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Ron Mileham, the owner of Pack King, the 33 year old packaging and materials handling business, has turned his hand to writing a business based novel called The Thrift Shop.
Set in the Angel, Islington, London, Barry Baines has seen the money that can be made from people donating goods (free inventory). But Barry wants to move away from the stereotype. He wants to make the shop more upmarket and attract a wider audience. So, apart from displaying the best of the donations in an attractive setting, why not also buy in goods that the locals want and need (at the right price), and most importantly, hire great local staff to make the customer experience as great as it could possibly be.
We follow the journeys of the staff members, each of whom have their own stories to tell. Some just love what they do. Others aspire to greater things, and Barry is astute enough to help them along – as these women are given opportunities to shine and grow – it also helps Barry build an empire.
We follow Barry as he branches out into more stores and many other - but complimentary - ventures along the way, whilst also giving back by starting a charity. We venture into foreign climes; see how business is done; and witness some shady dealings along the way. The Thrift Shop contains laughs, sadness and victories, even solid information for those who want to start or run a business.
Ron ideally, wants to turn The Thrift Shop into a TV miniseries. So any budding Directors or entertainment industry investors out there, first get the book at booksonlineaustralia.com.au, then contact Ron to make a deal. If you think you can play the part of Barry Baines, let Ron know.
By the way, this book is self published, and Ron hasn’t even bothered to have it copy or content checked. His comment. “If someone wants to call me out for my mistakes, then I haven’t done my job, because they should have been so engrossed in the book, that they hadn’t even noticed them”.
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Bomac Engineering is a family-run business that has been fabricating cranes and fall arrest systems out of SE Melbourne for more than 30 years.
Unit 1/153 Wedgewood Rd, Hallam VIC 3803
OFFICE ADMIN ALL-ROUNDER
The role is permanent, part-time initially 25 hours per week, with some fl exibility on specifi c days and times.
Job tasks and responsibilities will involve
• Phone and reception duty • Type quotes (details provided by engineers) • Filing and organising paperwork for each job • Invoicing customers once orders are received • Book outgoing freight • Managing servicing contracts including scheduling and invoicing • General o ce duties as required • Communicate with customers regarding quotes, jobs in process and following up after jobs have been installed
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously with minimal supervision and who possesses the following qualities: • Reliable and punctual • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Basic numeracy skills (basic maths, ability to convert lengths from mm to cm or metres) • Able to take initiative • Organised and able to prioritise tasks to manage your own time • Professional manner • Willingness to learn new skills as required Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are necessary. Experience with MYOB software is preferable. Experience in a small business environment would be a plus. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position. When applying, please include a cover letter addressing the above requirements and outlining any relevant experience you would bring to the role.
Job benefi ts and perks
Secure, onsite parking, and close to the Hallam train station, so public transport is also an option. Flexibility around days and hours worked
As part of our team, you will undertake a four-year apprenticeship with a registered training organisation to become a qualifi ed fabricator. The fi rst three years will require the successful applicant to attend o -the-job training one day per week. The fi nal year will be spent within the normal working team.
A Cert III Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship with Bomac Engineering will involve
• Cutting, drilling and welding metal products to produce parts. • Utilising various equipment such as hand and machine tools, welding equipment both manual and robotic as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. • Utilising various techniques for assembling fabrication parts and structures. • Aligning and fi xing pieces together through welding, bolting, or riveting. • Adding the fi nishing touch to products: cleaning, fi ling, and applying protective fi nishes. • Understanding detailed drawings or specifi cations to determine the required materials and equipment for the job. • Attending various work sites to install fi nished products.
1ST-YEAR METAL FABRICATION APPRENTICE Skills and experience
• Basic knowledge of hand tools • Commitment and enthusiasm with a genuine interest in engineering • E ective English communication (spoken and written) skills • Basic maths skills – successful applicants will be required to complete a test during the interview • An outgoing and friendly personality
Preferred but not essential:
• Manual Drivers licence (if over the age of 18) • Outside interests that demonstrate hands on practical skills • Ability to read and comprehend 2D drawings • Completion of an Engineering or Mechanical
VET course at school
Please include a cover letter with your application demonstrating how you meet the above criteria and why you would like to start a career in metal fabrication.
Please note only candidates with Australian citizenship or permanent working rights will be considered for this role. All candidates will be expected to comply with current public health orders. Submit cover letter and resume to
bomac@bomac.com.au
SERVICE TECHNICIAN - FULL-TIME
Bürkert is seeking a motivated Service Technician, with an electrical qualifi cation or degree to join our growing organisation.
