Holophane Europe is a world class manufacturer of commercial, industrial and architectural lighting products and works directly with many major companies, architects, consultants and contractors to fulfil their lighting needs. We have been established for over 100 years and have an enviable reputation in the lighting industry as a brand standing for quality, innovation, expertise and outstanding product performance.
Vacancies
Trainee Application Engineer (Lighting design)
We are seeking a confident, motivated and driven individual to join our team in “Lighting Design” based at Milton Keynes.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in design, an eye for detail, be enthusiastic, flexible and have the ability to work to deadlines.
The role will encompass you to work individually and as part of a team, managing and designing multiple lighting schemes for the interior and exterior environment.
Creative and technical skills are required to develop lighting designs and are essential in order to produce high quality presentations and drawings for our customers.
You must be educated to “A level” or OND standard in a design, engineering or technical subject.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Photoshop and SketchUp would be an advantage.
Previous lighting design experience not essential as you will receive full training tailored to meet your skills and development needs.
We are offering a competitive salary, benefits and great career prospects.
This is a full time position. If you feel you have the right qualities to turn this opportunity into a promising career please forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Luciano Sabatelli MCMI
Commercial Manager
Holophane Europe Ltd,
Bond Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JG
Or email on:
lsabatelli@holophane.co.uk
Closing date: 30th September 2011
Strictly no Agencies
Internal Account Manager
The individual will be based in our Milton Keynes head office and will work alongside our project’s team. On a project by project basis, the person will be expected to communicate effectively with M&E contractors and manage expectations through to order receipt. As part of this role the individual will be responsible for validating new business opportunities and developing leads in conjunction with our external sales team in developing new business.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of working in the commercial and industrial lighting sector. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential and have a minimum 2-3 years relevant experience working in a customer facing role. Educated to HNC level or equivalent but preferably hold Prince 2 qualifications.
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Access would also be advantageous but not essential as the successful candidate will receive specific training tailored to meet our customers’ requirements and your skills and development needs.
Other language skills would be advantageous.
This is a full time position.
We are offering a competitive salary, benefits and great career prospects.
If you would like to join a rapidly changing organisation and have the opportunity to influence the direction of a market-leading brand and turn this opportunity into a promising career please send your CV with a hand written covering letter to:
Tracey Richardson,
HR Department
Holophane Europe Ltd,
Bond Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JG
Or email on:
Closing date: 30th September 2011
Strictly no Agencies
Focus Factory Manager
The Focus Factory Manager is responsible for managing the business unit designed from industrialization for manufacturing, procurement, LEAN manufacturing processes, warehousing and assembling to meet customer requirements and achieve Holophane's objectives. This includes the development and management of the staff, managing the capacity planning, budgeting and an extreme focus on continuous improvement in the environment of LEAN. Participate and lead kaizen events using the tools of Lean Manufacturing. They would ensure the implementation of the metric keys from EQDC featuring safety and health, quality, productivity, delivery and inventory.
Requirements of the Position
Product knowledge of lighting is preferred but not essential. Knowledge of the processes of manufacturing and assembling involved in a similar business. Expert knowledge of the tools of Lean Manufacturing in the assembly lines and shop floor. Knowledge of despatch, goods-in and general warehouse processes. Basic knowledge of Office tools. Management skills: natural leadership, high sense of responsibility, proactively, self-control and ability of organization and planning.
Desired Skills
High sense of responsibility and reliability, maintaining the sense of urgency and orientation to the customer, capacity for teamwork and good communication skills.
Education Requirements
Mechanical or electrical engineer, or well experienced in the skills required. Specific training on Lean Manufacturing or well experienced. Previous experience in the management of Manufacturing Operations areas.
- The role requires a flexible, committed, willing and motivated person.
- We are offering a competitive salary, benefits and great career prospects.
- This is a full time position.
If you feel you have the right qualities to turn this opportunity into a promising career please forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Lighting Controls Engineer Salary dependant on experience + benefits
Based in Milton Keynes
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of degree in electrical/electronic based discipline together with experience working with lighting control solutions.
You will be required to demonstrateknowledge of lighting application and controls design, installation and commissioning.
You will be a practical person with an analytical approach to problem solving and be able to advise others onlighting controls issues.
This customer facing position requires the applicant to be able to work in asmall lighting controls team developing products and solutions for customers and distributors.
At times you will be required to lead project development teams, taking new product specificationsand transforming them into working solutions.
You will be required to liaise with other suppliers andinternal departments throughout the product development process to drive and complete projectson time and on cost.
You will be required to travel both in the UK and overseas from time to time.German language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
We are offering a competitive salary, benefits and great career prospects.
This is a full time position.
If you feel you have the right qualities to turn this opportunity into a promising career please forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Qualified Lighting Designer/Project Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover - 12 months)
We are seeking a confident, motivated and driven individual to join our team in "Lighting Design" based at Milton Keynes.
The ideal candidate will have good technical abilities/skills, interest in design, an eye for detail, be enthusiastic, flexible and have the ability to work to stringent deadlines and timeframes.
The role will encompass you to work individually and as part of a team, co-ordinating, managing and designing multiple lighting schemes for the interior and exterior environment.
You must be educated to Degree or HND level in a design, engineering or a technical subject but preferably hold one of the following:
- Lighting Education Trust - LET Lighting Diploma
- LIF Advanced Certificate (Interior & Exterior Lighting Modules)
- ILE Exterior Lighting Diploma
Previous lighting design experience combined with sound Knowledge of AGI32, REALITY, CALCULX, DIALux, and RELUX is essential for this position.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Photoshop and SketchUp would also be advantageous but not essential, as the successful candidate will receive specific training tailored to meet our customers' requirements.
We are offering a competitive salary, benefits and great career prospects.
This is for 12 months maternity cover, starting mid September 2011.
If you feel you have the right qualities to turn this opportunity into a promising career please forward your CV with a covering letter to:
Strictly No Agencies
"The people here really make Holophane a special place to work.
We have a dedicated team with a wealth of experience and knowledge, working together to provide the best possible solutions for our customers."
Sales Engineer
"Working in the project office is like working in a big family with all their ups and downs."
Customer Service - Project Office
"Holophane respects and cares for its work force - it is continually looking to improve and strive for the best for our customers. I enjoy being a part of it!"
Project Management
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