Lineside Support Operative (FTC)
Location: Scarborough
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lineside Support Operative to join the team at our Scarborough site. Your primary duties will involve ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely receipt, acknowledgement, and supply of all parts, components, and materials to the production line. A valid counterbalance Forklift Truck License, picker license and/or class 1 HGV driving license would be preferred for this role, but not essential.
The Company
- Come join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers.
- In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility to keep the world moving.
- We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses.
- We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke – what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver.
- We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven’t looked back ever since.
- We are building back and growing again, winning new orders in Germany and Ireland which will be manufactured right here in the UK.
- Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto.
- Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.
What does that mean for you?
- Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
- A 4 day working week. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love, with the people you love.
- A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
- Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
- Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
- Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.
Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!
Your Dream Role
We need a Lineside support operative to assist with the smooth receipt, delivery and movement of parts, components, and materials to lineside in a safe & timely manner whilst adopting, demonstrating & endorsing ADL core Vision & Values.
Main Responsibilities:
- To prioritize supplying materials to the production line
- To check and maintain stock control
- To update MRP (Syspro) systems promptly
- To compile weekly 'Pick Lists'
- To identify and report shortages to the appropriate stakeholders as needed, and to ensure corrective actions are taken
- To report any damaged components and submit DMR's as required
- To report and dispose of any obsolete items as necessary
- To organize, arrange, label, and maintain line-side racking
- To handle external carriers/couriers as necessary
- To maintain cleanliness in the assigned work area, including racking, walkways, waste disposal, and spill clearance both inside and outside of buildings
- To conduct daily end-of-shift inspections of the work area
- To always operate forklift trucks and material handling equipment safely and ensure that floor space and walkways are consistently kept safe
- To adhere to the daily forklift truck inspection procedure
- To ensure timely return of reusable stillages
- To be responsible for the safe disposal and/or recycling of packaging
- To provide support to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain team as needed
- To work across a range of product lines and with outsourcing partners
- To assist with cycle counting processes
- Perform any other duties as required
What you will bring
- Proven experience of working efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced Manufacturing environment
- Possession of a valid counterbalance Forklift Truck License, demonstrating a high level of competence in operating forklift trucks
- Proficiency in handling and driving delivery buggies, with a strong focus on safety and precision
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration within the team
- Ability to promptly and professionally handle and respond to requests from both internal and external customers
- Fully computer literate, including a solid understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
Next steps:
If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!
*Recommend a Friend is applicable for this role.
If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com
As this role is unlikely to meet UKVI criteria for sponsorship under the skilled worker route, you will be required to have the right to work in the UK from the proposed commencement date
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