This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer and its state of the art facility and play a key role in maintaining the production of market leading equipment that continues to set the standard within the industry.

REPORTING TO: SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Based at our Head Office, 44 Lowtown Road, Waringstown, BT66 7SJ
The role will be primarily Monday to Friday, 0800-1700 Monday – Thursday, 0800-1400 Friday. Given the nature of the role you will have the flexibility to fulfil all aspects of the role which may result in working outside these core hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Implementation of high quality standards and systems throughout the manufacturing process.
• Aid Senior Management in working towards and gaining ISO 9001.
• Complete Pre Delivery Inspection Reports
• Carryout regular internal audits of manufacturing processes.
• Take a lead role in developing lean processes and setting production methodology to raise quality standards and improve efficiency.
• Develop staff training procedures and where required provide training to production staff.
• Support day to day operations to ensure there is minimum impact to production as a result of quality related issues and attend regular meetings giving details of quality trends and actions.
• Work closely with other departments to develop new products and improve existing products. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Engineering Degree or HNC/HND in engineering or be able to demonstrate 5yrs experience in a similar role in a steel fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work on own initiative.
• Experience of CRM and MRP systems use.
• The ability to manage, develop and motivate teams.
• Experience of New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control and problem solving techniques utilized throughout the manufacturing industry.
• Computer literate.

TO APPLY:

Current C.V. detailing why you believe you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.
Email to: careers@slurrykat.com

(Full-time/Permanent)

REPORTING TO: GENERAL & COMMERCIAL MANAGER

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of a well-established leading Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer.
The role will be primarily 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, however given the nature of the role you will be expected to fulfil all aspects of the role which may result in working outside these core hours with regular travel and stay outside the UK.

ROLE OVERVIEW / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the sale of products or services to customers in other countries.
• Explore new opportunities to sell in new International Markets
• Develop knowledge of the cultural, business and political background of the countries you are responsible for, together with an understanding of consumer tastes.
• Conduct market research to determine what products will sell in these countries and determine the best route to market.
• Visit international trade fairs and liaise with any outside agencies who may offer assistance.
• Consider and comply with any legal or ethical restrictions on trading within these International Markets
• Develop and Maintain good relationships with customers, agents and distributors.
• Provide quotations to customers, agents and distributors.
• Monitor, in consultation with SlurryKat Manufacturing, the processing and distribution of orders to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Process, facilitate and assist SlurryKat Quality and Aftersales department with Aftersales.
• Organise and Conduct sales briefings and conferences.
• Assist SlurryKat Marketing Manager with developing the marketing strategy for international countries.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS:

• Proven Sales Background.
• Fluent in English and have at least two other Languages (written and spoken), preferably one being Spanish or French.
• Ability to conduct a structured discussion, to deliver a presentation and to sell and negotiate.
• Knowledge of international contract terms, foreign currencies, tariffs and trading regulations
• General knowledge of economics, business and accounting including international contract terms, foreign currencies, tariffs and trading regulations.
• Confident, able to be very flexible and adaptable according to work requirements.
• Ability to work proactively, prioritise effectively. Self-motivated.
• Ability to work/keep calm in a pressurised environment, meet deadlines and work part of a busy team.
• Proficient in IT and communication systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-driven and the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and adhere to deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercial awareness
• Flexible attitude to work

We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting

COMPENSATION:

The successful candidate will receive an attractive remuneration package. Excellent salary and benefits package, 28 days holidays.

TO APPLY:

Current C.V. detailing why you believe you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.
Email to: careers@slurrykat.com

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

EXPERIENCE:

• Machinery Sales : 5 years (Preferred)

WORK REMOTELY:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precautions:

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a great opportunity to join the most innovative company in its field. Due to an abundance of new exciting and innovative projects we require an experienced Research and Development Designer who has the ability to work on their own as well as motivating a team. We are continuously expanding and improving our products through the market as such are looking for a forward thinking and innovative individual. This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself in a design role with a market leader.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of market leading products
• Testing & Development of New and Existing Products to improve performance, productivity and effectiveness for end user
• Development of design for manufacture procedures.
• Design special purpose machinery within clients bespoke specifications.
• Machine components design, products can be made up of various parts and you need to be versatile to draft the different products.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and business directors on a daily basis.
• Management of your own conceptual detailed designs and development of new and existing material handling designs.
• Deliver drawing to satisfy quality, accuracy and timing requirements of clients and Senior Engineers.

• At least 5 years’ experience in using 3D design software such as Auto-Inventor
• Ability to produce accurate models with detailed technical information
• Ability to carry-out research and design on own initiative.
• Co-ordinate with production team and communicate designs to welder/fabricators.
• High mechanical aptitude
• Ability to project manage R&D development.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in Agricultural machinery would be an advantage.
• Experience in the Use of Sigma Software

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: MACHINE ASSEMBLY
DEPARTMENT: MANUFACTURING PLANT
   
DUTIES

• To work alongside existing team in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Understand and adhere to the company's health and safety policies and procedures.
• You will be responsible for the final assembly of farm machinery and trailers.
• Be able to use spec sheets to carryout a range of tasks.
• Carry out basic quality and testing checks
• Using your own initiative.
• Apply good housekeeping practices.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Must have minimum one year experience, (2 years desirable).
• Experience of Hydraulics would be an advantage.
• Experience of Installation of Highway lighting systems would be an advantage.
• Forklift driving licence desirable, although not essential.
• Experience in the use of agricultural equipment would be an advantage.
• Available to work flexible hours when required.
• Must have good English oral and written skills along with understanding Health and Safety.
• Willing to work as part of a team, able to work together and maximise production.
  

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent


APPLICATION METHOD
        CV to: Careers@slurrykat.com Employer Ref: SK-00W

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a great opportunity to join the most innovative company in its field. Due to a healthy order book and continued expansion a position has become available to join our spray painting team.
Working in our state of the art spray booths you will be painting our wide range of agricultural machinery to the highest possible standards.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To read and assess production information for required specification details; working in an organised manner to ensure the task is completed efficiently, to the correct standard and within the necessary time frame.
• Prepare products to a high standard ahead of painting process.
• To carry out basic quality control checks.
• To ensure the safe operation of machinery within the area of responsibility.
• Personally, make health and safety a priority ensuring you comply with all health and safety instructions.
• Plan your work to minimize waste of raw materials as well as working in a clean and tidy manner.
• To work in accordance with Company operating procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to the Company’s environmental policies and legal duties, specifically control of emissions, management of solvents and the recycling of waste product.

• Experience (3yrs min) of spray painting industrial/commercial machinery.
• Experience of working in airless spray booths.
• Experience in the application of 2pack primer and 2pack paint.
• Experience in the use of plural paint pump systems.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Welding and Fabrication
DEPARTMENT: MANUFACTURING PLANT
   
DUTIES

•    To work alongside existing team in a busy manufacturing environment.
•    Understand and adhere to the company's health and safety policies and procedures.
•    Various welding works in the fabrication process in Agricultural Farm Machinery.
•    Read from drawings provided and working from own initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

•    At least three years' experience in a similar environment.
•    Working to drawings and dimensions.
•    Available to work flexible hours when required.
•    Must have good English oral and written skills along with understanding Health and Safety.
•    Willing to work as part of a team, able to work together and maximise production.
•    Competent on reading technical drawings.
•    Forklift driving licence would be useful, although not essential.

APPLICATION METHOD
        CV to: Careers@slurrykat.com Employer Ref: SK-00W