Jobs at Aria

H.R. Officer Friday, Jan 13. 2012

Role Overview

• Working as part of the Management Team, we are looking for an experienced and high performing H.R. Officer. The H.R. function is a pivotal part of the business structure and as such this position carries a vast amount of challenges and pressures. We are looking for a person who will be proactive in the identification and implementation of change with any aspect of business activity that touches the company employee.

• To work closely with the Managing Director and other Senior Managers within the business to identify development opportunities to improve the commercial and operating structure of the business
• To work closely with the Management Team to drive positive cultural changes within the business and to ensure reporting mechanisms are in place to assess / track the results of those changes made
• To identify, present and implement changes to the organisational structure of the business
• To co-ordinate and facilitate where appropriate aspects of personnel and performance related meetings to include (but not exclusive to) delivering customised company training and the subsequent evaluation.
• To propose development opportunities
• To work with departmental managers to ensure timely and effective 1-2-1, appraisals and training needs analysis meetings are completed resulting in performance improvement / development plans being agreed and documented
• To ensure business compliance with all Health & Safety regulations
• To review, amend and document activities relating to the recruitment and employment of staff
• To provide an effective conduit between the employee and Management team and where applicable and facilitate the mediation and resolution of employee issues.

• A person with a minimum of 3 years HR experience preferably with CIPD qualification (but not essential)
• A highly organised, analytical person who can work effectively within a fast paced environment.
• A person who can demonstrate a successful record of business improvement via effective change management processes.
• A person who has a demonstrable record in identifying and implementing personnel and performance improvement related matrixes
• A person who can demonstrate a motivation and passion for Employee engagement and satisfaction to the mutual benefit of the business
• A person who thrives on a challenge and commits 100% to instilling a positive cultural working environment resulting in a high performing business with excellent employee motivation and low employee turnover.

Office Junior Thursday, Jan 5. 2012

Aria Technology Ltd. is based in Manchester and we sell high tech systems, computer components and peripherals via telesales, our retail shop and E-Commerce. Our customers are businesses, educational institutes, technology enthusiasts as well as the general public.

Role overview

Reporting to the Office Manager, you will provide administrative and organisational support. You will follow our processes to ensure accuracy and traceability, you make sure all paperwork and data is up to date and filed correctly. You will be also working closely together with the different areas of the business. You have the ability to interpret & fulfil requests from start to finish and you must be comfortable working in a pressurised & fast paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months relevant work experience to be successful in this junior role which is suited to highly motivated personalities in the beginning of their career. We would consider as well to fill this vacancy with an apprentice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the office manager
• Writing the minutes of meetings
• Scanning of documents
• Filing documents in paper form as well as electronic files on our internal systems
• To aid various departments so that it is up to date with its work and that all productivity targets are met
• To monitor & correct clocking times
• To carry out ad-hoc duties as requested by the Office Manager and the MD

  Person Specification:

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Experienced user of the MS Office Package, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
• Adaptable and flexible nature with a hands on approach
• Understanding and an ability to see different points of view

  If you are interested in becoming a permanent member of the Aria Team, please send your CV & your salary expectation to jobs@aria.co.uk.

  

  Assistant to Operations Manager Thursday, Jan 5. 2012

  Aria Technology Ltd. is based in Manchester and we sell high tech systems, computer components and peripherals via telesales, our retail shop and E-Commerce. Our customers are businesses, educational institutes, technology enthusiasts as well as the general public.

  Role overview

  Reporting in to the Operations Manager you will be involved in all operational areas of the company in order to ensure the smooth and efficient day to day running of the business. You will support the Operations Manager to manage the staff and to improve the business processes. Therefore you need the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish and you must be comfortable working in a pressurised & fast paced environment.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • To produce regular reports providing the information needed for strategic management decisions
  • Process identification
  • Process planning, documenting and implementation
  • Performance management including identification and implementation of relevant KPIs
  • To conduct 1-2-1’s, PIP’s & appraisals
  • To monitor stock, purchase orders, customer orders and forecasts to report projected inventory position
  • Report on improvements & issues
  • Induction & Training of new staff

    Person Specification:

  • Have a strong character and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues and external entities.
  • Good reporting identification and compilation skills
  • Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Management experience
  • General employee management experience
  • Good I.T. knowledge to include MS Office products
  • Adaptable and flexible nature with a hands on approach
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Knowledge or PC build processes
  • Keen interest in PC components
  • Proactive & positive attitude
  • Willing to work one day every other weekend

    If you are interested in becoming a permanent member of the Aria Team, please send your CV & your salary expectation to jobs@aria.co.uk.

    

.NET Software Developer Friday, Nov 18. 2011

LOCATION: Manchester SALARY GUIDE: Competitive
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Developing and maintaining in-house software.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Migration of existing in-house software from current to new ERP software.
• The development of new in-house software to support key business functions.
• Integration of in-house software with our ERP solution.
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of developed applications.
• Documentation of software – both user documentation and code documentation.
• Fulfilling the whole SDLC, delivering functionality on time and to budget.

• Previous experience of software development in a windows environment.
• Experience with Iris Exchequer would be highly beneficial.
• Able to apply initiative and creative thinking to the design of software, incorporating awareness of the constraints and assumptions present in the technical and business environments.
• Preferably, experience of both windows forms and web-based development and UI design.
• Experience with Microsoft Component Object Model.
• Knowledge of Microsoft .NET technologies, with both C# and Visual Basic experience.
• Familiarity with SQL databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Pervasive SQL or similar).
• Ability to work in a small team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous approach to all work related tasks with good attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude