Location: Linton (CB21) Type: Temporary Duration: 4 weeks initially, might be extended Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:00-16:00 with 30 minutes lunch break. Salary: 12.74 - 15.38 per hour, dependent on experience Job Reference: 36362 Free lunch, hot and cold drinks provided for all staff! Polytec are looking for a Materials and Assembly Technician for our Linton based client.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day stock control, ensuring accurate stock levels and availability of consumables and minimum-quantity items
- Raise purchase orders for ad-hoc project requirements and consumable stock
- Monitor and chase outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
- Receive and inspect incoming goods, checking accuracy against documentation
- Pick and issue materials for projects and internal requests accurately and efficiently
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including de-kitting and correct storage of parts
- Carry out scheduled stock takes and update stock records accordingly
- Pick, pack and arrange shipment of small goods for dispatch when required
- Communicate progress, shortages and issues to the Production Manager to support smooth production operations
- Carry out mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies
- Carry out electrical assembly of sub-assemblies and support electrical work on full system builds
- Support other departments when required
- Follow all safety procedures and uphold organisational values at all times
Requirements
- Previous experience as a stores person, assembler or logistics operative in a manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately
- Confident IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel%3B MRP system experience desirable
- Physically fit and able to remain on your feet for extended periods
- Reliable, honest and able to complete tasks to deadlines
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Confident use of hand and power tools for cutting, shaping and assembling components
- Willingness to adapt, embrace change and assist across departments as needed
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in mechanical assembly, panel building or cable assembly using electrical schematics
- Forklift truck licence or experience