Headquarters-based - Lisburn

Matthew Algie & Company Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee equipment firm in Lisburn is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a full-time, permanent role. The position involves refurbishing machinery, ensuring quality, adhering to health and safety standards, and working collaboratively in a team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications in electrical engineering and be able to work under pressure while maintaining excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary between £26,000 and £29,000 alongside generous benefits including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Attractive pension

Medical cash-back system

Free coffee

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role such as in a repair centre or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety standards within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate machines for installation.
• Refurbish machine components to high standards.
• Maximize efficiency and minimize waste while maintaining records.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and report hazards.
• Maintain hygiene and organization in the workspace.
• Communicate performance goals and improvements actively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Qualifications in Electrical & Engineering

Health & Safety standards knowledge

Manual dexterity and attention to detail

Education

ONC Electrical & Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About us

At Matthew Algie, you’ll work with some of the most talented individuals in the coffee industry. You’ll work for an organisation that leads the way in the name of sustainability, gives back to the community and invests in its people. Ethics, passion, integrity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers, to projects with our coffee farmers. We believe our continued success is due to great people.

Position

Warehouse Operative

Location

Lisburn, Head Office

Job Type

Full time, Permanent – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£26,000 – £29,000.00 per annum

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus 4 public holidays, attractive pension, medical cash‑back system, and as much coffee as you can drink.

Purpose of Role

To ensure the efficient refurbishment of Matthew Algie Equipment. Making sure the quality of all aspects of work carried out is to the highest standard possible, whilst constantly striving towards departmental aims, paying particular attention to: Quality, performance and reducing sub‑component usage where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine preparation, testing and calibration: Bench test all new equipment, calibrate machines for installation.
• Refurbishment of machine sub‑components to the highest standards for use in the refurbishment of various machines in the repair centre. Pass quality checks carried out by RC Supervisors, monitor and improve processes, aim for performance targets to lead to grade promotions.
• Maximise efficiency and minimise wastage: Record all work accurately, complete refurbishment to required standard, fill out paperwork correctly, note any shortages on paperwork.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures: Meet all legal and Health and Safety requirements, report accidents to a member of Production Management, report potential hazards as soon as possible.
• Hygiene: Adhere to the Company Hygiene Policy, keep factory tidy and organised, ready for third‑party audits.
• Teamwork: Be fully aware of department performance, treat all staff with respect, involve in broader department activities, seek areas for improvement, attend regular appraisal meetings.
• Communication: Participate actively in team briefs, communicate performance goals and improvement ideas to line manager.
• Administration: Carry out administration activities professionally, maintain an audit trail for external auditors.

Experience

Previous experience in a similar role such as in a repair centre or manufacturing environment and use of hand tools.

Skills / Knowledge

• Qualification or certificate in ONC Electrical & Engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety standards within a fast‑moving manufacturing environment, or willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport across the organisation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow direction and work within agreed parameters.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and customer timeframes; work independently and as part of a team; flexible to meet team and customer needs.
• Punctual, strong work ethic, personal motivation and enthusiasm.

Application

If this sounds like you, then you could be the right fit for us! Please click APPLY, upload your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

Thanks, from the Team @ Matthew Algie

Please note this is not a sponsored role, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Our selection for recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or gender reassignment status (protected characteristics).