Key Account Manager

Looking for steady, long-term work where you’ll actually build your skills and see your pay rise because of it? Fancy finishing your working week on a Thursday? This one’s worth a look. We’re recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading independent engineering companies, specialists in modular and offsite manufacturing. Their modern site sits just off the M606 in Bradford (BD12), an easy commute from South Bradford, South Leeds, Birstall, Halifax and North Huddersfield. Please note: we’re currently taking expressions of interest for roles due to start in January 2027. Get your name down now and you’ll be first in line when interviews and site visits are arranged. If you’re handy with a pair of crimpers, can find your way around a schematic and enjoy fiddly, precise work, this is a great chance to put those skills to use and build on them. Full training is provided on the company’s build standards, and there’s a clear path to progress. Your Working Week Monday to Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00 Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30 Friday: Your day, with optional overtime if you want the extra cash Pay That Grows With You Your rate goes up as your skills do, with a realistic route to Level 2 within 4–6 months of starting, depending on how quickly you reach full competence. Level 1 (starting rate): £13.46/hour (equivalent to £26,247 per year) Level 2: £14.45/hour (equivalent to £28,177 per year) Overtime Time and a half (1.5x) for hours over 37.5, Monday to Saturday Double time (2x) on Sundays and Bank Holidays What You’ll Be Doing Wiring and assembling electrical panels and sub-assemblies by hand Reading and working from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Cutting, stripping, crimping and terminating cables to a high standard Fitting components such as DIN rail, trunking, terminals, relays and breakers Labelling and routing cables neatly so every panel is clear and traceable Carrying out basic checks to make sure everything is wired and fitted correctly Flagging any drawing or build issues and helping to resolve them Keeping your workspace clean, safe and organised What We’re Looking For The ability to read and follow electrical schematics Good manual dexterity and a steady hand for detailed, precise work Some hands-on experience in panel wiring, electrical assembly, loom building or similar Confidence using hand tools such as strippers, crimpers and screwdrivers A positive, team-first attitude and a good eye for detail Why You’ll Want to Join A four-day working week and a proper work-life balance Overtime at enhanced rates Genuine long-term opportunities Structured, certificated skills training to develop your career The chance to work with one of the UK’s leading engineering specialists Ready to Get Started? Register your interest today via the Cubed Talent website with your full CV, and we’ll be in touch ahead of the January 2027 start to arrange a site visit. Want a chat first? Call Joe on 01274 599354.

Key Account Manager | Skipton (Hybrid Field-Based Role) | Up-to £40,000 + Company car, yearly performance related bonus & benefits We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Key Account Manager to join our client’s team and help shape their future growth strategy right across the UK. Our client, based in Skipton, form part of a global, 25 company, group and are looking to expand their sales team to own UK accounts. This is a highly autonomous role where you'll be responsible for developing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, managing RFQs, and leading commercial negotiations from initial enquiry through to production launch. You'll work closely with operations, quality, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure exceptional customer service and successful project delivery.  this role offers a rare mix of strategic account management, business development, and customer-facing autonomy within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth across the UK market while acting as the bridge between customers and internal operational teams.  What's on Offer? High level of autonomy and flexibility Strategic role with significant customer exposure Opportunity to influence business growth and market development Collaborative and supportive manufacturing environment career progression within an internationally recognised group What You'll Be Doing Building and developing long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the UK. Managing customer RFQs and coordinating internal costing activities Leading commercial negotiations and securing new orders Supporting project teams through launch and production implementation Representing the business at customer events, supplier days, workshops, and industry exhibitions Managing customer price negotiations and commercial agreements Acting as the voice of the customer internally while ensuring customer satisfaction Maintaining accurate CRM records and business intelligence data  What We're Looking For Experience in Key Account Management, Technical Sales, Business Development, or a similar commercial role Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills Background within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or industrial sectors Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Comfortable leading cross-functional discussions and project reviews Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage your own diary and priorities Full UK Driving Licence (UK Travel Required) Degree-level education preferred Additional languages would be advantageous

Our client is a globally recognised leader in their field, supplying OEM automotive manufacturers with critical components. Based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, and part of a wider multi-billion dollar global group, they combine the resources and scale of a world-class organisation with the agility and community feel of a specialist UK manufacturer - a business that takes its supply chain seriously and invests in the people who manage it. The Role Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is a commercially focused Sales Account Manager position with responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of key customers across the UK and Europe. You will take ownership of the full customer relationship, driving sales growth, improving margins, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Working closely with applications engineering and internal teams, you will play a key role in understanding customer requirements and translating these into commercially viable and technically appropriate solutions. The role involves regular travel, primarily across the UK and Europe, and would suit an experienced B2B sales or account management professional who enjoys developing long-term customer relationships while actively pursuing new commercial opportunities. What's in it for you? Salary: Up to £40,000 Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:30–17:00 | Fri 08:30–13:30 Permanent, Full Time Contract 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays Company Car provided Private Medical Cover Stakeholder pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution Life Assurance 4x salary and Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying period Subsidised on-site canteen Discounted gym membership and discounts across 100s of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme providing support for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Hybrid working and flexible start and finish times available  Key Responsibilities Manage and develop a portfolio of major customer accounts, building strong and trusted relationships at multiple levels. Identify and drive growth opportunities, with responsibility for account performance, customer satisfaction, sustainability, and sales targets. Develop a detailed understanding of customer requirements, market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify commercial opportunities. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, managing leads from initial contact through to quotation, negotiation, and close. Work closely with applications engineering and internal stakeholders to understand customer requirements and deliver best-fit, competitively priced solutions. Prepare and maintain account plans, sales forecasts, and regular performance reports, ensuring commercial systems and forecasts remain accurate and up to date. Monitor account performance against agreed metrics, sales budgets, and strategic objectives. Act as the key communication link between customers and internal teams, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and effectively delivered. Resolve customer issues and complaints professionally and promptly, maintaining strong relationships and protecting long-term business. Keep up to date with developments across the automotive, construction, agricultural, material handling, and related markets, sharing relevant insight with customers and internal teams. Manage time effectively to maximise customer engagement, meet key decision makers, develop opportunities, and deliver commercial results. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in B2B sales and/or account management, ideally within Automotive, Construction, Agriculture, Material Handling, or a related manufacturing environment. A strong track record of managing customer accounts, developing commercial relationships, and delivering against sales budgets and targets. Commercial awareness, with a good understanding of market trends, customer requirements, and value drivers. A consultative sales approach, with the ability to understand customer challenges and position appropriate products and solutions based on value. A proactive and tenacious approach to identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities. Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills, with confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders both internally and externally. Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple accounts, opportunities, and priorities effectively. Strong Microsoft 365 skills. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK and Europe Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline preferred, although relevant commercial experience will be considered. How to Apply? Apply now or find out more about this opportunity by getting touch with us on 01274599354 for a confidential conversation. 

MIG Welder — York (YO32)  Ongoing Temporary | Double Day Shift | £19.79/hr (£40,134/yr) rising to £22.95/hr (£46,543/yr) after 12 weeks   Ongoing contract. Modern manufacturing environment in York.  We’re recruiting an experienced MIG Welder for an ongoing temporary contract with a market-leading manufacturer of modular and temporary building solutions near York (YO32). The work is consistent, the employer is well-established, and the pay progression is real — a meaningful step up after just 12 weeks. If you’re a competent MIG welder with experience in a manufacturing or production environment and you want steady, well-paid work, this is worth a look.  Pay & Shift Pattern  Both shifts run 39 hours per week — the annualised equivalents below are based on contracted hours only, before any overtime premium.  Starting Rate  £19.79 per hour  £40,134 per year (39 hrs/wk)  After 12 Weeks  £22.95 per hour  £46,543 per year (39 hrs/wk)  Weekend overtime is available on top of contracted hours — at the prevailing rate, this has a material impact on take-home pay for those who want it.  Shift pattern — rotating weekly:  Week A (Early) -  Mon–Thu  05:45–14:00  + Fri 05:45–12:45 39 hrs  Week B (Late)  Mon–Thu 13:45–23:45 39 hrs   The Company  Our client has over 60 years in the design, manufacture, and delivery of modular and temporary building solutions — offices, classrooms, healthcare facilities, housing. They’re a genuine market leader in their space: well-funded, well-organised, and with the kind of production volumes that mean consistent, ongoing work rather than the stop-start that affects smaller manufacturers. This is a business that invests in its facilities and its people.  The Role  Based in the production facility near York (YO32), you’ll be MIG welding mild and galvanised steel up to 10mm thickness as part of an active manufacturing team. The work requires accuracy, consistency, and the ability to operate at pace without compromising weld quality. You’ll be working from engineering drawings and production instructions throughout.  Day-to-day responsibilities:  MIG welding of mild and galvanised steel structures, varying thickness up to 10mm  Inspecting welds against quality standards and specifications  Carrying out snagging, repairs, and remedial work to a high standard  Visual quality checks — identifying and reporting defects or production issues  Working from engineering drawings and production instructions  Drilling, cutting, and measuring as required  Using hand tools, grinders, and welding equipment safely and effectively  Maintaining a clean, safe working environment in line with H&S procedures  Supporting production targets while upholding workmanship standards  About You  This role suits an experienced MIG welder who takes quality seriously and is comfortable working at production pace. Specifically, we’re looking for:  Relevant welding certificates or previous coded welding experience  Level 3 qualification in welding or fabrication — desirable  Proven MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment  Ability to inspect weld quality and carry out snagging and fettling to a high standard  Confident using hand tools and workshop equipment  Able to work from engineering drawings and follow technical instructions  Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality  Flexible and reliable — comfortable with a rotating shift pattern and occasional overtime    How to Apply  This role is live now and the client is keen to move. Apply directly through this listing or send your CV to the Cubed Talent team. If you’re unsure whether your welding background is the right fit, call us on 01274599354— a five-minute conversation is quicker than second-guessing it.