Total 8 job vacancies by ABP

As one of the UK’s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that’s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

ABP Bridge of Allan are currently looking for a Sales Ledger Administrator to come and join our Finance team. Working in a busy office you will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller with the smooth running of sales, sales ledger and providing holiday cover for other departments within finance function.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week, generally 8 - 4.30p.m.

Role definition:
Responsible for supporting the Financial Controller with the smooth running of sales, sales ledger and providing holiday cover for other departments within finance function.

Areas of Responsibility include:
Note: responsibility may be added or varied to respond to the demands of the business

Major Activities and Responsibilities:
• Review orders prior to invoicing and closing orders to allow invoicing
• Review of Goods Delivered not Invoiced report and take follow up action as necessary
• Review and raise credit notes
• Invoicing of hides, and other 5th quarter sales
• Proforma invoicing where necessary
• Communicate with planning team to ensure all orders are invoiced correctly

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience:
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a background in accounts
• Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial, sales ledger in particular
• The candidate should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in an excellent manner.
• Excellent attention to detail is required for this position.
Additional Responsibilities
• Provide cover for Accounts Payable and Payroll department
• Abiding by our human resources policies and procedures as outlined in our Staff Handbook
• Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with both internal and external information
• Flexibility to work outside of job specification when necessary to assist in overall objectives being achieved
• Co-operating with any legal steps the Company may take to fulfil its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW). (Refer to the Staff Handbook for the full Health and Safety policy)
• Upholding safe and efficient working policies and practices, undertaking supervision and training and respecting, and progressing equal opportunities

As one of the UK’s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that’s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

We are looking to add to our fantastic team, so if you feel you have what we are looking for please get in touch.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

We are currently looking for Packers to join our Packing team at our site in Bridge of Allan as we go through some fantastic development on site. As a packer you will be involved in the packing of products for our leading customers in a fast paced production line.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday 6am until Job Finish. Approx. 45 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Packing meat to customer specification.
Working in a chilled environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential: Positive and can-do attitude, Good time keeping, Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, ability to use own initiative, excellent communication skills, keen and willing to learn

Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role.

We are currently looking for a full-time Livestock Buyer based on our Perth site, Scotland, to join our fantastic procurement team.

This is an exciting supplier facing role which requires excellent personable and communication skills for liaising with our existing suppliers and growing supply base.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the business is supplied with the best quality cattle and sheep for our retail, catering and export customers as we grow and develop as part of our investment programme within Scotland.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a small team based at ABP Perth to ensure there is enough cattle & sheep supplied to the business each week, it is procured at the best price possible and also in accordance with farm assurance requirements
- Providing Livestock Procurement advice and information to management as required
- Carrying out farm visits to develop and maintain relationships with farmers including producer group meetings.
- Co-ordinate with livestock agents, farmers, hauliers and other livestock suppliers to ensure deliveries of cattle & sheep are made on time
- Ensuring you adhere to current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures at all times with regard to safe movement, handling and production of cattle and sheep
- Procuring livestock from suppliers with on farm visits and via phone
- Liaising regularly with the Procurement Manager
- Liaising with the lairage department to ensure livestock deliveries arrive in a timely manner
- Assisting at and attending agricultural shows and any other related events

It is also important to us that you learn each of these areas within the business to further understand your role:
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Lairage & Animal Welfare
- Slaughter
- Primary Carcass Breakdown & Yields
- Boning/Production
- Customer Specifications
- Stock Rotation (Maturation)
- Production Planning
- Food Safety and Quality Services

This vacancy is open to experienced buyer`s as well as anyone looking to start off their career in the livestock/red meat industry as full training will be provided for the role.


Skills:
The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded with the ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment.

The ideal candidate should have the following:
- Strong financial understanding and business acumen
- Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated, driven, and strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

We are currently looking for a full-time Livestock Buyer based on our Bridge of Allan site, Scotland, to join our fantastic procurement team.

