About us:
A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, Goodfellow specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Our technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.
Established in London in 1946, Goodfellow now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, Goodfellow is on an exciting trajectory with a strong merger and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve our growth targets.
https://www.goodfellow.com/
https://www.battery.com/company/goodfellow/
Your role:
- Checking, receiving and signing for in-bound deliveries from couriers
- Inspecting the in-bound goods against purchase orders and flagging any discrepancies using the company’s operating system
- Checking quantity, weight, sizes and tolerances against Information stated within a purchase order or a technical drawing
- Entering data and completing sample inspection documents
- Liaising with team leader or purchaser regarding any identified defects or concerns relating to quality
- Other ad-hoc duties in other departments when there is demand for this (may involve marshalling stock items for packing or assisting with the packing of large bulk products and arranging for despatching
- Inspecting / Returning material to stock that has been returned from customers for assessment and Investigation
Your experience:
- General knowledge of engineering component drawings and the use of hand measuring equipment such as profile callipers, micrometres and dial indicators
- Knowledge of any other inspection equipment, such as profile projectors, ultrasonic flaw detectors and XRF instruments would be an advantage but not essential (training can be provided)
- Supportive technical craft qualification (NVQ Level 3+, HNS, City & Guilds) in quality / engineering / craft / manufacturing / production would be desirable
- Previous use of an ERP system or goods in computer system
- Good maths, literacy and communication skills are essential as well as good attention to detail
- FLT licence would be desirable
- Good office-based PC skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- A positive 'can-do' attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good dexterity skills
- Ability to work on their own Initiative and as part of a small team
- Previous goods-In / warehouse experience
Package:
Salary: £26,780 per annum.
Plus: company healthcare, company pension (5% company contribution), company sick pay, critical illness cover and life assurance cover, 22 days annual leave, rising to 25. Plus, a range of employee benefits provided through our insurance’s provider, details will be provided.
In addition, there is free car parking, free tea and coffee and social events during the year.
All employees are required to live by the company values:
Continuous Improvement:
- Acknowledge the shortcoming and limitations within yourself and your team and take action to mitigate these.
- Seek ways to improve and enhance Goodfellow working practices.
- Be receptive to new ideas and practices to improve the results within your team.
- Implement solutions and changes positively and encourage the same within your team.
- Encourage your team to provide solutions not problems.
- Be receptive to feedback for your own and team’s performance.
- Go above and beyond.
- Actively seek feedback from your teams’ customers to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
Responsibility:
- Knowledge of managing the commercial impact of a team.
- Ability to meet both personal and departmental KPIs.
One Team:
- Regularly communicate the progress of the department/teams’ efforts based against the operational plan and business objectives.
- Build a positive and healthy working relationship with all colleagues in your team and company.
- Communicate with all colleagues in a professional, calm and assertive manner.
- Be flexible to the needs and requirements of other teams.
Customer Centric:
- A mindset that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude towards opportunity.
- Exhibit a positive approach and treat all colleagues, clients etc with dignity and respect.