Field Sales Manager Vacancy

L&B Technical Services Ltd is a dynamic, growing wholesale supplier of industrial consumables to major industry. The Company’s success is a result of the implementation of a unique strategy which builds strong relationships with leading international manufacturers, and offers unparalleled service to our clients. 

L&B Technical Services has a unique attitude to staff which focuses on recognising talent & nurturing it, inspiring & motivating individuals to get the best from them. We firmly believe that success comes from building a strong, happy team of motivated and talented individuals who are committed to achieving. Our Company strategy is born of an intellectual conviction that labour takes precedence over capital, people are more important than things, and that work is more than just an activity or commodity; it is an essential dimension of human nature. L&B Technical Services functions on an integral ideology which encourages and fosters the dignity of every human being.

As the Company continues to grow and expand, a fantastic and unique opportunity has arisen for a Field Sales Engineer based at our exciting new premises, ideally located in the busy industrial centre of Basildon, Essex.

Having led the independent market for over twenty years, the directors of L&B Technical are now beginning a new chapter of development for the Company. An unprecedented three year run of success and growth has opened the door to an experienced Sales Executive to cover the local area, with opportunities for further development throughout the South East.

You will be selling an extensive portfolio of products including Welding Plant and Consumables with the full back up of leading manufacturers, including Kemppi, GYS, Migatronic and HFT. You will also be required to develop sales of Weld Purging Equipment, Abrasives, Hand and Power Tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Our target markets are Industrial Fabrication organisations, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Construction, Facilities Maintenance, Pipeline and Sheet Metal sectors. Our approach is to find the best product for the client and sell it based on it’s features and benefits, suitability, and the value it will add for them.

L&B has an extensive presence in the City of London as well as a base in Peterborough. 

The Candidate
The Field Sales Engineer will have a passion for welding technology and process. A previous experience and a successful track record of networking, developing new business, sales and account management, and deep knowledge of market as it relates to Welding Plant & Consumables, Abrasive Products, Hand & Power Tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). You will be a tenacious individual looking for career advancement, self-motivated and target-driven, who thrives on working within a fast paced and rapidly changing environment, building client relationships & delivering continued improvement.

The Package
As Field Sales Engineer you will be rewarded with a basic salary of between £25,000 and £35,000, (This is negotiable based on previous experience with the possibility of a higher base for a truly exceptional candidate) with a generous, uncapped commission structure bringing OTE to around £45,000. Benefits include Pension, car, laptop and phone.

We are looking for an individual who is interested in joining a dynamic team at a key moment in development. You will have an extensive customer base with a proven track record of success in the industry. You will be working alongside the directors under your own initiative in order to grow the business in an environment where success will be richly rewarded. You will join the directors in sourcing new manufacturers and developing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers as well as customers.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Apply now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact us immediately and we will arrange an interview.

Job Title - Field Sales Engineer
Products - Industrial Consumables including Welding Equipment, Welding Supplies, Abrasive Equipment, Power Tools, PPE, Personal Protective Equipment
Location - Primarily Essex/ Suffolk/ Kent but not fixed.

Package - £25,000-£35,000 basic AAE, uncapped OTE £45,000, Pension, Car, Laptop, Phone.

To apply, send your email to info@landbtechnical.com or using LinkedIn.

Parliament's Christmas Tree! - L&B To be on the BBC

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Parliament's Christmas Tree

I am pleased to be able to confirm that we have won the tender again this year to erect the Christmas tree at New Palace Yard at The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Hall.

The tree is donated by the Forestry Commission and comes from the Kielder Forest in Northumberland, a sustainable forest in which trees are grown specifically for Christmas.

It takes a weekend to erect and dress both trees.

In January the tree will be recycled and sent to be chipped and used for composting. It stands 50 ft high and is decorated with 1000 LED lights. There is a specially designed star at the top that was designed and fabricated from aluminium with LED lights inset, by us.

Here is a timelapse film of us erecting the Christmas tree on a previous occasion:

The UKIP effect and the Greens.

I'm not a UKIP supporter, but I have thought that there was a degree of vilification evident in the run-up to the European Elections which went well beyond the normal cut and thrust of party political and which I found quite disturbing. Many of the attacks were like the internet baiting taunts of "Nazi" and "Bigot" which are so common these days, and had little substance. No doubt UKIP has some racist elements, but no doubt all the major parties do as well.

It seems to me that the major parties have failed to address the concerns of the majority of the electorate in a variety of issues. It similarly seems pretty obvious that we currently at the back end of a rather nasty recession, which means that people do not feel affluent, and will inevitably focus their dissatisfaction on the political parties most responsible for their own plight. The amalgam of these dual issues, combined also with the problems of widespread disaffection with the integrity of politicians has led to a situation unprecedented really in British politics.

The disaffected public have turned to a new party, and a new party leader who addresses their concerns. Newsflash people, this is called "democracy" and is what we, along with the Americans, have spent so much money and effort trying to force on every other country in the world! You can't preach democracy all over the place and then get upset when people vote for a party they think represents them. If your argument is that UKIP are wrong, or lying, get out there and show that that is in fact the case. In reality, Nick Clegg challenged Nigel Farafe to a TV debate, which he then lost. How can anyone claim democracy is not being served by the rise of UKIP? Isn't the truth really that many are frightened at the thought of real democratic representation in the UK because it will mean our national xenophobia could be irrevocably pushed to the fore?

