Systems Support Engineer
This position will involve the development and support of our ERP software (M1) and estimating tools (VisualAHU & Spitfire):
- Liaise with all departments to understand their issues and how to resolve them.
- Co-ordinate communications with software suppliers (development/support etc.)
- Have a good level of IT competence
- Write SQL queries/codes to problem solve/create improvements
Be able to edit/create system reports (currently via Crystal Reports)
- Utilise Excel (calculations, estimating, reporting) to assist the business processes
Applicants should:
- be IT competent with a working knowledge of:
- SQL (or similar)
- Crystal Reports
- be able to work with minimum supervision and under their own initiative and motivation
- be flexible and able to play their part within a team environment
- have strong communication skills
- be able to collaborate with others to solve problems
This may suit someone who is currently in a junior IT position and training and development in our systems will be provided.
However, please note that experience in the following would be advantageous and preferred:
ERP software (ideally M1)
VisualAHU (or similar CAD package)
Excel (ideally Visual Basic too)
Internal Sales Support
To maintain existing enquiries, whilst sourcing new sales opportunities through the sales portal.
Duties include:
- Communicating with customers over the telephone, via e-mail and face to face, ensuring good customer service is provided.
- Maintain and maximise structured contact with existing customers and build professional relationships and rapport, aimed at:
- strengthening the service we offer,
- retention, and
- increased business opportunities.
- Updating sales and enquiries on to the database, adding customer updates as they occur.
- Generating sales leads via Barbour ABI portal.
- Liaising with relevant areas of the company and external sources, to identify areas of potential growth and pass on relevant client information in sales activities.
- Provide the company with analysis of progress in sales activities and update the database on a regular basis.
- Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
- Contribute to the company’s marketing/sales literature, ensuring it is kept up to date.
- Working to achieve agreed targets based- on sales value and margin.
Person specification:
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within the aluminium facades industry
- Ability to build new and develop existing customer relationships
- Customer service skills
- A good level of numeracy with excellent computer skills, e.g experience in MS Office.
- Working knowledge of Barbour ABI portal would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive, confident and determined approach
- Located within a reasonable commutable distance to West Bromwich B70
Weatherite promotes Boyles to Sales Director
Weatherite Air Conditioning Ltd, part of the Weatherite Group of companies, has announced a senior promotion at its head office in West Bromwich, West Midlands.
Michael Boyles, 46, has been promoted to Sales Director, where he will drive sales strategy and manage a team of ten, consisting of direct sales, agents and support personnel. He will continue to further expand business opportunities whilst overseeing the company’s key accounts including JLP, Waitrose, Tesco & M&S.
Michael, who has been a sales and applications engineer for the past five years, has been instrumental in winning business in new markets and been successful in supplying the poultry air conditioning marketplace in the Middle East. Michael will also continue to manage Weatherite’s sales agents in Scotland and London.
In talking about his new role as Sales Director, Michael said “I’m delighted with my promotion and excited about the company’s future growth.
“Weatherite is a great company, filled with talented design and sales & applications engineers and exciting new products and opportunities across a multitude of industries. We’ve got an exciting period ahead with a re-structed team and lots on the agenda. My next plan is to expand into the consultant specifying sector.”
Prior to joining Weatherite Air Conditioning in 2018, Michael was a Director at IPT Technologies and EcoAirBox based in Bromsgrove, West Midlands.
Michael will report to Group Director, Tim Whitehouse, and will sit on Weatherite Group’s Board of Directors with other key members of staff.
Weatherite Achieves Daikin D1 + Premium Partner Accreditation
Weatherite Service & Maintenance, part of the Weatherite Group, has achieved a significant accreditation and is now a proud Daikin D1+ premium partner.
Having worked with Daikin for more than 20 years, Weatherite Service & Maintenance has achieved the highest-level accreditation with only a few UK companies qualifying. It demonstrates to customers that Weatherite Services & Maintenance is committed to the Daikin brand and meets the required standards, meaning further opportunities and additional benefits to strengthen their long-term growth strategies.
