Manager Solutions UK

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Manager Solutions UK

Hendrik Veder Group Scotland

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What is required?

  • Work and thinking level SCQF Level 7
  • 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Commercial and peoplemanagement skills
  • Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Teamwork, safety, quality, and ambition

What will you get?

  • GBP 40,000 - 60,000 gross per annum (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 24 days annual leave + 4 days statutory holidays
  • All necessary certifications and management training to support the candidate in their role
  • Bonus potential

What will you do?

  • 30% Sales and account management, client communication and project acquisition
  • 25% Project coordination and supervision
  • 20% Project preparation and equipment management
  • 15% Continuous improvement initiatives
  • 10% Meetings with Management and training

This vacancy has been created based on interviews with employees to help you get a realistic preview of the job.

Vacancy

As Manager Solutions UK at Hendrik Veder Group, you are responsible for establishing and overseeing the Onshore/Offshore Solutions department. This includes managing commercial and operational aspects while providing spooling and reeving services for cranes onshore and offshore. You will also ensure the delivery of load tests and visual inspections of lifting equipment and wire ropes. Your role involves engaging with clients to promote our new services, coordinating and supervising project implementation, and discussing test results with customers and inspection authorities. Your focus will be on continuously improving work methods in collaboration with the Rotterdam Solutions team, ensuring better quality, safety, and efficiency in operations.

You will be accountable for Sales and Account Management within the Solutions department, overseeing the preparation and execution of Service, Inspection, and Test work. Maintaining high-quality standards and safety during assignments is crucial, along with managing the department's turnover and costs. This is a newly created position that offers an opportunity to build and develop a strong team of Onshore & Offshore Engineers focused on reeving and testing crane cables while working closely with the current Onshore Engineers testing container and steel structures. To start with, the existing Solutions team comprises of four  Engineers and the Manager Solutions, all supported by the expertise of the Rotterdam team (approx. 25 Engineers).

If you enjoy the maritime and offshore industry and collaborating with teams onboard ships, while handling stress and communicating across various organizational levels, then this is the job for you.

Working week

Manager Solutions UK

On an enjoyable workday, you visit a ship to assess an offshore crane for testing and calculate the offer. The next day, you prepare the equipment and assemble a team of Engineers and riggers to carry out the job.

On a less enjoyable workday, the ship you need to visit is delayed and will be mooring at a different port. As a result, you have to adjust the planning and coordinate with the team to minimize disruptions.

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Firsthand experience

When a client requests a service for their vessel, you need to determine their specific requirements by visiting the ship and assessing the docking location. What do you do?

In this situation, you will collaborate with your team to gather the necessary information regarding the client's needs. It's essential to meticulously plan the job, ensuring the right equipment is prepared and available. By effectively coordinating the logistics and executing the job as planned, you can ensure that the vessel departs the quay on schedule. This attention to detail not only satisfies the client but also contributes to the overall success of the project.

Working at Hendrik Veder Group

Hendrik Veder Group, established in 1800 and based in the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, specializes in steel wire and fibre rope solutions for the offshore and maritime industries. The company offers a wide range of products, including heavy lift slings and grommets, alongside services like spooling and equipment reconditioning. With a strong European presence and global distribution, Hendrik Veder Group ensures rapid response times and multilingual communication.

Committed to quality and safety, the company continuously improves its products and processes to adapt to the dynamic marketplace. Training and partnership are central to its operations, aiming to exceed customer expectations. For those interested in careers at a firm that blends historical legacy with innovative practices, Hendrik Veder provides a unique and rewarding environment.

Hendrik Veder Group's ambition is to make the offshore and maritime sectors more sustainable. They work alongside their forward-thinking clients to achieve sustainability through innovation. The result is new, cost-effective solutions based on inventory management, maintenance and a circulal approach to raw materials. At Hendrik Veder Group, sustainability and savings go hand in hand.

  • HQ in Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
  • Active in The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom
  • 15% / 85%
  • Average age is 35 years old
  • 90 employees in the Netherlands
  • 145 employees worldwide
  • Work from home on occasions after approval of your Manager

Colleagues

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Derkjan (57) - Sales Manager Manufacturing & Solutions

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Hendrik Veder Group is a classic Dutch company well known in the maritime world. It's exciting to be part of large projects, mainly offshore.

What was your previous job?
Branch Manager MME Group

What do you do in your spare time?
Water sports

Jolieke (32) - Inside Sales Account Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I previously worked for Van der Lee Rope Factory, which was acquired by Hendrik Veder Group a few years ago. Due to the longer commute, I hesitated about staying, but after a few weeks, I built a great relationship with my new colleagues and realized this was the right place for me. It's an environment where hard work is valued, communication is direct, and there's also room for humor.

What was your previous job?
Sales - Van der Lee Rope Factory

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing tennis, being a mom

Sidney (52) - Account Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Hendrik Veder is a company that supplies and manufactures materials for the maritime industry. I've been active in the maritime sector for years and was searching for a company that doesn't just sell services but also provides tangible products and materials, often the size of trucks or even larger. That fascinates me. I enjoy being able to supply these types of materials. At Hendrik Veder Group, we're closely connected to the customer and the product, so it's not just a regular office job. You're involved with the company and the product, which gives you a good understanding of what you're working with. The team is excellent, and I have a strong connection with the people who work here. I sensed that during the initial interviews, and it turned out to be true.

What was your previous job?
Account Manager at Royal IHC

What do you do in your spare time?
Being outdoors a lot: hiking, skiing, and spending time on and around the water

Esther (54) - Financial Director

Why did you decide to work for this company?
In my previous job, I worked for a large company with its finance department based in the USA. Advancing my career in the Netherlands wasn't an option. Hendrik Veder Group is also an international company but smaller in scale, which allows me to be involved in all business processes across various entities. I love that I can contribute to the company's development in growth, sustainability, and IT.

What was your previous job?
Project Controller and Fixed Asset Coordinator EMEA

What do you do in your spare time?
(Road) cycling, hiking, and playing the piano

Tom (25) - Finance Assistant in the Finance Department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
While studying, I was looking for a job to fill my free time and found an administrative role that would complement my studies well. I found Hendrik Veder Group to be the ideal employer to balance both because they provided the flexibility I needed for my studies. After the initial interview, it was clear that it was a good match, and within two weeks, I had started working here.

What was your previous job?
Student

What do you do in your spare time?
Padel, fitness, running, soccer

Application process

Teams meeting with Managing Director
Face to face meeting in Aberdeen office with MD, Ops manager, Sales Manager Aberdeen
Teams meeting with Group Commercial Director and Solutions Sales Manager Rotterdam

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