I've noticed today that lots of people complaining that the Greens are being blacklisted by the BBC. There's even a petition to "stop the BBC blackout of the Green Party", and a hashtag on Twitter: #BBCBlackout

However, it seems this is yet more anti-UKIP hyperbole. The facts are that UKIP only got extra coverage for the European Elections because of a decision by Ofcom, see their statement here.

Ofcom made the decision that due to UKIP's past performance in European Elections, in consecutively gaining over 17.3% of the vote and having substantial support in current opinion polls, they should be
added to the list of major parties in England and in Wales for the 2014 European Parliament elections.

Any Broadcaster that transmits Party Election Broadcasts (i.e BBC, ITV, C4, C5) are obliged by Ofcom to treat UKIP as a major political party during the European Elections, hence their extensive coverage on TV.

In order to change this situation, the Green Party would need to petition Ofcom to recognise them as a major political party. They would, however, be very unlikely to succeed, due to their low vote % across the country and low ratings in opinion polls.

This is called democracy.

The #1 Interview Trap Question

We all know that job interviews are full of awkward questions. There is that one about your salary requirements which pitches your desire for the job against your financial aspirations. Then there's the old favourite about naming your strengths and weaknesses - a tried and tested question dreaded by everyone! Then there is that question that lurks toward the end of the interview. It might pop up after we think we have nailed all the questions that came before it. Although it sounds casual and friendly, it is actually the question to watch out for. 

The question is, “What are your hobbies?” Also known as, “How do you spend your spare time?”

It is a question that requires a thoughtful response because all the good things you did up to now in the interview might disappear right before your eyes. It is a question that pops up regardless of where one is in the career journey. Typical responses might include activities that you believe will propel you into the executive suite. These “hobbies” include sailing or golf (country club access potential); competing in triathlons or mountaineering (competitive spirit and fearless traits); or leading a volunteer organization (compassion and organization shown). All to the good if these are in fact the activities in which you spend your spare time.

The truth is often a little more complex.

For the new college graduate, spare time activities could include hanging around with friends drinking beer, playing video games and catching up on sleep based on all the time spent on the first two hobbies named. Or the hobby could be twelve hours a day on Facebook or Instagram. Although truthful, these are hobbies best not described in detail.

For someone more advanced in a career, hobbies could include dropping kids off at school and trying to keep a household together. Or it could be working on that startup idea so that you can build a company and never have to sit through a stupid interview again. Or hobbies could include taking care of sick or elderly parents. Or, for many, a hobby is spending hours every day in a bus, car or train commuting to work. All of these “hobbies” take so much time that they preclude hobbies that you would like to pursue like sailing or golf.

Chances are the interviewer doesn’t have time for much in the way of hobbies either so be alert to the believability of your response.

A middle ground between sailing in the America’s Cup and drinking beer does exist for most of us. The answer to the question does need to be believable and could engender a follow up question by the interviewer. If you claim you spend your spare time volunteering with the local Scout Troop, be prepared that the interviewer may do the same and ask about more details. If you say you compete in 10K road races, be prepared you may be asked about your times or your training methods. Running or jogging is often cited as a free time activity since it can be done on your own and at pretty much any time.

How you spend your spare time is not a test question. It is only a means to try to get you to open up a little more, to show enthusiasm for a non-work activity. The interviewer is trying to get to know you a little, but play it safe. What seems like an interesting hobby to you could be a little weird to the interviewer.

So what is the best answer for such a seemingly simple and benign question? The best answer for all interview questions is to tell the truth. How you describe and embellish that truth is up to you.

SAS Adhesives Starter Kit Promotion

We have an excellent offer on these kits at the moment. These kits are really popular with our customers, the sort of thing that’s really useful, especially on-site as it contains all the essential adhesives you need in one place. If your staff have this kit with them, you know you have everything you need in terms of adhesives!

If you're interested, please call the office with your order on 01245 322 500

Situation Vacant!

Mark Lambert, Managing Director of L&B Technical Services Ltd

L&B Technical Services Ltd, a leading provider of facilities maintenance in the City of London, have an opening for a bright, enthusiastic, individual, capable of working under their own initiative, to fulfil the role of CONTRACTS MANAGER. The successful individual will be a qualified Electrical Engineer with some experience of delivering mechanical projects. They will be commercially savvy and IT literate, able to work as an integrated member of a small but dynamic and hard-working team. They will have to take responsibility and manage outcomes to fulfil the client expectations to the highest standards.


The successful candidate must have excellent negotiating skills and a sense for developing business as they will visit clients to discuss their needs and prepare quotations. They will plan works, organising labour, resources and materials. Working to ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS 18001, they will ensure that method statements, risk assessment & works requests are with clients on time. They will progress materials, ensuring everything needed to successfully complete works arrives expediently. They will develop an awareness of works in progress and completion deadlines.


At the weekends, they will manage and control mechanical and electrical facilities maintenance works at our prestigious client’s offices in the City of London. They will organise the labour required for each job and facilitate getting the requisite work force through security and in situ on site. They will manage the jobs and liaise with the client in ensuring that works are completed in a timely fashion to the highest standard, finally snagging each job to ensure that everything is perfect and left tidy before leaving site.

• Experience of mechanical and electrical works essential.
• Salary AAE

Weekend working is an essential part of this role as the majority of work undertaken is out of hours.

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