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Aircraft Purchasing Supervisor

​MPI Limited are looking for Aircraft Purchasing Supervisor for our aviation-based customer based at Stansted Airport.The Purchasing Supervisor is directly responsible to the Materials Manager for the day to day running of the Purchasing function.The position is a contract position but the client is open to looking at candidates who are only interested in a permanent job. When you apply please specify which you are interested in. Main DutiesThe day to day running of the Purchasing department in conjunction with the Materials Manager.Developing, implementing policies and procedures for Materials Purchasing and ensuring these are understood and adhered to.Ensure that the interface between the hangar and Purchasing is maintained to an acceptable level.Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant company and Health and Safety procedures.Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts, materials and related equipment in line with operational procedures and requirements.Exchange core management and resolution, escalation of any components at risk of becoming overdue.Resolving and investigating supply chain errors and examining via root cause analysisIdentifying new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates.The organisation and control of labour, including holiday and shift cover where required.Ensuring staff are trained to the required standards and understand their job role.Carrying out of staff appraisals and raise any concerns with the Materials Manager.Constantly seek improvement in all activities to maximise productivity and minimise cost.Optimising the Company’s investment in materials and parts ensuring that costs and expenditure are controlled within budget and seeking approval for any variance.Ensuring that orders for parts and supplies are only placed with approved suppliers, and assessment of supplier performance.Responsible for monitoring, on a monthly basis, the MSS data reports and for ensuring a system is in place to answer any queries raised by Customs and Excise. Ensuring that information which is incorrect is rectified within 2 months as directed by Customs and Excise.Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the CompanySkills & ExperienceMust have strong aircraft background in a purchasing supervisors’ role.Must have use of own vehicle (due to limited public transport in the area)Rate of Pay Rate of pay to be discussed on application.Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 4.30PMThe contract is to start ASAP and will be for 3 months with a possible extension although not guaranteed. They would consider candidates who are looking for a permanent position.Candidates who wish to apply please email a CV to Kerrie Hill kerrieh@mpi.ltd.uk

Security Guard

​MPI have a requirement for 3 Part Time Security Guards to be based at Gosport, Hampshire. PO13 0AAThese are permanent positionsRate of pay to be discussed on application. Hours worked over 30 per week are paid at an overtime rate of 1.5Approx. 30 hours per week. Over a 14 day shift pattern with weekends off. You would basically be working 4 x12hr shifts and 2x 6hr shifts during the two week rotation.2 Week rotating Pattern, is listed below as  A & B ShiftMon,Tues, Thurs, Friday Shift = 06.00-18.00Wed = split shift:- 06.00-12.00  and 12.00-18.002 week rotating pattern A & B ShiftMon/Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun  Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/SunA       A      A/B    B     B   Off  Off     B    B      B/A    A      A    Off  OffBenefits·       120 hours annual leave (equivalent of 4 weeks) plus bank holidays·       Life Assurance at 4 x annual salary·       Enhanced Auto Enrolment Pension Contribution (currently 4% employer and 4% employee)·       Employee Assistance ProgrammeNOTE: A 60 minute paid break will be permitted on 12 hour shifts. Breaks may be disturbed to facilitate emergency response and should therefore be taken onsite. No break is permitted for 6 hour shifts. There will be 3 Guards assigned to A shift and 3 Guards assigned to B shift, as below:Position Description:-Responsible for providing an overt security presence to protect the site, its assets and employees from security and physical threats and respond to emergencies by contacting the relevant stakeholders, call-out list or emergency services.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Providing an excellent standard of customer service at all times, being an ambassador for the company’s vision of “setting the standard of customer service”•Responsible for carrying out all guarding duties to a high standard, and in accordance with the Companies Business Manual procedures;•Maintain familiarity with the relevant procedures of the Companies Business Manual referring any anomalies or required amendments to line management;•Comply with all Health & Safety legislation relating to the role and be proactive in reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions;•Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees, contractors and visitors as well as local authority emergency services;•To carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols;•Ensuring buildings and people are safe and secure; •Driving vehicles as and when required;•Carry out vehicle searches;•Control vehicle and pedestrian access to, and egress from, the site;•Maintaining data and writing reports on breaches of security or defects etc. and forward to Line Manager;•Operate and monitor security systems, CCTV and alarms;•Liaise with emergency services in an emergency. Co-operate with other security providers;•Safeguard classified information and materials;•Assisting in maintaining site safety with de-icing and snow clearance activities;•Monitoring of flood / spill high risk areas and initial response;•Issue and receipt of keys;•Recording information on computerised and manual systems; •Lock up/open up of all buildings & carry out internal patrols;•To aid the business by taking receipt of parcels/packages from couriers after business hours;•Franking the business mail, and taking receipt of incoming mail; •Advising and assisting in training for other Vector staff on Security issues;•To carry out other duties as required and detailed separately, with appropriate training;•Working in line with our organisational values (Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork);•Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.Competencies: (e = essential / d = desirable)•Integrity - seeks to reflect ethical standards and do the right thing regardless of the circumstances. (e)•Strict adherence to rules and regulations. (e)•Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative; (e)•Excellent communication skills; (e)•Makes sound decisions based on logic and fact (e) •Maintains a good level of fitness. (e)Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:•Must be able to achieve Security Clearance (SC) (e)•Holds a full, manual car driving licence (e) •SIA Licence or equivalent qualification (e) •Competent user of Microsoft Office programmes (e) •First Aid at work trained (d) •Sisys control pass system (d). Experience:•Working in a regulated environment; (d)•Working in a similar role (d) •Shift work (d)•Operating CCTV (d)•Access Control systems (d)

