Thursday, 22 December 2011

Latest Vacancy: Receptionist / Administrator

Due to our continuous expansion programme, a new exciting opportunity has become available within Houghton International.

This is an interesting and varied opportunity for a Team player who enjoys delivering professional high standards of customer care and satisfaction both on the telephone and in a customer facing role.


If you enjoy being organised, building rapport with internal and external customers and want to use the sound Administration experience you have gained in a similar role this could be the new challenge you are looking for.


Making our clients feel welcome as first point of contact you will meet, greet and offer refreshments. In addition you will answer the switchboard in a professional and friendly manner, directing the calls to the correct recipients or alternatively taking and forwarding on messages.


An important part of the job role is to carry out a variety of administrations tasks for the Business Units which could include:


Organising business travel and meetings

Distributing marketing material
Word processing
Booking the meeting rooms

This is a job share position over 4 days per week on a rota. Hours of work will average 22 per week between the hours of 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm on a Friday. To cover the job share partner holidays additional hours will be required to be worked.


In return we offer a competitive remuneration package with the opportunity of ongoing personal development.


Closing date: Wednesday 11th January 2012


How To Apply:


Email: careers@houghton-international.com with your CV and a full detailed covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position and what you feel that you can bring to the role or call us on +44 (0)191 234 3000 and ask to speak to Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager.


Houghton International is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Friday, 9 December 2011

Latest Vacancy: Supervisor – LV Business Unit


  • Are you looking to take the next step on your career path?
  • Do you have experience of leading a Team to consistently deliver high standards of quality and customer care?
  • Are you looking for a challenge which will be an integral part of your personal development and the Houghton International expansion programme?
  • Do you want to utilise your experience and skills to the full allowing you to use your integrity, be proactive, motivational and forward thinking?
Yes?  This could well be the opportunity you are looking for...
 

Reporting to the LV Business Unit Manager, the successful applicant will work as part of the Supervisory Team to plan the daily workload, whilst taking hands on operational responsibility within the Winding Team.  In addition you will ensure work in progress is cost and time effective, meets business targets and strict deadlines as well as the high standards of quality and satisfaction expected by our external and internal customers. 

You will want to share your experiences and industry skills through being involved with individual and team development of the Winding section through successful performance management. This will include working with the LV Business Unit Manager and HR Manager developing and overseeing the well being of employees, carrying out reviews, time and attendance management, training and coaching. 

Other aspects of the job will include:
  • Taking responsibility for health and safety
  • Security of the building
  • Arranging maintenance and service of machinery
  • Ensuring the team are multi skilled in every shop floor process of given jobs whilst following policy and procedures
  • Keeping the skills matrix up to date
  • Excellent customer liaison skills
What we offer: 

In return, Houghton International offer ongoing personal professional development together with a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work for the North East Small Business of the Year 2009.

We are looking for a self motivated individual who has relevant industry qualifications and/or experience with a flexible approach to the job role and working hours. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as is a positive, professional work ethos.

UK and Global travel from time to time will be a requirement of the role, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. 

The core hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm. Hours of work will be as necessary to meet the business needs, therefore on occasions weekend and evening working will be a necessity.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th January 2011 


How To Apply:  

Email: careers@houghton-international.com with your CV and a full detailed covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position and what you feel that you can bring to the role or call us on +44 (0)191 234 3000 and ask to speak to Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager.

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Latest Vacancies: Team Leader – Traction Department x 2

We urgently require two Team Leaders to work within the Rail Department of the UK's fastest growing, most customer focused, electric motor and generator service company. This is a new position to meet increased customer demand following the acquisition of major new contracts.

The successful applicants will support the Rail Business Unit Manager and Supervisor to ensure the Rail Business Unit objectives are met through observation and working hands on with the Rail Business Unit Team, whilst providing positive training and guidance. It is essential to have a strong focus on workplace health and safety, customer satisfaction, quality and continuous improvement.

The successful applicants will have the ability to motivate the team to ensure day to day targets and quality levels are achieved, in addition to carrying out briefings when required, improving process flows, conducting quality inspections and addressing quality issues.

You will be required to develop good working relationships both internally and externally with customers and suppliers together with deputising in the Supervisor’s absence.

Previous experience within a similar role is desirable. Industry experience is essential.

Core hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 7.00am – 3.30pm. Additional hours will be required to be worked depending upon the needs of the business, as will occasional UK & global travel.

We offer an excellent competitive remuneration package with the opportunity for continuous professional development.

Closing Date: Friday 9th December 2011

How To Apply:
For more information or to apply for this role, email: careers@houghton-international.com with your CV and a full detailed covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position and what you feel that you can bring to the role or call us on +44 (0)191 234 3000 and ask to speak to Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager.

Houghton International is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Christmas and New Year Emergency Service


Houghton International will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the Christmas & New Year period.

Our team of highly qualified Engineers will be on-call for you to contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our usual emergency number:



+44 (0) 7860 440 295


Your Account Managers all have Blackberries or iPhones and you will still be able to call or email them for any urgent enquiries while they are away from the office.

Please note our office staff won't be in over the Christmas and New Year weekends as follows:

3.30pm, Friday 23rd December - 08.00am, Wednesday 28th December 2011
3.30pm, Friday 30th December - 08.00am, Tuesday 3rd January 2012

We've translated our Coils Brochure into Spanish


Friday, 11 November 2011

Lest we forget....

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Monday, 31 October 2011

Do you want to fill in our Customer Satisfaction Survey?

*** Calling all Customers ***


We would appreciate you completing a brief feedback survey regarding your recent experience dealing with Houghton International. We take all customer feedback extremely seriously and we would love to hear your views so that we can continue to improve our level of service to you:
If you have any questions or you would like this survey in an alternative format, please contact Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive on: 0191 234 7805 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com

New YouTube video: UKTI & Houghton International Export Success

Michael Mitten, Managing Director talks about our export successes & the assistance we have received from UKTI



Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Annual Golf Day 2011 – Prize Winners


Houghton International held our Annual Golf Day on Friday 16th September 2011 at Chester-le-Street Golf Club. This was the 11th year of this event and was once again a great success with many customers and suppliers attending.

Many congratulations to our prize winners who are listed below:

1st Place:        
Ted Baxter, Northumbrian Water

2nd Place:        

John Smiles, Northumbrian Water

3rd Place:        

Steve Gardiner, Unipart Rail

Nearest The Pin:  
Mike Edwards, Hi-Wire Ltd (A Division of Superior Essex)

The Ron Mitten "Back 9" Trophy:  

Craig Hutton, Houghton International

Runner Up:  

Stuart Whitfield, Houghton International

The Karl Curren Trophy for Longest Drive: 
Ryan Moore, Houghton International


Thanks must go to everyone at Chester-le-Street Golf Club for looking after us so well on the day and to our sponsors: Arco (Blaydon Branch), Brammer, CCL Office Supplies, Firenze Italian Restaurant, Gateshead Bearings, Hancock Tools, Hayley North East, Hi-Wire Ltd (A Division of Superior Essex), PAR, Solutions in IT and Von Roll.

Photos to follow....

If you attended the Golf Day and would like a copy of your photos, please call Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive on +44 (0) 191 234 7805 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com.

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Read our latest press coverage


Check out our latest press coverage from the Journal on 20th August 2011, "Face to face meeting clinches overseas deal"

Engineers Houghton International has scooped one of its biggest single export orders with a company in South America. The Walker-based firm already exports to 14 countries worldwide but was assisted by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in setting up a deal with Venezuela's Sidelca.

The deal is valued at around £127,000 and sees Sidelca place an order for Houghton International's Hi Flex coil system. The companies met at the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) international trade show in Denver back in June, which Houghton International attended with assistance from UKTI.

To read more visit:  http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2011/08/20/face-to-face-meeting-clinches-oversees-deal-51140-29269995

Monday, 11 July 2011

Have you seen our latest adverts?


Take a look at our latest adverts in the following publications:


Page 23, July edition, Railway Gazette magazine
Page 73, June edition, Railway Gazette magazine
Page 3, June edition, Electrical Apparatus magazine
Page 3, May edition, Electrical Apparatus magazine

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

11,000V Generator Rewind Video

MA Set Load Test Process Video

Rewind MA Set Armature Video

Dynamic Traction Motor Testing Video

HiTrax Armature Rewind Process Video

Monday, 20 June 2011

Have you seen our High Voltage Coils Brochure?

Click on the link to view our High Voltage Coils Brochure.


Are you going to the EASA Show in Denver? Visit us on Stand 139

We're looking forward to seeing you on Stand 139 at the EASA Convention in Denver, Sunday 26th - Tuesday 28th June, at the Colorado Convention Centre, where you can meet the following representatives from Houghton International:

Michael Mitten, Managing Director
Stuart Whitfield, Technical Account Manager
Brian Douds, Compliance Manager
Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive

Michael Mitten, MD will be presenting "What makes a good high voltage coil?" at 3.30pm on Sunday 26th June in the New Product Theatre.

This is our second year exhibiting at the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Convention and we are looking forward to seeing you in Denver next week.

As one of the biggest events in our sector's worldwide event calendar, the EASA Convention enables us to promote our wide range of high voltage coils to potential customers from all over the world, but especially the key North American market.

