Production Parts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Here at Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd, our people and their safety come first. We use innovation to stay ahead of the competition and provide the excellent service and quality that our customers have come to expect from a class leading solutions partner.
Over the past year, HCMUK has seen sustained growth and we’re now looking for a Production Parts Assistant to join our Team working at our Hebburn Depot.
The basic hours for the role are 40 per week working Monday – Friday, although overtime and weekend work can be expected during busy periods. You will be responsible for creating purchase orders for production parts in line with production demand, you will also be required to booked parts to production jobs and check and book incoming goods.
You will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be communicating with suppliers to chase existing orders, arrange returns and place new orders, whilst also communicating effectively with internal stakeholders. As part of this you will be required to complete several reports, including returns reports, as well as information on parts returns from both production and service, and also provide information for the production tracker report.
As the Production Parts Assistant, you should have 3 years in a demonstrable parts role, with experience in stocktaking and checking outgoing parts to ensure accuracy of orders and returns. You will need to have excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Ideally you should also have a Counterbalance/Reach Forklift License, along with a full UK Driving licence.
Rewards and Benefits
Here at HCMUK, the safety and wellbeing of our people is at the forefront of our culture. Through the creation of an engaging, diverse, and enjoyable workplace which is full of opportunities and development, we lift our people so that they can take us to the top.
The successful candidate can expect a very competitive salary and benefit package, coupled with the knowledge that they are working for a first class employer who is committed to investing in the skills, development and diversity of its people.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your application before the closing date. Applications received after that date will not be considered. The Company reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we identify a suitable candidate so please don’t delay your application.
We take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our Company and wish you good luck in your job search.
All applicants must already have the right to live and work in UK, the Company regrets that it cannot accept applications from any individuals without this entitlement.
NO AGENCIES
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £26,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Parts Assistant roles across Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,600 - £26,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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