying teams in establishing customer requirements for new product types.
• Ensure all products sold by Ultimate Products are compliant with current legislation and Company quality policies.

What we look for

• Recent degree qualification at 2:2 or above. All specialisms considered
• At least 6 months work experience, ideally within an office-based environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Adaptable with a “do what it takes” attitude to completing tasks within set deadlines
• Interest in working with quality products such as Audio and Electrical items
• Assertive and confident with a passion to learn
• Local to Manchester

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary structure leading to £21k after 18 months
• Staff discounts on our own and branded products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after your first 12 months with the Company
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Bonus for 100 % attendance
• Free eye test and contribution to lenses of up to £100
• Annual Christmas parties and celebrations throughout the year
• Team social events
• Funded external training

It’s been a great year

2017 has been our biggest and best year yet. And we’re not just talking about recruitment. 2017 marks Ultimate Products’ progression to a PLC business after floating on the London Stock Exchange. We also completed the renovation of a second mill in Greater Manchester, which now functions as our primary warehouse operation in the UK. And to top it off, we won the Oldham Business of the Year Award for the £10m+ category. After a brilliant year of achievements, we’re now focussing on further expansion plans for 2018.

Closing Date: 27th May 2018