Total 14 job vacancies by Unipart Rail

Role overview

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million.

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Commercial Accountant to work at our Doncaster site.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking



Main Purpose of the Role

Responsible for supporting the Commercial Finance function in Delivering Financial Planning, Costing, Pricing and Financial
Reporting to the business. Liaising with Cross Functional colleagues, across a range of departments; including senior management
to support Sales and Gross Margin budgeting and forecasting in line with planned timetable.

Preparation of bids in relation to agreed deadlines, monitoring and awareness of Gross Margin information. Assist in the regular
forecasting, budgeting and reporting in relation to Sales/ COS and Gross Margin, with an awareness of other commercial risk
factors and financial considerations.

Acts as financial interface to the Bid Management team and Procurement to support Bid Delivery.

Support monthly preparation of Financial Planning information, as necessary and support innovation of new reporting and solutions.
Proposing change and innovation in order to contribute as a collective team to an efficient Commercial Finance Service for the
business.

Expected to be able to prepare reports and offer Financial awareness independently. Requires level of autonomous problem solving,
but with support available from the broader Finance team.

Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

The role requires :

* Recently qualified or working towards Financial Qualification (ACCA or CIMA) with financial and commercial awareness
* Strong analytical skills (Including Excel and ideally experience of Distributed Products, Manufacturing and BI analysis
experience) with an understanding of how to build effective reporting structures and illustrative information that
enables stakeholders to easily make decisions to drive efficient and effective financial outcomes.
* An ability to influence the senior budget holders to drive the right performance and behaviours.
* Commercial Finance responsibility as well as high level of confidentiality, with the ability to recognise risk and opportunity
in Commercial Proposals.
* Ability to develop costing and pricing models to support Customer Facing and Internal requirements of the business.
* Contribution to analysis of Forecasting and Financial Reporting, highlighting key variances and providing intelligent
commercial commentary.
* Requirement to take the lead on ad-hoc problems and to be able to take on a range of projects, from such as: Pricing of New
Business proposals, Financial Performance Analysis, New Reporting Designs, with support and guidance from Commercial Finance
Management and Leadership, as required.



Qualifications & Education

Essential:

* Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Recently qualified or working towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)



Experience & Proven Ability Required

Essential:

* Financial and commercial awareness gained working in a Commercial/ Commercial Finance or similar role.
* Strong analytical skills with an understanding of how to build effective reporting structures that enables colleagues to
clearly understand their sales and commercial proposals, costs and to support and drive business improvement, financially and
commercially.
* An ability to influence the senior budget holders to drive the right performance and behaviours.
* Strong fiduciary responsibility as well as high level of confidentiality
* Highly IT literate with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
* Familiarity working with MRP systems, ideally SAP
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to negotiate with both internal and external
stakeholders
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Positive, Pro-active and self-sufficient attitude




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Role overview

Unipart Rail is a supply partner to some of the world’s best-known names. Our partners know us to be expert in the services we
provide – giving them the confidence to pursue their business objectives, while we support them with bespoke solutions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Warehouse Operative to work at in our Siemens Warehouse at our Hexthorpe site.

Working hours 7am-3pm Monday to Friday

On-call and Bank Holiday working is a requirement in this role.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free car parking



Main Purpose

Operate efficiently and accurately to the standard operating procedures within the logistics function to ensure delivery of high
levels of internal and external customer satisfaction. To work throughout the Logistics warehouse function at Hexthorpe, Doncaster
to deliver and exceed our KPI’s and SLA’s. To have a flexible approach to working environment and working patterns to ensure that
Unipart Rail continually fulfil and exceed customer requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

* Perform accurately all material processing tasks including receipt of material, put away, perpetual inventory checking,
picking, packing and despatch.
* Undertake stock checking and relocation of inventory tasks as directed. When requested carry out checks both electronic &
physical, retrieving the required data, taking photographs/measurements if necessary.
* To operate over the days and hours of cover as deemed necessary by the customer's business and to be available on-call for out
of hours cover on a roster if required. To be prepared to swap shifts to cover absence/annual leave. Have a flexible approach
over lunch/coffee breaks, ensuring that the task at hand / customer comes first. To ensure the Warehouse does not fail to
complete picking & loading each day, stopping back occasionally to ensure this if needed.
* Respond to out-of-course customer requirements as necessary and ensure all order processing and delivery activity is duly
organized and that customer communication is effective and timely.
* To be, when required, responsible for organising transport, via Logistics, giving the necessary weights, dimensions, & address
details.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities within the Unipart Rail Warehouse to improve the processes in the operation,
and/or increase customer satisfaction, using whenever possible the Unipart Way tools & techniques, to solve issues/challenges,
at your own level.
* To undertake all tasks – including housekeeping - and others as required by the Manager within the warehouse complex in a
manner which maintains at all times the safety of yourself and work colleagues.
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.
* Report any accidents, hazards or dangerous / unsafe behaviour to your line manager immediately.




