AVK UK Ltd jobs

VACANCY: Product & Solutions Manager Control Valves LOCATION : Flexible (Remote working available) About Us AVK UK Limited is part of the AVK Group; who are market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants and flow control equipment to the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world. About the Role As the owner of the AVK Control Valve product range and sales budget, you will play a pivotal role in helping grow market share and driving continued product improvement. You ll provide technical and commercial support across sales, operations, and site services, supporting control valve projects from initial quotation through to delivery and beyond. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the product champion for control valves, supporting colleagues and customers throughout the sales process. - Review technical specifications, drawings, and scopes of work for control valve projects. - Collaborate with our internal supply chain and external customers to ensure successful project delivery. - Provide specialist advice and training internally and externally. - Develop relationships with key decision-makers in water companies and contractors. - Monitor competitor activity and contribute to marketing campaigns. - Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures. About You - Strong technical and commercial understanding of control valves and related products. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Ability to manage projects and deliver exceptional customer service. - Experience in the water industry or similar technical environment is advantageous. What We Offer - Competitive salary - Remote working options - Personal Incentive scheme - 33 days holiday (including public holidays) - Life Assurance (x3) - Company pension plan - Employee Assistance Programme - Discounts and cashback across major retailers - Career progression and personal development opportunities We know that our people make the difference in the AVK Group, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment.

VACANCY: Regional Sales Manager LOCATION: South West (South Wales, Bristol, Somerset or South West Region) ABOUT US: AVK UK Limited is part of the AVK Group; who are market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants and flow control equipment to the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world. We are looking for a sales driven Regional Sales Manager to join our proactive sales team covering the North of England. You will build and maintain close relationships with our valued customers that leads to sales of products, services and solutions. This is a field sales role, where you will compile imaginative and innovative solutions for our products that will add value to our valued customers and help address their key challenges. ABOUT THE ROLE: - Engage with end-user contractors, national merchants and independents to introduce our full product range and build long-lasting relationships - Manage personal geographical territory according to an agreed account plan - Utilise our roadshow vehicle to attend distributor parties and events, ensuring AVK are fully visible to new and existing customers. - The opportunity to introduce new AVK products into the sector and feedback with any ideas to our product development team. - Communicate progress of account action plans, objectives and overall budgets - Provide monthly reports on account activities - Arrange and attend reviews and training with Utility customers - Maintain, develop and manage specific service offer agreements to ensure consistent service excellence - Respond to any Customer complaints (including first response to customer site if required) - Manage price increases as required across the customer base in line with contract renewals and framework anniversary dates THE IDEAL REGIONAL SALES MANAGER WILL HAVE: - Previous experience in a target driven, sales role; ideally within utilities - Clear, concise and effective communication skills, both face to face and in written form. - You can build a high-performance culture with high levels of personal accountability - Sound geographical knowledge of the UK and willingness to travel - A Customer Service focused mind-set - Full UK driving license is required WHAT WE OFFER: - Competitive salary - Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of salary - Company car - 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays) - Life Assurance plan (x3) - Company pension plan - Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home and Travel) - Companywide initiatives to share in our future success - A blend of training to help your career development We know that our people are the most important asset to the AVK Group and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment.

Temporary Assignment 3-4 months ABOUT US: AVK UK is part of the AVK Group, a global market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants, and flow control equipment for the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, AVK UK operates across three key sites in Chesterfield, Hyde, and Corby. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and the opportunity we offer our people to make a real impact. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills will help shape the future, AVK UK is the place to be. We are seeking a temporary Systems Development Assistant to support the development and implementation of workflow and process improvement projects within our EHSWise software platform. EHSWise is a low-code system used to manage business processes, workflows, audits, forms and compliance activities. The successful candidate will quickly learn the system and work with stakeholders across the business to configure and develop a range of improvement projects already identified in our backlog. This is an ideal opportunity for a student studying Computer Science, Software Development, Business Systems, Data Analytics, or a similar discipline, or for an individual seeking a short-term technology-focused assignment. Key Responsibilities - Learn and understand the EHSWise platform and its configuration tools. - Develop and implement workflow solutions within EHSWise. - Build electronic forms, approval processes, dashboards and reports. - Test developed workflows and ensure they function correctly before release. - Create user guidance and simple training materials where required. - Maintain project documentation and track progress against agreed objectives. - Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency improvements. Skills & Experience Required Essential - Studying towards, or recently completed, or have demonstrable interest in - Computer Science - Software Engineering - Information Systems - Logical problem-solving ability. - Ability to quickly learn new software platforms. - Strong attention to detail. Desirable - Experience with: - Low-code or no-code platforms - Workflow software - Experience of process mapping or business process improvement. Personal Attributes - Curious and eager to learn. - Self-motivated and proactive. - Organised and methodical. - Comfortable asking questions and challenging existing processes. What Success Looks Like By the end of the assignment the individual will have: - Created sustainable workflows that improve efficiency. - Successfully delivered a number of agreed EHSWise development projects. - Left a prioritised list of further improvement opportunities for the business. We know that our people make the difference in the AVK Group, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment.