Management Accountant

The main purpose of the Management Accountant role will be to create accurate and timely reflection of the business activities according to the agreed accounting standards and identifying areas of strengths and improvement opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation & completion of the accounting month end process with the output of management accounts, variance analysis.
• Prepare & process all month end journals, such as; repayments/accruals/depreciation.
• Monthly reconciliation and closing of COS, absorption & post related entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations – FA, Inventory & Intercompany.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Preparation of labour efficiency reporting.
• Preparation and execution of Qtly cost roll process (materials, labour& overheads).
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT / EC Sales / Intrastat / NSO).
• AX System maintenance – fixed asset, WO close (daily), FX rates,period close.
• Year end audit – assist in the preparation of year end audit file.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The main purpose of the Management Accountant role will be to create accurate and timely reflection of the business activities according to the agreed accounting standards and identifying areas of strengths and improvement opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation & completion of the accounting month end process with the output of management accounts, variance analysis.
• Prepare & process all month end journals, such as; repayments/accruals/depreciation.
• Monthly reconciliation and closing of COS, absorption & post related entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations – FA, Inventory & Intercompany.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Preparation of labour efficiency reporting.
• Preparation and execution of Qtly cost roll process (materials, labour& overheads).
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT / EC Sales / Intrastat / NSO).
• AX System maintenance – fixed asset, WO close (daily), FX rates,period close.
• Year end audit – assist in the preparation of year end audit file.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Senior Buyer

We are now recruiting for a Senior Buyer to ensure the supply of the required production material, in the right quality, on time and cost effective.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Reducing quality defects of supplied products
• Enabling form of supply ready for use
• Improving Supplier on time delivery to 90% within one week
• Reducing dependency on one supplier
• Reducing cost of supply
• Increasing standardisation of supply
• Prioritise products or product categories according to the impact of quality, timely supply and cost
• Work along the Stage Gate Process to qualify new/existing suppliers.
• Continued evaluation the outcome of the key accountabilities (OTD, NCRs, price changes, sourcing dependency, supply ready to use)

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Buying and Planning Manager

An exciting opportunity for a high-energy Purchasing and Planning Manager to join a fast-growing manufacturing business. We’re looking for a supply chain and planning professional with a demonstrated management track record of delivering value in a manufacturing environment.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Buyer

We are now recruiting for a Buyer to procure raw materials / miscellaneous items whilst complying with our internal processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring all purchases meet the appropriate specification.
• Researching Outsourcing opportunities, and producing justifications.
• Raising purchase orders, progressing purchases and ensuring completion of the purchasing process.
• Sourcing potential new suppliers/products, and submit recommendations.Completing specific cost versus benefits analysis as required.
• Co-ordinating incoming shipments within the Supply Chain process.
• Taking ownership of your orders, and expedite them to ensure on-time delivery.
• Driving change and improvements throughout the Supply Chain Process.
• Analysing and reconciling invoice variances.
• Adhering to competitive tendering requirements.
• Maintaining the best possible supplier relationships.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Mechanical Assembly Technician - Cleanroom

We are now recruiting for a Cleanroom Mechnical Assembly Technician.
 

About the Mechanical Assembly Technician role:

You will be responsible for the assembly of UHV Manipulation & sample handling sub-assemblies including pre-test data recording and QC evaluation.

Key Reponsibilties:

• Assume responsibility for precision hand assembly of instruments in accordance with engineering drawings & manufacturing instructions
• Carry out specialist UHV compatible instrument wiring & electrical pre-testing of instruments
• Maintain ‘UHV clean’ process standards with all ‘in vacuum’ component parts and sub-assemblies
• Support transition of new hardware from NPI through to routine production including writing any required manufacturing information documents & guides
• Maintain and updating existing manufacturing instructions
• Support the maintenance of departmental records, particularly test data, quality control information and serial numbering of instruments to provide navigable history of future service and support

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Multiple Openings: TIG Welder / Fabrication

We are now recruiting for an experienced team of TIG Welders / Fabricators to join our busy manufacturing department, as we are in the process of expanding to accomodate customer demands. 
 

Primary Purpose: 

To ensure all TIG Welding projects are completed in conformance with specifications and set time scales.

Fabrication and welding of vacuum chambers, components and sub assemblies as required in line with planned manufacturing operations to defined quality standards and timescales.

Key Reponsibilties:

• Work closely with Lead Technician to enable welding and fabrication objectives to be completed.
• Complete projects in accordance with planned schedules aligning fabrication and welding workload with machine shop operations.
• Quality Control evaluations. Set up and running of leak checking operations using mass spectrometry equipment, (helium leak detectors) on all chamber vessels.

• Manages personal workload, meeting all targets set 
• Works well within the team, maintaining effective relationships with colleagues in the welding department 
• Demonstrates a flexible atttude coping with changing priorities in a fast paced environment 
• Understands the importace of quality, time frames and customer requirements
• Looks for continous improvement in quality and time saving solutions 
• Completes work in an effective and safe manner, following guidelines 
• Ability to prioritise projects throughout team to achieve targets incorporating CIT (call in time/overtime)
• Understands and works to the 5s program
• Follow all health and safety regulations and seek to maintain and imporve these standards

Candidates must have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in TIG welding 
• TIG Welding (Ideally working with Mu-Metal and Stainless Steel) 
• Established skillset in metal fabrication and wedling including the use of precision measuring equiment 
• Able to read specified drawings 
• Comfortable working to deadlines set by lead technician 
• Basic knowledge of turning would be an advantage 

Personal Qualities:

• Good constructive communnicator 
• Flexible and able to adapt to short term changes
• Supports project completion through problem solving 

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Manual Miller

We are now recruiting for a Manual Miller to operate manual mills or lathes to produce high tolerance piece parts and components used in UHV end products.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Meet deadlines for internal and external customers
• Clocking on works orders to initiate start of job and clocking off works order to show job completion
• Improve efficiency by working to reduce set-up and ensuring accurate, efficient work output
• To perform other duties from time to time, as may be required by the Company
• Ensure tidiness and physical appearance of the workplace is maintained
• Ensure adherence to HS&E policies

Skills & Experience: 

• A proven track record of understanding how to use machines and problems associated with machining different shapes and sizes of components
• Ability to read engineering drawings and operate manual machines.
• Must understand requirements of On Time Delivery both internally and externally
• Have an understanding of how parts/material will react after and during machining to be able to foresee potential problems before they arise.
• Ability to prioritise projects throughout team to achieve targets incorporating CIT, (call in time / Overtime).
• Deadline driven without compromising quality.
• Capable of using the relevant measuring equipment that is suitable for the tolerance band being checked
• Understands and works to the 5s program.

Personal Qualities: 

• Good constructive communicator
• Flexible and able to adapt to short term changes
• Motivated & Enthusiastic individual
• Capable of working in a team environment
• Good at listening to and follow instruction
• Comfortable working to deadlines set

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Fabrication Fitter/Assembler

We are now recruiting for a Fabrication Fitter/Assembler to join our expanding Chambers team! 

Key Duties / Responsibilities of the Fabrication Fitter/Assembler:

• To assemble and test vacuum chambers and other components as necessary
• To finish components to deliver a high-quality surface that is free from defects.
• To perform test and inspection operations on Chambers.
• To complete visual checks and quality finishing of vacuum chambers
• Set up and running of leak checking operations using mass spectrometry equipment, (helium leak detectors) on all chamber vessels.
• The Clocking of Works order to initiate/complete operations
• Meet deadlines for internal and external customers
• To perform other duties from time to time, as may be required by the company
• Ensure tidiness and physical appearance of the workplace is maintained
• Ensure adherence to HS&E policies

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Finishing/fitting/assembly experience required, ideally in UHV/HV industry
• Fabrication assembly fitting experience (desirable)
• Read and understand Engineering drawings
• Ability to work with high quality finish components
• To be deadline driven without comprising Quality
• High attention to detail
• To work under own initiative

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience of a manufacturing environment

•  Knowledge of ISO9001 and process control methods

•  Relevant health and safety training desirable

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm.
• Capable of working well in a team environment.
• Good at listening to and following instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to commit to our core values.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

CNC Miller

We are now recruiting for a CNC Miller to join us on a permanent basis and assume responsibility for the setting and operating of CNC machines to produce parts correct to drawing!

Key Duties / Responsibilities of the Fabrication Fitter/Assembler:

• Set and Run proven and unproven programs, adjust work and/or tool co-ordinates and correct any errors.

• Set tools and produce ‘First off’ parts to the correct quality.
• Change from machine to machine at infrequent intervals.
• Fulfil training programs deemed necessary to allow efficient performance of duties.
• Maintaining of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Perform other duties from time to time, as may be required by the Company.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or basic training of a craft apprenticeship
• Must be experienced in CNC turning, setting and operating.
• Must have experience in using multi axis machines.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to read & understand ISO and conversational machine programs.
• Capable of using various machine controls (FANUC).
• Understand how tools and material will react after & during machining.
• Must have experience in machining flanges and component parts.
• Understands requirements of On Time Delivery both internally and externally

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm.
• Capable of working well in a team environment.
• Good at listening to and following instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to commit to our core values.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Trainee Quality Inspector

We are now recruiting for a Trainee Quality Inspector to join our busy Quality team. You will be responsible for measuring, inspecting, testing and validating various components and assemblies to specification. You will be recording information to drive improvement in quality performance and identifying root cause to prevent failures and be our champion in maintaining quality standards across the business.

