We are looking to recruit two Class One Bindery Operatives. Experience on any combination of the following equipment essential – Platens or Cylinders, Folding machines and Stitching Lines

Applicants should be self-motivated and energetic individuals, who work well within a team. They should have a good eye for detail whilst still working to targets and have an attitude that continually seeks and embraces improved methods of working.

Please forward your CV and covering letter to
recruitment@bezier.com

Main Purpose:
• To resolve colleagues questions and queries in a professional manner.
• To contribute to projects and initiatives as opportunities allow

Key Accountabilities:
• Provide professional advice and guidance to Departmental Managers and colleagues on employment law and all people related questions
• To encourage and support effective two way communication between colleagues and the business
• To assist the HR Director as and when required
• To work alongside the HR Advisor in completing tasks and projects as necessary
• Support line managers in connection with employment legislation issues and in providing info to manager as necessary
• To implement company HR policies and procedures
• Assist with preparation of monthly HR stats and other management reports as required
• Maintain accurate personnel records and liaise with HR and Payroll as required, on any changes to employee details holidays, sickness etc
• To assist with recruitment throughout the whole company liaising with managers, agencies and candidates throughout the whole recruitment and selection process
• To assist with the managing and processing of leavers throughout the company organising exit interviews and necessary documentation
• Monitor absence levels in accordance with the companies Absence Management procedure.
• Assist as necessary to arrange the appropriate social events for the site
• To act as cover for reception as and when required to greet visitors in a polite, friendly manner and provide assistance as required, maintaining a professional attitude at all times.

Please send you CV and Cover letter to recruitment@bezier.com should you wish to apply for the above position before the 8th May 2012.

You will be the key link between project managers and the studio team, managing traffic from multiple Bezier offices across the UK. You will assign the right people to the right projects, book resource where required, challenge briefs and ensure the process works smoothly and hits deadline!
A vital role in ensuring high quality output, efficient and profitable resourcing, and a happy team.

You will need to be a problem solver, have the ability to manage time and design budget, work between teams, a great communicator with, of course, excellent time management skills and an eye for detail. Understanding the design process for POS projects is critical, as is the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Key Areas of Responsibility/Skills

1. Ensuring work is scheduled, briefed and delivered on time
2. Enthusiastic team player
3. Ability to multi task
4. Build relationships with design studio colleagues
5. Great planning, organisational and time management skills
6. Microsoft packages
5. Proven experience in a similar role
Performance Indicators
7. Speed & accuracy of design estimate/proposal – OTIF
8. Response time for studio bookings – 100% compliance
9. Est. turnaround time (design & artwork) – 100% compliance to client SLA’s
10. Service budget management – within estimated Budget

Health and Safety responsibilities:
Also refer to your Statement of Terms of Employment, and the Health and Safety Handbook. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to your self, other employees and visitors.

In addition to the functions listed above employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. Other terms and conditions are given in the Statement of Terms of Employment. The above Job Description content should not be seen as precluding future change or additions or to be in order of priority.

Please send you CV and Covering letter to recruitment@bezier.com should be interested in this position.

The Project Leader will possess a good understanding of IT Project Management/Project Support process, experience of managing IT Project budgets, good resource and financial management skills, a project and business change background and stakeholder management. Some experience in analysis – capturing and document user requirements
The successful Project Leader will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects and small change, contributing to the successful implementation of business change projects.
o Meet with client to capture requirements and expectations
o Analyse requirements to ascertain where clarification will be necessary
o Use flowcharts, process maps / swim lanes, documentation or prototypes to capture requirements
o Produce Project Brief and additional Start-Up documentation
o Discuss best approach with Developers and produce a Project Approach
o Create project and stage plans
o Manage Project delivery, co-ordinating various IT disciplines
o Manage Change Requests from Internal client
o Control and report on progress / variances risks / issues etc.

Role Requirements:

o Excellent communicator in all mediums
o Well organised and good time manager
o Good negotiator
o Ability to travel to meetings nationwide
o Smart appearance

If you wish to apply for this role, please contact Recruitment with your CV, covering letter and Salary requirements.

Bezier has retained its 9 year relationship with Home Retail Group, agreeing a multi-million pound contract to supply POS production and fulfilment services across Argos and Homebase. In addition, Bezier will also support Home Retail Group with a range of services including artwork, store audits, store services, e-solutions and Virtual Reality solutions.

Home Retail Group took the decision to extend the contract because of Bezier’s proven track record in delivering on-going cost savings, innovation and retail expertise. The focus for the future will be to continue to work in close partnership with Argos and Homebase to enable both retailers to respond effectively to their competitive marketplaces.

