Manufacturing Improvement Trainee

We have a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Improvement Trainee to join our team within Vistry Works, based at our East Midlands factory in Bardon, Coalville. As our Manufacturing Improvement Trainee you will support the Engineering Manager in ensuring the maximum efficiency and availability of production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under satisfactory conditions of quality, safety and protection for the environment.

Within this position you will be completing a Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship with a recognised national training provider

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Essential
4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these should be Maths and English.
A minimum of a Level 3/BTEC Diploma/2 A Levels
Desirable
T Level 3 Qualification in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or related subject

Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
Professionalism
Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word
Excellent attention to detail
Confident at engaging with our stakeholders with a professional communication style
Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
Able to work on your own initiative
Full UK driving licenceMore about the Manufacturing Improvement Trainee role…

Continuously evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify and implement more efficient and cost-effective processes.
Accomplish improved overall efficiencies and outcomes while maintaining employee safety and upholding product quality standards.
Keep abreast of current industry practice, new equipment etc.
Work effectively with the wider Vistry Works teams and personnel to enable optimum and most cost effective production solutions. most innovative advances available.
Make recommendations of best practice or alternative manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvements by reducing cycle times, process variations, defects, set up times etc.
Create and manage quality supporting data to demonstrate productivity, manning and throughput.
Support improvement projects using LEAN deployment, 5S, 6S and Continuous Improvement methods
Coordinate and monitor planned maintenance schedules with site Maintenance Engineers.
Ensure compliance with all statutory HSE requirements and Vistry Works specific initiatives.
Support and manage new machinery and equipment installation projects in full from initial requirement/concept through to completion.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

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Location: Hugglescote, GB

Posted Date: 9/27/2024