Essential Criteria

* Knowledge of modern warehouse processes.
* An ability to communicate at all levels within the Company.
* Customer focused.
* Flexible approach to working patterns.
* Ability to work under own initiative and unsupervised.
* Can work to deadlines.
* Team player.




Desirable Criteria

* IT literate including – Excel, Word, Google
* Counterbalance Licence




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Role overview

Main Purpose Main Purpose

Manage the development, implementation and management of the purchasing, supply base, commodity and SRM strategies, for the
allocated areas of strategy and procurement delivery as defined and instructed by the Head of Manufacturing Procurement.



Key focus is to embed a smaller core of high performance, highly flexible, cost effective suppliers, fully supported by the
Manufacturing Division’s Operations / Engineering / Quality teams, delivering value in line with the defined Manufacturing
Operational strategy and Procurement strategy requirements / expectations.



Positioning in Organisation

The role reports directly to the Senior Commodity Manager



Dimensions, Authority & Risk

Responsible for the establishment of framework / Long Term Agreements and associated contractual management of a specific
portfolio of suppliers/commodities. Expected scope of financial responsibility will be up to a value of approximately £10 million
per annum.



Responsible for the analysis of their responsible commodity areas for future requirements (SIOP), supply market trends &
technology advances, supply base capability and identification / management of potential opportunities & risk.



To lead ITT requirements, supplier selection & nomination, all negotiations and contract award activities assigned to them by the
Head of Manufacturing Procurement



Management of People & Advisory

No direct management of people. To act as lead advisors & direct activities undertaken by the Senior Buyers and Buyers. Will act
as a key factholder of Procurement processes, tools & approaches, Suppliers & supply base trends / capabilities and all
Procurement Strategies.



Key Relationships

Regular & frequent contact with internal & external stakeholders – much of which requires influencing & negotiating skills regular
contact at all levels. Frequent contact with senior managers and Directors (internal and external).



Leaders of the Manufacturing Procurement SRM strategy, processes, deployment & application into the Manufacturing Division supply
base support the Procurement & Commodity strategies.



Freedom to Act & Direction Received

Considerable discretion and independence under general guidance but refers to a higher level for policy and professional
decisions.



Work reviewed on monthly basis against KPI’s & agreed objectives with demonstrable compliance to all Procurement & business
processes and Unipart Rail’s ethical & professional codes of conduct.



Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

* Work is not straightforward and requires considerable initiative and judgement. Difficult tasks or assignments may be handled.

* Ability to compile, analyse, interpret and present information to senior stakeholders
* Skilled communicator with excellent stakeholder management and effective influencing skills at senior levels
* Excellent team & change management and leadership skills
* Strong data analytical & problem solving skills
* Effective time & deadline management and prioritization skills
* Strategic thinker and ability to convert to tactical deployment plans
* Good track record of promoting a team culture & cross functional working

* Ability to work independently



Pressure & Working Environment

High degree of work pressure. Work can require considerable concentration. Consistently high level of quality of service is
required. Targets tend to be fixed by external factors. Can be major peaks of pressure.



Experience & Proven Ability Required

Essential

* Recognised procurement professional or relevant work experience (min 5+ years)

* Experience of developing and implementing Commodity strategies / deployment and supplier plans within a manufacturing
environment
* Significant experience within the Rail industry (Infrastructure / Rolling Stock (New build or MRO)) with good knowledge of the
Supplier Market place & associated approvals requirements

* Excellent Supplier Development and relationship management skills
* Experience in managing tenders, bids, including ITTs
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial drives / supplier financials analysis and part cost analysis /
benchmarking
* Experience in negotiating , implementing and managing framework agreements / Long Term Contracts with supporting Service Level
Agreements

Additional desirable

* Experience with Automotive or Aerospace sectors or other Blue Chip manufacturing sectors
* Experience of repairable management & the associated processes
* Experience of SAP ERP solutions / SAP super user
* Knowledge & experience of LEAN Manufacturing & LEAN Supply Chain principles
* Knowledge and experience of Open Book Costing and Supplier Cost Interrogation – training, deployment and Supplier Cost
evaluation



