Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting an experienced Warehouse Stock Controller to join a well-established and innovative business based in Newton Aycliffe.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain stock levels across various locations within the warehouse and production areas. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is booked in accurately, transferred between locations and the factory floor, and materials are issued to works orders. You will also play a key role in conducting weekly and monthly stock checks, controlling the movement of stock in and out of the warehouse, and ensuring accurate inventory records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Booking Stock In: Accurately record incoming stock and update inventory systems. Ensure proper documentation and verification processes are followed for all stock arrivals.
• Stock Transfers: Coordinate and manage the transfer of stock between warehouse locations and the factory floor. Ensure smooth movement of materials to support production needs.
• Material Issuance: Issue materials to current works orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of stock to the production team.
• Stock Audits & Checks: Responsible for conducting weekly and monthly stock checks, identifying discrepancies, and reporting them to management. Assist in resolving stock-related issues and ensuring inventory levels are accurate.
• Inventory Management: Control the movement of stock in and out of the warehouse. Maintain accurate records of stock levels and movements in line with company procedures and industry standards.
• ERP System Management: Use the company’s ERP system to record, track, and report on stock levels, movements, and orders. Ensure that all stock transactions are accurately documented in the system.
• Barcode System Utilisation: Operate and maintain the barcode system for efficient stock tracking, ensuring all stock is properly labelled and tracked through the system.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation related to stock movements, transfers, and materials issued. Provide regular reports on stock levels, discrepancies, and other inventory-related matters.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all stock control activities comply with health and safety regulations and company policies. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in warehouse management or stock control.
• Experience using ERP systems or similar inventory management software.
• Proficient in using a barcode system for stock tracking and management.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel for creating reports and documentation.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Forklift certification

This fantastic opportunity offers a four day working week working Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 4.45pm, paid overtime and a route of progression within the organisation.

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Our client is a leader within bespoke furniture manufacturing and due to business growth are looking for two skilled Technical Bench Joiners to join there experienced team, manufacturing high-quality, bespoke furniture for commercial fit-outs.

This role requires strong craftsmanship, the ability to work from technical drawings, and leadership skills to oversee a small team of assembly operators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture bespoke furniture from detailed technical drawings.
• Lead and support a team of assembly operators to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure high-quality standards are maintained throughout manufacturing.
• Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Work to project deadlines while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to achieve client specifications.
• Ability to assist when required with site fitting.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven background as a bench joiner in a similar environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings.
• Leadership: Experience overseeing or mentoring a small team.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with woodworking machinery, materials, and best practices.
• Certifications (Desirable): NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, CSCS card.

This fantastic opportunity offers a four day working week, working Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 4.45pm.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to quality, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our clients next Technical Bench Joiner.

Avanti Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join an ever expanding, leading manufacturer on a full time, permanent basis.

With an ever growing order book the exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated individuals, to help promote and drive a healthy culture of Quality within the working environment.

Quality Assurance Manager Job Responsibilities: 

• Creates and implements company quality standards.

• Accomplishes quality assurance objectives by monitoring, reviewing, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Developing and promoting the Non Conformance system for improved product quality and compliance, owning the system and managing the day to day process of investigating and preventing issues.
• Trains and motivates employees to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing to information analysis.
• Meets financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing annual budgets, and scheduling expenditures.
• Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, and compliance audits.
• Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.

Your hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch

Quality Assurance Manager Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent data analysing and review skills
• Strong technical and computer skills
• Great eye for detail
• Ability to teach and mentor

Experience as a QA Manager in the Doorset Industry is desirable however nor essential as full training will be given. 

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Avanti Personnel are recruiting for an experienced administrator to join an ever expanding, leading manufacturer on a full time, permanent basis.

The administrator will support the Pre-Construction Team by handling administrative tasks related to procurement and planning for a Door set Manufacturer.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and keen attention to detail. A can-do attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively are essential for success in this role.

Key Tasks

• Update PO tracker daily
• Check consumables stock and raise requisitions
• Input delivery note information into Master Schedule and file
• Answering phones
• Raise requisitions as required by pre-construction coordinator – this will require use of the Master Schedule to ensure correct components and component quantities are procured
• Expedite material deliveries once PO’s are placed by Accounts

Key Skills

• Proven administrative background including managing paperwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experienced in supporting large-scale projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective team and stakeholder interaction.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving and issue escalation.
• High organisation and workload prioritisation.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm.

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Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting experienced Production Operatives to join a well established and ever expanding business based in Spennymoor. Our client are a leader within their industry, supplying high quality product throughout the UK.

If you have a keen eye for detail and are looking for an opportunity to work in a positive and friendly environment, we want to hear from you!

Duties include;

• Visual Inspection - checking quality and specification
• Line Feeding of raw material
• Assembling manufactured product
• Use of hand and power tools
• Palletising manufactured product
• Working to manufacturing specification
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 6pm, with overtime currently available on Fridays and Saturday paid at time and a half.

This superb opportunity offers progression into machine operating, setting and programming and basic maintenance.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a manufacturing environment and will be confident with adhering to health and safety procedures.

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Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting an experienced Fork Lift Driver to join a well established and ever expanding business based in Spennymoor. Our client are a leader within their industry, supplying high quality product throughout the UK and Europe.

If you have a keen eye for detail and are looking for an opportunity to work in a positive and friendly environment, we want to hear from you!

Duties include;

• Safe operation of the Fork Lift Truck - up to 5 tonne counter balance
• Visual Inspection - checking quality and specification
• Providing raw material for Saw Operator
• Storing Palletised completed product
• Loading HGV with product for delivery
• Palletising manufactured product
• Working to manufacturing specification
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 6pm, with overtime currently available Fridays and Saturdays, paid at time and a half.

The successful candidate will have proven experience operating a Fork Lift Truck working within a manufacturing environment and will be confident with adhering to health and safety procedures. You will be willing to operate both the FLT and complete a variety of other general manufacturing duties as required.

Do not miss out on this fantastic career opportunity, apply now!