Key Duties / Responsibilities of the Trainee Quality Inspector:

• Measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing using a variety of metrology equipment including the use of Faro Arm (CMM) equipment.
• Test and validate components and assemblies using a variety of test equipment.
• Visually inspect welds.
• Ensure any defects and features not to specification are recorded through the non-conformance process and corrective actions and root cause are established to correct errors and prevent future occurrence.
• Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification and being the champion for ensuring the required quality standard is delivered to our customers
• Work with various individuals and teams to improve processes to manufacture product right first time.
• Update key performance indicators and metrics to drive quality improvement.

In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry would be advantageous.
• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline. 

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm.
• Capable of working well in a team environment.
• Good at listening to and following instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to commit to our core values.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Production Planner

We are now recruiting for a Production Planner to join our busy Purchasing and Planning department on a permanent basis. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maximises our Shipping Performance and achieves our On-time Delivery Goals.
• Take Ownership of, and plan all products through Manufacturing Cells.
• Maximise use of the order management system and ensure visibility of all orders.
• Identify critical items and issues, and resolve them.
• Investigate available capacity vs. likely load.
• Produce and publish metrics as required.
• Co-ordinate’s activities and processes to ensure that ‘Stock-outs’ are minimised.
• Interacts between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions.
• This role requires effective interaction with Team Leaders to ensure On-time Delivery.
• Ensures that all processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Be involved in Order Input Control Process – Liaise with Sales on delivery dates, agree delivery dates prior to Order Input.
• Drives Continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional communication and co-ordination to minimise delays.
• Support function for team members in production and purchasing during absences.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years Production Planning system experience.
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is an advantage.
• Previous exposure working in a manufacturing and assembly organisation.
• Good analytical and numeracy skills.
• Strong systems and excel knowledge.
• Knowledge of supply chain Qualified to ONC/HNC level in Engineering/Manufacturing or relevant planning/purchasing professional qualification.

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm.
• Capable of working well in a team environment.
• Good at listening to and following instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to commit to our core values.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Quality Engineer

We are now recruiting for a Quality Engineer to be responsible for leading and coordinating internal and external Continuous Improvement activities including Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints/Returns

Key responsibilities: 

• Understanding customer requirements and industry best practice to help develop a strategy for improving the quality of all products.
• Leading coordinating root cause analysis of quality issues relating to manufactured product, purchased parts and customer complaints to install permanent solutions and prevent re-occurrence.
• Owning the RMA process, ensuring that customer feedback and fulfilment is driven to the highest standards of service.
• Managing the administration of the internal quality process (NCR, ECN, CAR) to ensure speed of containment, corrective action, identification of root cause and resolution of issues.
• Working as a hands-on member of the Quality team to deliver the required outcomes.
• Assisting with supplier selection through robust qualification processes, inclusive of aligning process capabilities and ensuring robust Quality Assurance practices are in place.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the use of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
• Structured, organised approach to work providing a consisted/detail approach to problem solving
• Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment and possess a good understanding of using Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc.

It would be great if you have:

• Using CMM or Faro Arm devices and a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments.
• Previous experience of working in vacuum science would be advantageous. 
• Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer
• Qualified to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing or relevant Quality professional qualification

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer.  

The main purpose of this role will be to:

• Provide manufacturing decision making information e.g. calculating production/material costs or supporting make or buy decisions
• Design CNC programs using CADCAM (Alphacam)
• Lead operations improvement activities and identify and implement best practise manufacturing methods improving quality and productivity and reducing waste/cost
• Provide production engineering support and expertise to operations staff
• Evaluate and recommend new methods, design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time
• Product cost reduction with process capability
• Train and support operations staff providing expertise and create training manuals and work instructions as required

The desirable skills and expereince we would like the employee in this role to have are:

Qualifications:

• Qualified to Degree level in Manufacturing/Production engineering

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Graduate Technical Sales Support Engineer 

We are now recruiting for a Graduate Technical Sales Support Engineer to increase the sales to our research and OEM customers, you will achieve this through technically and commercially supporting our existing customers, identifying and qualifying our additional customers and providing relevant content for our marketing executives!

In addition to this as our Graduate Technical Sales Support Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Provide technical support: Growing our business with research institutes through management of our 3rd party sales channels and supporting our OEM inquiries, providing technical support and quotations.
• Networking: Identifying and qualifying additional sales channels and OEM customers and connecting to our customers through social media.
• Sales Promotion: Creating and supporting webinars, virtual conferences, real conferences and preparing presentations and content for social media channels.
• Product Management: Receiving and interpreting the voice of the customer and conducting competitive analysis.

Candidates must have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelors in Science, Mechanical Engineering or relevant professional experience.
• Practical experience with technical or scientific equipment.
• Well organised and structured
• Results orientated.
• Outgoing energetic personality.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Full driver’s license.

We require all employees to have the following personal qualities / attributes:

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm.
• Capable of working well in a team environment.
• Good at listening to and following instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to commit to our core values.

Location: Hailsham, Lower Dicker, BN27 4EL

Salary:   Competitive DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent