Materials & Dispatch Coordinator

• Division: Group Rhodes
• Hours of Work: 37 hours a week
• 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, with half an hour lunch break

       8am to 1pm, Friday

 We are looking for a Materials & Dispatch Coordinator to join our expanding Group Rhodes team. 

MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:

The purpose of the role is to support the efficient flow of materials and components through the manufacturing process.  This is a hands-on role and involves receiving of incoming raw materials through to the preparation of finished goods for dispatch.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Goods Receiving

• Receive, check and record incoming materials and deliveries, ensuring they are safely unloaded, stored, traceable and any discrepancies or damage are reported 

Raw Material & Stock Control

• Maintain safe, organised and clearly labelled raw material storage, with accurate stock records, regular checks and proper identification of reusable offcuts 

Material Preparation

• Prepare, verify and allocate raw materials for production whilst minimising waste through effective cutting, identification and stock return processes 

Production Support

• Support production flow by moving and supplying the correct materials to departments on time, while communicating any shortages, discrepancies or delays. 

Inspection

• Carry out basic quality checks against requirements, reporting any defects or non-conforming items, and handling components carefully to prevent damage 

Deburring & Finishing

• Carry out finishing work such as deburring, cleaning and preparation for the next stage, ensuring components are well-presented and completed to a high standard

Painting

• Carry out painting preparation and application, ensuring suitable finish, safe working practices and a clean, organised painting area 

Dispatch Preparation

• Prepare finished goods for dispatch by checking, cleaning, protecting, packaging and organising items to prevent damage and support timely collection 

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures, including PPE, manual handling and COSHH requirements, while keeping work arears safe and organised

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

(E) = Essential;   (D) = Desirable

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; relevant practical skills and experience required (E)
• Relevant engineering, manufacturing or vocational qualification (D)

• Forklift truck, overhead crane or other lifting equipment certification (D)
• Relevant training or certification in manual handling, COSHH or workplace safety (D)

Skills & Knowledge

• Practical, hands-on approach to work (E)
• Good organisational skills with good attention to detail (E)
• Ability to work accurately and follow instructions (E)
• Ability to read basic measurements and use standard measuring equipment (E)
• Comfortable handling a variety of materials and manufacturing components (E)
• Able to work independently and as well as part of a wider production team (E)
• Able to work safely within an industrial/manufacturing environment (E)
•  Able to understand basic engineering drawings (E)

Experience

• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)
• Experience handling steel bar, tube, plate or similar raw materials (D)
• Experience operating industrial saws (D)
• Experience with stock control or materials management, and carrying our basic inspection (D)
• Experience spray painting or industrial finishing (D)
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)

Personal Attributes

The successful person should be reliable, well organised and safety conscious, with a practical hands-on approach.  They should work carefully and methodically, be able to prioritise changing workloads, take responsibility for materials and completed goods, and be willing to support difference areas of the manufacturing process as required

Character

Collaboration:

• Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure – ask for help when required
• Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks
• Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement 

Fairness:

• Promote, embrace and manage change
• Promote honesty and integrity within the business 

Respect:

• Contribute to a happy working environment
• Be able to work as part of a small team
• Be respectful to all colleagues ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained
• Zero tolerance to harassment, including sexual harassment

Submitting Your CV

If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for any of these vacancies, please send your speculative CV to our HR team at HR@grouprhodes.co.uk.