Business Improvement Support

Siemens Gamesa; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Subsidised lunch

Public transport tickets

Employee discounts

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in Hull is seeking a Business Improvement Support team member to drive continuous improvement across the site. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality Engineering, and Production to deliver improvement projects through JFI, KMS, and site initiatives, performing hands-on tasks and coordinating contractors.

You will install and relocate equipment, maintain documentation, and contribute to Lean Manufacturing and 5S to boost efficiency, safety, and performance on the factory

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and practical joinery skills.
• Experience with power tools and general maintenance or handyman activities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience or understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to identify and implement improvement opportunities through the JFI system.
• Support delivery of higher-level business improvement projects and site enhancements.
• Assist with Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve workplace organisation and efficiency.
• Install, set up, relocate, and transport equipment and site assets as required.
• Create and maintain documentation to support improvement projects and processes.
• Support contractor management, permitting, and ensuring site compliance.
• Assist with Non-Conformance actions and continuous improvement activities from quality investigations.
• Review tooling and equipment through KMS and identify defective assets.
• Liaise with Quality Engineering to ensure calibrated tooling is available for production.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Health & safety

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

Communication

Independent working

Time management

Tools

KMS

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Business Improvement Support team member based in Hull, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Working closely with Operations, the Business Improvement Team, Quality Engineering, and Production teams, you will support a wide range of improvement projects generated through the Just Fix It (JFI) process, Key Management System (KMS) reports, and general site improvement activities. Your day will involve hands-on tasks, equipment installation and movement, contractor coordination, documentation support, and contributing to lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives that help improve efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Business Improvement Support team member based in Hull, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Working closely with Operations, the Business Improvement Team, Quality Engineering, and Production teams, you will support a wide range of improvement projects generated through the Just Fix It (JFI) process, Key Management System (KMS) reports, and general site improvement activities. Your day will involve hands-on tasks, equipment installation and movement, contractor coordination, documentation support, and contributing to lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives that help improve efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with Operations teams and the Business Improvement Team to identify, prioritise, and implement improvement opportunities through the Just Fix It (JFI) system.
• Support the delivery of higher-level business improvement projects and site enhancement activities.
• Assist with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve workplace organisation, efficiency, and standards.
• Install, set up, relocate, and transport equipment and site assets as required.
• Create and maintain documentation to support improvement projects and operational processes.
• Support contractor management activities, including permitting and ensuring compliance with site requirements.
• Assist with Non-Conformance actions and continuous improvement activities arising from quality investigations.
• Review tooling and equipment through the Key Management System (KMS) and identify defective or unavailable assets.
• Liaise with Quality Engineering to ensure calibrated tooling is available and maintained for production teams.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and continuously improving working environment across the site.

What You Bring

• Experience using hand tools and practical joinery skills.
• Previous experience working with power tools and general maintenance or handyman activities.
• A strong understanding of health and safety standards within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience or understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Experience supporting process improvements, production activities, or operational projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of contractor management, permitting processes, or equipment control systems would be advantageous.
• B1, B2, and B3 licences are desirable.

Who Is Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/home/careers/working-with-us.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards And Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
• Employer-funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.