Gareth Osborn
Permanent Recruitment
With over 6 years of experience working within recruitment, Gareth is experienced in covering sectors including Logistics, Oil and Gas and Shipping. Gareth’s main specialism at Swanstaff is Logistics where he manages clients looking for permanent staff on a National and International basis.
Working his way up from Resourcer to Sales Consultant to Senior Consultant and now a Team Leader, Gareth works alongside the support of his dedicated team who’s main priority is to source the best talent in the area for organisations. He is a charismatic and devoted character whose perseverance is unparallel.
We asked Gareth...
What makes your approach to client and candidate care different from other agencies?
We have a rigorous candidate care plan that allows us to stay in touch with candidates via post, email, telephone and text. This strict process ensures we are following our candidate's recruitment journey from point of engaging with Swanstaff through to 3 months post placing them with one of our clients. This is one element of our process which helps set us aside from our competition.
Gareth Osborn jobs
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HGV Mechanic (Days)
Chilcompton
£25800 - 27864 Per Annum + bonus
HGV Fitters, Technicians and Mechanics! As the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Chilcompton area! If you are seeking a challenging role where you are treated as an individual, working for an extremely prestigious organisation then I need to hear from you! If you have experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of HGV's up to Class 1's in the commercial sector (full HGV Class 1 Licence is a bonus!) then you are the candidate I need! This is a Monday - Friday pattern with overtime 1 in 2 Saturdays! You will be working on a day shift basis, Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm for one week and then Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm AND Saturday 7am - 1pm for the following week - this is a definitely a role that offers a work/life balance. Job Title: HGV Mechanic Location: Chilcompton Salary: £25,800 - £27,864 + bonus Not looking for day shifts? Get in touch to find out about our night shift patterns! The role of a HGV Mechanic: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems using equipment such as infrared engine analysers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostics devices Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions Repair, reline, replace and adjust breaks Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined Liaise with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, to discuss work to be performed and identify future repair requirements Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems Test and adjust repaired syst4ems to meet manufacturers performance specifications Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors Repair and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages Requirements of a HGV Mechanic: Experience in a similar role is essential HGV Class 1 Licence is preferred Must be NVQ Level 3 qualified or equivalent Must be able to commit to night shift pattern Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment is required Good communication skills Flexible approach to overtime requirements If you're looking for a brand new role and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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HGV Mechanic (Lates)
Reading
£32240 Per Annum + bonus
HGV Fitters, Technicians and Mechanics! As the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Reading area! If you are seeking a challenging role where you are treated as an individual, working for an extremely prestigious organisation then I need to hear from you! If you have experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of HGV's up to Class 1's in the commercial sector (full HGV Class 1 Licence is a bonus!) then you are the candidate I need! This is a Monday - Friday pattern, 4pm to midnight - this is a definitely a role that offers a work/life balance. Job Title: HGV Mechanic Location: Reading Salary: £32,240 + bonus The responsibilities of a HGV Mechanic: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems using equipment such as infrared engine analysers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostics devices Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions Repair, reline, replace and adjust breaks Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined Liaise with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, to discuss work to be performed and identify future repair requirements Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems Test and adjust repaired syst4ems to meet manufacturers performance specifications Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors Repair and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages Requirements of a HGV Mechanic: Experience in a similar role is essential HGV Class 1 Licence is preferred Must be NVQ Level 3 qualified or equivalent Must be able to commit to night shift pattern Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment is required Good communication skills Flexible approach to overtime requirements If you're looking for a brand new role and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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HGV Mechanic
Witney
£32850 - 34710 Per Annum HGV Mechanic (nights)
