We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging. We are looking for team players who are self-motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. If you are customer focused, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
Roots Systems (part of the Rotolok Group of Companies) is a leading manufacturer of rotary-lobe compressors, blower and vacuum packages. These are sold worldwide, with major markets in the USA, central Europe and the Middle East. Our equipment is supplied into numerous industries including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, power plant & nuclear. The emerging ‘green-tech’ market, with the drive to net zero, offers Roots Systems exciting growth opportunities and we have already supplied and are dealing with applications for hydrogen, carbon capture and energy storage. We manufacture, package and test our skid mounted packages in our facilities in UK.
Currently based in Stonehouse, the Company has grown over the past 10 years and during 2025 will be moving to a larger and improved production facility in Gloucester.
You will report to the CFO and your work will be crucial as we embark on financial and operational reporting transformation. This role is being created to support the Company and Group in executing the 5-year plan.
Our ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4 or equivalent or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role. Candidates will need experience of multi-currency and multi-territory reporting. Knowledge and experience of accounting systems with the ability to consolidate standard reporting and managing data integrity throughout is essential.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a desire to set higher standards of work performance for themselves. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload with competing priorities and frequent interruptions.
You should also have the ability to quickly establish and where appropriate further develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Some travel required to Tiverton for CFO meetings on ad hoc basis.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE ROTOLOK GROUP
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact David Balch, CFO on 01884 232232.
CLOSING DATE: 20 January 2025
THE COMPANY
Roots Systems Ltd is the world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary-lobe compressors for the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical and energy/power generation industries.
We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.
THE CANDIDATE
If you are customer focused, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
For this role you will need to be highly numerate and have a degree in a physical science, engineering or mathematics. Chemical engineering or mechanical engineering would be the most suitable.
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery, such as pumps, compressors, and mechanical seals and their support systems, and of fluid- handling equipment, such as piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and measuring instruments.
Experience of working in the engineering sector is required. A new graduate without this experience would be considered for the position of Junior Proposals Engineer.
You will need to be commercially aware, with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.
You will need to have exceptional communication and organisational skills and be confident in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated and has a ‘can-do’ attitude.
THE ROLE
The Proposals Engineer will provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements, dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing a high-quality service to global customers.
The main duties of the role are:
BENEFITS
The benefits of working for the Rotolok Group are:
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact David White on 01453 826581.
Roots Systems Ltd are World Leaders in the design, manufacture and production of skid mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas industry.
We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on-time.
We are proud to be a family business and work as a team so all of our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.
If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for the assembly of Blowers to the required specifications, standards and expectations of the client.
For this role you will need to have experience and knowledge of working with different materials of construction (mild/carbo/stainless/aluminium/nonferrous). You will also need understanding and experience in the specifications, standards and expectations of supplying equipment within the petrochemical industry. A Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience is desirable.
The main duties of the role are:
Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to quickly establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The candidate will be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance, be innovative and open to new ideas.
Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Waugh on 01453 826581.
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2025
Roots Systems Ltd are world leaders in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas, renewables, chemicals, and energy/power generation industries.
We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on time.
We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.
If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
The Manual/CNC Machinist will machine compressor components for small batch work as per the drawings provided.
For this role candidates will need to have experience of working in a manufacturing or engineering environment. A Certificate in machine shop technology/machine tool technology or a time served apprenticeship would be an advantage.
Experience of manual machining and of reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings is essential. Whilst experience of working with CNC machines and computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software would also be an advantage.
This role would ideally suit somebody who values the importance of attention to detail and has the ability to work using their own initiative whilst also being part of a team.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to find solutions to problems in an efficient and effective manner.
Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Hancock on 01453 826581.
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2025