Duties & Key Responsibilities

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT: 90%

* Manage the development and implementation of the procurement, Supply base, Commodity and SRM strategies – target smaller core
supplier population delivering highly cost effective operational excellence
* To develop clarity on forecast sales pipeline & SIOP process; to develop agreed future scope of work and materials requirements
as basis of all framework / LTA activities.
* To lead the discussions with approval bodies, such as Network Rail / Quality / Engineering, for the approval of new suppliers /
product groups / source transfers
* To undertake make vs buy reviews as assigned by the Head of Manufacturing Procurement.
* For the assigned portfolio of suppliers, undertake RFQ actions, quote evaluation, cost, contract negotiation and development &
implementation of appropriate Framework / Long Term Agreements with the selected suppliers.
* To participate in the development and roll out of a Supplier ‘Open book’ quotation process and methods to evaluate information
for negotiation leverage
* Bid process & New Projects – to fully support the UR Bid process for assigned product areas for elements covering the
Manufacturing Division scope of activity & involvement
* To undertake specific Procurement projects as defined & instructed by the Head of Manufacturing Procurement
* To own critical supplier issue Escalation process for (1) supplier issues unresolved through the MPL escalation process & (2)
Price quotation & price query issues
* For assigned Suppliers, to undertake & complete full SRM Analysis; to manage and develop good supplier relations through the
practical application of SRM policies and in the deployment of Unipart Rails Supplier engagement process.
* Identify Joint new product development and innovation programmes to facilitate UR commercial opportunities & cost reduction
potential.
* To act as a coach and mentor to other internal team members and external suppliers in Procurement processes / tools / methods
and Best Practice LEAN activities.
* Ensure that all suppliers work, operate and fully comply with all ethical & professional codes of conduct including their and
their sub suppliers activities – as outlined in Unipart Rail standards, Industry approval and operational standards; Legal
requirements as outlined in UR Terms& Conditions and in UK & Local laws.



CI / Unipart Way: 5%

Advocate of the Unipart Way and Tools used to deliver CI of processes and systems



Health & Safety: 5%

* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate
* Report any accidents, hazards or dangerous / unsafe behaviour to your line manager immediately

Role overview

Main Purpose

We are looking for Production Operatives to work within our modern manufacturing production facility as part of the Operations
team on a busy assembly line soldering and assembling small components to meet customer requirements. Experience is highly
desirable but training will be given.




Main Responsibilities:

* Follow instructions and production documentation including bills of material, basic assembly drawings and process instructions
to produce products.
* Participate in daily comm. cell meetings and work within a small team to achieve manufacturing targets (cost, quality and
delivery).
* Embrace Unipart Way lean tools and techniques to support with day to day operations and monitoring of KPI’s
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.
* Report any accidents, hazards or dangerous / unsafe behaviour to your line manager immediately.




Essential criteria:

· Previous experience working within a Manufacturing/Production environment is preferable

· Excellent attention to detail (work requires precision with hand / eye co-ordination) and high degree of manual
dexterity.




Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free car parking
* Breakfast club




Who are we?

Unipart Dorman is a leading UK manufacturer of LED solutions for rail and traffic signalling and hazard warning lights and its
name is recognised globally for quality and innovation. The organisation is part of Unipart Rail who provide the most
comprehensive portfolio of products, services and solutions available for the rail industry, using its deep expertise in
continuous improvement processes to support its customers in the development of the railway system.




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Job Advert

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million.

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Commercial Accountant to work at our rewe site.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking



Main Purpose of the Role

To support the Commercial Finance function and wider business while maintaining commercial competence and awareness. The role will
include responsibility to process a range of customer pricing through quotes and bids and deal with ad hoc queries in a timely
manner.

Expected to be able to prepare reports and offer financial awareness. Requires level of autonomous problem solving, but with
support available from the broader Finance team.

Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

As a minimum, you will need to have a Level 2 AAT qualification, or either 2 A Levels/BTEC National Diploma, preferably in a
related subject, with financial and commercial awareness.

Strong analytical skills including Excel.

Commercial Finance responsibility as well as high level of confidentiality, with the ability to recognise risk and opportunity in
Commercial Proposals.

Ability to develop costing and pricing models to support Customer Facing and Internal requirements of the business.

Pressure & Working Environment

Key role in ensuring the organisation can meet and maintain its profit targets through ensuring high quality reporting, driving
financial thinking and through pro-active and collaborative problem solving. Role is required to produce regular short deadline
ad-hoc tasks in relation to bids, costing and pricing.

Data concerned is highly confidential. High volume of workload requiring regular review and setting of priorities.

Works in open plan office. Occasional travel to other sites across the UK may be required.

Hybrid working role.

Qualifications & Education

As a minimum, you will need to have a Level 2 AAT qualification, or either 2 A Levels/BTEC National Diploma, preferably in a
related subject or relevant experience

Experience & Proven Ability Required

* Highly IT literate with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
* Familiarity working with MRP systems, ideally SAP.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to negotiate with both internal and external
stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Positive, Pro-active, and self-sufficient attitude



As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Job Advert

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million.

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Strategic Bid Manager to work at our Doncaster site.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking



Main Purpose of the Role

To lead and oversee the end-to-end bid process, acting as a key touch point for Unipart Rail bids for all stakeholders. To deliver
strategic bids to the customer base, through the management and development of high quality and compelling proposals to meet
business targets for growth and profitability.

Management Of People & Advisory

Management of one or more direct reports. The role requires a high level of collaborative working and stakeholder management to
achieve set deadlines. Requirement to influence key internal stakeholders within the immediate peer group, as well as cross-
functionally throughout the wider business in order to deliver the requirements of the role. Coaching of Business
Development/Sales/Account/Product Management teams and other business teams as appropriate in the effective use of the bid process
to ensure compliance.

Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

The nature of the role is varied. Excellent customer and market knowledge is required to lead, own and support the development of
proposals.

An excellent knowledge of general bidding processes and procedures is required for the role, as well as a good basic knowledge of
commercial terms and conditions. Excellent bid writing skills are required for the role. A demonstrable collaborative approach to
stakeholder management.

The ability to work on the basis of self-initiative is essential, as work is generally proactive. There is a requirement to use
analytical skills and judgement to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Pressure & Working Environment

Fluctuating pressure due to peaks and troughs in workload, with periods of high pressure due to deadlines and range/amount of bids
in the process.

Directly responsible for meeting critical deadlines and exacting customer requirements to ensure business growth as well as
retaining existing customers through contract renewals. Work requires considerable concentration and a high degree of attention to
detail in dealing with and responding to complex bid requirements. A consistently high level of quality of work is required to
ensure the best chance of securing new business.

The role may involve some travel and out of hours working may occasionally be required.

Qualifications & Education

Mathematics and English to GCSE standard or equivalent

Formal Professional Qualification such as APMP, Project Management qualification

Experience & Proven Ability Required

Essential Criteria

● Experience of managing bids/proposals and projects and delivering to exacting requirements and deadlines.

● Experience of responding successfully to formal tender exercises.

● Excellent bid writing skills.

● Demonstrable experience of working at all levels of an organisation, showing assertiveness and influence.

● Experience of managing multiple internal and/or external stakeholders.

● Excellent communication and presentation skills

● Self-motivated and able to work without strong guidance in line with Company procedures, delegated authority levels.

● Line management experience.

Desirable Criteria

● Knowledge of the rail industry and Engineering

● Relevant Degree Qualification

As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Role overview

Unipart Rail is a supply partner to some of the world’s best-known names. Our partners know us to be expert in the services we
provide – giving them the confidence to pursue their business objectives, while we support them with bespoke solutions.




We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Warehouse Operative to work in our Products Warehouse at our Hexthorpe site.




Working hours 7am-3pm Monday to Friday

Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2025







Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking






Main Purpose

Operate efficiently and accurately to the standard operating procedures within the logistics function to ensure delivery of high
levels of internal and external customer satisfaction. To work throughout the Logistics warehouse function at Hexthorpe, Doncaster
to deliver and exceed our KPI’s and SLA’s. To have a flexible approach to working environment and working patterns to ensure that
Unipart Rail continually fulfil and exceed customer requirements.




Role and Responsibilities

* Perform accurately all material processing tasks including receipt of material, put away, perpetual inventory checking,
picking, packing and despatch.
* Undertake stock checking and relocation of inventory tasks as directed. When requested carry out checks both electronic &
physical, retrieving the required data, taking photographs/measurements if necessary.
* To operate over the days and hours of cover as deemed necessary by the customer's business and to be available on-call for out
of hours cover on a roster if required. To be prepared to swap shifts to cover absence/annual leave. Have a flexible approach
over lunch/coffee breaks, ensuring that the task at hand / customer comes first. To ensure the Warehouse does not fail to
complete picking & loading each day, stopping back occasionally to ensure this if needed.
* Respond to out-of-course customer requirements as necessary and ensure all order processing and delivery activity is duly
organized and that customer communication is effective and timely.
* To be, when required, responsible for organising transport, via Logistics, giving the necessary weights, dimensions, & address
details.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities within the Unipart Rail Warehouse to improve the processes in the operation,
and/or increase customer satisfaction, using whenever possible the Unipart Way tools & techniques, to solve issues/challenges,
at your own level.
* To undertake all tasks – including housekeeping - and others as required by the Manager within the warehouse complex in a
manner which maintains at all times the safety of yourself and work colleagues.
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.
* Report any accidents, hazards or dangerous / unsafe behaviour to your line manager immediately.




Essential Criteria

* Knowledge of modern warehouse processes.
* An ability to communicate at all levels within the Company.
* Customer focused.
* Flexible approach to working patterns.
* Ability to work under own initiative and unsupervised.
* Can work to deadlines.
* Team player.