Lindsay Paxton, Procurement Specialist at Home Retail Group commented: “Bezier has been a long standing supplier to both Argos and Homebase and they work very much as an extension of our own teams. After a competitive review of the market, we made our decision to extend our contract with Bezier. This is a reflection of their dedication to: service excellence; maximising our return on investment and breadth of proposition.”

Jim Faulds, Chairman at Bezier added: “We are delighted to be continuing our relationship Argos and Homebase and we look forward to developing our business further to continually reflect their changing needs and priorities”.

Bezier created the shoes out of polystyrene which were then sprayed in heavenly chocolate by Thorntons before being carefully delivering to The Clothes Show Live event in Birmingham, which ran from 2nd to the 7th December.

Emma Tagg, PR Manager from Thorntons, said “The impact was fantastic creating lots of interest, another example of Bezier bringing great ideas to life”

Bezier has extended its contract with Dixons Retail, agreeing a multi-million pound contract to supply POS production and fulfilment services across Currys, PC World and Dixons Travel.

Bezier will provide a comprehensive suite of marketing services to Dixons Retail, including a dedicated account team and an on-site support team at their Retail Support Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Also, a new Store Operations Manager to support their store transformation programme.   The continued focus of this retained contract is to provide high quality in-store communication solutions, and deliver excellent service to their retail estate.

Jim Faulds, Chairman at Bezier, comments: “Dixons Retail’s operations of Currys, PCWorld and Dixons.co.uk are some of the most respected electrical retail brands in the UK market.  We look forward to our continuing relationship and using our retail knowledge to further amplify their consumer centric communications.”

Jeremy Newing, Head of Brand and Visual Communications at Dixons Retail, added: “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Bezier. The scale and capability of Bezier comes from the retailers and brands that it works with and its expertise is already delivering real advantages to our business.”

Bezier has received 6 POPAI Awards, 2 more than last year!

The POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising International) awards recognise the effectiveness of retail displays in increasing sales, securing retail placements and working strategically to position brands in retail.

Silver was awarded for the work with Revlon, whilst 5 bronze awards were also secured for work with Argos, Beiersdorf, Callaway, Johnson & Johnson and Unilever.

Bezier has extended its contract with Thorntons 18 months into the current agreement. Bezier will continue to manage all of Thorntons’ POS production and fulfilment and provide additional support services including e-solutions, store services and a call off facility.

The decision to extend the contract was taken due to the ongoing value that Bezier has demonstrated, combined with service excellence delivered though a strong and knowledgeable team. Bezier will continue to support Thorntons as it evolves its presence on the high street and within grocery store environments.

Geoff Kershaw Retail Trading Director, at Thorntons commented: “I am delighted to be continuing our relationship with Bezier. In the last 18 months they have made a significant difference to our business. They continually challenge our thinking and processes to ensure that we maximise our return on investment.”

Jim Faulds, Chairman at Bezier added: “Thorntons is a well-respected and well-loved brand on the high street and we are excited to be working in partnership with them to deliver innovative and compelling campaigns to attract their consumers.”

Bezier’s management team going forward will continue to be led by Trevor O’Reilly as chief executive who said: “Until today the company has been carrying too much debt, but now with such a strong balance sheet and a financial backer with the firepower of H.I.G. Europe we will be able to reach our full potential.”

Under this new agreement not only has the level of debt been significantly reduced but, H.I.G. Europe has also committed further capital to helping the business deliver on its plan to grow both organically and through selective acquisitions.

O’Reilly added: “We have made significant progress over the past 18 months implementing a new and innovative strategy for the business that puts our clients at the centre of everything we do. The market is changing and we are building a business model that allows Bezier to lead the way in taking advantage of new opportunities. It’s been challenging to do this with the legacy of debt within the business but that constraint to growth has now been removed.  We were not alone in having a poor balance sheet but we now have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry and a financial backer willing to invest in the business to support its ambitions.

“We will continue to invest in the best talent, provide the widest range of market-leading services and solutions to our clients, and pursue selective acquisitions.  It’s great news for our clients and great news for our people.”

In recent years, Bezier has transformed from a traditional manufacturer to become a full point of sale marketing agency with a track record of enhancing sales and saving its clients money.

David Mitchell, the current chairman, having helped to successfully refinance the business, has signalled his intention to step down. He said: “Having steered the business through a significant transformation, it is good to leave the business in such good shape with a supportive and strong financial backer.”

Paul Canning, Managing Director of H.I.G. Europe, said: “Now that the business is operating with a strengthened balance sheet and has additional capital for expansion, we look forward to working with management to help accelerate its growth.”