• Custom synthesis projects on small, lab scale up to 20 litre scale
• FTE projects synthesising compound libraries for testing in medicinal chemistry lead identification / lead optimisation programs
• Handling and synthesis of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients

• Ideally previous industry experience in practical organic chemistry as a Research Chemist
• Educated to a BSc/MChem level is essential
• Qualified in a chemistry based subject to PhD level is highly desirable
• Experience gained in pharmaceuticals, life sciences or agrochemical sectors desirable
• Additional experience in medicinal chemistry drug design or the synthesis of high potency small molecules is advantageous

We are recruiting for a welder/fabricator to join busy and growing metalwork department. The work includes the fabrication of hospital equipment working primarily with stainless steel.

The job application will include a weld test with Covid restrictions in place.

Main Responsibilities

To be able to Tig weld stainless steel

• To assemble components that have been machined.
• To liaise with fabricator operatives.
• To gain a full and comprehensive knowledge of the product range.
• To carry out basic maintenance of machines.

Key objectives

• To build good working relationships with all colleagues.
• To work closely with the team to ensure the highest standard are met and within deadlines.

General

• To carry out duties in a safe, efficient and professional manner in line with company health and safety procedures and environmental issues that relate to our business.
• To ensure a positive image of the company is portrayed at all times to both internal and external customers.
• To attend training as required for your role.
• To ensure the Quality Management Policy Statement is adhered to.
• To adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures.

Technical skills / experience

 The applicant should have experience in Tig Welding and Basic Fabrication from drawings

  Welding: 2 years (preferred)

  Tig Welding 1 year (required)

• Able to plan and organise own workload.
• Be accurate whilst able to work quickly and methodically.
• Be able to work as part of a team, and on your own.
• Be able to learn the products to a good standard.

Personal profile

• Excellent verbal/written Communicator.
• Positive attitude.
• Good team player.

At Aldi, you'll never find yourself bored and twiddling your thumbs on the till as a Store Assistant. In fact, time will fly by.

You'll do everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked with well-presented products. And, of course, you'll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. It's a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There's a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team.

We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.

Operations Manager

Salary dependent on experience

Oldham/Manchester

Full time

The Company

A fabricator and manufacturer of fire sprinkler pipework, specialising in cutting, grooving and powder coating. Trading under current ownership for 3 years and operating from a site based in Oldham/Manchester, our 27,000 sq ft facility produces over 3,000 tonnes of raw material turned into client specification with an unrivalled lead time in the market..
With turnover in the region of £8 million versus historic turnover in the last few years of approximately £5million the company has seen substantial growth. At time of advertising a new £1.5 million contract has been secured into a new Mainland European Market and the business is on a short term trajectory to exceed £10 million turnover. In addition to this, we have recently secured an Equity Partner (Shawston – the UK leading supplier to the Commercial Fire Sprinkler Marketing).

The Candidate

An experienced, qualified Operations Manager with commercial experience. A manager who can lead a team and genuinely inspire a team to continuously improve their performance. An individual that has a personality and can energise business situations and environments. A self-starting business leader that can cope with targets and pressure to deliver.

Ideally you will possess a background from within engineering and have affinity with the product. This role would suit an individual who is looking to grow and develop with a forward-thinking company and who is ready for the next step in their career to manage and direct a team of production and transport personnel. You will be expected to engage in the day to day managing of the production plant and motivate and drive the team to succeed.

Key responsibilities but not limited to: -

·Oversee production and stock checks, capacity planning and lean production background biased, target planning.

·Environment and waste management

·Ensure health and safety practices/procedures/audits are being carried out

·Ensure forklift and machinery inspections are being carried out daily

·Conduct staff 1-2-1’s and training as required

·HR Management

·Constantly look to make cost savings on overheads/production costs

·Tool box talks

·Record holidays for staff and coordinate branch attendance

·Keeping records of staff sickness and lateness

·Arrange customer deliveries

·Implement new procedures

The ideal candidate will:

·Be able to evidence relevant experience

·Previous experience within an engineering role

·Demonstrate good leadership skills

·Have good time management skills

·Be able to work under their own initiative

·Have excellent communication skills

·Be proactive with a desire to succeed

·Be well organised and show keen attention to detail

Remuneration

·We have a strict remuneration philosophy. To pay market salaries for the job being done.

·We are looking to recruit a candidate that can demonstrate they are the perfect fit for the company culture.

·Basic salary will be in-line with the experience of the candidate and benchmarked salary levels. There is an opportunity to be part of a substantial performance bonus.

·Holiday entitlement of 25 days running January to December.

·Pension contributions in-line with the company policy as per People’s Pension scheme.

Please do not apply for this role if you do not have the relevant experience.

Please no Recruitment Agencies

• Generate and Issue Purchase Orders in line with MRP requirements when required.
• Generate and issue Manual Purchase via the Purchase Requisition Process.
• Building and Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal team members.
• Inventory Management.
• Data Integrity.
• Quality of Incoming Goods.
• Request for Quotations (RFQ's).
• Health and Safety
• Team working

• In the absence of the buyer action MRP Order Report Daily (AM) and generate and issue purchase orders to suppliers via e-mail.
• Generate and issue manual purchase orders via the Purchase Requisition Process.
• Expedite purchase orders for direct and in-direct suppliers in a timely manner when required and where necessary inform the Supply Chain Manager regarding any delays / problems to ensure agreed delivery dates are met.
• Creation of stock codes and undertake regular general maintenance to ensure all data is correct.
• In the absence of the buyer action Non-Conformance Reports. Generate and issue Corrective Action Reports to the suppliers and ensure they are returned within the defined dead-line.
• Sourcing and re-sourcing suppliers in line with the needs of the business.
• Inform the Supply Chain Manager of all price discrepancies.
• Monitor Stock Agreements on a monthly basis.
• Generate monthly supplier KPI reports.
• Ensure that all order acknowledgements are received within 48 Hours of receipt of PO and update the system with the confirmed delivery date as and when required.
• Review and subsequent resolution of all invoice queries.
• Deal professionally, competently, and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in verbal and written communications.
• Carry out administrative duties as and when required.

• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures and carry out all activities in a manner which is responsible and safe to yourself and others.
• Adhere to all company SOP's.
• Contribute positively to my team and company morale and spirit.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of your work and get it right first time.
• To carry out any other duties as requested.