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    • Financial Services

    Claims Assessor (IP, CI & Life Insurance)

    £30,000

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with a brilliant organisation based in Cheadle who are seeking a Claims Assessor to join their team in a hybrid role.

    As a Claims Assessor, you will be responsible for the processing and administration of Income Protection, Life and Critical Illness claims and supporting our clients throughout the claims process.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Handle inbound and outbound telephony-based customer interactions with a proactive approach, working to tight deadlines and making confident, accurate decisions.
    • Manage a caseload of Income Protection (IP), Critical Illness Cover (CIC), and Life Insurance claims
    • Independently manage your own portfolio of claims, staying within personal authority limits and business timescales.
    • Mentor and support the development and training of less experienced team members.
    • Accurately record all claims management information (MI) in the relevant systems.

    Essential Skills:

    • Income Protection (IP) – managing short- and long-term sickness claims

    • Critical Illness (CI) – assessing condition definitions, consultant evidence, GP reports

    • Life Insurance / Bereavement claims handling

    • Making claims decisions within authority limits

    • Managing their own caseload/portfolio

    • Understanding of medical terminology, common medical conditions, prognosis, and functional impacts

    Working hours are Monday – Thursday 9-5pm, Friday 9-4pm (35 hours). Salary is £30,000. Funding for CII qualification available and encouraged.

    Benefits:

    • Company Pension Scheme – 8% employer contribution
    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • An extra day off for your birthday
    • Funding for CII qualification
    • Access to wellbeing support services.
    • Company benefits including life insurance, healthcare cash plan, four paid well-being days, and various social and charitable events throughout the year including a volunteering day at a charity of your choice.
    • Optional benefits including cycle to work scheme, holiday trading, etc.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a growing and dynamic business and dedicated to offering seamless service, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join them on their journey of excellence.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as a Claims Assessor with a fantastic company, apply today! Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • Industrial & Logistics

    Assistant Buyer

    £26,000 – £29,000

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with a family-run and ever-growing company based in Bredbury who are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team in a fully office-based role. 

    As an Assistant Buyer your role is to monitor and manage the end to end buying process. The successful candidate will be working alongside the procurement, sales and finance teams to see the ordering process through from start to finish.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Responsibilities:

    • Negotiate Procurement from the UK, Europe & China
    • Assessment and sourcing of high-quality products and supplies
    • Supplier conformance through managing and monitoring the supply of materials against requirements and quality standards
    • Understanding the impact on operations and minimising re-work at point of receipt
    • Monitor invoicing procedures, highlighting variances and discrepancies in conjunction with the Accounts Team.
    • Negotiation of material costs, payments terms and carriage, optimising cost and quality
    • Record and update relevant documents, systems and registers with accurate product information and data

    Essential Skills:

    • A methodical approach to working
    • Experience of managing and negotiating with multiple suppliers
    • Excellent Negotiation / communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Good IT skills
    • Mandarin speaking is desirable but not essential

    Working hours are Mon-Friday 09:00 to 17:30 This is a fully office-based role.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a growing and dynamic business and dedicated to offering seamless service, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join them on their journey of excellence.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as an Assistant Buyer with a fantastic local company, apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • HR & Office Support

    Part Time Assistant Secretary

    £14.42 p/hour

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with wonderful local business in Burnage who are seeking a Part Time Assistant Secretary to join their team in a fully office-based role.

    As a Part Time Assistant Secretary, you willplay a critical role in supporting the Secretary.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Correspondence
    • Telephone Calls
    • Welcome Visitors
    • General office duties
    • Type any letters, memos and acknowledge job requests.
    • Enter incoming post and jobs on appropriate spreadsheets.
    • Any other areas of general administration
    • Prepare agendas for meetings.
    • Attend alternate fortnightly evening meetings to take minutes (Paid overtime)
    • Type letters or respond to any other requests/ action points from each meeting.
    • Cover and support for busy periods and sickness/ annual leave as required.

    Essential Skills:

    • Previous experience in a admin role
    • Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
    • Strong telephone manner
    • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams
    • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

    Working hours are Wednesday and Thursday 08:30 – 16:30. This is a fully office-based role. One Tuesday a month, you will be required to attend a meeting at 18:30 and take minutes. You will be paid overtime for this. Meetings usually last for 1 hour.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a close-knit, customer facing business – this is the role for you.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as an Assistant Secretary with a fantastic local company, apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • HR & Office Support

    Personal Assistant to Directors

    £27,000 – £30,000

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with an exciting and ever-growing company, based in Stockport who are seeking a PA/Team Assistant to join their team in a hybrid role (4 days in office, 1 day at home).