Desirable Criteria

* IT literate including – Excel, Word, Google
* Counterbalance Licence




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.




Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Role overview

Unipart Rail is a supply partner to some of the world’s best-known names. Our partners know us to be expert in the services we
provide – giving them the confidence to pursue their business objectives, while we support them with bespoke solutions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Warehouse Operative to work in our Products Warehouse at our Hexthorpe site.

Working hours 10.30am - 18.30pm Monday to Friday

Fixed Term Contract until 29 August 2025

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking



Main Purpose

Operate efficiently and accurately to the standard operating procedures within the logistics function to ensure delivery of high
levels of internal and external customer satisfaction. To work throughout the Logistics warehouse function at Hexthorpe, Doncaster
to deliver and exceed our KPI’s and SLA’s. To have a flexible approach to working environment and working patterns to ensure that
Unipart Rail continually fulfil and exceed customer requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

* Perform accurately all material processing tasks including receipt of material, put away, perpetual inventory checking,
picking, packing and despatch.
* Undertake stock checking and relocation of inventory tasks as directed. When requested carry out checks both electronic &
physical, retrieving the required data, taking photographs/measurements if necessary.
* To operate over the days and hours of cover as deemed necessary by the customer's business and to be available on-call for out
of hours cover on a roster if required. To be prepared to swap shifts to cover absence/annual leave. Have a flexible approach
over lunch/coffee breaks, ensuring that the task at hand / customer comes first. To ensure the Warehouse does not fail to
complete picking & loading each day, stopping back occasionally to ensure this if needed.
* Respond to out-of-course customer requirements as necessary and ensure all order processing and delivery activity is duly
organized and that customer communication is effective and timely.
* To be, when required, responsible for organising transport, via Logistics, giving the necessary weights, dimensions, & address
details.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities within the Unipart Rail Warehouse to improve the processes in the operation,
and/or increase customer satisfaction, using whenever possible the Unipart Way tools & techniques, to solve issues/challenges,
at your own level.
* To undertake all tasks – including housekeeping - and others as required by the Manager within the warehouse complex in a
manner which maintains at all times the safety of yourself and work colleagues.
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.
* Report any accidents, hazards or dangerous / unsafe behaviour to your line manager immediately.




Essential Criteria

* Knowledge of modern warehouse processes.
* An ability to communicate at all levels within the Company.
* Customer focused.
* Flexible approach to working patterns.
* Ability to work under own initiative and unsupervised.
* Can work to deadlines.
* Team player.




Desirable Criteria

* IT literate including – Excel, Word, Google
* Counterbalance Licence




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.




Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Job Advert

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million.



We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.



We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Business Partner to work at our Southport site.



Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking




Main Purpose of the Role

Working closely with senior management on site and with the central Finance functions provide the appropriate level of financial
reporting and review to enable the Dorman Manufacturing business to drive current and future performance of the business.



Accountable for completing monthly management reports and accounts and supporting with budgeting / forecasting process.
Responsible for collating and approving all costing information for bid support.




Largely autonomous role with limited day to day supervision / direction. Operates within delegated authority levels and to set
financial procedures governance structures. Work is a mixture of proactive (new business / processes / capital investments) and
reactive (monthly reporting schedules).



Management Of People & Advisory

Supervision / direction of assistant accountant within Finance Department. Provides financial advice / business partner support
to Manufacturing site leadership team.



Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

Role will require a broad knowledge of financial / accountancy principles applied to a manufacturing environment. Analytical
skills will be paramount and ability to influence key stakeholders within the business operating as the financial business
partner.



Jobholder is required to produce highly accurate financial reports to monthly internally set deadlines. Customer bid responses
are required to be highly accurate and submitted to externally set deadlines



Qualifications & Education

Degree qualified in a finance or business discipline

Fully qualified in a professional accountancy qualification. (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)



Experience & Proven Ability Required

Essential:

* Previous experience operating in a finance role in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
* Familiarity working with MRP systems, ideally SAP
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with both internal and
external stakeholders
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Leadership and strategic thinking



Duties & Key Responsibilities

* Prepare financial reports for the Dorman business unit across customer sales, margin, operating efficiency (labour, machine
etc), inventory
* Responsible for the Corporate Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting process in relation to costs and overheads to support the
targeted sales
* Maintain financial reporting tools and techniques to support business use requirements.
* Ensure financial reports requests are completed in a timely manner to agreed deadlines
* Hold meetings with Site leaders to drive improvements from the reporting produced
* Ensure customer pricing requests are completed in a timely manner to agreed SLA deadlines
* Prepare customer bid responses and support the business with commercial advice and awareness
* Ensure key business projects are on time and cost and delivering the benefits expected once introduced
* Act as the lead Financial person on site and drive commercial and financial awareness across the business
* Line management of 1 direct report; to provide support and personal development
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.



Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Job Advert

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million.

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager. There is flexibility where the role can be based either at our
Crewe site or Doncaster site.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking



Main Purpose of the Role

Working as part of the Programme Management Team and the wider Commercial Team, the Project Manager (PjM) will be accountable for
the execution and day to day management of business critical complex NEC4 Infrastructure projects (eg. HS2, SID) in the Rail
sector. Accountable for making daily decisions on the project parameters, processes and project execution to ensure project
successful delivery. The PjM will work alongside the customers PjM in accordance with the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract
and is responsible for indirectly managing cross-functional colleagues from across the business to ensure the successful delivery
of the project, on-time, on-schedule and on-quality. This will require effective influencing skills to engage the right people, in
the right way, at the right time. The PjM will be delivering products and solutions in a highly regulated environment and is
expected to critically drive projects over the line in a consistent manner in accordance with the Programme & Project Management
governance processes ensuring both the customer’s needs and Unipart Rail’s targets for sales, profit and growth are met.
Principally focused in the UK Rail markets, this position will require both local and international travel, sometimes at short
notice, as and when required.

The post holder will be making daily decisions on the project parameters, processes and project execution to ensure project
successful delivery. This role will be accountable for the following activities:

* Oversee the introduction and implementation of infrastructure products and solutions to Unipart Rail key customers and includes
the development/roll-out of new and/or existing products/solutions with particular focus on schedule adherence, cost adherence,
quality delivery, tracking and reporting, risks & issue management, cost management and change management in accordance with
best practice Project Management.
* Provide assurance against the Programme Management & Products Development processes
*


The role will require independent decision making within the parameters of the project plan as directed by the site General
Manager and the Head of Programme and Project Management. Use of the Unipart Way and the Programme and Project Management
Governance processes is expected. As a key role within the business, the role will require interface with senior colleagues up to
Director level to manage the project delivery. You will be required to act with little supervision, however will be supported
through your direct line manager and peers as required.

Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required

The nature of the role is varied and complex with a requirement for professional project management expertise, customer and market
knowledge, alongside subject matter/ technical appreciation of product development. It requires a level of operational, commercial
and financial acumen to assess project performance. The ability to nurture and develop relationships will be key to
success. Management of distributed product development and OEM product development experience would be useful. Strong
communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Pressure & Working Environment

The role requires considerable concentration, dealing with complex project plans, costs and resources whilst dealing with a
multitude of stakeholders and multiple competing priorities at any one time. A level of resilience will be required in developing
relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly during challenging periods. A consistently high level of
quality of work is required to ensure right first-time approach and to maximise business profitability. The role is UK based with
a requirement to travel to suit the needs of specific projects, this may involve international travel.

Qualifications & Education

Degree qualified in either; Project Management, Engineering, or similar

Formal professional Project Management qualification is required (PMI, APM)

Experience & Proven Ability Required

Essential Criteria

* Experience in administering NEC ECC forms of contract in an equivalent role
* Significant experience and years served in project management
* Capability in programme management planning tools and techniques
* Customer focused, team orientated, determined, accountable and results driven
* Self-starter who identifies and takes ownership of problems and implements solutions
* Can-do and problem-solving attitude
* Skilled in people management
* Ability to drive progress across multiple teams
* Effective networking and influencing skills
* Proven experience in gaining product approval in rail or another regulated sector
* Understanding of risk, issue and opportunity management
* Application of the highest ethical standards in all dealings and transactions
* IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft & Google software packages
* Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
* Strong team player
* Communicate well within a team and be able to negotiate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Manages time to ensure delivery to customer deadlines
* Valid Driving Licence



Desirable Criteria

* Knowledge of Microsoft Project (MSP) or equivalent
* Knowledge of the rail industry and Engineering
* Appropriate level of CSCS Card or NEBOSH




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Job Advert

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Assurance Lead, you will work as part of the Product Design and Development team to manage the testing and
verification of Safety critical Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical products developed by Unipart Rail for Rail industry
customers. In this role, you will be required to plan, conduct, and report on testing completed on products under development as
well as provide evidence, advice, and feedback to relevant stakeholders.




You will also support current products with technical design changes and modifications as well as the development and test of new
and innovative products for manufacture using new and emerging technologies to support the business’ growth plans.




You will be based at the Crewe site, with some ability for hybrid working. You may be required to travel to support testing
within the UK and overseas.




Key Responsibilities

* Write first and third party formal test, verification, and validation plans.
* Conduct Type Testing (reliability, capacities, compliance, integration, and performance) of products.