Weatherite Service & Maintenance is one of the UK leaders in the servicing and maintenance of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
It offers a nationwide service and has a blue-chip customer base, covering all sectors of commerce and industry.
WEATHERITE ALUMINIUM SOLUTIONS COMPLETES LARGEST EVER PROJECT
Weatherite Aluminium Solutions LTD, part of the Weatherite Group of companies, has completed its largest project to date at a major distribution centre.
Following over a year of works, the brand-new warehouse facility (pictured) built on a 16-acre site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is impressively large measuring a whopping 236,250 sq ft.
Weatherite’s new state-of-the-art modern frontage spans the building and includes a huge array of works. The contract, worth £1.5M, combines the installation of 1999 m2 Ribbon Windows; 490m2 of Curtain Walling; 222m2 of Canopy cladding and Brise Soleil; three Wind Breaker Curtain Walling Screens at 2400mm x 4400mm (11m2 each); and 32m2 of Clear Fence glazing.
Weatherite Aluminium Solutions, Director, Dan Male, said: “This is a major project on a very large site and we are delighted with the end result. We were fortunate to get another opportunity to highlight our capabilities in designing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of bespoke curtain walling systems, aluminium windows and door systems for large-scale, industrial new build projects like this one.
“Our Curtain Walling systems are ideal for both new build and refurbishment programmes offering highly thermal efficient solutions and ideal for large warehouses.
“This is our fourth new build project with this major distribution company which have been completed all over the UK. We look forward to working with them again soon.”
Weatherite was also asked to carry out additional works on the site including the supply of a large glass canopy, as well as a brise soleil to the courtyard which completes the new, giant warehouse facility.
HVAC Applications Engineer
This position is office based and will involve:
- Providing quotations for various types of Air Handling equipment.
- Undertaking design, technical schedules, cost estimations, component selections, energy calculations for new and existing products.
- Using the AHU selection software program to design equipment to meet client specifications.
- Processing projects on the ERP system to hand over jobs to allow production of equipment.
- Supporting the technical design team with R&D projects.
- Upkeep of standard and new product bill of materials on the ERP system.
- Upkeep of departmental records and documentation.
- Liaising with other departments.
- Liaising with clients.
Applicants should:
- have experience in a similar or related role, e/g design and estimating
- have knowledge of or experience in the HVAC /refrigeration industry
- have a basic understanding of AHU product and associated services
- be comfortable working to tight deadlines, being able to prioritise workloads and work well under pressure with minimum supervision
- be computer literate, with good experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers.
A good understanding of the refrigeration systems would be preferred but not essential as on the job training would be offered.
WEATHERITE GOES THAT EGG-TRA MILE AND DELIVERS TO THE MIDDLE EAST
Weatherite Air Conditioning Ltd has won another contract with EmTech Hatchery Systems to supply several AHUs for a chicken hatchery, in Balady Abha Asir, Saudi Arabi.
The contract includes the manufacture of four full fresh air AHU’s which have recently been installed and further increased Weatherite’s reputation at EMTech for its efficiency and reliability.
All four units had to fit into 40 ft shipping containers and were built to include removable, flush-fitting connections, door furniture and condensate connections.
Balady Abha invests in the poultry industry by various means including raising broiler chickens and producing hatcheries in line with regulations of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. These rely on the use of the latest advanced and safe means and technologies in order for the product to come out in its final form. These technologies include air conditioning systems, and climate control is a crucial component for good hatchability, chick quality and bio-security. Embryos and chicks need sufficient fresh air, the right environmental temperature and an adjusted humidity level.
“Everyone knows Saudi Arabi is a hot place” explained Sales & Applications Manager, Michael Boyles, “but few realise the temperature fluctuations that can be experienced – the place where these units are destined to be installed, has registered a record high of 53°C. Even average temperatures range from 14°C to 38°C depending on the month of the year.”
