GAI: RSS News Feed http://www.gai.org.uk/news.xml GAI: Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Copyright 2010, GAI. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:41:18 GMT GAI Continuing to Listen and Act
There were plenty of constructive comments and without a doubt, visible changes and improvements were reported by those who completed the survey.

Subsequently, comprehensive analyses and an action plan were devised which addressed each GAI and IAI area of development, outlining what had been achieved and future development plans.

Since the initial release of the action plan in November 2009, development has continued at a rapid pace, as such please find below a newly updated action plan, outlining what has been achieved in recent times and what the plans are for the future.
]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/news/1/view/176 http://www.gai.org.uk/news/1/view/176 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: GAI/RIBA Specification Awards 2010/11 The bi-annual GAI & RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards are nearing and the national judging panel are now inviting entries for the 2010/11 competition.

Categories include Commercial, Public Health, Public Education, Hospitality/Residential and International.

The 2010/11 Specification Awards are to be held at the Ironmongers Hall. Barbican, London EC2Y 8AA .

See here for more information or to enter a project.  

 


from:30/03/2011 to 30/03/2011]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20113/1/152/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20113/1/152/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: South Central IAI Branch Meeting Branch: South Central
Topic: Christmas Quiz
Location: St Leonards Hotel, Dorset
R.S.V.P to: Meg Jones

Click here for more information on the IAI (Institute of Architectural Ironmongers)


from:02/12/2010 to 02/12/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201012/1/182/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201012/1/182/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: South Central IAI Branch Meeting Branch: South Central
Topic: Safehinge
Location: St Leonards Hotel, Dorset
R.S.V.P to: Meg Jones

Click here for more information on the IAI (Institute of Architectural Ironmongers)


from:11/11/2010 to 11/11/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201011/1/181/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201011/1/181/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: Education Awards Lunch 2010 2010 GAI Education Awards Lunch will be held on Thursday 4 November at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London W8. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Häfele.

As well as showcasing this year’s crop of successful Diploma students, the highest achievers from each year will be acknowledged. The Pinnacle award sponsored by Assa Abloy will be bestowed to the leading student over all three years of the education programme.

More information to follow…
from:04/11/2010 to 04/11/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201011/1/179/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201011/1/179/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: South Central IAI Branch Meeting Branch: South Central
Topic: PAS 23-24, BS EN 1125 Specifying Quality Product
Location: St Leonards Hotel, Dorset
R.S.V.P to: Meg Jones

Click here for more information on the IAI (Institute of Architectural Ironmongers)


from:07/10/2010 to 07/10/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201010/1/180/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/201010/1/180/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: Midlands IAI Branch Meeting Branch: Midlands
Topic: Marketing –An AI’s perspective
Presented by: Shafiq Sharif
CPD points available: 1 point
Location: GEZE, Lichfield (TBC)
R.S.V.P to: Lee Piper

Click here for more information on the IAI (Institute of Architectural Ironmongers)


from:14/09/2010 to 14/09/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20109/1/177/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20109/1/177/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:41:18 GMT Event: South Central IAI Branch Meeting Branch: South Central
Topic: RegAI Compulsory Paper 2010
Presented by: Kevin O'Reilly of Securefast
Location: St Leonards Hotel, Dorset
R.S.V.P to: Meg Jones by August 26 2010

Click here for more information on the IAI (Institute of Architectural Ironmongers)


from:09/09/2010 to 09/09/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20109/1/183/ http://www.gai.org.uk/events/20109/1/183/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Publications SUMMER 2010 ISSUE OUT NOW!
In this issue we have a closer look at the Harley Street Development, Hinges, Handrails and Access Control as well as lots of new product profiles!
The AIJ also profiles Carlisle Brass MD, Jason Anderson and Marilyn Monaghan on the well known family name within the business.

The AIJ is released quarterly containing news, industry and technical updates.

Technical Updates are provided to keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in technical standards and regulations

Guild News has the latest information for the GAI 

For editorial enquiries contact Helen Curry on 01268 655511 or by email helencurry@foundationpr.co.uk
For advertising enquires contact Kerry Munn on 01268 655511 or by email kerrymunn@foundationpr.co.uk Download the current AIJ Rate card


]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/publications/ http://www.gai.org.uk/publications/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Jobs: Customer Services and Order Processing Representative Location: Walsall office
Description:

Department : Customer Care
Location : Walsall office


To provide continuous professional support to meet and service the needs of all our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer orders
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Provide product information
• Handle credit queries
• Process returns requests
• Raise credit notes
• Liaise with Supply Chain team
• Support the external sales team
• Contribute to the development of/follow processes and procedures
• Action customer enquiries:
- prices
- discounts
- local distributors
- literature requests

 

Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to build/maintain relationships with customers and colleagues
• IT literate (Word, Excel, knowledge of Oracle databases an advantage)
• A good listener
• Numerate 
• Have the ability to work on own initiative
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills
• Have solid administrative skills
• Be able to plan and organise your work
• Have good keyboard skills and data entry accuracy


Characteristic Requirements

• Confident
• Enthusiastic
• Friendly
• Polite
• Patient
• Confidential
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Results-driven 


Experience/Education Requirements

• Customer Services background desired
• GCSE or equivalent level Maths and English


 


Main Purpose of Role
Date listed:01/09/2010
Email Contact: ceri_howitt@eu.irco.com
Expiry date: 01/10/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/124/ http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/124/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:41:18 GMT Jobs: Technical Specification Sales Consultant Location: Dubai
Description: Due to the success of our client’s last recruitment drive, this leading Architectural Ironmonger, with a large portfolio of products is seeking to recruit a Technical Specification Sales Consultant to join the existing team in Dubai.