The Opportunity
As Bürkert continues to grow, we need an enthusiastic and highly entrepreneurial Service Technician to help shape our future.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, monitor, repair and improve products and systems • Perform breakdown and preventative maintenance activities inhouse • Technical support for all other internal processes • Develop knowledge in services, installation, commissioning and training to improve and further grow the Service department. • Document and record all service and maintenance activities, root cause analyses and incident follow-ups • Facilitate quotations for out of warranty repairs and service work • Build and maintain relationships with customers • Perform on-site calibration and troubleshooting (an area in which you will be responsible to grow).
Skills and Experience
• The ideal candidates will be proactive and self-driven and are looking to expand their skill set and career in the fi eld of Operational
Technology. To be successful you will have: • Exposure or experience in process automation, instrumentation and technology solutions • Electrical qualifi cation or degree • Strong commercial acumen, sales and negotiation skills • Ability to develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships • The ability to work autonomously • An inquisitive nature, be someone who likes to tinker, who thinks beyond the theory and strives to apply their skills in a broad market of interesting applications • An attitude that is positive, enthusiastic about success and a work ethic that is passionate about what you do and how you go about achieving strong sales growth results.
What’s in it for you?
For the successful applicant, you will join a tight-knit, yet highly experienced team which will allow you to forge a secure career within a small multinational organisation. We o er a competitive remuneration package that will be commensurate with qualifi cations and experience. A number of other monetary, professional and social benefi ts are also o ered including fl exible working environment.
Locations - VIC. NSW. QLD
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Due to our constant growth in the supply and servicing of air compressors and systems, we are in need of experienced and aspiring technicians to man our fl eet of mobile workshops. We pay top dollar commensurate with experience and capability. Our fi eld technicians are self-starters, work with minimal supervision, are computer literate and enjoy working with and meeting new people. You will work in an interesting variety of environments and compressed air applications. Submit cover letter and resume to:
employment@kaishan.com.au
This is a newly created position working closely with our Production Manager and Foreman to ensure all jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards possible. We are seeking a Production Assistant/Warehouse Controller who possesses the following: • Attention to detail to ensure all products meet client’s specifi cations • Ability to communicate with clients to ensure that they are kept up to date with the status of their orders • Control pick ups and deliveries for customers and suppliers • Methodical in workfl ow and able to work under pressure to ensure completion dates are met • Ability to manage multiple tasks and “think on your feet” • Ability to plan/forecast • Well organised team player • Positive attitude, an eye for detail and a need to take pride in their work • Computer Skills • Forklift licence will be an advantage Duties include:
• Maintain and monitor stock levels of all inventory to achieve production deadlines • Monitor progress of all orders to ensure completion dates are met • Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries for both customers and suppliers • Communication with customers on status of orders
Please note: KM Tubular is required to comply with government mandated vaccination directions and all employees must be vaccinated against COVID 19.
KM Tubular is a manufacturer of steel commercial furniture located in Altona North, VIC 3025
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER
Submit cover letter and resume to:
admin@kmtubular.com.au Location - NSW
2X FULLTIME INTERNAL SALES STAFF
We are looking for 2x Fulltime Internal Sales sta to join our growing team in Glendenning NSW. This position is part of the Sales team and provides national client support through these key responsibilities. Appointment Setting for External Sales • Researching new business opportunities through cold calling (Direct marketing) • Qualifying Leads and Lead follow up • Outbound warm calls to follow up leads, convert to appointments. • Appointment booking and planning to ensure best use of external sales manager time in a geographical area. Account Management • Provide customer support from initial enquiry through to order, arranging site visit, installation & delivery • Customer service – follow up calls after product installation to check customer is happy with the product • Follow-up call where a quote doesn’t convert to a sale. • Using CRM to schedule regular contact with existing customers (e.g. second site visit 6 months after installation to identify new business opportunities). Systems & data integrity • Accurate, on-time data input into CRM, including all leads & external sales activities.
CRM analysis & reporting to support external sales activity. • Monitoring & reviewing CRM to maintain data integrity. External Sales Support • Prepare sales materials for External Sales, including researching other sites that already have A-SAFE product installed for the same customer internationally or at sites of competitors for that customer. • Build strong relationships with External Sales team members and with customers. • Any other duties commensurate with the level of the position. About you You will be results driven, organised & able to prioritise your work day. You will be excited to work in a highvolume outbound sales team in a rapidly growing global company, helping to secure new B2B business opportunities to hand over to the External Sales Team. Previous experience in the below, is highly desirable: • Experience in a appointment setting/ appointment generation • Experience in B2B cold calling • Experience in CRM systems • Experience in Business Development • Experience in selling the industrial arena • Able to work Autonomously What We O er
A-SAFE Australasia o ers a welcoming global workplace, paid study opportunities, career progression, fl exibility with working hours and a national commission scheme.
A-SAFE Australasia is a equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on Race / color, National origin / ethnicity, Religion, Age, Sex / gender / sexual orientation, Physical or mental disability. Please note: To be considered for this role you must have full working rights within the NSW Australia. To apply, send your resume through to
