DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.
In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into the onshore market. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Livingston.
You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.
At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.
The Warehouse Lead will be working in the heart of the whole operation keeping our stores stocked up and ready for business. The candidate will work very closely with the Parts and Logistics Manager and the supply chain team regularly to ensure stock levels are kept in line with the demand for them on site. They will be able to work independently in a busy working environment and be extremely organised, flexible and enjoy the challenges of leading a diverse team.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:
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Embed the company’s values into every day work practices
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Ensure Health & Safety is always a priority
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Collate and share information on best practice and drive continuous improvement / quality standards
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Advise and lead on future store projects including set up of new sites, initial stock levels, van tooling
- Lead and maintain satellite stores to ensure optimum standard, in line with the rest of the Company
- Lead on the coordination of on weekly on call cover
- Lead on the return of faulty and unsuitable parts to suppliers whilst maintaining positive relationship with supplier
- Liaise with procurement and finance for the delivery of external spare parts sales
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Manage inventory in line with the Company’s standards, policies, and procedures to achieve optimum efficiency
- Assist with implementing minimum / maximum levels on ProAlpha
- To be the main point of contact and lead the team in the Parts and Logistics Manager’s absence
- Responsible for achieving and maintaining the most cost effective logistics prices
- Lead with weekly cycle counting, stock audits in main warehouses, hubs and satellite stores, ensuring all stock rooms are kept tidy and organised at all times
- Ensure hubs are covered during holiday and absence periods
- Sharing processes with the wider team to ensure cohesion and flexibility during holidays, sickness and other absences
The minimum qualifications for the role are:
- A good understanding and/or relevant experience in a similar role
- Good knowledge of equipment and processes for wind turbine sites
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Fork lift license
If so, we would like to get to know you!
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Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to get in contact with all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.