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As a large manufacturer and construction company, we offer a broad range of career opportunities at all levels across our headquarters at Evenwood, other offices and on our construction sites across the UK. Find out more below.

About CA Group

We’re independent, award-winning, have been recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies in the North East and have earned a strong reputation for our premium quality products, builds and industry expertise. Established in 1983, and an Employee Benefit Trust, we have a strong heritage and culture and a wealth of experience. We enjoy a friendly and professional ethos, with a shared drive for continuous improvement, innovation and high-quality service.

To apply for any of the vacancies, please email your CV with covering letter to careers@cagroup.co.uk or to the postal address below.

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor
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Department:  QSHE

Responsible to:  Head of QHSE

Job Summary/Key Responsibilities:

> Maintenance of appropriate HSE policies and procedures

> Oversee all health and safety issues, ensuring that all company procedures are adhered to and communicated to relevant personnel

> Undertake risk assessments and audits

> Provision of RAMS prior to site activity

> Investigate all accidents, incidents,  and near-misses, working with site management teams to develop action plans and setting objectives to improve areas of weakness and improve safety

> Liaise with the Health & Safety Executive and Company insurers as required

> Visit construction sites to ensure compliance with Company and Main Contractor policies

> Advise Board on any HSE matters

> Take action to ensure all site employed colleagues and sub-contractors have the relevant training to safely undertake the role for which they are employed

> Accurately maintain training records

> Attendance of Main Contractor HSE site specific meetings

> Deal with Environmental issues

> Completion of regular substance misuse testing on employees and sub-contractors

> Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities appropriate to the post as requested by senior managers

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

> NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (desirable)

> IOSH Certificate (desirable)

> Excellent verbal and written communication skills which includes report writing

> Driver’s license and be willing to travel nationally

> Confident in the use of Microsoft packages

> Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to influence at all levels



Junior Technical Engineer
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Department:  Technical Department

Responsible to:  Technical Manager

Working as part of an established technical team the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate, possess a hunger to learn & develop new skills and demonstrate clear & confident communication. The ideal candidate will be working towards or have recently achieved a degree level qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline (structural, mechanical, civil etc), and will receive on-the-job coaching & mentoring to progress towards the role of Technical Engineer. Training in the use of software packages such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla TEDDS will also be provided internally.

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the Junior Technical Engineer will be enrolled upon a strategic Employee Development Plan (EDP), specifically tailored to promote personal competence for future progression within the technical team and/or group of companies.

Key Responsibilities

> The development of long standing relationships with architects, main contractors, and roofing contractors as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design, through to tender, installation and completion

> The production of design concepts, supporting sketches and detailed technical drawings for CABP systems & components

> Conduct wind / snow load calculations to current European standards and provide advice & recommendations in line with the requirements of CA Group building envelope systems

> Conduct project specific gravity drainage calculations and thermal analysis (u-value, psi-value & chi-value)

> Use in-house management systems and computer software packages to provide technical support to external customers, specifiers and internal departments

> Generate new and update existing technical documentation such as specification, detail & component drawings, Technical Information Papers (TIPs), installation guides and product renders

> Become proficient and technically competent in all aspects of departmental responsibilities, including;

    - The interpretation of technical drawings and specifications

    - Engineering drawings, part assemblies and structural calculations using Finite Element Analysis

    - Understanding current and developing new methods of construction and manufacturing processes

    - Supporting the development of existing and new product lines, including innovation in new markets, materials and supply chain partners

    - Knowledge of current and previous Building Regulation requirements (Part L, Approved Document B etc)

> Support the technical team in the installation and testing of systems and components in accordance with project constraints and regulatory requirements

> Any other activities deemed necessary by the Technical Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

> Working towards or recently achieved a relevant engineering degree level qualification (structural, mechanical, civil etc)

> Self-motivated with an ambition to succeed and progress within a rewarding career

> The ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines

> Good communication literacy, numeracy and organisational skills

> Proficient IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)



Management Accountant
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Department:  CA Group – Head Office

Responsible to:  Group Financial Controller

Job Summary/Key Responsibilities

> Prepare and review various group company financial reports to given deadlines, inclusive of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet

> Provide commentary and variance analysis as appropriate

> Calculate monthly accruals, prepayments and depreciation

> Maintain accurate fixed asset registers

> Prepare and review various group company annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

> Continually adapt and improve all aspects of reporting, utilising strong IT skills

> Prepare and review various group company year-end statutory accounts, liaising with auditors as required

> Compute and submit VAT returns and various other statistical data to the appropriate authorities

> Support Directors and senior management on an ad hoc basis, to help business decision making, and to ensure that best practice is established and maintained

> Help develop the Finance system within the wider ERP context, to achieve effective and efficient ways of working

> Ad hoc tasks to help meet the day-to-day responsibilities of the Finance team

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

> Monthly management accounting experience, preferably within industry/manufacturing

> Experience of financial modeling, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

> Extensive exposure to computerised accounting systems, preferably in an ERP context

> Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, and with external professionals

> Proven interpersonal, relationship building skills

> Self-motivation and flexibility as a team player, willing to embrace the ‘can do’ culture of CA Group and play a full role in ensuring the success of the business

> Ambition of achieving long-term career growth within CA Group

> Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA etc)

Press Brake Operator
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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in operating press brake machinery. This role is essential for fabricating high-quality sheet metal components, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.


