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Careers: Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service Engineers



   Position Summary :
   Summary

Detailed Information :
   Job Description
   Person Spec’
   Pay & Benefits
   Selection Process
   Induction & Training


Selection Process - Introduction

For this role, we typically use the selection process set down below, which can be broken don into the following sections:

it is important to note that this is only a typical format. Variations can apply dependant upon the particular circumstances.

Attracting Applicants

Adverts will be placed on the Company’s Careers website, and may also appear:

  • online on third-party recruitment sites; and/or
  • in applicable publications.

Invitations to apply may also be sent to those candidates whose CVs are hosted on third party CV databases and appear to suggest suitability for the position.

Applications are invited from all those meeting the requirements of our Person Specification, including, of course, internal applicants.

Making Your Application

If we sound right for you, and if you feel that you’re right for us (including the requirements of our Person Specification), then please submit your CV to us with a covering letter. Please be sure to include current salary details and contact information including your mobile phone number.

CVs and covering letters should be sent to us at Careers@anderstore.com.

Alternatively, for those unable to send e-mails, you may submit your CV by post to us, marked for the attention of Careers Department, at our usual address.

Selection for First Stage Interviews

Typically within less than two weeks of placing the advert, we will shortlist applicants whom we wish to see for first interview.

Those shortlisted will be invited, typically by e-mail, to attend an interview, either in person or by video call. We suggest that all applicants check their inbox periodically after applying and ensure any checks necessary are undertaken to ensure our correspondence is not accidentally marked and/or treated as spam.

Due to the geographically disperse nature of our business, interviews-in-person are typically held at third-party venues in the applicable area. We will advise of details with the invite or subsequent correspondence.

The invite will also typically feature a tentative date(s) for second interview. this interview would typically be in-person only and again at a third-party venue in the applicable area. We ask the applicant to make themselves available.

Where circumstances dictate, we will consider undertaking second interviews on different dates, in different venues, or by video call.

Preparation for Interviews

Before attending interviews, candidates should prepare themselves in the usual way and familiarise themselves with the relevant information provided on our website, including the Job Description, Person Specification, Pay & Benefits and Induction & Training pages for this role.

Additional Preparation for Video-Call Interviews

More detailed information on the additional s teps to prepare for video interviews can be found on our website here.

First Stage Interviews

The first stage interviews are typically relatively short, focussing predominantly on the applicants’ respective sales knowledge, skills and experience.

There will also be an opportunity for applicants to ask questions of us, although we ask that questions that can wait until the second stage interviews are kept until that stage.

Candidates need not bring any paperwork to the first stage interviews.

There may be some supplementary forms to complete prior to, or after completion of, the first interview.

Following this interview, those applicants that have been successful in moving to the next stage will be invited, typically by phone or e-mail, to attend the second stage interview, usually held at the same venue. Please refer to the comments made in the ‘selection for First Stage Interviews’ section above in this respect.

Second Stage Interviews

The second stage interviews are lengthier and more involved than the first stage’s, and cover, in greater depth, the subjects previously covered, along with the other knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the position.

During this stage, there will be considerable opportunity for detailed discussion and the answering of any questions the applicants may have about us.

Additionally, candidates should bring with them to the second interview both the original and a recent, up-to-date copy of each of the following documents:

  • any and all qualifications;
  • Full current driving licence valid in the UK;
  • current valid (signed) full UK Passport (or other document confirming eligibility to work in the UK); and
  • one additional proof of address document dated with the last twelve months of the following types:
    • Mortgage Statement or Mortgage Redemption Statement;
    • Credit Card Statements from main provider (less than 3 months old);
    • Bank / Building Society Statement;
    • Council Tax Bill;
    • House or motor insurance certificate;
    • Recent Gas, Electricity, Water, Landline-Telephone bill (less than 3 months old); or
    • Official Documentation from HMRC (not an employer).

Prior to, or following, this interview, there may again be some supplementary forms to complete.

Basic Examinations

The selection process may involve a basic examination of the skills required for the job. This may take the form of a paper-based examination and/or a practical assessment. Such examination will typically take place at the time of the second stage interviews.

We know that few people like exams, but want to set your minds at ease: they are not onerous, and anyone fulfilling the requirements in the Person Specification should have no difficulties.

Selection, References and Offers

Once a favoured candidate has been identified, we will contact the applicant and notify them of their ‘pre-selection’ and that we are about to seek references and any checks (including employment references, personal references, medical references and any others as previously agreed). Subject to these being satisfactory, the candidate will be offered a job in writing as below.

Alternatively, the candidate may be offered the role subject to these references being satisfactory.

Any offer to the candidate will be in writing, setting out any applicable conditions, although all offers are subject to:

  • contract;
  • satisfactory verification of any details provided during the selection process.
  • the prompt receipt of any requested further information, copy documents and forms;
  • the prompt receipt of satisfactory references; and
  • where requested, the prompt undertaking of a medical examination(s) and prompt receipt of satisfactory medical report(s).

Data Protection

Any personal data collected from applicants during the recruitment process will only be used for the purposes of recruitment within the Company and will not be disclosed to any external sources without your express written consent.

Records of successful candidates will be placed on their personnel files.

Records of unsuccessful candidates whom the Company would be prepared to offer a job to will, unless the applicant has indicated or requests otherwise , will be kept on file in the event that other job opportunities arise within the Group for which we feel the applicant would be well suited.

All other candidates records will be destroyed after six months.

Special Adjustments

If you have a disability please tell us about any adjustments we may need to make to assist you during the selection process.

Feel Free to Contact Us

If there’s any information we’ve omitted or that isn’t clear, please feel free to contact us.

 

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