This is another prestigious order for EmTech which has, in a relatively short time, established itself as a leading global player capable of competing with all major suppliers on service, chick quality and performance: Weatherite’s involvement in the project reflects EmTech’s recognition that we share their commitment to service, reliability and performance and their confidence that, even in the most extreme environments and long distances, Weatherite can deliver in operating conditions which will showcase the capabilities of their incubation systems.
WEATHERITE WARMS UP TO SOLAR TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTRPINT AND SPIRALLING ENERGY COSTS
Weatherite Group has implemented a considerable investment which will significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
The project has commenced with the application to the National Grid for permissions for all its four commercial premises which will take 12-14 weeks to complete.
After successful permissions, installation of Phase 1 at Weatherite’s 150,000 sq ft main factory will commence in May 2023 with 1,080, 450-watt, solar panels.
The project was investigated early in 2022 when Weatherite’s electricity contract expired at a rate of 12p kw/hr and commenced the next day at 68p kw/hr – a huge price rise.
But the good news is that the new installation will generate electricity at 4p/kw/hr AND save the equivalent of 105 tons of carbon every year of its 30-year life expectancy.
The original design and number of solar panels was increased to enable the excess to be sold back to the grid and thereby improving the grid’s efficiency. The initial project will have a payback of only 1.8 years and on successful completion will be followed by Phase 2 for Unit 12.
‘‘We’ve been seriously considering installing solar panels for some time, but when our electricity bill arrived in the last quarter of last year, the decision was made immediately’’, says Chairman, John Whitehouse.
“As a manufacturer, reducing our carbon footprint is at the forefront of our business, and this is a great way we can reduce our impact on the environment and economise at the same time.”
Completion of all phases of the project will cost circa £1M and could potentially save 125 tonnes of carbon per year, generating nearly a gigawatt of electricity every year, which potentially could save 6,750 tonnes of Carbon over the expected life of the system.
Mobile Commercial Gas Engineer
Based in Benfleet, Basildon, Brentwood in Essex, i.e to cover the south region
To cover reactive and planned maintenance, with duties to include:
- heating/combustion maintenance reactive repair works, within set time frames
- heating/combustion PPM works, within set time frames
- heating/combustion improvement works as required
- diagnose and repair faults on systems and plant including basic electrical fault finding
- carry out on call duties as part of a rota
- completion of administration requirements, e.g documents and records are maintained accurately
Applicant Requirements:
Must have:
- HVAC Experience
- ACS Commercial Gas qualifications (COCN1, CORT1, CIGA1 etc.)
- Experience in commercial and industrial environments,
- Service and maintenance experience, ideally in a similar environment
- Full driving licence
- Good communication and people skills
- A strong work ethic
- Good engineering know-how, with the ability to solve sometimes challenging problems.
- IT literacy
Ideally have:
- City & Guilds F-gas qualification
- 18th edition
Internal Sales Engineer - office based
To generate new business opportunities by raising the profile of the business
To maximise sales opportunities with the company’s existing client base - ensuring they continue to provide opportunities to quote.
Openly involved in the company’s marketing / sales literature ensuring it is kept up to date
Increase profitable turnover of the company, this achieved by generating new business opportunities by proactive contact with potential customers and seeking opportunities to quote- on a daily basis.
Maintaining and maximizing existing customer relationships aimed at retention and increased business opportunities.
Communicating with customers over the telephone, via e-mail and face to face.
Generating sales leads via Barbour ABI portal.
Liaising with relevant areas of the company and external sources, identifying areas of potential growth and pass on relevant client information in sales activities.
Provide the company with analysis of progress in sales activities to allow the database to be updated on a regular basis.
Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction
Working to achieve agreed targets based- on sales value and margin
Occasional travel across the UK with / without support may be required.
Person specification:
Experience in a similar role within the aluminium facades industry
Ability to build new and develop existing customer relationships
A good level of numeracy with excellent computer skills, e.g experience in MS Office.
Working knowledge of Barbour ABI portal would be advantageous.
A driving licence would be advantageous but not essential.
Excellent communication skills
A positive, confident and determined approach