Business Operations Manager
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
21/02/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/02/2022 23:59
Further Information
Do you have a passion for engineering and would you value the opportunity to work for a unique business with a focus on employment opportunities for adults with physical or learning disabilities?
Based in Peterborough since 1970, Westcombe Engineering; owned by Peterborough City Council, is proud to be a specialist in the design and manufacture of precision engineered parts. We have several key customers, one of which is global giant Perkins Engines, a diesel engine manufacturer that we supply and deliver precision machined parts and assemblies to, both locally and globally as a Tier 1 Supplier. Our machined components are supplied to a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Agricultural, Construction, Electronics, Food, Marine, Medical, Fitness Equipment and Pharmaceutical.
For almost half a century, Westcombe Engineering has been a pioneer, remaining true to its unique founding principle – to provide employment and development opportunities for disabled people who face barriers in securing gainful employment. The company was set up in 1970 by the late Royce W. Westcombe, who had a vision of enabling disabled men and women into work, and an unerring dedication to equip disabled workers with the skills and knowledge that would allow them to pursue careers in the wider economy.
The successful individual should have an
? Understanding of Local Government Policies and procedures
? Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
? Understanding of safety reporting and investigation procedures.
? Production planning and scheduling.
? Understanding of connecting functional interface (e.g. finance, HR, Finance, logistics, purchasing quality etc).
? Engineering/Production background.
Skills and Abilities,
? Ability to produce accurate financial and other information using computerised and manual systems
? Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs across the service
? Able to balance and prioritise service with conflicting needs.
? Flexible approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to make good, balanced business decisions to meet future business and customer requirements.
? Ability to analyse and evaluate information from a range of sources and determine and advise on an appropriate course of action.
? Ability to manage multiple diverse projects whilst prioritising workloads.
? Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all team members, customers and suppliers through a proactive and accessible management style.
? Ability to manage and work with people with a wide range of disabilities.
? Ability to delegate and train, where appropriate.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire/Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
IMPORTANT: This role will require you to enter the premises of a CQC-registered care home as part of your employment. Regulations which come into force from 11 November 2021 will require employees over 18 who enter CQC-registered care homes in England to have completed a full course of authorised COVID-19 vaccine doses at least 2 weeks before 11th November 2021, unless they have a medical exemption. As part of your pre-employment checks you will need to provide evidence of your vaccinations or medical exemption. Your employment will not commence until this evidence is received. *
Please note
This job is closed for applications.