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Skills Required:

• Creating a method of manufacture for customer requirements consistent with Hepco’s manufacturing processes.
• Producing manufacturing drawings; therefore, good technical communication skills will be required.
• Interaction with Production personnel at all levels, to ensure orders are correctly manufactured to customer delivery expectations.

Pre-Requisites:

Ideally, candidates will be computer literate and hold either a Mechanical Engineering Qualification or have served a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.  However, full training on all aspects of the Hepco product range, the Syspro computer systems and our manufacturing processes, will provided.

Hours of Work

35-hours per week

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 13 October 2017

How to Apply

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We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have not received a reply to your application within 4-weeks of the closing date, we thank you for your interest; however, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Required to lead the Quality Assurance Team, reporting directly to the Group Manufacturing Director.

Primary Objectives:

1. To support the meeting of quality standards and customer expectations aligned to improving business performance.
2. To drive and implement a positive quality culture across all levels of the organisation.
3. Focus on reducing customer complaints aligned with delivery performance targets.
4. On-going management of ISO9001 standard compliance.

Experience:

• 5+ years QA Management experience in manufacturing field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualified or above.
• Understanding and management of the quality management system – ISO9001: 2015.
• Leadership of ISO9001: 2015 and facilitate compliance across our three UK sites.
• Experience of mechanical engineering to include CNC, turning and grinding.
• Promoting quality achievement and a culture of continual improvement across the business.
• Structured problem solving skills and the use of quality tools – 8D, RCA, DOE, FMEA, 5S, SPC.
• Experience of working within a multi-functional organisation.
• Auditing skills to support internal and external QA.
• Ability to lead customer and supplier discussions at all levels within the company.
• Defect prevention vs. defect detection methodology.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Educated to HND level in Mechanical/Process Engineering.
• Strong leader possessing excellent people skills with experience of managing a team.
• Demonstrable experience of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing.
• Sound experience in the use of IT tools and previous working knowledge of QPulse.
• Open, enthusiastic and innovative with strong results driven focus with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to produce reports to all levels within the organisation.
• Has a desire to continuously push the boundaries in improving quality and waste reduction.
• Support new product and process introduction.
• Adopts ‘hands on’ visible approach within the factory.

Hours of Work

39-hours per week

Although the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and work the hours required to succeed in the role.

Closing Date: Friday, 29 September 2017

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Scope:

You will be responsible for setting and operating vertical turning centres along with other large format ring grinding/turning machines.  Loading and running programs through prove out according to the tools list and works instructions, producing a valid first-off component and having it verified, loading and operating machines to meet desired quantities, conducting in-process inspection, checking against drawings and specification ns to ensure they are made accurately and to the highest standards.

Skills:

• Minimum 2-years previous experience in setting and operating CNC machines.
• Minimum 2-years milling and turning experience.
• Fully conversant in Fanuc controls.
• Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency in a range of measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• A high level of IT literacy, including MS Windows and Office.

Hours of Work

39-hour week

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 29 September 2017

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have not received a reply to your application within 4-weeks of the closing date, we thank you for your interest; however, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Role:

BPC have identifies an opportunity for a Grinding Operator on their busy and well run manufacturing line. This role includes the measuring of individual components using electronic machines.

Essential to Role:

• Experience of precision or Toolroom grinding.
• Knowledge of cylindrical grinding principles.
• Proven engineering background in a similar environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred for Role:

• Ideally similar background in manufacturing, production and grinding-based roles, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Use of pre set meters and gauges to check conformity of product.
• A willingness to learn and constantly improve.
• Good team worker

Hours of Work:

Lates

Monday – Thursday:        1.30pm – 10.30pm

Friday:                                1.30pm – 9.30pm. 39-hours per week.

Breaks

10 minutes tea break

30 minutes lunch break

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 29 September 2017

How to Apply

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We are currently looking to recruit a CNC Turner to join our CNC manufacturing cell, operating large format CNC machine centres

Scope

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machines.  Loading and running programs through prove out according to the tools list and works instructions, producing a valid first-off component and having it verified, loading and operating machines to meet desired quantities, conducting in-process inspection, checking against drawings and specifications to ensure they are made accurately and to the highest standards.

