The Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Working Chargehand to join the Manufacturing team within freezing and chilling equipment manufacturer Starfrost. The successful candidate will report to the Workshop Manager.

The position will involve working to the completion of manufacturing tasks and provision of necessary support and coaching to workshop team and trainees on manufacturing activities, ensuring tasks are carried out to required standards.

You will possess a self-motivated, flexible approach and the ability to work and contribute effectively as part of a team.

Key Duties

• Ensure manufacturing team compliance with all Health, Safety & Quality guidance and other company procedures and practices.
• Effective completion of manufacturing tasks to meet workshop schedule
• Support workshop team with any troubleshooting or manufacturing issues
• Work with Workshop Manager to rectify day-to-day workshop challenges
• Liaise with other departments to resolve manufacturing issues
• Support a continuous improvement ethos within the manufacturing team
• Ensure minimal rework or waste

Responsibilities

Key duties include a range of responsibilities, which include but are not limited to;

People

• Embed ISO 9001/45001 Health, Safety & Quality standards and ensure compliance with all company procedures and standards
• Assist Workshop Manager with day-to-day running of the workshop
• Develop capability through coaching and mentoring across team
• Support engineers in good work practices and problem solving
• Monitor and motivate staff to be efficient and effective
• Liaise with other departments to resolve manufacturing issues
• Operate in line with company policies/processes and ensure adherence across the team
• Motivate team on continuous improvement ethos

Customers

• Provision of technical support and troubleshooting to improve workshop efficiency
• Work as part of a team to maintain efficient workflow through manufacturing to meet customer demand

Technology

• Support Workshop Manager to troubleshoot any challenges in workshop
• Encourage team engagement with company feedback forums to share knowledge and deliver continuous improvement
• Work as part of a team to maintain appropriate quality measures and seek continuous improvement in output
• Identify scope for improvement opportunities in systems and processes
• Ensure that the workshop housekeeping and operating practices are of a high standard and that tools and equipment are well maintained

Financial

• Ensure work is completed within contract timeline and to quality standards
• Work to minimise rework and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken promptly to avoid delays
• Assist with implementation of better working practices

Company Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Annual leave: 33 days, including bank holidays, enhanced with length of service
• Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions
• Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI
• Professional Development:  biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth
• Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phone line offering practical support and access to counsellors
• Star Share Ownership Scheme: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

If you wish to work within an exciting and dynamic environment with competitive salary and benefits, then please apply.

The Company

Starfrost design, manufacture, install and service industrial freezing and chilling systems for the global food processing industry. Since 1984, we have delivered over 600 equipment installations to customers in 60 countries across 6 continents. Our focus is high performance, reliability and innovation.

Starfrost are part of Star Refrigeration, the largest independent UK industrial refrigeration system supplier.  Star has 10 offices around the country and Starfrost often works in close cooperation with the various Star offices to bring our customers turn-key solutions.

We are looking for someone to grow with our business and become part of a great team working to deliver first class, quality engineered equipment to our global customer base.

To apply – please send applications to: hr@star-ref.co.uk