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.

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.

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.