* Perform high precision calibration and advanced adjustments using testing instruments.
* Produce pre-production test sample assembly according to engineering drawings.
* Support third party testing like EMC, Environmental, Fire Performance, Shock, Vibration, IP.
* Support or conduct commissioning and system integration testing.
* Compiling reports on findings and testing data gathered.
* Produce formal test, verification and validation reports for Independent assessment or compliance certification.
* Examining, fault finding, investigating, root cause analysis for specific aspects and components of products under
investigation/failure.
* Providing recommendations and advice to relevant stakeholders.
* Deciphering engineering drawings or schematics.
* Design and build specific test setups/equipment.
* Work in collaboration with engineers across the development and engineering teams (electronics, software, and mechanical
engineers) to aid the production of cost-effective, reliable design solutions.
* Work within the New Product Development (NPD) gated process to successfully deliver products to the right specification and
timeframes ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
* Undertake tasks in accordance with the engineering key performance indicators (quality, cost and delivery).
* Embrace the Unipart Way suite of lean tools and techniques to support day to day operations and monitoring of KPI’s.
* Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following
appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate.




Essential Criteria:

* Knowledge of assurance processes, codes of practice, standards, and regulations within a product safety environment
* Degree (or equivalent experience) Electronics Engineering or equivalent STEM based subject)
* Knowledge of building and testing safety critical products
* Experienced in formal verification to Rail standards (BS EN 50129, BS EN 50126)

* Proficiency in assessing requirements quality and generating appropriate test procedures and protocols.
* Report writing and document and data analysis skills.
* Strong design review and document checking abilities.
* Comfortable with industry-specific test equipment and software.
* Experience in product development lifecycle – from concept to introduction into manufacturing (ideally in safety critical
industry)
* Experience in the back end of the product development lifecycle V model
* Extensive IT Skills for MS Office and Google Suite



Desirable Criteria:

* Good Experience / knowledge of rail industry and rail standards
* Lean Process experience
* Experience with requirements/issue management tools (DOORS, Azzure, Modern Requirements, JIRA)




Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

* 25 Days Holidays (plus Bank Holidays)

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers

* Recognition events and rewards

* Free car parking / breakfast club




Unipart Rail - Who are we?

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. Our
focus on Technology in our products, services and solutions places us at the forefront of industry 4.0 and in our Technology &
Product Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions, delivering value for our customers.




Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million. As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look
forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class
status in employee engagement.

Role overview

Main Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an Electrical / Mechanical Design Engineer to join our small Engineering team. You will be responsible for
designing and producing electrical schematics and mechanical equipment layouts for control and distribution panels through to
commissioning and providing technical Support for operational employees and external customers.




You will be based at our site in Coventry working and reporting to the Design Engineering Manager. There is the opportunity to
work a hybrid work pattern.




Main Responsibilities:

* To design and produce electrical schematics and mechanical layout details for control and distribution panels.
* Produce mechanical steelwork fabrication designs.
* Provide technical support for operational employees and external customers
* Project Management of each job – design, technical, purchasing, quality, after care support and testing
* Apply knowledge, skill and experience to design and implementation of new innovative solutions
* Work to and maintain the production schedule
* Carry out contract reviews as per the requirements of the quality procedure
* Ensure all activities undertaken are fully compliant with quality management system and in accordance with health and safety
requirements




Essential Criteria

* Qualified to HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical design – (or equivalent experience)
* Creation of electrical schematics and mechanical fabrication details using AutoCad.
* Creation of Bills Of Materials and purchase lists
* Excellent commercial knowledge and application
* Experience in product design lifecycle – from concept to introduction into manufacturing (ideally in safety critical industry)
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
* Passion for producing innovative design solutions




Desirable Criteria

* Experience / knowledge of rail industry
* PTS Holder
* Project Management Experience highly desirable




Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers , recognition events and rewards






Samuel James - Who are we?

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience but have continued to embrace innovation in both
products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. Samuel James Engineering
Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of LV switchgear and control gear systems for the Rail Industry.



Samuel James Engineering is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics companies that employ more
than 8,000 employees worldwide with an annual turnover of more than £800 million.




As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the
Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Job Advert

Main Purpose of the Role

In this role you will be responsible for Unipart Rail’s overall Quality Management System (QMS) covering Products, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing and shared/common processes and its effective implementation across the business. A key part of the role is to
ensure compliance to the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement. Overall responsibility also includes
management of External and Internal Audit Functions, Product Warranty and Management of overall QMS systems including
documentation and standards.




Reporting into the HSQE Director, the role has 4 direct reports and provides functional support to our quality teams at our
manufacturing facilities at other sites. Must be able to effectively communicate and influence the senior leadership within the
business and be able to communicate with customers and external audit bodies.




