Leiths

We are currently looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to work in our Finance team at our Rigifa, Cove, Aberdeen offices.

Job Purpose:

• To process a large number of Purchase Invoices and Credit Notes for the 5 Group Companies, post and apply related direct debits and international payments.
• To meet strict monthly department deadlines.
• To provide support and assistance to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor and the Finance team.
• To provide accurate reports and information in a timely manner.
• To work as part of a team as well as the larger Finance team.
• To work with the Purchasing department to ensure all invoices match Purchase Orders.

The successful candidate will require to demonstrate previous experience within a similar accounting role. There will also be the requirement to handle other various ad hoc duties as and when they arise.

The position requires a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel. Some experience of Microsoft Dynamics finance software would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be organised, be able to prioritise tasks and be able to display an ability to work on their own initiative to tight deadlines, whilst at the same time be able to take direction when necessary. 

We are currently recruiting a Technical Supervisor to join our Technical Services team based at Parkmore, Dufftown, Keith. 

Responsible for day-to-day planning and organising of Technicians, equipment and operations, to ensure that all sampling, testing and reporting requirements are met as per the Laboratory Quality Management System and in accordance with the relevant standards and guidance.

 Key Accountabilities 

• Plan on a daily basis, and in advance, sampling and testing requirements of all materials across our quarries / sites and plants; organise Technicians, equipment and vehicles to cover.
• Report weekly rates of test and other data which may be required from time to time.
• Ensure test and related results are processed onto the trends for analysis and reporting on agreed timescales.
• To ensure all Technicians follow the quality management system and use the latest copies of guidance and British standards during sampling, testing and reporting procedures. 
• To mentor Technicians to provide advice and assist them in their continuing training and competence.
• Carry out regular audits as per the audit plan.
• Ensure all sampling and testing equipment is calibrated, kept clean, and in working order.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCR’s) and initiate corrective and preventative action to prevent or rectify any nonconformity.
• React and instigate changes and measures introduced within the quality management system or Manager as appropriate. 
• Participate in quality / operational meetings as required.
• Be a signatory and raise reports for customers as required.
• Act in an independent manner, comply with confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
• When required act as a main technical contact for major contracts to ensure their requirements are met.
• Responsible for ensuring that samples required for submission to testing houses, are collected and despatched timeously as directed.
• Perform sampling and testing activities supplementary to the Technicians and to keep familiar with those processes.
• Be prepared to stand in to cover other Technical Services posts if or when the need arises.
• Promote a team working philosophy whilst motivating and supporting the Technical group.
• Act as an ambassador for the company ensuring visitors, customers and staff are communicated to in a polite and courteous manner at all times.

 Skills and Experience 

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Experience in effectively leading a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of sampling and testing standards of asphalt, concrete and aggregate materials.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Professionalism in dealing with customers and colleagues.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Plant Workshop Foreman for our Workshop at Head Office, Rigifa, Cove.

You will be required to supervise the maintenance and repair of construction and quarry related plant and equipment. You will ensure professional standards of work are achieved and maintained, workshops are run efficiently and productively whilst in compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.

Responsibilities will include:

     - Organising the Plant team to carry out general maintenance and time critical breakdowns ensuring parts are available to complete the works.

     - Undertaking daily briefings and safety briefings ensuring the team are fully aware of machine status and planned workload. 

     - Adhering to the daily maintenance schedules.

     - Ensuring accurate completion and timely submission of paperwork to include job sheets, requisitions and employee timesheets.

Previous experience in a similar supervisory role is preferred; the ideal candidate would be hardworking, reliable and be able to promote a good team working philosophy.

Lawrie Demolition is Aberdeen’s oldest demolition company specialising in partial and complete demolition as well as reclamation and recycling.

Lawrie Demolition are hiring for Demolition Operative. Experience is preferred but Trainees will be considered as full ongoing training will be given to the right candidate.

A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

As part of our team applicants will be expected to have a hands-on, can do attitude and be able to follow instruction as well as work under their own initiative. This is a physical role and requires a you to be comfortable working in and outdoors in all weather.

Roles & Responsibilities

     - Soft stripping buildings

     - Operating small power tools

     - Operating small plant, if required

     - Following all H&S Regulations and maintaining a clean and ordely site

This is a varied job with the ability to learn, develop and use many different skills as your employment progresses.

The job is based in Aberdeen but will occasionally involve working away from home for short periods. Accommodation and transport will be provided when this is necessary.

If you are interested in this positition please submit your CV or an application form to recruitment@leiths-group.co.uk

We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Asphalt Plant Batcher to be based at our Northlasts Quarry, Peterculter

You will be responsible for carrying out asphalt and concrete production operations and routine maintenance work, in accordance with the Quarry Regulations 1999.

 - Trainees are considered for this position and all training will be provided in house and through external providers.