This is an exciting supplier facing role which requires excellent personable and communication skills for liaising with our existing suppliers and growing supply base.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the business is supplied with the best quality cattle and sheep for our retail, catering and export customers as we grow and develop as part of our investment programme within Scotland.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a small team based at ABP Perth to ensure there is enough cattle & sheep supplied to the business each week, it is procured at the best price possible and also in accordance with farm assurance requirements
- Providing Livestock Procurement advice and information to management as required
- Carrying out farm visits to develop and maintain relationships with farmers including producer group meetings.
- Co-ordinate with livestock agents, farmers, hauliers and other livestock suppliers to ensure deliveries of cattle & sheep are made on time
- Ensuring you adhere to current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures at all times with regard to safe movement, handling and production of cattle and sheep
- Procuring livestock from suppliers with on farm visits and via phone
- Liaising regularly with the Procurement Manager
- Liaising with the lairage department to ensure livestock deliveries arrive in a timely manner
- Assisting at and attending agricultural shows and any other related events

It is also important to us that you learn each of these areas within the business to further understand your role:
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Lairage & Animal Welfare
- Slaughter
- Primary Carcass Breakdown & Yields
- Boning/Production
- Customer Specifications
- Stock Rotation (Maturation)
- Production Planning
- Food Safety and Quality Services

This vacancy is open to experienced buyer`s as well as anyone looking to start off their career in the livestock/red meat industry as full training will be provided for the role.


Skills:
The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded with the ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment.

The ideal candidate should have the following:
- Strong financial understanding and business acumen
- Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated, driven, and strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP`s commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the ideal candidate will be a multi skilled Engineer used to working in a fast paced and hands on position, be well organised with the ability to maintain attention to detail whilst working under pressure in a busy working environment.

Working Hours are on a 2 week rotation. Monday to Friday 7am- 4pm and Monday to Friday 2pm until 11pm. Overtime may be available at weekends.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out plant checks and readings on essential equipment.

Work efficiently to ensure all electrical/mechanical engineering work is completed in a safe manner.

Conduct continuous monitoring of production lines to identify and implement improvements.

Carry out machine inspections, conduct relevant repairs or improvements and carry our preventative maintenance on equipment on a daily basis

Provide mechanical or electrical assistance to breakdowns.

Undertaking Planned Preventative and reactive maintenance works which includes diagnosing and correcting faults

Ensuring that jobs are completed on time in compliance with PPM plans and service level agreements

Assist, where necessary, with the works of external contractors

To maintain a good standard of housekeeping in workshops, stores and plant rooms

Liaison with Production to provide pro-active support ensuring maximum performance and efficiency of production runs

Compliance with all company ISO, SAP & HACCP procedures, ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, tidy and hygienic manner

Escalate issues of serious level immediately to the Engineering Manager

To support continual improvement through identifying site improvement projects and personal development opportunities to the Engineering Manager

To support continual improvement through identifying site improvement projects and personal development opportunities to the Engineering Manager

Training and Development - To help the Supervisor identify training needs and opportunities by highlighting your own needs at appraisals.

To work to agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Supervisor.

Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task.

To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety.

To ensure that where PPE is provided for any of the above task, that it is correctly worn/used, maintained and any defects reported to the relevant key colleagues.

To have a flexible approach to workloads/hours to ensure agreed throughput and yield targets are met.

To report any problems regarding equipment/machinery to management.
Adhere to Company hygiene practices & safe food production.

To comply with health & safety rules, to prevent / minimise the risk of accidents.


Knowledge and Experience:
-The successful candidate should be apprentice trained with a minimum of 5 year experience
-Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment is beneficial or in a similarly demanding working environment
-Proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
-It is essential to be a multi skilled engineer, electrical skills would be beneficial
-Experience in fault diagnosis in a production/manufacturing environment
-17th Edition Qualification is desirable but not essential
- Proactive, dynamic and motivational with the ability to deliver results in a fast paced, pressurised environment

Skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Focused and used to working on own initiative
First class communication skills

Role Definition:​
ABP Bridge of Allan are looking for an Accounts Assistant to come and join the team to provide efficient and effective accountant support to the Financial Controller and accounts team. ​

Primarily Responsibilities:​
Preparation of the weekly accounts​
Labour variance analysis​
Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts​
Balance sheet reconciliation preparation​
Stock Control and weekly reconciliations​
Monthly/quarterly fixed asset verification and capex monitoring ​
Provide cover for sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll, where applicable​

Additional Responsibilities:​
-Abiding by our human resources policies and procedures as outlined in our Staff Handbook​
- Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with both internal and external information​
- Flexibility to work outside of job specification when necessary to assist in overall objectives being achieved​
- Ensuring that they do not compromise the health and safety of others and themselves in the workplace; the post holder has a legal responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and of the other people who may be affected by acts or omissions at work​
​- Co-operating with any legal steps the Company may take to fulfil its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW). (Refer to the Staff Handbook for the full Health and ​Safety policy)​
- Upholding safe and efficient working policies and practices, undertaking supervision and training and respecting, and progressing equal opportunities​

