Careers

Join a trusted name in Marine, Rail, and Fabrication manufacturing with over 70 years of engineering expertise. At Hepworth Group, we offer a variety of jobs and career opportunities for talented individuals who want to be part of a growing, innovative business.

We take professional development seriously, providing our colleagues with the tools, training, and support to succeed. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy competitive salaries, life assurance, a company pension, and health insurance.

Our work spans multiple industries, and while experience in marine, rail, or fabrication engineering can be an advantage, we value passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn above all. If you’re ready to join an ever-growing manufacturing business with a global reach, take a look at our current vacancies below and start your journey with Hepworth Group today.

Current Roles

Please email your CV to hr@b-hepworth.com 

Part Time Purchasing Administrator

REPORTING TO OUR PURCHASING MANAGER, WE REQUIRE A PART TIME ADMINISTRATOR TO SUPPORT OUR PURCHASING TEAM IN SCHEDULING AND PROGRESSING ORDERS, RESOLVING PURCHASE ORDER QUERIES, COMPILING PURCHASING REPORTS AND TO SUPPORT DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

HOURS :9.30AM – 14.30PM WITH 30 MINUTE BREAK (MON TO THURS), 9.30AM – 1.30PM FRIDAY)

HOURS CAN BE FLEXIBLE TO SUIT THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL

 

REQUIREMENTS:

· GOOD ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

 

· GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 

· EXPERIENCE OF USING SAP (DESIREABLE, NOT ESSENTIAL)

 

· EXPERIENCE OF USING MICROSOFT EXCEL

 

· AN UNDERSTANDING OF PURCHASING FUNCTIONS DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

 

· KNOWLEDGE OF QUALITY PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES (DESIRABLE, NOT ESSENTIAL)

 

DUTIES INCLUDE:

· PROVIDE ADMIN SUPPORT TO THE PURCHASING TEAM

 

· RAISING AND PROGRESSING PURCHASE ORDERS FROM PURCHASE REQUISITIONS FOR OFFICE AND SHOP FLOOR REQUIREMENTS

 

· SUPPORT WAREHOUSE TEAM BY RESOLVING DELIVERY ISSUES

 

· SUPPORT ACCOUNTS TEAM BY RESOLVING ANY INVOICE QUERIES

 

· IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTION SHORTAGES FROM SYSTEM REPORTS

 

· PROGRESSING ORDERS DIRECT WITH SUPPLIER TO ENSURE DELIVERY ON TIME AND IN LINE WITH PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

 

· UPDATE DELIVERY INFORMATION ON SYSTEM, AND REPORT AREAS OF CONCERN TO PURCHASING MANAGER, BUYERS AND SENIOR PRODUCTION TEAMS

 

· GENERATE WEEKLY AND MONTHY REPORTS ON SUPPLIER KPIs FOR PURCHASING MANAGER

 

· COMMUNICATION WITH KEY SUPPLIERS ON DELIVERY, QUALITY OF GOODS OR INVOICE ISSUES

 

· REPORT PRODUCTION ISSUES AND TO KEY PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS AND PRCHASING TEAM.

 

· IDENTIFY POTENTIAL STOCK SHORTAGES, OVERDUE ORDERS AND SPEND LEVELS USING SYSTEM GENERATED REPORTS

Service and Warranty Technician x 2

Definition:

To work within Service and Warranty operations to assist in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of windscreen wiper systems and associated product

Key Responsibilities:

· Booking in and out of related product, using SAP system and RMA process

· Carry out mechanical and electrical repair, refurbishment and overhaul of returned product

· Inspect returned product, identify faults and troubleshoot issues

· Write reports detailing findings for returned product

· Dealing with customer returns and providing customer support

· Liaise with Quality Team on findings from product issues

· From time to time provide on-site support

Skills And Attributes:

· Experience in manufacturing is preferred

· Knowledge of reading and understanding technical drawings

· Soldering skills a bonus

· Computer literature – Experience with SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel

· Strong interpersonal, organisational and planning skills

· Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise with customers

· Excellent oral and written communication

· Ability to present data effectively paying attention to detail

· Flexible proactive approach to work

· Ability to work in a team

· Ability to work in a fast paced, diverse, environment

· Ability to stay calm under pressure

Electrical Assembler

Reports To: Arek Szewczyk

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

· Drilling and tapping.

· Cutting, soldering, de-soldering and heat shrinking wires.

· Soldering electrical components.

· Wiring

· Using the crimping tools

· Safe handling and use of potting compounds, sealants, and solvent cleaners.

· Electrical testing to ensure conformance to specifications

· Recognizing electronic parts.

· Using multimeters.

· Safe handling and use of air and hand tools such as crimpers, screwdrivers, soldering irons, drills or similar hand tools.

· Assembling electronic components, subassemblies, products such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits and sockets on panels.

· Installing finished assemblies or subassemblies in boxes and cabinets.

· Reading and interpreting drawings, electrical diagrams, specifications, route cards.

· Correcting defects.

· Building products such as electric motors, and electronic control devices.

· Fabricating or modifying parts, using shop equipment.

· Populating or modifying/replacing components on printed circuit board assemblies.

· Packing finished products for shipment.

· Undertaking other duties as determined by the company to meet the company’s needs.

· Working in compliance with health and safety regulations

· Working in compliance with company policies

· Working to company procedures, instructions and drawings

· Maintaining housekeeping standards in work area.

Experience

· Good knowledge of the basics of electrics or electronics.

· Good soldering skills essential

· Experience in using crimping tools

· Manual skills

· Ability to work in a group

· Communication skills

· The ability to think logically

· Electrical or electronic background

· Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings