Operative

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bearward Engineering, part of the Wabtec group, is a Northampton-based firm manufacturing radiators for the power generation industry. As a Stores team member on a 08:00-16:00 shift (38 hours/week), you will support the movement of components, handle paperwork, maintain stock, and ensure equipment is kept in good condition.

Desirable warehouse experience, reading drawings ability, and a full UK driving licence are required; fork truck training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings.
• Team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Practical, hands on.
• Have good communication skills.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Attention to good Housekeeping.
• Warehouse background desirable but not essential.
• Full clean UK drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth flow of components through the business.
• Process all relevant paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain stock accuracy and perform regular stocktakes.
• Maintain all company equipment used during working hours.
• Fork truck training will be provided.

Skills

Reading drawings

Warehouse experience

Full UK driving licence

Safety awareness

Job description

Bearward Engineering is a Northampton based firm manufacturing radiators for the power generation industry.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Stores department team, working on the 08:00-16:00 shift (38 hours/week) Monday to Friday, you will be responsible for assisting in the continuous smooth flow of components throughout the business. Assisting in all areas inline with business needs, processing all relevant paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, accuracy with stocktaking. Maintaining all Company equipment used during working hours to level required. PPE supplied; safety glasses, ear protection, overalls gloves, safety boots (and visors where relevant). Fork truck training will be provided.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

Ability to read drawings.

Team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Practical, hands on.

Have good communication skills.

Willing to work flexibly.

Attention to good Housekeeping.

Warehouse background desirable but not essential.

Full clean UK drivers licence.

What about the physical demands of the job?

A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with appropriate handling equipment.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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