Experience/Skills:​
-The ideal candidate will demonstrate a background in accounts or have sufficient knowledge of accounting ​
-Practice and a related qualification, or working towards a qualification​
-Previous experience in a similar role is required​

Personal Qualities:​
- High level of self-motivation, and target driven​
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in an excellent manner​
- Excellent attention to detail​
- Advanced understanding and experience of excel is required​
- Flexible and adaptable in approach​
- To be a strong and highly motivated team focused individual with a strong team ethic ​
- communicating and liaising successfully across departments, whilst delivering individual ​work to a high standard.​
- To be well organised and a good timekeeper​
- Ability to multi-task across several projects and prioritise work accordingly

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At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Fiskars Group Treasury and Risk Management is looking for a
 

Risk Specialist

OUR ROLE & WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS

As a Risk Specialist you will support our risk management function in a wide range of different insurance and risk management tasks. You will oversee our global insurance programme, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the Group’s operations. You will also have a possibility to support in the Group’s enterprise risk management process.
 

You will be working in close co-operation with other finance teams, especially the legal entity controllers, legal community and IT information security team. Your external key stakeholders are insurance broker and insurance companies.

This role will be based at our HQ in Espoo, Finland and report to VP, Treasury and Risk Management.

The role is full-time and we apply hybrid way of working, meaning we want people to be at the office a couple of days per week, regularly.
 

Responsibilities:

• Contacts with insurance companies and brokers

• Day-to-day management of global insurance programme and maintaining of an internal insurance network  

• Assisting and advising the global organization with their insurance related inquiries

• Collecting of insurance renewal information

• Participating in insurance renewal negotiations

• Planning and conducting risk surveys to factories and distribution centers

• Claims management

• Internal allocation and reinvoicing of insurance premiums

• Supporting in the Group’s enterprise risk management process.

WHO YOU ARE 
 

As a person you are flexible and positive with good co-operation skills and can-do attitude. You like working in a changing environment and are able to handle change. You are capable of working independently, but also a team player with excellent networking and communication skills building trust among people across geographies and organizations.
 

Your background:

• Master’s Degree in Finance or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years in a role within insurance

• Understanding of the structure of a global insurance programme

• Experience of working in a global business environment.

To be successful in this role you also need:

• Analytical and proactive mindset, proven ability to manage with competing priorities and strong adherence to keeping set timetables

• Ability to see the big picture with attention to detail when needed and an organized way of working

• Fluent English and Finnish language skills.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
 

We are eagerly awaiting your application by March 31, 2024. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today!
 

Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest. For possible questions, please contact Group Risk Manager Johanna Kivistö, +358 40 557 6766 on March 20 at 14-16 EET, March 22 at 10-12 EET, and March 25 at 13-15 EET.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

2024-03-31

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

SUMMER TRAINEE, INVOICE TO CASH
 

OUR ROLE

We are looking for a Summer Trainee to join our Invoice to Cash team in Global Finance Services during the summer 2024. This position is based in Espoo, Finland. The role is full-time, hybrid, and to be started preferably in May and lasts until September.
 

We offer an interesting and responsible role in a global company with high branded product portfolio and inspiring working environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS GROUP

Responsibilities:

You will join our global Invoice to Cash team in our Global Finance Services. In this role you will be responsible of our daily AR activities in Europe and North America together with your team.

• Prepare, verify and post payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Post and reconcile customer payments (cash, check and credit card transactions)
• Investigate and clear miscellaneous differences
• Participate in accounts receivable month end closing processes

WHO YOU ARE

Experience:

You are a true team player with positive can-do attitude. You have precise working style with self-driven approach and working under pressure with flexibility is familiar to you. As we are a global team you don’t mind working late afternoons or early evenings at times.

• On-going studies or degree in finance, accounting or similar
• Proactive and self-driven work approach
• Experience or basic understanding of Accounts Receivable processes is an advantage
• SAP knowledge is also considered as a plus
• Fluency in written and spoken English as well as spoken Finnish are mandatory

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.
 

For further details, please contact Suvi Laitinen, Senior Manager by phone, +358 40 480 4222 on Friday, March 15 between 9-10 or March 20 between 15-16 EET.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

2024-03-24

*****

At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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