    As a PA and Team Assistant you will help support two members of the Senior Management Team, and ad-hoc office management.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Diary management for two Heads of Department
    • Coordinating internal and external meetings for large teams of people across the business
    • Liaising and communicating with the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive Leadership Team
    • Arranging travel arrangements and processing related expense reports for relevant members of the team
    • Assisting with the day-to-day running of our Stockport office, aligning processes and protocols across all office environments
    • Liaising with vendors, maintenance and building management to ensure smooth running of the office environment
    • Maintaining office and kitchen supplies (considering environmental factors)
    • Distributing incoming post and arranging couriers to collect outgoing post
    • Maintaining & implementing office/Health & Safety policies
    • Maintaining a positive work environment and help embed our company culture across all office environments
    • Assist with company socials and events such as the Summer Social and Christmas Party
    • Assisting with ad hoc projects as and when required

    Essential Skills:

    • Proficient with all main applications in the MS Office environment
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Team player
    • Pro-active and self-motivated

    Working hours are Mon-Friday 08:30 to 17:00 This is a hybrid role – 4 days in the office, 1 day at home. Days are flexible.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a growing and dynamic business and dedicated to offering seamless service, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join them on their journey of excellence.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as a PA and Team Assistant with a fantastic local company, apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • HR & Office Support

    Receptionist (Part-Time)

    £28,000 Pro Rata

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with an exciting and ever-growing company, based in Stockport who are seeking a Part Time Receptionist/Office Administrator to join their team in an office-based role (starting with 3 days a week – potential to go to 4)

    As a Receptionist/Office Administrator you will be the welcoming face of our Stockport office and a key support in its day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys interacting with people, and takes pride in creating a well-run, welcoming workspace.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Front of House Duties

    • Meet and greet all external guests with warmth and professionalism.
    • Manage the reception area to ensure it is tidy, presentable, and welcoming at all times.
    • Coordinate visitor sign-in procedures and liaise with internal teams for guest arrivals.

    Office Operations Support

    • Ensure all meeting rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use at the start of each day.
    • Monitor and maintain stock levels of office snacks, refreshments, and supplies.
    • Take ownership of ordering snacks, drinks, and other consumables, ensuring cost-effectiveness and variety.
    • Assist with general office upkeep and liaise with facilities as needed.

    Events & Socials

    • Organise monthly office socials, including planning, booking venues, and communicating with staff.
    • Support the EA & Admin team with the coordination of end-of-year drinks and other company-wide events.

    Administrative Assistance

    • Provide overflow support to the admin team, including:
    • Booking travel and accommodation.
    • Ordering lunches for working meetings, training days, and other events.
    • Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

    Essential Skills:

    • Proficient with all main applications in the MS Office environment
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Team player
    • Pro-active and self-motivated

    Working hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 08:00 – 16:30. Salary is £28,000 (pro rata).

    If you’re ready to be a part of a growing and dynamic business and dedicated to offering seamless service, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join them on their journey of excellence.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as a Receptionist/Office Administrator with a fantastic local company, apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • Sales & Marketing

    Sales Adviser/Order Processor

    £25,400

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with a family-run and ever-growing company based in Stockport who are seeking a Sales Adviser to join their team in a fully office-based role.

    As a Sales Adviser your role is to progress inbound calls to meet and exceed sales targets whilst providing the highest quality of customer experience to meet the business plan and maximise profits.

    Synopsis of this role:

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Effective delivery of sales targets and goals
    • To be the first point of contact for inbound sales calls
    • Making outbound sales calls to target customers
    • Dealing with Web queries
    • Working cross functionally with Estimating team to support generation of quotes in a timely manner
    • Provision of all relevant information to potential customers including sample products, pricing etc. ensuring that the information is fully understood
    • Tailor approach to meet customer needs and requirements

    Essential Skills:

    • Experience in sales and customer service
    • Significant knowledge of negotiation and sales approaches
    • Excellent communication and rapport building skills
    • Ability to establish needs of others in order to provide the right product
    • Good internal and external stakeholder management
    • Ability to interpret and manage self against tracking systems and procedures
    • Experience of ERP and CRM systems (Sage desirable)

    Working hours are Mon-Friday 08:30 to 17:00 This is a fully office-based role.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a growing and dynamic business and dedicated to offering seamless service, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join them on their journey of excellence.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as a Sales Adviser with a fantastic local company, apply today!

