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AMETEK is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

As a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, AMETEK are proud to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Their strength comes from four key areas: Niche Market Focus, Growth Model, People and Culture, Performance.

• Annual sales of over $5.5 billion with approximately 50% of sales outside U.S.
• Distributed operating structure with ~18,500 colleagues in over 30 countries
• Diverse set of niche markets and applications served
• Core Values include Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork and Social Responsibility

AMETEK is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500

Website: www.ametek.com

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5.5 billion.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com

We are looking for a warehouse and dispatch all-rounder to work withing our warehouse and packing departments. This is initially a temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

Warehouse involves working as part of a team in managing our inventory in a professional experienced manner, providing our internal customers with a world class service, and becoming the go to person for a specific product group.

In dispatch you will take responsibility for packing and dispatch of TH products ensuring high accuracy whilst ensuring high quality packing.

Splitting the week between warehouse and Dispatch, the role will entail communications at all levels both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Warehouse duties as required ensuring high accuracy and a timely service as required
• Pack TH instruments to defined standards and support improvements to eliminate damage in transit
• Identify areas of improvement and suggest and implement improvements

Operational Excellence

To drive continuous improvement activities within the Departments. Develop a culture of continuous improvements – “do it once do it right”.

• Continually develop processes to drive overall performance
• Implement robust continuous improvement ideas initiative
• Work with all departments to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Implement and support 6S programmes

Quality

Improve quality in all areas of departments through driving a quality culture

• Ensure reports are raised for all department issues via reporting system, pushing for root cause solutions

Team development

• Become a key team member driving the culture to set the standard of operational excellence and capability within the business

Requirements for Consideration

Required Essential Skills:

• Experience in a warehouse or despatch environment
• Ability to lead a team and work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas
• Experience of developing (multi-skills)
• Strong IT and Excel skills
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques such as 6S, Kanban and Kaizen
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental practices
• Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work
• Strong organizational skills
• Good communicator, written and oral.

Desirable Skills:

• Leadership Qualification’s
• Band Saw and Chop Saw Experience
• Cranes and Lifts Certificates
• Forklift experience

Required Personal Attributes:

• Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Follows through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
• Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
• Enthusiasm – Exhibit’s passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude
• Worth Ethic – possesses a strong willingness to work hard.
• High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
• Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately.
• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.

Experience/Degree/Certification:

• FLT License preferable
• Despatch and Packing experience
• ERP system knowledge
• Understanding of inventory management

What we offer you

• Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment along with:
• 1 pm Friday finish
• Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
• Perkbox – Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
• Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation
• Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre