Latest Recruitment Opportunities at FIRA

We are currently seeking personnel for the following vacancies:-

Consultant Ergonomist

FIRA International Ltd is the leading technical consultancy in the furniture and furnishing sector with a widely respected brand and a reputation for excellence. The Ergonomics consultancy, a division of FIRA, has a global reputation in providing ergonomic solutions for blue chip organisations including Audi, Nat West Bank, HSBC PWC, Orangebox, FT to name but a few. They also develop the latest European and International Standards and approve many of the industry’s most cutting edge products with the Ergonomics Excellence Award.

Due to expansion we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. You will lead a wide range of projects which are technically based and commercially focused for our expanding client base.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering ergonomic and human factor solutions for either within your own organisation or on a consultancy basis.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Self starter, flexible with both flair and creativity
• Commercial aware and be able develop relationships across the industry
• Have excellent communication skills
• Able to travel both in the UK and overseas

A graduate ergonomist, ideally registered with The Ergonomics Society, you will be technically proficient, enthusiastic and a with a can-do approach.

In return we offer an attractive salary, plus healthcare and a contributory pension scheme. Location ideally in the Midlands and the South.

Gold Mark Auditor

Due to continued growth, FIRA is looking for an auditor for the FIRA Gold Mark scheme. The candidate should ideally have previous auditing experience of administering quality systems in a production environment or have experience of installing domestic kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

You will conduct audits of factory audits of our customers' quality systems and processes and installations of fitted kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.  You will also identify and develop opportunities to develop the FIRA Gold Mark scheme and be responsible for selling and identifying business opportunities within our existing customer base.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and ideally have a recognised lead or internal auditor qualification and be IT literate.  Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes would be an advantage.

Award Sales Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certification/Award Sales/Development Manager for FIRA International.

The job purpose is to sell and develop FIRA’s range of Awards/Certification schemes with the aim of delivering profitable growth of the business in line with the current five year plan.

The key duties/responsibilities for this role include:

• To work with a multi-disciplinary team of commercial and operation staff across FIRA
  
• Manage sales process, draw up ongoing plans to promote FIRA’s Certification and Award schemes
  
• Maintain and develop personal relationships with existing and new customers
  
• Review activities and plans on a regular basis
  
• Ensure effective liaison and feedback
  
• Provide costed proposals into the annual budget

You will need to have excellent organisation skills, work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative to take responsibility to prioritise and manage tasks.

Project Manager

FIRA International’s success is based on our ability to research, create, develop and deliver new technologies and services within the furniture supply chain.  To enhance this unique position we are seeking a dynamic individual with scientific and technical capabilities combined with project management skills.

You will initially be responsible for working on our patented medium density fibreboard (MDF) recycling technology, which is nearing commercial completion and for developing technologies and markets for recycled wood fibres.  In addition you will be expected to work within our small but focused technical team to develop and manage projects that will deliver profitable opportunities both for our own business and for our clients.

You will have a good honours degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline and are likely to have a post-graduate qualification or relevant industrial experience.  The ability to prepare project bids and to operate within a team environment will also be essential.

In return we offer a salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus contributory pension scheme and private health care insurance after a qualifying period of employment.

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