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    • Sales & Marketing

    Business Development Executive

    £28,000

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with leading and ever-growing company based in Worsley who are seeking a Business Development Executive to join their team in a fully office-based role.

    As a Business Development Executive, you will play a critical role in supporting the Sales Director and wider sales function. You will manage day-to-day customer relationships, handle incoming and proactive new business communication, and deliver timely and accurate quotations. This is a dynamic role with regular Teams meetings, both internal and client-facing, where clear communication and attention to detail are vital.

    Synopsis of this role:

    • Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day customer enquiries via phone, email, and Teams.
    • Make outbound calls to develop new business opportunities and build client relationships.
    • Attend regular Microsoft Teams meetings with internal and external clients.
    • Generate accurate quotations and proposals promptly.
    • Work closely with the Sales Director to prioritise leads and follow up on opportunities.
    • Provide excellent customer service and resolve queries efficiently.

    Essential Skills:

    • Previous experience in a customer-facing or business development/account management role
    • Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
    • Strong telephone manner with ability to build rapport quickly
    • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams
    • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

    Desirable:

    • Experience in the uniform, garment, or B2B product sales sector

    Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00. This is a fully office-based role.

    If you’re ready to be a part of a supportive, collaborative, and highly dynamic team environment where your contributions truly make a difference and make a real impact in a growing company. – this is the role for you.

    So, if you would like to continue your career as a Business Development Executive with a fantastic local company, apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency.

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    • Customer Service

    Customer Service Advisor

    £24,000 – £26,000 DOE

    Our finance company is recruiting a Customer Services Advisor to work in their office in Cheadle. In your role as a Customer Services Advisor you will be helping customers via inbound calls and emails.

    Duties include:

    • Dealing with issues and queries and being proactive to solve problems
    • Resolve customer queries
    • Update the database
    • Assist with all admin scanning, dealing with the post etc

    As a Customer Services Advisor you will be expected to work Monday to Friday 9-5, a weekly rota will mean one day is 8-4 or 10-6. 

    Synopsis of this role:

    • To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes in English and Maths.
    • Be able to use different systems including Microsoft Office 365.
    • Great communication skills, and to be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
    • You will need to really care about helping customers and be able to work in a team environment.

    Benefits include:

    • 33 days holiday allowance – includes bank holidays
    • Extra day – your birthday day off!
    • Pension Scheme & Salary Sacrifice
    • 4 x Death in Service

    If you would like a career as a Customer Services Advisor with a great local company apply today!

    Essential Personnel is operating as an Employment Agency in relation to this position.

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    • Accounts

    Legal Cashier

    £27,000 – £30,000 DOE

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with a very exciting and forward thinking firm who are based in the centre of Stockport.

    Due to consistent and ongoing growth, our client is looking for a Legal Cashier to join their exciting team. Numerous benefits make this a perfect organisation for someone to thrive and grow whilst enjoying their work. Our client is looking for an experienced individual or someone who is willing to grow in the role and continue on their accounts journey.

    Synopsis of this role:

    • Postings to ledgers
    • Daily Bank Reconciliations
    • Answering queries from clients
    • Maintaining Purchase Ledger
    • Running Month / Year End Routines
    • Preparing VAT returns
    • Preparing compliance and MI
    • Guidance & advice on compliance
    • Setting up bank payments
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    • Accounts

    Legal Cashier

    £27,000 – £32,000 DOE

    Essential Personnel are delighted to be working with a multiple award-winning legal firm in the centre of Manchester who are looking for a Legal Cashier to join their team. The company is a fast paced, busy practice that has substantially grown in recent years. The successful individual will have a minimum 1 years’ experience as a legal cashier. Previous legal aid experience is an advantage but not essential. If you would like to continue your career as a Legal Cashier please send your CV to mike@essentialpersonnel.co.uk.

    Synopsis of this role:

    • Posting financial transactions to ledgers
    • Daily Bank Reconciliations
    • Answering queries from the team’s mailbox
    • Maintaining Purchase Ledger
    • Managing card payments
    • Credit Control
    • Liaising with SMT, Fee Earners and other staff
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