For more information and/or to arrange an appointment with us on Stand 139 in Denver, please contact Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive on +44 (0) 191 234 7805 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com

Apprentice Recruitment Open Day – Thursday 7th July 2011

Houghton International are currently recruiting full time apprentices to join the team in August / September 2011.  We are inviting all interested applicants to attend our Apprentice Recruitment Open Day to discuss the opportunities available and meet the Houghton International team on Thursday 7th July 2011 between 9.00am – 3.30pm.

Apprenticeship Programme:

AEMT (Association of Mechanical and Electrical Trades) Electro Mechanical Apprenticeship Programme delivered in conjunction with Loughborough College.

This is a four year work based/ block release Apprenticeship Programme leading to:

  • Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2
  • BTEC Diploma in Engineering Level 3
  • NVQ Engineering Maintenance Level L3
  • City and Guilds 2330, 3 Repair Units
  • Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Upon successful completion of the programme there will be further opportunities of ongoing future personal development to include HNC / HND qualifications in addition to career progression within Houghton International.

Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths, English Language & Science.

Location: Houghton International, Neptune House, Ambrose Place, Fisher Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4LT.

To register your interest please contact: Jacqueline Mason, HR Executive on +44 (0) 191 234 3000 or email: jacqueline.mason@houghton-international.com

View our new Traction Motors & MA Sets Brochure


Want to know more about the services we offer in the UK and Global Rail industry?

Click here to view our new Traction Motors and MA Sets Brochure:


 

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Monday, 16 May 2011

Latest Vacancy - Sales Representative


Due to our recent expansion programme a new exciting opportunity to develop your career within Houghton International has become available for a Sales Representative within our LV Business Unit.

Reporting directly to the LV Business Unit Manager, the successful applicant will be motivated and driven to meet set sales targets, whilst delivering the professional high standards of customer care and satisfaction expected by our clients.

The position will include UK and Global travel.

For more information on the role click here or email: careers@houghton-international.com



Houghton International is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

What makes a good High Voltage Coil?

Houghton International is the UK's leading manufacturer of premium high voltage coils for the global repair market.

Our dedicated HV/HT coil manufacturing division produces a broad range of low, medium, high voltage and traction coils to feed the fast-growing repair demand from our own HV, LV and Rail services divisions. We understand the needs of both repairers and their customers around the world because we are a repairer ourselves.
This helps us to provide a focused, customer needs driven, fast-response, reactive and high quality coil manufacturing service. We have developed unique insulation systems to provide our customers with the bespoke coils they need. We listen to what our customers want and provide all the expertise and knowledge to tailor the right solution for their application.

 
Click here for more information on what makes a good High Voltage Coil.

For more information on our wide range of High Voltage Coils, contact us on +44 (0)191 234 3000 or email: info@houghton-international.com

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

We’re exhibiting at the EASA Convention 2011 in Denver, USA

Houghton International are continuing our global expansion with investment into the North American market to promote our wide range of high voltage coils.

We are exhibiting at the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Convention & Exposition 2011 at the Colorado Convention Centre, Denver.  The exhibition is open to visitors from Sunday 26th to Tuesday 28th June 2011.

Visit us on Stand 139 at the EASA Show to meet the following representatives from Houghton International:

Michael Mitten, Managing Director
Stuart Whitfield, Technical Account Manager

Brian Douds, Compliance Manager
Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive

Michael Mitten, MD will be discussing "What makes a good high voltage coil?" at 3.30pm on Sunday 26th June in the New Product Theatre.

As one of the biggest events in our sector's worldwide event calendar, the EASA Convention enables us to promote our wide range of high voltage coils to potential customers from all over the world, but especially the key North American market.

For more information and/or to arrange an appointment with us in Denver, contact Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive on +44 (0) 191 234 7805 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com

Visit us on Stand G31 at Railtex 2011

The tenth Railtex exhibition will take place in Earls Court 2, London from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th June 2011. Firmly established in the rail industry's calendar as the only UK showcase for technological innovation across all sectors of the supply market, the show returns to London's Earls Court exhibition centre, the venue for highly successful 2009 event.

For more information visit the Railtex website and to pre-register as a visitor click here.

Visit us on Stand G31 to meet representatives from Houghton International, including:

Michael Mitten, Managing Director
Ian Young, Rail Business Unit Manager
Chris Robson, LV Business Unit Manager
Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive

For all Railtex enquiries, please contact Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive on +44 (0)191 234 7805 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com

Latest Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:
    We also welcome Speculative Applications for any role.


    For more information, visit the Current Vacancies section of the Careers page.