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Looking for an enthusiastic person to join a well-established, privately owned UK manufacturing business manufacturing windscreen wiper systems for Rail and marine applications. We want people who want a career, people we can invest in, and hope will have a long career with us.
The successful candidate must have an eye for detail and be able to focus on the job in hand. The individual must be capable of following complex instructions and have a flexible approach to work. They must work well both independently and as part of a team, and be reliable and conscientious in their attitude.

BENEFITS
· 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
· Free parking
· EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
· Pension
· Life Assurance

JOB FUNCTIONS

· Welding parts to engineering drawings.
· Following the company work to lists and reading engineering drawings.
· Maintain a clean workspace and surrounding area, promoting a safe and efficient environment
· Following company quality processes

SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

· Tig welder (stainless steel and aluminium) worked experience in a similar environment.
· Previous experience of welding to 9606-1 & 9606-2 is advantageous.
· Ability to Mig weld to a good standard is advantageous.
· Able to read engineering drawings to a good standard (training can be provided)

NB: As part of our interview process, we will expect an on-site weld test to be completed under the supervision of the Weld Manager.

The role will require an individual to work in a powder coat plant within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The right person needs to have a can-do attitude and work to tight deadlines. A good eye for detail and quality is essential for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Powder coating of a variety of products in a spray booth to a high standard, ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Quality checking to ensure the highest quality
• Working to targets
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• To undertake other duties as determined by the company to meet the company’s needs
• To work in compliance with health and safety regulations
• To work in compliance with company policies
• To work to company procedures, instructions, and drawings
• To maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
Skills and Experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Powder Coating preferred
• Must be able to work on one’s own at times
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident ability to read drawings
• PC Literate
• Experience with SAP but not essential
Essential
• Multi-tasks easily with a can-do attitude.
• Good team worker
• Good attention to detail
• PC literate

The Company is an owner-managed, designer and manufacturer of windscreen wipers for Marine and Rail applications. The business employs around 130 employees and has a turnover of approximately £15m. The business is profitable. Following Brexit, where the business experienced increases in the paperwork required to export products to Europe, the business has decided to expand the dispatch department so that it is correctly staffed and is more robust.

Job Purpose
The role will require an individual to have previous experience in UK import and Export procedures and customs. The role is primarily to despatch product to customers who are based across the world. This role will, in effect, be a job share with our existing despatch coordinator and will spend time improving controls and systems and recording the revised working practices. This individual is self-motivated and is capable of working alone, against tight delivery schedules, working for a growing, busy manufacturing company.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Arranging delivery via courier
• Arranging delivery via air & sea freight
• Responsible for carrier bookings and communication.
• Preparation of necessary export documentation, ensuring compliance with local and overseas regulations, including interface with the Chamber of Commerce and associated bodies.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Logistics, Import,t and Export shipping operation to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of customer orders
• Producing Commercial Invoice, packing list & certificates of origin, and filing these electronically onto our computer system.
• Dealing with customers via email and telephone
• Liaising with credit control to check customers’ account status, and Sales to ensure shipping is to the customer’s requirements and dates.
Skills and Experience
• Must be able to work independently, take initiative, be comfortable in a hands-on role, and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload while dealing with multiple tasks efficiently and with limited supervision. Must understand the critical importance of accuracy when completing documentation.
• Understands legal and regulatory requirements for importing/exporting goods for the UK.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in using SAP. (Desirable).
• Be a team player in a small environment.
• Full understanding of INCO terms
Essential
• Recent and relevant office-based experience in Export, Logistics, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and/ or Haulage.
• Able to pick up quickly in a busy environment.

On Offer

• Salary is £27,830 FT pro-rated for 34.5 hours per week is £24,000 per annum.
• Standard hours of 34.5 hours per week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 1:30pm Fridays with half an hour for lunch except on a Friday.
• Money Purchase pension plan with employer contribution of 4%. Can be auto-enrolment or salary sacrifice.
• Life assurance plan after one year of service.
• FT holiday allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free car parking on site.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for strategic direction, overseeing and governing, and is crucial for the effective functioning and success of West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA). Trustees are instrumental in ensuring that the organisation achieves its mission, maintains its integrity, and fulfils its obligations to its stakeholders and the community it serves.

As the leading regional specialist organisation, WMWA works to empower those whose lives have been affected by gender-based/intimate partner violence and abuse, providing a range of services in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin.

A Trustee role with us is one of the best contributions you can make to help us shape our strategy and monitor the effectiveness of the services we provide to support service users in West Mercia.

Our Board composition has changed significantly over recent years, and we are looking to recruit additional Trustees who have time to commit to this valuable strategic role. The succession planning of our Board is essential, and we are committed to its continual improvement. We are keen to recruit women who have skills and life experiences that complement and add value and diversity to our existing team of Trustees.

Trustees on our Board are passionate and dedicated to our role and mission, to our governance, and to providing strategic leadership. They work together as a team, have a variety of skills, talents, and life experiences, and come from all walks of life. Currently over half of our Board have lived experience of domestic abuse, and we continually strive to make sure we have representation. So, although not essential, we are keen to receive applications from women who have lived experience, or an understanding of, domestic abuse. Ex-service users are particularly welcome although at least two years must have elapsed since using our services.

To further support our Board succession planning we are particularly keen to receive applications from women who have financial, H&S, property facilities or governance experience as well as those that would be comfortable, with support, to take on roles such as Chair or Vice Chair of the Board in the future.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme and support to new Trustees, both to develop their skills as well as to build up a detailed knowledge of our work.

More details can be found in our application pack, but the minimum expected time commitment for a Trustee is to attend quarterly Board meetings (usually 5.30pm with a duration of approximately 2.5 hours) and at least one quarterly Committee meeting. In order to participate, Trustees will need a considerable amount of time to read a vast array of Committee and Board papers prior to each meeting. Meetings are currently held online. In addition, we hold ‘in person’ Board Away Days each year and there are other activities and events that we would love you to get involved with such as training, quarterly staff conferences, or task groups. Some events are held in person and all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people?

Age UK North Worcestershire is seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals to join its Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, you’ll play a key role in shaping our strategy, guiding the charity’s growth, and ensuring we continue to deliver vital services for older people across North Worcestershire.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community to reflect the diversity of those we support. In particular, we’d love to hear from individuals with financial and commercial experience to complement our existing team.

Interested in helping us make a lasting impact?

Find out more and download our Trustee Recruitment Pack here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northworcs/get-involved/volunteer/reception–admin-volunteers/
or call us on 01527 570490 (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm) for an informal chat.

Join us and help shape a future where every older person in North Worcestershire feels valued and supported!

We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026.
Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help:

• Construction Route – Support available for employers of all sizes
• Health T Level – Support available for employers of all sizes
• All other T Levels – Support available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

If you’re new to industry placements, don’t worry — we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Do get in touch to find out how we can support you and your business.

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