Main Responsibilities:

Management of the Quality System

* Manage the overall Quality System and corporate adherence to ISO 9001 across Products, Supply Chain Services, and
Manufacturing.
* Enable corporate compliance to statutory, contract and other industry legislative requirements.
* Prepare an annual action plan to enhance the QMS and prepare monthly progress reports.
* To develop, implement and maintain the document control process together with technical documentation controls and quality
records.
* Ensure suitable access to quality documentation is available for all employees as applicable.
* Work with the internal auditor to devise, manage, control, and realize the annual Internal Audit program, producing reports to
support findings.
* Manage internal Corrective Action and Preventative Action log ensuring timely closure by the appropriate area of business.
* Co-ordinate external QMS audits performed on Unipart Rail, from certification bodies and customers.
* Manage certification and approval to Rail Industry Standards (RISAS, RISQS and others as applicable).
* Act as Management Representative for the purposes of Quality Management.
* Review requirements for compliance to Rail and other relevant Standards across functions.
* Deliver quality reports / feedback with relevant Director(s) at the agreed frequency.
* Provide day to day management and support to the Office Administrator to ensure compliance to the document control process.



Warranty Management

* Provide day to day management of the end-to-end warranty process across all areas of the business, working as required with
other departments.
* Deliver warranties services in accordance with contractual and commercial requirements.
* Work closely with supply chain (warehouse) business areas for all warranty related aspects.
* Ensure yearly strategy and monthly KPI metrics are created and delivered.
* Ensure appropriate governance is in place to monitor multiple work streams across functions.
* Provide effective warranty reporting to our internal and external stakeholders.



Drive Continuous Improvement

* Ensure effective use of the Unipart Way and lean culture to drive Continuous Improvement.
* Ensure the application of the Unipart Way within the Quality team.
* Manage and maintain a Quality department Communication Cell and appropriate metrics.
* Consistently apply and demonstrate UW / Lean principles at all times.
* Work with the wider group to develop standard solutions that can be applied across the business.




Essential Criteria

* Recognized qualification in Quality (e.g. CQI or CMI level 4/5) or relevant degree.
* Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems and BS EN ISO 9001:2015.
* Trained Auditor
* Six Sigma Black Belt or similar data analysis skills.
* Trained coach and facilitator.
* Previous experience of managing Quality Systems in a multi-disciplinary rail environment.
* Familiar with RISAS and RISQS requirements
* Experience of management of people and multifunctional teams
* Understanding of engineering and manufacturing environments
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and work to deadlines.
* Excellent team player with good communication skills.
* An ability to relate and communicate at all levels of the organization.
* Deliver high quality presentations to senior level stakeholders.
* Understanding and application of Lean tools and techniques.
* IT literate with experience in Microsoft and Goggle software environments




Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

* 25 Days Holidays (plus Bank Holidays)

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers

* Recognition events and rewards

* Free car parking / breakfast club




Unipart Rail - Who are we?

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. Our
focus on Technology in our products, services and solutions places us at the forefront of industry 4.0 and in our Technology &
Product Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions, delivering value for our customers.




Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 8,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £800 million. As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look
forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class
status in employee engagement.

Role overview

To complete administrative activities to support the business administration function for SJE and ensure material for project work
arrives in a timely manner, chase through material with suppliers, provides checking/support in a variety of areas.




Data Processing

Administrative support for all office duties, providing checking and support in a wide variety of areas:-

* Document control.

* Processing Sales orders in readiness for Contract Review.

* Raising Material and Purchase requisitions where required ready for Finance and Purchasing review.

* Booking non material items into IFS where required.

* Chasing orders with Suppliers and updating IFS with expected delivery dates, raising any issues with Finance, Sales and
Production.

* Preparing dispatch notes.

* Entering Time-sheet information onto spreadsheet for checking.

* Support with counting and recording annual stock take.

* Keeping on top of tool calibrations and if any need re-calibrating sent off to the relevant suppliers.

Site Administration

* Ensuring all visitors are welcomed, asked to sign in and offered refreshments.

* Organising lunches for site meetings as required.

* Effectively responds to incoming telephone calls and handles enquiries professionally.

* Document control, interaction of controlling documents locally and interaction with Shop Floor document control.

* Ordering and distributing PPE.

Reporting:

* Provide Finance Manager with timesheet report for subsequent checking and submission to HR.

* Provide Pipeline information to external UR Colleagues to support the flow of information to UR.

Health & Safety:

* In order to comply with Unipart Rail’s Health & Safety Rules, a requirement to take such steps as are reasonably practicable
for own Health & Safety and that of work colleagues and those affected by your work. Must make use of all protective clothing
and equipment and must co-operate with management in all respects for full implementation of Unipart Rail policy