Skills

• Minimum 2-years previous experience in setting and operating CNC machine
• Working knowledge of controls such as: Hurco, Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain
• Experience of reading and understanding engineering drawings and tolerances
• Proficiency in a range of measuring equipment and inspection techniques
• A high level of IT literacy, including MS Windows and Office

Hours of Work

Friday – Sunday:                6.00pm – 6.00am

30-minutes for lunch.

36-hours per week.

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

CLOSING DATE:     Friday, 29 September 2017

How to Apply

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Telephone:     01884 243400

Email:            [email protected]

Write To:       HR Department, Hepco Slide Systems Limited, Lower Moor Business Park, Tiverton Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6TG

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If you have not received a reply to your application within 4-weeks of the closing date, we thank you for your interest; however please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the operations functions (People, Process, Quality, Production, Maintenance and Toolroom) to deliver required KPI’s across the site to exceed business and customer expectations.

Key Objectives:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the factory to achieve company strategy, objectives and results.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the manufacturing unit business plan and achieve/exceed business objectives.
• To provide vision, leadership and guidance on the delivery of manufacturing excellence to support year-on-year growth.
• Drive up Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage, coach and develop the senior management team and manufacturing site.
• Set objectives/KPI’s within area of responsibility, review and assess on-going performances of direct report.
• Adopt a hands-on approach to management and all employees to motivate, direct and achieve results.
• Inspire and drive continuous improvement culture throughout the site.
• Deliver change.
• Provide robust cost management/improvement culture whilst delivering results.
• Control and manage budgets and spend to agreed levels.
• Lead, Manage team activities in line with HR systems maintaining a positive working environment and development of your people including team briefings and performance reviews.

Personal Attributes:

1. Strong leadership mind-set with people management, team building skills and a demonstrable track record of achieving results.
2. Leader of a senior management team.
3. Experience of reducing waste within a manufacturing environment, with a can-do attitude and a ‘Keep it Simple’ approach.
4. Strong communicator, including an affinity to engage with a wide range of employees, managers, directors and customers.
5. Results driven.
6. Inclusive and participative leadership style, experienced in building a culture of teamwork, collaboration, accountability and empowerment of all employees to deliver on KPI’s.
7. Thrives in an environment of change, is motivated by stretched targets and challenges the norm.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of degree in an engineering discipline or apprentice served with proven success in the field of engineering management to NVQ level 5+.
• Strong leadership, Coach and People Management skills in an engineering/manufacturing environment with experience of leading change.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to develop short, medium and long term strategy.
• Lean manufacturing methodology – 5s, Six Sigma and SMED.
• Project management skills.
• Value Engineering and cost management.
• Customer driven, good communicator, motivator who encourage and adopts an engaging environment.
• Good I.T. skills and Health & Safety knowledge.

Hours of Work

39-hour week

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 6 October 2017

How to Apply

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This is a career opportunity not just a job opportunity.

We are keen to recruit individuals with a genuine interest in Automation, Engineering and Robotics.  The apprenticeship will focus on learning the process of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) manufacturing.

Full on the job training will be provided, together with day-release at a local college, ideally leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

Our Advanced Apprenticeship is aimed at candidates with 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent), these should include Maths and Science at grade B or above and those who have achieved Level 3 qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. An ability to take on board instruction and working on your own initiative are desirable.

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday, 11 September 2017

Hours of Work

39-hours a week

Hepco is and Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking, and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 8 September 2017

How to Apply

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This position is based within our Maintenance and Toolroom Department

Scope

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician with a background in plant and engineering equipment.  Previous experience of working for an engineering manufacturer would be an advantage.

Duties Include:

• Fault-finding on electrical and electronic wiring circuits
• Repair and maintenance of production machines and equipment (this is predominantly Turning and Grinding machines and electronic gauging).
• Electrical integration projects e.g..  Components part, feed mechanisms
• PAT Testing
• Maintenance of electrical supply installation
• Knowledge of electromagnetic work holding and high frequency spindles
• PLC and / or CNC experience is an advantage
• Other duties in support of Mechanical Fitters to facilitate the smooth operation of the factory

Requirements:

• Formal Apprenticeship with Subsequent experience is essential
• Must be able to problem solve and fix machinery with minimum supervision
• Must be skilled in the use of schematics and test equipment
• Trained in Electrical Installations to 17th Edition

Hours of Work

39-hours per week

Hepco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, good benefits package, on-site parking and a generous holiday allocation.

Closing Date: Friday, 22 September 2017

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have not received a reply to your application within 4-weeks of the closing date, we thank you for your interest; however please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.