HGV Fitters, Technicians and Mechanics! As the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Witney area! If you are seeking a challenging role where you are treated as an individual then I need to hear from you today! If you have experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of HGV's up to Class 1's in the commercial sector, and have a full HGV Class 1 Licence then you are the candidate I need! This is a 4 on/4 off shift pattern meaning you only work for half of the year! You will be working on a night shift basis, 18.00 - 06.00 - this is a definitely a role that offers a work/life balance. Job Title: HGV Mechanic (nights) Location: Witney Salary: £32,850 - £34,710 per annum + bonus The role of a HGV Mechanic: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems using equipment such as infrared engine analysers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostics devices Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions Repair, reline, replace and adjust breaks Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined Liaise with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, to discuss work to be performed and identify future repair requirements Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems Test and adjust repaired syst4ems to meet manufacturers performance specifications Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors Repair and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages Requirements of a HGV Mechanic: Experience in a similar role is essential HGV Class 1 Licence is essential Must be NVQ Level 3 qualified or equivalent Must be able to commit to night shift pattern Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment is required Good communication skills Flexible approach to overtime requirements If you're looking for a brand new role and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 or email her an updated CV via Emily.doody@swanstaff.co.uk for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Driver (tramping)
Norwich
£32,000 - 46,000 per annum (performance related)
HGV Class 1 Drivers! As we head towards the Summer and the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available! This is a genuine opportunity to branch away from dead-end driving roles into a long-term, challenging career with unlimited future potential! No experience in car transporting? No problem! This is a foot-in-door opportunity to work for a hugely successful organisation. Job Title: HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Driver (Tramping) Location: Norwich Salary: £32,000 - £46,000 per annum (performance related) All you need is a minimum of 8 months HGV Class 1 experience and a go-getter attitude! You will be flexible to complete tramping shift patterns on a Monday - Friday basis and have a genuine interest in car transportation. Full training is provided along with stability, career progression and an amazing team behind you! Please note, interviews/assessments for this role will be held every other Friday in Sheppey, Kent! The Role of a Class 1 Driver: To ensure all cars are loaded in a safe manner to minimise the chance of injury and damage to the cars Ensure you are courteous and polite at all times to maintain the Company image Try to ensure that you are positive at all times and ensure that jobs are completed legally and on time Be responsible for the safe loading/unloading and delivery of cars to designated dealerships throughout the UK Completion of all legal documents to comply with UK and EU regulations Comply with all company policies of work relating to the all the aspects of a HGV Car Transporter driver Planning own delivery schedules and routes with the allocation team Requirements of a Class 1 Driver: Full Class 1 (Cat C+E) Driving Licence Valid Digital Tachograph Card Valid CPC/DQC Card Minimum of 8 months recent experience in Class 1 Driving Must be comfortable undertaking overnight stay shifts If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to head towards 2019, then get in touch with Emily in our Head Office via Emily.doody@swanstaff.co.uk or 01322 479999. These roles will be filled quickly so get in touch today if you don't want to miss out! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company.
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HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Driver
Bury St Edmunds
£32,000 - 46,000 per annum (performance related)
Class 1 Drivers, as we enter a new season, let me put a Spring in your step with a fantastic career opportunity that we have available. Job Title: HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Drivers (Mon-Fri, Tramping) Location: Bury St Edmunds Salary: £32,000 - £46,000 per annum (performance related) I'm bringing a ray of sunshine and recruiting for Class 1 Drivers in the Bury St Edmunds area! This is a genuine opportunity to branch away from dead-end driving roles into a long-term, challenging career with unlimited future potential! If you're looking for a foot-in-the-door to car transportation, but don't have any experience then allow us to offer a stable and long-term role where full training is provided! As my golden candidate you will have an impressive background in Class 1 Driving and be flexible with shift patterns and start times. You will act as a company ambassador in front of clients whilst adhering to health and safety regulations and driver hours legislation at all times. Full training is provided along with stability, career progression and an amazing team behind you, however you will be required to have recent experience in driving Class 1 vehicles. Please note, interviews/assessments for this role will be held on 31st May and 1st June in Sheppey. The Role of aHGV Class 1 Driver: To ensure all cars are loaded in a safe manner to minimise the chance of injury and damage to the cars Ensure you are courteous and polite at all times to maintain the Company image Try to ensure that you are positive at all times and ensure that jobs are completed legally and on time Be responsible for the safe loading/unloading and delivery of cars to designated dealerships throughout the UK Completion of all legal documents to comply with UK and EU regulations Comply with all company policies of work relating to the all the aspects of a HGV Car Transporter driver Planning own delivery schedules and routes with the Allocation team Requirementsof aHGV Class 1 Driver: Full Class 1 (Cat C+E) Driving Licence Valid Digital Tachograph Card Valid CPC/DQC Card Flexible on shift patterns Must be comfortable undertaking overnight stay shifts If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, then get in touch with Emily in our Head Office. These roles will be filled quickly so get in touch today if you don't want to miss out! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company.
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HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Driver.
