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Smith Flow Control ('SFC') are the market leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mechanical key safety interlock systems for the international oil, gas, chemical processing and pipeline transportation industries.

These markets are enjoying unprecedented demand and are likely to remain buoyant for the foreseeable future.

SFC recently embarked on a strategy of market diversification through new product development. This has resulted in the launch of two new product lines in valve drive/management systems which are expected to underpin our demanding growth targets for the next three years.

Early indications of the commercial success of these new product lines are very encouraging and the company wishes to continue to leverage its strong brand reputation by developing further new concept / niche product lines to drive our growth and diversification ambitions. We are keen to grow our offering to our existing core markets and to open new market opportunities in the marine, power generation and water management markets.

The company now seeks to appoint a Technical Director who will contribute fully at Board level to developing these plans and who will provide key input in directing new product development and who will budget and manage existing engineering, manufacturing and technical resources effectively and efficiently within the disciplines of well-defined quality management systems. He will also investigate new manufacturing technologies and use of new alternative materials for new and existing product lines.

Experience in CAD and CAD-CAM systems would be an advantage and we would expect our selected candidate to contribute appreciably to the further and ongoing development of our company IT infrastructure..

We anticipate the successful candidate will be a graduate engineer with some years multi-discipline technical work experience.

He will be able to demonstrate clear success in strategy planning and management and will project energy, enthusiasm and a clear ability to motivate and earn the respect of peers and subordinates.

An attractive competitive package will be offered to the right candidate as well as the opportunity to have a key role in a progressive company working in a fast- moving stimulating market environment offering unlimited growth opportunities for the foreseeable future.

Interested applicants to forward CV's to Mike Smith, Vice Chairman, Smith Flow Control Ltd, 6 Waterside Business Park, Eastways Industrial Estate, Witham, Essex, CM8 3YQ

Since 1965 Blackhall have built its reputation on excellence in valve innovation, our aim is to be the global leader in specialist valves. We are within a period of rapid success and expansion, and to help maintain this exciting growth phase we require people who will contribute to change.

Internal / Technical Sales Manager

You will be enthusiastic and motivated with a technical bias and strong interpersonal skills, customer focused and the ability to implement structures and procedures in line with organisational objectives. Managing the team to full potential you will ensure that existing accounts are managed effectively, whilst also providing the necessary support for external sales. Experience of managing a sales team; preferably with project knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry and valve background extremely beneficial, however the skills and attitude of the applicant are most important.

Professional Buyer:

You will be a talented and driven professional buyer with negotiation skills that have been honed to a high level; ideally you will have demonstrated these within manufacturing industry / valve environment. You will be expected to recognise and fulfill business goals through building and developing supplier agreements, whilst maintaining Blackhall's market leading high standards of quality, delivery and customer satisfaction. The ability to work independently whilst achieving targeted KPI's is a must.

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with position and candidate experience.

Educated to 'A' Level / Degree preferable.

www.blackhall.co.uk

Blackhall is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send C.V. and current salary details to Personnel Department, Blackhall Engineering Ltd, Bradford Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4DJ. .

BKW Instruments Ltd is a well-established medium sized company, and has recently opened a new facility to supply, overhaul and repair process control valves. We are looking to recruit a control valve service engineer with good knowledge and experience of control valves and related products. The applicant must be self-motivated and show good leadership skills. The role will be mainly workshop based with the position of supervisor being available within twelve month's. The skills required for this position is both mechanical and instrumentation. The successful candidate will work a 40-hour week, with a start time of 08:00, which is flexible. The salary is negotiable to a suitable candidate. Typical role of the job:

* Overhaul/repair customers process control valves

* Calibrate pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valve positioners

* Assemble new valves

* On-site repair of valve and related products

It is essential that the candidate is familiar with control valves and must have knowledge and past experience working with process control valves.

