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If you are looking for an ambitious organisation that values its people and provides you with an opportunity to grow and succeed in the expanding world of zero-emission vehicles, then we want to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on not only developing innovative solutions to help deliver a greener future but also developing our dedicated and diverse team of people. From competitive salaries to exciting career progression, we work hard to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our talented and empowered workforce.

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join us on our journey. If you are interested in joining us, register your CV and contact details with our HR department by emailing employment@graysonts.com today.

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Material Planner

Office based
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
£ – Competitive

Material Planner

£ – Competitive
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Office based
As a leading supplier of pioneering heating and cooling solutions, our innovations are helping commercial automotive manufacturers to develop ground-breaking new zero-emission vehicles. From our Birmingham-based HQ, we design, manufacture, supply and service everything from battery thermal management systems to HVAC heat pump systems to some of the best-known OEMs and operators across the world. Despite having grown over more than 40 years to become a global organisation with sites across the UK, USA and Europe, we remain a family-owned business that truly values our people.

Job Overview

We are now searching for an organised and deadline-driven Material Planner to join our five-strong team and offer total support in a varied and fast-paced environment. This role will require you to interpret manufacturing demands using an MRP computerised system; ensure orders are scheduled either monthly or weekly; place spot purchase orders; give the supply base the correct lead times; and, where possible, ensure components are delivered on-time to prevent line stoppages on the Production Floor. In the event of non-delivery, you would report to the Materials Manager, and propose methods to improve supplier delivery, or coach the supplier to improve removing any road blocks in your path. You would also ensure the system is correct to ensure administration queries do not occur.

Responsibilities

  • Review MRP reports, automatically creating purchase orders / schedules to be e-mailed or faxed to suppliers
  • Review acknowledgements from suppliers, ensuring deliveries are on-time
  • Warn Production of any delays ensuring product can be re-planned and customers are pre-warned of delays
  • Review Production Plans and check Build Plan Shortages and Material Availability Reports to identify future problems
  • Review outstanding orders to ensure stock levels and valuation are reduced ensuring a reducing throughput in days between material arrival and system dispatch
  • Review purchase orders that are due to ensure on-time delivery will be achieved
  • Review overdue orders with suppliers daily and hourly if needed
  • Update Production Stoppage Report with relevant information
  • Report back to the Materials Manager with issues

Experience

  • Worked in an environment of sourcing materials or components
  • Experience of an MRP system previously / interpreting demands off a report or screen
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to use vocal and email communication effectively
  • Good relationship building
  • Good IT skills working with bespoke computer systems like SAP or similar and proficient with MS Office
  • Organised and able to manage various tasks and tight deadlines
  • Able to work flexibly and in a positive manner
  • Ability to think on your feet and ability to learn quickly
  • Determined and persuasive with ability to build good relationships

Our offer to you

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working policy
  • Remote working option after probationary period
  • Free on-site parking
  • Professional development and training

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To apply, provide your full name and email address, along with your CV

Buyer

Office based
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full Time
£ – Competitive

Buyer

Full Time
£ – Competitive
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Office based
As a leading supplier of pioneering heating and cooling solutions, our innovations are helping commercial automotive manufacturers to develop ground-breaking new zero-emission vehicles. From our Birmingham-based HQ, we design, manufacture, supply and service everything from battery thermal management systems to HVAC heat pump systems to some of the best-known OEMs and operators across the world. Despite having grown over more than 40 years to become a global organisation with sites across the UK, USA and Europe, we remain a family-owned business that truly values our people.

Job Overview

We are now searching for a resourceful Buyer to join our Purchasing Department who will be reporting to the Senior Buyer. The role will consist of working closely with engineering and the Project Manager on new projects entered into the NPD /NPI gateway. You will effectively communicate delays, deliver ways of planning for them and review the severity of the delay. During this process the ideal candidate will onboard new suppliers following the new supplier onboarding process, manage the supplier’s performance and hold regular review meetings with underperforming suppliers. You will have the responsibility of ensuring all supplier documentation and agreements are up to date and saved correctly on the system. As well as providing suppliers with forecast information and negotiating costs to meet the department saving target. The role will require the individual to have the responsibility of supporting the Material Planners with supplier/supply issues.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and onboard new suppliers and build appropriate business relationships
  • Source production intent parts
  • Communicate any material delays to planning
  • Manage your assigned group of suppliers
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Manage supplier performance
  • Identify quality standards required for new bought-in parts and ensure suppliers meet those standards and documentation is supplied
  • Work with suppliers to reduce part costs
  • Constantly strive for process improvement opportunities internally and with the Supplier base.