Sheppey
£32,000 - 42,000 per annum (performance related)
HGV Class 1 Drivers! As we head towards 2019 I'm looking to spread some festive cheer (yes, already!) with a hot new role that I have available. This is a genuine opportunity to branch away from dead-end driving roles into a long-term, challenging career with unlimited future potential! No experience in car transporting? No problem! This is a foot-in-door opportunity to work for a hugely successful organisation. Job Title: HGV Class 1, Car Transporter Driver (Tramping) Location: Sheppey Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 per annum (performance related) All you need is a minimum of 8 months HGV Class 1 experience and a go-getter attitude! You will be flexible to complete tramping shift patterns on a Monday - Friday basis and have a genuine interest in car transportation. Full training is provided along with stability, career progression and an amazing team behind you! Please note, interviews/assessments for this role will be held on 8th and 9th of November 2018 in Sheppey. The Role of a HGV Class 1 Driver: To ensure all cars are loaded in a safe manner to minimise the chance of injury and damage to the cars Ensure you are courteous and polite at all times to maintain the Company image Try to ensure that you are positive at all times and ensure that jobs are completed legally and on time Be responsible for the safe loading/unloading and delivery of cars to designated dealerships throughout the UK Completion of all legal documents to comply with UK and EU regulations Comply with all company policies of work relating to the all the aspects of a HGV Car Transporter driver Planning own delivery schedules and routes with the allocation team Requirements of a HGV Class 1 Driver: Full Class 1 (Cat C+E) Driving Licence Valid Digital Tachograph Card Valid CPC/DQC Card Minimum of 8 months recent experience in Class 1 Driving Must be comfortable undertaking overnight stay shifts If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to head towards 2019, then get in touch with Emily in our Head Office. These roles will be filled quickly so get in touch today if you don't want to miss out! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company.
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Transport Planner
Colnbrook
£26000 Per Annum
Transport Planners and Coordinators! As the weather begins to get warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Colnbrook area! If you are seeking an immediate start for a permanent, full time career opportunity then I need to hear from you today! Job Title: Transport Planner Location: Colnbrook Salary: £26,000 per annum As my golden candidate you will have experience in planning routes for HGV Drivers covering the UK, whilst working within Tacho Laws and Driver Hours Legislation. You will be able to build strong, trusting relationships with the drivers in order to effectively dispatch them on their routes whilst maintaining consistent contact with customers and clients. This is a permanent, full time vacancy with early and late shifts available! The role of a Transport Planner Plan and manage drivers routes to provide full support to the transport operation To provide transport solutions to ensure that all customer deliveries are met Monitor jobs to ensure that the company are legally compliant to meet the drivers hours/ WTD regulations Ensure all jobs are structured to ensure fuel efficiencies for the company Chase back loads for the business Merge jobs if and where appropriate with another unit to reduce fuel costs Develop and maintain long term working relationships with internal and external customers Exceptional customer service delivered to and received by all contacts both external and internal Demonstrate that you pay interest to all the drivers and treat them fairly Provide quotes to customers and ensure close-off of jobs once completed Requirements of a Transport Planner Previous experience in planning for multi drop vehicles with an in depth knowledge of the Transport industry Able to understand the customer requirements and anticipate change and plan responses Confident and articulate * Good geographical knowledge Ability to provide clear rationale on decisions made Able to view and understand the 'big picture' and therefore able to relate this to the team Strong relationship skills and ability to build strong relationship networks of internal and external people Strong people skills with the drive and commitment to build, lead, coach and inspire a high calibre, motivated team Able to assimilate and analyse information and data from a variety of sources and use this to plan effectively Able to make important decisions within agreed parameters and day to day decisions without referral PC literate with good working knowledge of MS Office packages and previous experience of working with a Transport system. If you're looking for a fresh challenge and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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Transport Administrator (fixed term contract)
Sheerness
£17500 - 18000 Per Annum
Job Title: Transport Administrator Location: Sheerness Salary: £17,500 - £18,000 per annum Transport Administrators and Coordinators! As the weather begins to get warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Sheerness area! If you are seeking an immediate start for a 6 month fixed term contract then I need to hear from you today! As my perfect candidate, you will be have experience in a transport administration role, with a natural flair for building good relationships with HGV Drivers on the road and colleagues within a busy transport department. If you are seeking a stable contract that could lead to long-term opportunities within a market-leading organisation, get in touch today! The role of a Transport Administrator Liaise directly with HGV Drivers on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of routes Downloading of Tachograph information to be passed on to the appropriate team Fully supporting Transport Planners in route allocation as required General database management and data-entry Maintain accurate records and keep spreadsheets up-to-date Monitor incoming emails and inboxes Deal with customer queries Requirements of a Transport Administrator Experience in a Transport Administrator role is essential Knowledge of Drivers' Time Directive/Tacho Laws is desired Driving Licence preferred due to location Great administration skills Proven background in building relationships with Drivers on the road Able to meet strict deadlines and targets Able to commit to a 6 month fixed term contract is essential If you're looking for a fresh challenge and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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Lift Engineer
Bromley
£35000 - 40000 Per Annum + enhancements
