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Location: Huntingdon
Salary: Basic salary, dependent on experience.

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 merger and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.

The role will be part of the production team, the specific role will depend on your skills and experience. This could involve manufacturing items in a workshop environment or preparing and packing material to ship to the customer. The role is key to delivering the customers expectation and you will be part of a wider team working together to deliver this.

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.

• Mechanical aptitude required
• 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.
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes
• 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

• Basic experience of workshop equipment would be an advantage
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written technical instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures and general instructions
• 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

• Company Healthcare
• Company pension (5% company contribution)
• Company Sick Pay
• Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover
• 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25
• Plus a range of employee benefits provided through thier insurances provider, details will be provided.
• In addition, there is free car parking and social events during the year.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply. LNKD1_UKTJ