Experience

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • A full driving licence is required as there will be possible travel to other sites
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Good team player

Our offer to you

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working policy
  • Remote working option after probationary period
  • Free on-site parking
  • Professional development and training

Apply Now

To apply, provide your full name and email address, along with your CV

Manufacturing Engineer

Office based (Office based initially with opportunity to work from home)
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full Time
£ – Competitive

Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time
£ – Competitive
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Office based (Office based initially with opportunity to work from home)
As a leading supplier of pioneering heating and cooling solutions, our innovations are helping commercial automotive manufacturers to develop ground-breaking new zero-emission vehicles. From our Birmingham-based HQ, we design, manufacture, supply and service everything from battery thermal management systems to HVAC heat pump systems to some of the best-known OEMs and operators across the world. Despite having grown over more than 40 years to become a global organisation with sites across the UK, USA and Europe, we remain a family-owned business that truly values our people.

Job Overview

We are now searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to help implement manufacturing processes that result in high-quality products. The ideal candidate will get involved from the initial design stage, through prototype build, to release to production. The role will require the individual to study current production processes, machine requirements and efficiency, as well as visit customers/ suppliers’ premises to discuss new products, tooling and processes. Working with Grayson personnel and customers, you will ensure our products and processes are to the best standards, with prompt resolution of issues raised.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in design reviews to ensure ease of production is captured at design stage
  • Lead PFMEA activity
  • Ensure current manufacturing process are robust
  • The first point of contact for process related issues on the shop floor
  • Creation of detailed & concise build SOPs and process flow charts
  • Interpret & contribute to design standards focussing on safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, serviceability & adherence to international, market specific standards
  • Report errors/quality issues with bought in parts to engineering & quality departments
  • Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance
  • Take responsibility for & manage bills of material as product moves from engineering to production
  • Identify appropriate tools & equipment to support correct or new manufacturing process
  • Create TPM for all machinery within your area
  • Find ways to reduce operational costs by eliminating waste in the manufacturing process
  • Develop and test effective automated and manual systems

Experience

  • Previous experience as a manufacturing engineer
  • 4+ years working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on improvements
  • Qualified engineer to HND level with hands-on experience
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, process flow charts, SOPs and control plans
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and system assembly
  • Driver’s license essential – maximum 6 points
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Development of production test equipment and systems
  • Refrigerant knowledge desirable
  • Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques
  • IT proficient: SolidWorks, ERP /MRP systems and Microsoft
  • Capable of working off site if required (UK or abroad)

Our offer to you

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Professional development and training

Apply Now

To apply, provide your full name and email address, along with your CV

Steel Welder

Production based
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full Time
£ – Competitive

Steel Welder

Full Time
£ – Competitive
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Production based
As a leading supplier of pioneering heating and cooling solutions, our innovations are helping commercial automotive manufacturers to develop ground-breaking new zero-emission vehicles. From our Birmingham-based HQ, we design, manufacture, supply and service everything from battery thermal management systems to HVAC heat pump systems to some of the best-known OEMs and operators across the world. Despite having grown over more than 40 years to become a global organisation with sites across the UK, USA and Europe, we remain a family-owned business that truly values our people.

Job Overview

We are now searching for a highly skilled welder to carry out a variety of tasks inclusive of, but not limited to, MIG/TIG/Aluminium and spot welding within the fabrication facility. Welding predominantly mild and stainless steel, you will be required to work one of three shift patterns in a fast-paced production environment. You will be required to encompass good time management and the ability to work to deadlines. You will have a responsibility for maintaining company equipment and keeping the weld bay in excellent condition. The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and fully understand engineering weld symbols. Attention to detail in the role is imperative and the standard of work must be completed to the highest quality.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the principles and practical application of MIG/TIG/Aluminium and spot welding.
  • Able to demonstrate competence with spot welding technique
  • Capable of assembling metal components, engineering understanding required
  • Competent in Gas welding
  • Competent in interpreting engineering drawings and ability to visually inspect parts against drawing
  • Sound understanding of engineering weld symbols
  • Safety conscious when working with heavy loads and machinery
  • A high level of welding skill to demonstrate right first time
  • Ability to weld to a high standard, achieve the correct weld integrity and output aesthetically pleasing product for internal/external customer supply
  • Experience of plasma cutting
  • Grinding and linishing
  • Competent at operating pipe cutting saws both safely and efficiently
  • Responsible for maintaining all weld equipment and the welding bay.
  • Prior experience welding in a manufacturing environment is essential

Experience

  • Achieve a high level of RFT, through accuracy and inspection process
  • Work to engineering drawings at all times, check product for conformity and raise any concerns
  • Attention to detail and high - quality standards
  • Work to SOP’s and follow process and procedure
  • Encourage and adopt a positive approach to 5S around the facility
  • Ensure welding meets specifications and drawing regulations
  • GCSE’s including Maths and English
  • Able to understand and use production control software (Javelin)
  • I.T literate, must be able to use Microsoft word and excel
  • Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • First aid certificate useful, not essential
  • First aid certificate useful, not essential
  • Previous experience welding within a manufacturing environment

Our offer to you

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive salary
  • Shift allowance
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Professional development and training

Apply Now

To apply, provide your full name and email address, along with your CV

1978 – 2023

45 years of growth

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