Lift Engineers! Are you looking to branch away from hugely corporate organisations into a much more family-feel business? Are you seeking a role that offers Monday - Friday hours in order to maintain a healthy work/life balance? If you're answer is yes then you are the candidate I seek! As the temperatures begin to increase allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available! I am currently looking for experienced and qualified Lift Engineers to work with my client in Bromley on a permanent, full time basis. Along with a fantastic basic salary, you will also be eligible for enhancements to cover calls out and be on standby! If you want to work for a business where you are valued and known as an individual, please get in touch today! Company van and mobile is provided. Job Title: Lift Engineer Location: Bromley Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + enhancements The responsibilities of a Lift Engineer: Carry out servicing, repairs and call out works in the London area Cover the call-out rota when required Carry out overtime when required Fully support the business by carrying out maintenance and servicing requirements Maintain good communication with the customer at all times Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently Comply with company and customer Health and Safety processes Act as a company ambassador to maintain an excellent company reputation Requirements of a Lift Engineer: Experience in a similar industry is essential Trained to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) is essential Full, UK Driving Licence is essential Experience in supporting commercial clients Good geographical knowledge of Central London and surrounding areas Great understanding of Health and Safety processes Able to work on own initiative Flexible approach to overtime requirements and call-out rota If you're looking for a brand new role and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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Service Manager (Automotive)
Essex/East London
£Negotiable DOE
Job Title: Service Manager (automotive) Location: Essex/East London Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Service Managers! As the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Essex and East London area! If you are seeking a challenging role where you are treated as an individual and are given the opportunity to work your way up in the commercial automotive sector then I need to hear from you today! If you have experience in offering full service management including customer liaison and team leadership then this is the role for you! Supporting high-end commercial clients you will be responsible for liaising with customers to ensure that their requirements are met, dealing with queries and managing workshop utilisation. You will be implementing and working towards strict KPI's and managing P&L accounts. You will managing a busy fleet workshop on a permanent, full time basis whilst demonstrating your natural ability to manage a service in the automotive sector. The role of Service Manager Independently manage and develop a customer-orientated and profitable department Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction Planning, controlling and monitoring processes for the department Manage and develop employees Ensure all company standards are met and legal regulations are complied with Compile and maintain a resource plan for the workshop and developing concepts and measures for load optimisation Controlling cost management for own department Overall service management of the department Requirements of a Service Manager Experience in a Service Manager role is essential, preferably in a commercial environment Be familiar in running a busy fleet workshop Familiar in dealing with legal compliance Ability to manage efficiency and productivity Experience in P&L accounts Able to manage KPIs and be proven to achieve targets Running of ATF Lane/MOT conformity Managing maintenance intervals/schedules Accurate and timely management of processing jobs IT Literate (Kerridge is advantageous) HGV Class 1 Licence would be an advantage Driving Licence is required If you're looking for a fresh challenge and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company
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Service Advisor (automotive)
Westbury
£20000 - 23000 Per Annum
Job Title: Service Advisor (automotive) Location: Westbury Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 per annum Service Advisors! As the weather becomes warmer, allow me to heat up your job prospects with a hot new role that I have available in the Westbury area! If you are seeking a challenging role where you are treated as an individual and are given the opportunity to work your way up in the commercial automotive sector then I need to hear from you today! If you have experience in offering full service advice including warranty, MOT and repair support then this is the role for you! Supporting high-end commercial clients you will be responsible for liaising with customers to ensure that their requirements are met, dealing with queries and managing workshop utilisation. This is a 42.5 hour working week with 1 Saturday shift in 4. To be competent in this role you will need to have a flair for customer service and be technically-minded, with experience in the commercial automotive sector. The role of Service Advisor Respond to telephone and walk-in enquiries by greeting customers Take bookings for service and repair work either through personal contact with the customer, telephone or inspection schedules To validate and update marketing records for existing customers or create record for new customers Use workshop loading tool to schedule and ensure maximum workshop utilisation and profitability through scheduled maintenance, repair and service 24h Use workshop loading tool to keep customers updated Manage the cash account and ensure cash payments are taken before releasing vehicles Raise job packs for each vehicle Arrange and assign sub-contract work Produce a daily appointment diary and distribute as required Requirements of a Service Advisor Experience in a Service Advisor role is essential, preferably in a commercial environment Practical experience in an aftersales environment Able to convey information accurately between source and third party Ability to use all appropriate modules of Kerridge Autoline Ability to ask diagnostic questions of reported defects based on customer description Ability to handle pressure without it affecting working relationships Driving Licence is preferred If you're looking for a fresh challenge and want to head towards the summer with a brand new role, get in touch with Emily in our Head Office on 01322 479999 for more details! Looking for a tool to help you with your job search? Download the Swanstaff APP now for all our latest vacancies, career advice and more! EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company