OverviewLocation:

Huntingdon

Salary:

£26,270 per annum (Production operates a Skills Award Framework where Operations Team Members can be trained in additional functions to their core role, which will attract an enhancement to their basic salary)

Vacancy Type:

Permanent, Full Time

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, the company now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, the company is on an exciting trajectory with a strong mergers and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.

The RoleThe materials preparation and packing department is a key element within the customer service proposition. This work provides a critical factor within the supply chain and the attainment of the company''s strategic goals globally.

You will play a key role in making sure that the customer gets the correct product, to the correct specification, at the right time. Working in an efficient and effective manner, you will deal with a range of product requests, ensuring that they reach the customer in great condition.

Key Responsibilities

Keeping the work environment safe and tidy

Ensuring that all tasks are performed to the required standard and quality to meet both internal and external customer requirements.

Updating stock quantities via internal stock management systems

Confirming and checking order details

Maintaining and storing stock to a safe and accurate standard

Flexibility within the team is a key requirement. Must be prepared to work where requested to meet the needs of the customer.

Document processes and procedures for new or newly revised product designs.

Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes in support of efforts to increase standardisation, reduce costs, reduce cycle times and improve safety

Set up and operate equipment to produce products that meet customer specifications.

Test and inspect parts against requirements.

Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Specific Materials Preparation And Packing

Prepare and package a variety of materials for delivery to customers

Identifying the order requirement from stock

Selecting pre-cut or packaged materials

Measuring, weighing and cutting of various materials to a specified size and tolerance

Ensuring product is safely and securely packaged using the correct label and suitable packaging

Despatching materials via courier and collection scheduling

Skills And Qualifications

Ability to follow verbal and/or written technical instructions.

Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures and general instructions

Attention to detail and quality

Methodical approach to tasks

Care and patience towards dealing with fragile and delicate materials

Experience of using computer systems

Proactive and positive attitude

Willingness to take on new ways of working and prepared to be open to flexibility and training into all areas within the production environment.

Strong communication and team working skills

Ability to retrieve field information, such as dimensions and angles, without supervision.

Ability to interpret and follow sketches and patterns for cutting and fabricating.

Basic knowledge of metals, materials, polymers or ceramics is an advantage

Benefits

Company Healthcare

Company pension (5% company contribution)

Company Sick Pay

Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover

22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25

To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

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