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How will the National Insurance rise affect your business? Manufacturing is on the rise and is being seen as the saviour of the economy. Also read more information on how 2010 looks like being a tough year for the Automotive industry.

This newsletter is designed to keep you updated with industry news, business round-up and local jobs. If you have any feedback please feel free to email me or call Phil on 01159596930.

I hope you find the newsletter a useful resource.

Phil Tilt
Encore Personnel

 

 

Latest Industry News

 

Equal rights bid for agency staff
Agency workers will get the same rights as directly employed staff after 12 weeks in a job, under government plans.

Source the BBC

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Manufacturing grows at fastest rate for two years
Britain's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest rate for two years in October, according to the monthly survey by CIPS/Markit, helped by strong growth in output and new orders.

Source the Times Online

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Encore chooses its consultants to become members of the REC's Institute of Recruitment Professionals
Encore take pride in developing it's staff and most of their consultants have now become members of the REC's Institute of Recruitment Professionals.

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Surprise jobless figures boost economic outlook
The rise in British unemployment slowed abruptly in the three months to September to 2.46 million as the number of people landing jobs rose for the first time in more than a year.

Source the Times Online

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New year represents cash-flow crunch time
Firms are in for a tough first quarter, according to new research from Bibby Financial Services.

Source the Recruiter

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Banks urged to support manufacturers out of recession
Cash will be king' for West Midlands manufacturers looking to make the most of the first signs of economic recovery, it was predicted by the region's leading industry support body.

Source the Manufacturer

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Proposed extension of paternity leave
The government has announced plans that will allow fathers to take up to a total of 26 weeks additional paternity leave.

Source TLT E-Source

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Engineering skills shortage predicted
Recruiters have warned that the war for engineering talent is set to intensify come the recovery following the removal of civil and aircraft engineers from the list of in-demand occupations.

Source the Recruiter

Encore's Top Jobs
Looking for a career in Recruitment? Encore Personnel are looking for a number of people throughout our locations in the Midlands. For more information on what vacancies are available click here

A well respected producer of chilled foods for the retail sector is looking for a Factory Operations Analyst to support improvements within their manufacturing capabilities and to lead continuous improvement initiatives. Based in Lancashire. Salary £32,500 - £35,000 + Overtime + Pension.
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A large and dynamic food manufacturer that have just reported exceptional profits despite the tough economic climatel based in North London are looking for a Maintenance Engineer. Salary upto £38,000 + Overtime + Benefits.
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A leading provider of packaging machinery to the food and medical markets in Manchester are looking for a Field Service Engineer. Salary £28,000 + upto £10,000 overtime, Car, Laptop, Mobile, Private Healthcare, Pension and 25 days holiday.
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A hugely successful multi-site operation that is one of the leading players in the food manufacturing sector are looking for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Technician based in Leicestershire. Salary £32-£33k.
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November 2009

Welcome to the November edition of the Encore Engage. This magazine is read by 10,000+ recruiters every month!

This Month's
Business Round-Up

Siemens Enterprise Communications is planning to relocate up to 170 staff from Wellingborough to Milton Keynes by next February.
Siemens Enterprise, Brickhill St, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DJ
Tel: 01908 855000
http://www.siemens-enterprise.com 

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Clinton Cards is planning to expand its chain of 876 greetings card stores to 1,200 over the next six years. Clinton Cards, Crystal Bldg,
Langston Rd, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TH
Tel: 020 85023711
http://www.clintoncards.co.uk
 
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John Lewis is to close warehouses in High Wycombe and Watford in 2011, due to the opening of a new 85,000 sq ft distribution centre in Enfield.
John Lewis, Partnership House, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1BX
Tel: 020 78281000
hhttp://www.johnlewis.com

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Debenhams is to restart its store refurbishment programme following an improvement in sales, and hopes to refurbish about six department stores a year.
Debenhams, 1 Welbeck Street, London, W1A 1DF
Tel: 0844 5616161
http://www.debenhams.com

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Coca-Cola Enterprises is to invest £13m in a new soft drinks production line at its plant in Wakefield.
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Charter Place, Vine St, Uxbridge, UB8 1EZ
Tel: 01895 231313
http://www.cokecce.com
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B&M Retail is planning to open 40 B&M Bargains discount stores next year, with the creation of 1,200 jobs.
B&M Bargains, Unit 1G, Squires Gate Ind Est, Blackpool, FY4 3RN
Tel: 01253 349040
http://www.bargainmadness.com
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WH Davis, the Mansfield-based manufacturer of railway wagons, has undergone a management buy-out.
WH Davis, Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Mansfiield, NG20 9SA
Tel: 01623 741600
http://www.whdavis.co.uk
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Plastic Engineering, the Leamington-based injection moulder with 100 staff, has been bought out of administration by Urbis Canalside.
Plastic Engineering, Juno Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 3TA
http://www.pels.co.uk
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Adams Childrenswear is planning to expand its chain of 124 stores and 17 concessions by opening 15 new stores before Easter 2010.
Adams Childrenswear, Attleborough, Townsend Dr, Nuneaton, CV11 6RU
Tel: 024 76351000
http://www.adams.co.uk

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Duke Street Capital is looking to sell Simple, the Solihull-based supplier of sensitive skin products with 55 staff, for more than £250m.
Duke Street Capital, Almack House, 28 King Street, London, SW1Y 6XA
Tel: 020 74516600
http://www.dukestreetcapital.com
 
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Seafield Logistics is expected to create a number of new jobs at a 41,000 sq ft warehouse in Worksop, having won a contract to distribute luggage products for Tripp.
Seafield Logistics, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, S81 7BQ
Tel: 0845 6753000
http://www.seafield.co.uk

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CEVA Logistics is to close its depot in Wellingborough at the end of the year, with the loss of up to 160 jobs.
CEVA Logistics, 15 Links Rd, Finedon Rd Est, Wellingborough, NN8 4EY
Tel: 01933 443123
http://www.cevalogistics.com

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J&A Young is to relocate its Jayplas plastics recycling business from Rutland to Corby next year, with the creation of between ten and 100 jobs.
J&A Young, Brook Hse, Hambleton Rd, Egleton, Oakham, LE15 8AE
http://www.jayplas.com

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Bonnington Plastics of Loughborough and Pal International of Lutterworth hope to create up to 60 new jobs to cope with rising demand for the supply of disinfectant hand wipes.
Bonnington Plastics, Wymeswold Rd, Hoton, Loughborough, LE12 5SN
Tel: 01509 881999
http://www.bonningtonplastics.com

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Ogihara Europe is to shed 71 of the 100 jobs at its car parts factory in Telford.
Ogihara, Queensway, Hortonwood, Telford, Shropshire, TFI 4LL
Tel: 01952 222111
http://www.ogihara.com

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BSC (Diecasting) has acquired the Walsall-based diecasting business of FH Tomkins Buckle for undisclosed terms.
BSC Diecasting, Fryers Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2XQ
Tel: 01922 710070
http://www.bscdiecasting.co.uk
 
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