Duties Include:

     - Operation of Coating & Concrete PLants

     - Maintaine the highest standard to quality of products

     - Communicate with weightbridge, sales and distribution offices to fulfil customer demand

We are currently looking to recruit a Foreman Mechanic to supervise our Inverness Workshop.

This is a hands-on role, and the successful applicant will be expected to conduct the safe and efficient repairs and maintenance of HGVs, LGVs and trailers within the workshop and at off-site locations.

All work to be carried out adhering to both DVSA and Company guidelines.

Paperwork and all administrative work to be executed in a timely manner and all records kept up to date in an orderly manner.

Since the role requires a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

The candidate must be able to display working experience of HGV inspections and MOT preparation while undertaking general repairs on various makes of HGV’s, trailers, and light commercial vehicles.

A current UK driving licence is essential with C+E categories desirable.

If you feel you have the right skills and qualities to take on this new challenge, please sent a current CV to recruitment@leiths-group.co.uk.

For further details please call Bob Adamson, Fleet Manager on tel. 07825 169568.

We are currently recruiting for an HGV Driver (Tipper), to be based at our New Forres Quarry

This post requires to be filled by someone who is a versatile, flexible and willing worker, who has knowledge of the local area. This post will include the use of a Tipper, experience is preferable but training is available to the right candidate.

You will require a sound understanding of the EU rules on drivers hours and be fully conversant with digital tachograph use. A relevant and current Driver CPC card is required.

The successful candidate will be required to start at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Mixer Driver based at our Head Office, Rigifa, Cove, Aberdeen

This post requires to be filled by someone who is a versatile, flexible and willing worker who has knowledge of the local area and ideally previous experience with concrete deliveries.

You will require a sound understanding of the EU rules on drivers’ hours and be fully conversant with digital tachograph use.

A Class 2 license is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to commence at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently looking to recruit a Quarry Manager for our Parkmore Quarry, Dufftown.

You will be responsible for managing and controlling the quarry in accordance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and all other relevant Health and Safety / Environmental legislation with particular attention to standards of performance, conduct, productivity and discipline.

This role requires an individual who has strong leadership and communication skills that can effectively manage, train and develop the workforce whilst promoting a culture of health and safety excellence.

You will have a proven track record of achieving production targets, driving forward continuous improvements, and maximising process efficiencies at all levels.

Ideally you will hold a SHE NVQ Level 4 and have proven management experience to assist in leading our quarry teams.

Duties Include:

• Prepare and enforce all Risk Assessments/Safe Systems of Work
• Plan and utilise all labour, plant and materials
• Ensure the efficiency and quality of material production
• Responsible for achieving production and profit related targets
• Maintain communication with other divisons including the Sales Manager/s and Distribution to meet customer demand and satisfaction 
• Responsible for all blasting operations
• Reporting of all material, production, financial information to senior management
• People Management including maintain a supportive and team working philosphy and identifying training needs

We are currently recruiting for a Working Supervisor with our Signs division based at our Cumbernauld offices.

You will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of highway signs maintenance schemes in Scotland and North of England.

You will have experience in Highways Maintenance/civils at a supervisory level. You will hold a certificate in SMTS or SSSTS, NRSWA Supervisor Card, CSCS and a full UK driving license.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Plant Operative (Loading Shovel) to be based at our New Forres Quarry.

You will be required to carry out routine quarry operations ensuring the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to at all times.

This post requires a current MPQC skills card, you would ideally have industry related experience and knowledge of quarrying operations.   We are looking for someone who is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker who has a clean driving license.

We are currently recruiting for an HGV Driver – Class 2, to be based at Midlairgs Quarry, Daviot, Inverness.

This post requires to be filled by someone who is a versatile, flexible and willing worker, who has knowledge of the local area. This post will include the use of a Mixer, experience is preferable but training is available to the right candidate.

You will require a sound understanding of the EU rules on drivers hours and be fully conversant with digital tachograph use. A relevant and current Driver CPC card is required.

The successful candidate will be required to start at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Plant Operative for our Mid Lairgs Quarry.

You will be required to learn how to carry out asphalt production operations and routine maintenance works in accordance with the Quarries Regulations 1999.

We are looking for someone who is a hands’ on, versatile, flexible and accommodating worker who has a clean driving licence and able to operate a computer. No previous experience of asphalt production is necessary as training will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and aptitude to take on this challenging role. 

The successful applicant will be required to commence at the earliest opportunity. 

We currently require Road Marking Chargehands to be based at our Cumbernauld, Glasgow premises.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be required to complete road marking projects to the contract specification and the client's satisfaction.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and a driving licence is required for the role.

We currently require Road Marking Operatives (2nd Man) based at our Cumbernauld, Glasgow premises.

Reporting to the Chargehand, you will be required to assist with setting out and applying road markings to various local authority and private contracts across Scotland.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and a driving licence is required for this role.

We are currently looking to recruit a Fleet Mechanic to join our busy Workshop based at Cumbernauld, Glasgow.

This role requires someone who is versatile, flexible and willing worker with extensive knowledge and experience of a multi-purpose fleet which includes vans, HGVs and various Plant machines. 

A clean Class One (C+E) licence is essential.

The ideal candidate would be available to start at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently looking to recruit an HGV Tipper Driver to be based at Cumbernauld. 

You will be based at Cumbernauld, Glasgow but will be required to work at various sites throughout Scotland which may require overnight stays.

This post requires to be filled by someone who is a versatile, flexible and willing worker, who has knowledge of the local area and has a clean driving licence.

You will require a sound understanding of the EU rules on drivers hours and be fully conversant with digital tachograph use.

Normal hours of work will be Monday – Friday, although it will be expected that some weekends are worked during our busy periods.

The successful applicant will be required to commence at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently seeking to recruit an HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair our wide ranging fleet of vehicles, trailers and powder tankers.  Since the role requires a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

The candidate must be able to display working experience of HGV inspections and MOT preparation while undertaking general repairs on various makes of  HGV’s, trailers and light commercials.

You will be comfortable in an engineering environment as the job is very hands on. You will be a team player who can also work alone in order to meet the demands of this busy fleet maintenance division.

A current UK driving licence is essential with C+E categories desirable.

We currently have a vacancy for a Surfacing Supervisor within our Construction & Surfacing Division to supervise contracts and carry out onsite training with the Surfacing Operative crews. 

This post requires a current Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Certificate, CSCS Card, Street Works Supervisor Card and SVQ/NQV Level 2.

We are looking for someone who has had previous experience in a similar role, is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker and who has a clean driving license.

We are currently looking to recruit a Junior Buyer to join our busy Purchasing Department, based at Rigifa, Cove.

You will be responsible for Purchasing materials products for all divisions within Leiths Scotland and supporting the purchasing team while learning skills on the job.

Duties Include:

• Liase with internal customers to fulfil all requirements
• Collate and organise delivery notes from goods received and work with Admin team to maintain efficient processing.
• Carry out all administrative duties

The ideal candidate would have good communication and organisational skills and be willing to learn and build their skills. You must also have good computer skills and be able to work towards deadlines.

We are currently recruiting for Traffic Management Operatives, you will be based at Cumbernauld but you will be required to work at various sites, which may require overnight stays.

Duties will include:

Installing and removing lane closures and contraflow systems on high speed dual carriageways

Installing and removing temporary traffic signal systems/road lane closures/diversion signing and contra flow systems in urban and rural areas

Carrying out convoy traffic management systems

Installing and removing vehicle and pedestrian barriers

General maintenance duties of traffic management set ups

Mobile lane closures and hard shoulder cover

You should be fully qualified, have demonstrable previous experience, be flexible with regards to working hours and be available to start at the earliest opportunity; the successful candidates will be rewarded with good rates of pay.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Plant Fitter for the maintenance and repair of our wide range of plant and equipment, you will be based at our workshop in Rigifa, Cove however regular visits to other sites is a requirement of the role so you must hold a current driving licence.

These roles require a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative.

The ideal candidate will already come from a mechanical engineering background ideally with demonstrable experience as a mechanical engineer or fitter in the heavy plant or quarrying industry.

You will be a team player who is equally comfortable working alone to meet the demands of this busy plant maintenance division.  Attention to detail along with a focus on Health & Safety is vital for this challenging role.

We are currently seeking to recruit a HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair our wide ranging fleet of vehicles and trailers.  Since the role requires a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

The candidate must be able to display working experience of HGV inspections and MOT preparation while undertaking general repairs on various makes of  HGV’s, trailers and light commercials.

You will be comfortable in an engineering environment as the job is very hands on. You will be a team player who can also work alone in order to meet the demands of this busy fleet maintenance division.

A current UK driving licence is essential with C+E categories desirable.

We are currently looking to recruit an Apprentice Mechanic to join our busy workshop based at Cumbernauld, Glasgow.

During the 4-year term of apprenticeship you will be involved in working towards the safe and efficient repairs and maintenance of HGV’s, LGV’s and plant within the workshop and offsite environments. Training will also extent to maintenance of LPG, auto electric, sweeper systems and hydraulics.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be prepared to work as part of a team
• Be able to work in a dirty and busy environment to meet deadlines
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have an interest in engineering/mechanic and be willing to learn
• Be hard working, self-motivated, honest and trustworthy
• Driving licence prefered but not essential

We are currently recruiting for a Civils Operatives to be based at Rigifa, Cove and New Forres.

You will be required to work at various sites across the North East of Scotland and will ideally have worked within a civil engineering / groundwork environment.

Successful candidates should hold a current CSCS card qualification and a clean driving licence.