Typical equipment:

* Fisher

* Masoneilan

* Spirax Sarco

* Kent Introl

* Valtek

* Worcester

* Samson

* Glocon

Please submit your CV in writing to:

Mick Beavers - Valve Business Manager

BKW Instruments Limited

Weymouth Road, Winton, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8NN

or email: mickb@bkwinstruments.co.uk

Due to our ongoing expansion Koso Kent Introl, who are a leading control valve manufacturer specialising in application selling and specialist choke valve production to the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and Power Industries, are looking to employ the following personnel:

We are looking for motivated people to join our Inside Sales team to develop into competent Control Valve Sales Engineers.

Successful candidates will receive training and development from an experienced sales group and sell into the Upstream Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and Power markets globally. Training on product, applications and required engineering tools will be provided to allow the individuals to reach their full potential.

Applicants should be qualified to GCSE level, or equivalent, including Maths & English as a minimum. Experience within a general engineering background, preferably in the valve industry, would be beneficial.

Applicants should be computer literate with good communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines is essential.

Written applications with current CV should be submitted to:-

Julie Burnett - HR Co-ordinator

Koso Kent Introl Ltd, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1QF (julie.burnett@kentintrol.com)

Closing date for all applications Friday 1st February 2008

Our busy sales office requires a further experienced technical Sales Engineer to provide our customers with choke valve solutions for their process requirements.

Applicants should be qualified to HNC level, or equivalent, or possess relevant experience with an engineering background (especially with choke valves) and be computer literate with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Experience of Technical sales, selling to end users and contractors would be advantageous as would valve sizing and selection knowledge. A working knowledge of API would be beneficial but not essential.

Written applications with current CV should be submitted to:-

Julie Burnett - HR Co-ordinator

Koso Kent Introl Ltd, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1QF (julie.burnett@kentintrol.com)

Closing date for all applications Friday 1st February 2008

Our busy sales office requires a further experienced technical Sales Engineer to provide our customers with control valve solutions for their process requirements.

Applicants should be qualified to HNC level, or equivalent, or possess relevant experience with an engineering background (especially with control valves) and be computer literate with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Experience of Technical sales, selling to end users and contractors would be advantageous as would valve sizing and selection knowledge.

Written applications with current CV should be submitted to:-

Julie Burnett - HR Co-ordinator

Koso Kent Introl Ltd, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1QF (julie.burnett@kentintrol.com)

Closing date for all applications Friday 1st February 2008

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technical sales engineer to join our Oil & Gas Sales Team. The postholder will be working closely with other members of the Oil & Gas Team to support the sales of oil and gas products in the UK and global markets.

The main objective of this role is to provide a successful and expedient service to customers' sales enquiries, orders and projects on a "cradle to grave" basis. This includes:

Handling enquiries including technical and commercial interpretation, costing/pricing, quotation generation

Enter orders onto the system, source commercial and technical documentation, inter departmental/supplier liaison, expediting, dealing with visiting inspectors, shipping and invoicing department support

To build working relationships with the relevant external sales personnel, agents and associate companies

To be a technical and commercial point of contact for customers, agents and associate companies on all relevant product enquiries

To work with customers to solve application problems and propose suitable technical solutions

Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent). Previous sales experience is essential, ideally in a relevant industry, as is computer literacy in MS Word and Excel. Flexibility and the willingness to work in a team are key.

For further information or to apply for the position, please email your CV to Anna Stevens astevens@flowserve.com HR Officer, Flowserve GB Ltd, Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1TL.

Safety Systems UK Ltd a leading valve manufacturer, based in Walkden, Manchester, with a product portfolio that includes internationally renowned brand names Amal, Bailey, Birkett, Marvac, Whessoe and Anderson Greenwood.

We have a new opportunity:

To join our busy and established sales office. Responsibilities include supporting customers technically and commercially either verbally or in writing together with all aspects of product selection, quotation and negotiation from initial enquiry to order receipt and processing.

It is important that the successful candidate has some formal qualification in mechanical engineering, good communication/inter-personal skills and computer literacy. Previous Sales experience is desirable but full product and sales training will be given.

In return the company offers a competitive benefits package including Company pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and Sharesave scheme.

To apply please e-mail your CV to jweaver@safetysystemsuk.com or post to Janine Weaver, Safety Systems UK Sharp Street, Worsley, M28 3NA.