The Industrial Engineer role supports all sites across the business by undertaking work study measurement programmes to increase the productivity of the workforce, whilst reducing processing costs. From studying tasks and analysing data, new targets that accurately reflect the work content of various tasks undertaken are then issued. It is a key aspect of the business and plays a crucial role in eliminating waste and driving efficiencies within the operation. A Continuous Improvement and Lean… Show more The Industrial Engineer role supports all sites across the business by undertaking work study measurement programmes to increase the productivity of the workforce, whilst reducing processing costs. From studying tasks and analysing data, new targets that accurately reflect the work content of various tasks undertaken are then issued. It is a key aspect of the business and plays a crucial role in eliminating waste and driving efficiencies within the operation. A Continuous Improvement and Lean approach is essential to come up with process improvements and changes in layouts or methods that will also reduce costs and ensure Key Performance Indicators are met. It requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and a personable and friendly approach with all parties within the operation. Show less

The Operational Support Assistant role assisted one of 4 General Managers at Next Distribution, dealing with the Returns and Hanging warehouse operations in West Yorkshire. This job involved working alongside the General Manager on a daily basis, aiding them in tasks and major projects to ensure that the operation runs as smoothly as possible to achieve the best results and service levels to the customer.

This role was secured by completing a 5 week placement that competed against 20 other graduate candidates from across Yorkshire with 4 available positions at the end of it.It involved placements across the business and working on projects whilst building a detailed knowledge of how the different areas of the business worked. Firstly this was working inside the Regional Service Centre for the North East and Midlands that deals with Retail Distribution. This involved identify… Show more This role was secured by completing a 5 week placement that competed against 20 other graduate candidates from across Yorkshire with 4 available positions at the end of it.It involved placements across the business and working on projects whilst building a detailed knowledge of how the different areas of the business worked. Firstly this was working inside the Regional Service Centre for the North East and Midlands that deals with Retail Distribution. This involved identify inefficiencies within the operation and providing recommendations and solutions, as well as being involved in the operation and dealing with the transportation of stock to and from Retail stores.The second placement was at another site in West Yorkshire and dealt with complex data analysis of the Duerkopp Automated Hanging System that the warehouse runs on and other warehouse systems. This involved identifying issues and providing solutions to these issues to improve the efficiency of the operation and provide the best service levels to customers possible. Show less

This company installed seating in a variety of institutions from universities to the Olympic Stadium and works across the UK and Europe. The job required a high degree of skill in fitting seating, erecting steel and wooden staging and works to plans drafted by architects. The work requires precision and is strictly quality controlled.