Aircraft Technical Trainers/Instructors

​Aircraft Technical Instructors & Trainers​MPI are always looking for Aircraft Technical Instructors (Mechanical, Airframes, Electrical, Avionics and Weapons to support out clients on a contract basis.​These positions will be on an ongoing contract basis.​In some cases our client has confirmed that teaching experience is desirable but not essential and will consider applicants with a good technical background in their trade with a view to training them to be trainers. Ex-military candidates preferred as will be familiar with the aircraft and training procedures.​Candidates must have served a recognised apprenticeship (or a relevant alternative period of training) and have obtained an ONC, BTEC or NVQ in their Trade Discipline with at least 5 years’ experience.​If you would like to be considered for these vacancies that are due to come up in the not too distant future please email Kerrie Hill Kerrieh@mpi.ltd.uk with your updated CV with a covering letter explaining your current situation.

Purchasing Administrator

​We are looking for Purchasing Assistant for our aviation-based customer based at Stansted Airport. The Purchasing Assistant support the purchasing function under the guidance of the Purchasing Supervisor. His/her task is to source best material (price & availability) and to secure that ordered material reaches its destination as soon as possible, with the required paperwork and that customs duties and procedures are completed in due time. Main Duties ·         Supporting the day to day operation of the Purchasing function·         Assisting in the sourcing and Purchasing of a wide range of aircraft parts, materials and related equipment in line with operational procedures and requirements.·         Creating and updating daily shortage reports·         Progress chasing·         Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external customersfor Materials Purchasing and ensuring these are understood and adhered to·         Providing clearance information to the responsible courier / freight forwarder for all imports, within regulations of Customs and Excise·         Maintaining accurate and complete records of imports in accordance with company processes.·         Progressing delayed shipments, liaison with freight agents to minimise delays and rectify issuesPerform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company Skills & Experience ·         Strong administrative, organisational and data entry skills with the ability to multi task and manage a busy workload·         Demonstrable experience in a similar administrative role·         The ability and willingness to learn new processes ·         Computer literate with experience in ERP software and Microsoft Office·         Excellent organisational and communication skills·         Full Clean UK Driving Licence – due to location Desirable·         Purchasing experience·         Experience in the import process, with the ability to validate and correctly assign commodity/tariff codes·          Aviation experience; however not essential Must have use of own vehicle (due to limited public transport in the area) Rate of Pay: £10.00 Per Hour - PAYEMonday – Friday 8.30 am – 4.30PM The contract is to start ASAP and will for 3 months with a possible extension although not guaranteed. Candidates who wish to apply please email a CV to Kerrie Hill kerrieh@mpi.ltd.uk