As a Technical Specification Sales Consultant you will be responsible for promoting our clients designer range of hardware and services to architects and contractors. You will be in regular contact with project managers, buyers, quantity surveyors and architects before and after contract ensuring that projects are secured, hardware schedules and bills of quantities are accurate and reflective of actual requirements. Working closely with the estimating team you will be responsible for supervising their work, including the preparation of hardware schedules, technical presentations, quotations and submission deadline to ensure you assist the sales team to successfully secure the work in hand.

This position requires the candidate to be able to affect work in a team setting, communicate both on a one to one basis and thru the companies CRM system. You should also posse’s high administration skills prioritising your work based on the team’s objective based on clients needs. Multitasking is an added advantage.

This opening is a demanding one and may be lead to other senior positions within the organisation. Ideally, you would have work experience overseas, be self motivated, with a strong sales and technical background. Be fully qualified GAI diploma holder would be an advantage. Initially, this will be a 3 year contract which will give the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to join this Gulf leading Architectural Ironmonger which values its employees and offers excellent career progression for the right candidate.

You will be based in our offices in Dubai and will be travelling regularly throughout the Middle East (relocation at a later stage is a possibility).

Salary negotiable (Tax Free)
Bonus for on target results
Company Car/fuel
Mobile phone/Laptop
Healthcare

Initial Interviews will be held in the United Kingdom. Email your CV to Katy Hassan katy@sstcuae.com  with a recent passport size photo.
Salery: Salary negotiable (Tax Free), Bonus for on target results, Company Car/fuel, Mobile phone/Laptop, Healthcare
Date listed:25/08/2010
Email Contact: katy@sstcuae.com
Expiry date: 25/09/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/123/ http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/123/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Jobs: Territory Salesperson Location: London E, EC1, EC2, EN, IG, N, RM, WC1 & N Home Counties
Description: DORMA is a major manufacturer and supplier of automatic, manual and industrial door systems who have established a name for quality and reliability. Part of a German owned group with an annual worldwide turnover in excess of £600 million.

We are seeking a Salesperson to promote the Door Controls products and services to distributors and architectural and specifying bodies to generate enquiries and convert to specifications and orders; you will ideally come from a similar background. The Territory Salesperson would ideally live within the Sales Territory, detailed above.

A full UK driving license is necessary for this position.

Key tasks include but are not limited to:

• Supported by RSM, propose and agree annual personal targets and territory sales targets in line with Divisional and wider business plans
• Agree, implement and deliver a territory sales Business plan and continually monitor and measure personal performance against this
• Stimulate awareness of the Company, its products and services to targeted and existing clients and prospect for new business in unchartered areas/organizations.
• Generate enquires and convert into specifications and orders to achieve target.
• Carry out site surveys or visits, ensuring provision of sufficient information is put into written reports and distributed to relevant departments
• Monitor competitor activity and identify and exploit new business opportunities for the Division and for the wider benefit of the Company
• Develop and manage relationships (Internal/external)
• Develop business opportunities which consider operational delivery of our products to achieve and exceed the budgeted gross profit
• Maintain personal knowledge of the Company’s products, services, operating procedures and policies
• Deliver all required reports within the agreed timeframe.

In addition to a competitive salary, DORMA UK offer a comprehensive reward package including a company car, a performance related bonus, private healthcare, pension and life assurance.

A job description is available on request. To apply, please send your CV with details of current salary to: The Human Resource Department, DORMA UK Ltd, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AB Email e-mail: hr@dorma-uk.co.uk  

DORMA is an equal opportunities employer

www.dorma-uk.co.uk  

Closing Date: Friday 3rd September 2010
Salery: In addition to a competitive salary, DORMA UK offer a comprehensive reward package including a company car, a performance related bonus, private healthcare, pension and life assurance.
Date listed:13/08/2010
Email Contact: hr@dorma-uk.co.uk
Expiry date: 13/09/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/122/ http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/122/ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT Jobs: Contracts Co-ordinator / Estimator Location: York
Description: Scope: To have a varied role working in the contracts department ensuring customer contracts are closely monitored from initiation to completion. A secondary role of estimating will be expected.

Contracts
• Process, manage and monitor the contract orders, to ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, discussing order requirements.
• Dealing with complaints, e.g. late delivery, wrong product received.

Estimating
• Ability to determine customer requirements from floor plans will be an advantage
• Estimating of ironmongery enquiries and the input and pricing of schedules
• To liaise with all relevant members of staff to ensure accurate, efficient and timely pricing, scheduling and fulfilment of orders
• Chasing of quotations to receipt of order

Previous ironmongery experience essential

Please send CV to john@saturnarchitectural.com  or covering letter to

John Darby
Saturn Architectural Solutions Ltd
Unit 9 Harrier Court
Elvington
York
YO41 4EA
Salery: Competitive Salary based on experience
Date listed:11/08/2010
Email Contact: john@saturnarchitectural.com
Expiry date: 11/09/2010]]> http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/121/ http://www.gai.org.uk/jobshop/_/121/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:41:18 GMT