We are seeking a pro-active, detail-focused person with a background in engineering to join our client in a varied Operations Coo.....
We are seeking a pro-active, detail-focused person with a background in engineering to join our client in a varied Operations Coordinator role. This is a position that requires a ‘can do’ adaptable, flexible nature, quick thinking and good administrative and IT skills.
Our client is based just outside Bury St Edmunds. This is a full-time, permanent role based at their manufacturing facility from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. The annual salary information is available on request. Interested candidates will also require their own vehicle to reach the company’s premises, as it is inaccessible via public transport.
This is a great chance to join a small but stable, successful business and work in an interesting, very professional manufacturing environment.
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing engineering business, who design, manufacture, supply and service high quality air compressors and components for a variety of industries and companies. Established over 20 years ago, the company can offer a stable and friendly working environment and the opportunity to learn on the job and develop new skills. They have a long-serving small team who are professional, friendly, and hard working.
The Role
This brand-new position has been created to support the operations of the business, working under both the Operations Director and Production Manager and alongside the Stores Coordinator. It is a super varied job, where training will be given to the right person to help them feel confident and be competent in the different aspects the role.
Duties will involve:
Raise the appropriate documentation for the manufacture of new units.
Issue up-to-date bills of materials to the Stores Department for kitting of parts.
Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to procure parts required for the Production process.
Liaise with the Production Engineers to assist with quality issues and build schedules.
Create manual packs and upload to website for customer access
Ensure all build files have certifications, build information and build pictures.
Carry out final quality checks on completed unit builds, liaise with Production Engineers for any required rework.
Support the Production Manager with upkeep of COSHH, Health & Safety and Risk Assessment records.
During busy times and during annual leave, support the Operations Director by processing parts orders including quotation, acknowledgement of customer purchase orders, raising of documentation and invoice.
Liaise with the Stores Department for timely despatch of parts orders.
Support the Stores Coordinator at busy times and during annual leave by receiving goods-in, checking deliveries, booking them in, putting them away in the Stores or issuing to the relevant department.
Receive documentation from Sales and Service Departments and pack and despatch spares parts, service kits and units as required.
Raise purchase orders as required to replenish stock levels.
Support the team in implementing small to large projects within the company to improve Quality, Health and Safety, Environmental and Efficiency.
Alongside the rest of the team, answer the phone, deal with enquiries and be a helpful and professional presence in the business.
Requirements
A pro-active nature is essential, along with an amazing eye for detail
A calm and capable multi-tasker
Good administrative skills and professional communicator with good spelling and grammar abilities
Enjoys variety and working on different tasks and learning about different things
Confident and professional enough to talk to customers and suppliers
Highly organised and IT Literate
A background in Engineering, whether it be a qualification, from experience gained in past/current job roles, or from pursuing an engineering-related hobby
Excellent communication skills
Great team working abilities
A polite, friendly and professional person with a good attitude
A willingness to learn and attend training as necessary for the role
Own vehicle to travel to the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds
Lives within a reasonably commutable distance (within 30-45 minutes from site)
How to Apply
Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV to kate@horizoneast.co.uk
We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.
About Horizon
Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We’ve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years’ recruitment experience between us. We’re friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here, we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We act as the ‘introducers’, so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!
GDPR
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