Key Responsibilities:

> Operate press brake machinery to bend and shape sheet metal according to engineering drawings and specifications

> Set up tooling and fixtures for various production runs, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy

> Conduct quality checks on finished products, utilising basic maths skills to measure dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications

> Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations

> Collaborate with team members to improve processes and resolve any production issues that may arise

Qualifications:

> Proven experience as a Press Brake Operator or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment

> Familiarity with tooling, hand tools, and fabrication techniques is essential

> Basic maths skills are required for accurate measurements and calculations

> Experience working with sheet metal is highly desirable

> Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment


If you possess the skills outlined above and are eager to contribute to our manufacturing success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Press Brake Operator.

Quantity Surveyor
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Department:  CA Roofing Services

Job Summary/Key Responsibilities

> Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements

> Preparing accurate take off of material quantities from drawings

> Follow procedures to ensure proper allocation of job cost

> Pricing of contract variations

> Preparing subcontractor payment certificates, calculation and allocation of subcontractor payments and updating spreadsheets accordingly

> Assist in the control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities

> Issue of subcontract enquiries, comparison of quotes, undertake negotiations and placing of comprehensive orders

> Contribute to the formulation of monthly financial reports

> Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with main contractor QS

> Cash flow forecasting across all contracts to project company turnover

> Liaising with estimating, design, purchasing and contracts teams to ensure any changes and potential cost overspends are identified as soon as practicable, ensuring costs are recovered and future overspends avoided wherever possible

> Working with the Commercial Manager to provide cost control and reporting on individual contracts, as well as overview and cost management of all contracts for CA Roofing Services division

> Supervision and training of Assistant/Trainee QS

> General administration duties as required

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

> Confident personality with the ability to communicate across all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation

> Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor essential

> Cladding knowledge preferred

> Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadline

Site Manager
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PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS FOR ATTAIN BES

Responsible to:  General Manager

Key Responsibilities:

> Implementation of procedures as set out in the Site Manager’s Site Safety Pack

> Implement Method Statements and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations

> Monitoring safety standards on site and action as required

> Co-ordination and distribution of materials from date of shipment through to site installation

> Inspect and check that all deliveries are complete and free from damage, delivery tickets and orders check/sign off are complete

> Producing, maintaining and issue of daily records including obtaining of site instructions and day works accordingly including the recording of delays/hold up’s etc

> Monitor on site progress versus programme and action as required to maintain progress in line with programme period

> Site adopting/creating systems of work and preparation to enable a more efficient utilisation of labour plant and materials

> Organising and controlling of sub-contract labour including dealing with payments and disciplinary matters

> Controlling plant and materials including costs

> Ensuring high standards of workmanship and good housekeeping are achieved at all times

> Ensuring works are completed, de-snagged and handed over as works progress

> Ensuring the works are installed and completed in accordance with the specification, the relevant QA procedures

> Implementation and control of site QA procedures

> Attend meetings with the main contractor/client such as, programme, co-ordination, safety etc

> Ensuring Client satisfaction is maintained and enhanced

> Reporting and application of all Company policies, which may from time to time, be reviewed

> The above is descriptive of your duties but not limited to

> Any other duties as requested by Line Managers

The successful candidate will have a delegated duty and be directly responsible for the implementation of the organisation’s General Policy on Safety, Health and Environment, within all construction activities undertaken by Attain BES.

Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Department:  Maintenance

Responsible to:  Department Supervisor


Job Summary/Key Responsibilities

> Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports

> Confer with engineers/contractors and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve machine malfunctions and provide technical information

> Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation

> Provide feedback to managers with a degree of accuracy

> Able to recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions

> Establish and co-ordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule and supply of materials required for maintaining machines and equipment in the prescribed condition

> Collaborate with electrical/mechanical engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve machine related problems

> Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on all plant, equipment and buildings

> Must have a can do, will do attitude

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

> Electrically biased with mechanical knowledge as an advantage

> Previous experience, operating conventional lathes and milling equipment

> Previous experience of working in a lean manufacturing background

> Previous experience of working in a fast pace manufacturing environment

> Ability to work at height

> Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and unsupervised

> Ability to manage projects to tight deadlines and to co-ordinate personnel

> Quality and Health & Safety awareness

> Experience on hydraulics and pneumatics systems

> ONC/HNC educated in an electrical or mechanical discipline

How to apply

To apply for any of the vacancies above, please email your CV with covering letter to careers@cagroup.co.uk or to the postal address below;
Human Resources
CA Group
Evenwood Industrial Estate
Copeland Road
Evenwood
County Durham
DL14 9SF

Find Out More

Working closely with our supply chain partners, designed with the end-user in mind, we’ve developed a core range of products that integrate to form one of the UK’s most advanced built-up roof and wall systems on the market. Available with the CA Group Complete Assurance Guarantee for 25, 30 or 40 years complete system guarantee.

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