Job Opportunities

BDZ Investments is a private Group of Companies which has been based in Newbury since 1983. With a projected turnover of £65m in the current financial year, the company has interests in Property, Hospitality, IT, Packaging, Web Design, Recruitment and Specialised Air Technology products for a world-wide market.

Full-Time Graduate Trainee Internal Sales Engineer

Salary c £22,000k to £24,000k

Linear Guidance Illumination (LGi) is part of the BDZ Holdings group of companies and has been at the forefront of electroluminescent lighting technology since 2004. Innovation and technical excellence has enabled LGi to design, develop and manufacture flexible illumination products that are now becoming the standard for safe route and danger area demarcation for numerous industries worldwide.

LGi are looking for a confident Graduate Trainee Internal Sales Engineer based both in our office in Newbury and out in the field. The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to travel to clients in the UK and with the potential for international travel.

You will help maintain and administer existing accounts and build relationships with our customers offering pre & post technical sales support, marketing, product training & management and to assist in tenders and contract terms if required.

It would be beneficial for the candidate to be multilingual with the German language a priority. Ideally you would have gone through further education, with relevant qualifications at A-levels or degree. You should be proficient in Microsoft office suite, with experience using databases and be a confident presenter.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Maintaining contact with existing distributors
  • Developing the existing distributor base
  • Establishing relationships with new distributors
  • Preparing reports for the weekly sales meeting
  • Obtaining set sales targets
  • Recording and maintaining client contact data on the company database
  • Supporting the company by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
  • Making technical sales presentations and demonstrating how our products will meet client needs
  • Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
  • Liaising with other members of the company regarding issues
  • Solving client problems
  • Be a team player

If this sounds like the role for you please send your application/CV to Louise Thatcher by e-mail to: louise@bdzholdings.com

Closing date: Wednesaday 31st July 2019

Requirements

You will need a full drivers licence and access to a car.

NO AGENCIES

Front of House Manager

Do you have what it takes to delight our clientele and motivate and inspire our great team of Waiters and Waitresses to deliver the highest levels of service? Following our continued success and development of our Japanese Restaurant in Newbury we now have a fantastic opportunity for a key player to join our busy team.

You will work directly with the restaurant management team and your passion for food and natural exuberance will both delight our customers and inspire your colleagues to deliver the highest standard of service.

Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred, and knowledge of Japanese food would be advantageous; but is not essential as you will receive full training from our Head Chef.

Exceptional salary package as part of the BDZ Holdings group of companies.

If you are interested in joining our professional team, email your CV to info@arigatodining.co.uk

Waiter / Waitress

Full-time / Part-time

Following our continued success and development of our Japanese Restaurant in Newbury we now have a number of opportunities for experienced Waiters / Waitresses to join our team, both full-time and part-time.

We are looking for fun, creative and outgoing personalities to join our team on the restaurant floor. Our Waiters / Waitresses are passionate about delivering the highest levels of service, and work with the restaurant management team to ensure that this is always achieved.

Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred, and knowledge of Japanese food would be advantageous; but is not essential as you will receive full training from our Head Chef.

Above all our Waiters / Waitresses must have flair, passion and the ability to think outside of the box to surprise and delight our guests.

Exceptional salary package as part of the BDZ Holdings group of companies.

If you are interested in joining our professional team, email your CV to info@arigatodining.co.uk.

Chef for Japanese Restaurant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and experienced chef with excellent knife skills to assist in the running of a successful Japanese restaurant’s busy kitchen.

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!

Arigato offers quality dining, Japanese cuisine like no other in the heart of Newbury. The menu features high quality and innovative dishes, with an emphasis on fabulous, fresh quality ingredients.

Attention to detail is a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise. We want someone with creativity and passion to help us produce delicious dishes and enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. Experience with Japanese food is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Exceptional salary package as part of the BDZ Holdings group of companies.

If you are interested in joining our professional team, email your CV to info@arigatodining.co.uk.

Cooks For Lakeside Superbowl Diner

Due to our recent refurbishment and expansion of the business we are looking to recruit 5 new members of staff to work in our kitchen. Cooks will prepare and cook all meals and ensure the timely and smooth running of the kitchen.
We have 5 part-time roles available, shift patterns are below:

  • Monday – Friday 17.30 – 22.30 (25 hours per week)
  • Tuesday – Saturday 17.30 – 22.30 (25 hours per week)
  • Saturday – Sunday 10.00 – 18.00 (16 hours per week)
  • Saturday – Sunday 10.00 – 18.00 (16 hours per week)
  • Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 17.30-22.30 (20 hours per week)

An up to date food hygiene certificate would be preferable, however training can be given. Experience within a similar role would be beneficial.

To apply please send your cv to louise@bdzholdings.com

PIANO TEACHER WANTED

Hogan Academy is looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and fun Piano teacher to join our fast growing Academy based in Newbury, Berkshire. Applicants should have a good level of practical ability along with a sound knowledge of theory

What we are looking for:

  • The ability to communicate with a variety of age groups is essential.
  • The position is part-time (mainly evenings & weekends) with potential to grow
  • We ask that you are able to commit to regular, weekly teaching times
  • Motivated, punctual and professional teacher
  • Happy to engage with students and students’ parents

Teachers work on a self-employed basis. You will need an enhanced DBS check for this role, so please be prepared to pay for one if you are successful in this position. For the right candidate we have a range of projects that you can become involved in: Events, Workshops, Courses, School Teaching, 1-1/ 2-1/ Class/ Group teaching etc.

Hogan Academy will administrate all student bookings and provide a comfortable teaching room with piano and necessary accessories allowing you to concentrate of teaching.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or a musician who has always thought about teaching, we’d really like to hear from you.

If you are interested, please call 01635 49657, email your CV to kirsty@hoganmusic.co.uk

MUSIC TEACHERS REQUIRED

Hogan Academy has been delivering high quality music tuition for over 3 years, and has now firmly established itself as one of the premier contemporary musical education venues in West Berkshire and the surrounding area.

We have rapidly growing base of over 300 active students learning a variety of instruments, all from our purpose built music and tuition centre in the heart of Newbury.

Due to continued growing numbers, we are currently looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers to join our already impressive team.

We would love to hear from you if you can offer tuition for any instrument, but are currently particularly interested in teachers in the following disciplines:

  • Classical Guitar
  • Contemporary guitar
  • Flute
  • Bassoon
  • Drums

If you are able to teach these, or any other instrument, please send your cv and a covering letter to info@hoganacademy.co.uk, or drop it in to us at Hogan Academy, above Hogan Music on Bartholomew Street in Newbury. 
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or perhaps just starting out as a music tutor, we’d love to hear from you!