WIKA Instruments Ltd

Internal Service Sales Engineer Company Overview: For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions. Since joining the WIKA Group in 2011, DH-Budenberg in Irlam has strengthened our global leadership in pressure calibration services. Your Activities: Provide sales and administration support to the operations manager and field sales team along with technical support both internally and externally where required. Producing service, spare parts and replacement product quotations in accordance with technical requirements prescribed either from field sales personnel or in direct liaison with customers, working within the guidelines set out in the WIKA charter. Providing innovative solutions to meet our customers' calibration product and service needs. Assist the QA department in the management and control of the WIKA loan and demonstration equipment where necessary. Proactively chase service items in respect of outstanding purchase orders, quotations and request updates. Provide product technical support for customers and end users. Prepare customer quotations and follow up. Work with the area sales manager, product sales specialists and customer service representative to retain all current business and win new business. Call customers to follow up enquiries to convert quotes and sales. Take ownership of the complete sales / service process from enquiry through to and including invoice. Ensure enquiry to quote turnaround time is according to area, division & company dashboard targets. Your Profile: Previous experience in a technical sales discipline. A background in service sales, instrumentation or a similar technical engineering field is preferred. Ability to produce quotations and supporting documents as required using the company CRM system. Able to understand technical drawings & data sheets. Good competent knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes. Must have a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail. Confident speaking with customers over the phone to explore & qualify enquiries with a pro-active approach. Internal Service Sales Engineer

Credit Controller Company Overview: For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions. WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line. We are now looking for an accounts payable to join our team. Your Activities: Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices. Ensuring customer payments are posted on a daily basis and customer balances are reconciled on a monthly basis. Raising credit notes where necessary. Assess and approve credit limits in line with company policy. Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers. Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence. Negotiate repayment plans where necessary. Escalate problematic accounts and recommend legal action when required. Prepare regular aged debt reports for management review. Identify trends and potential risks in customer payment behaviour. Support month-end and year-end processes with accurate debtor reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to resolve queries promptly. Ensure adherence to company credit policies and procedures. Your Profile: Previous experience of working in an office environment, ideally as an accounts assistant or credit controller. Must be personable, approachable, presentable, and interactive, with a hands-on approach. Excellent communication skills required and ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation. Must be computer literate and comfortable with Excel training will be provided for other software applications. Flexible attitude and willing to work additional hours when required. Strong organisational skills are required and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Attention to detail and high standard of work is a must. Credit Controller

Production Planning Engineer Company Overview: For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions. Since joining the WIKA Group in 2011, DH-Budenberg in Irlam has strengthened our global leadership in pressure calibration services. Your activities Review of Sales orders and ensuring Bill of Materials are correct before going to production. Observing existing processes, analysing KPI performance and addressing deficiencies accordingly. Managing of works orders and ensuring work completion on time to meet delivery criteria. Monitoring and tracking sales order progress and updating sales of the progress. Purchasing of stock items and monitoring stocking levels to maintain suitable stock for production flow using MRP. Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products. Liaising with Suppliers to maintain quality and delivery schedules. Attending and scheduling weekly production meetings to discuss open orders and delivery schedule. Distributing of works orders to Production and ensuring any issues are escalated to the relevant people. Understanding and meeting all customer contract requirements for the relevant works orders. Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team. Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets. Maintain quality in line with respective QA procedures and adhere to the Health and Safety policy of the business. Work with the Operations Manager and team on any other projects and assignments as required. Utilizing resource planning tools within D365 to ensure correct resources are allocated to and scheduling work order to meet order deadlines Analysing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates. Your profile Engineering or Manufacturing background (e.g., degree/related qualification or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering). Experience with production planning and scheduling, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Understanding of Bills of Materials (BoMs) and technical drawings. Procurement and supplier management experience. What we offer: Competitive salary Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible working hours and hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress Free on-site parking Employee Referral Scheme Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements. Production Planning Engineer

Planning and Logistics Specialist Company Overview: For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions. WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement. Your Activities: Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels. Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment. Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands. Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements. Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities. Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part. Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control. Conduct periodic stock checks, as required. Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management. Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover. Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes. Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments. Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions. Your Profile: Experience in production planning using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies. Awareness of customs regulations and export control. Proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented. Desirable: Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system). Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D. Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques. What we offer: Competitive salary Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible working hours and hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress Free on-site parking Employee Referral Scheme Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements. Planning and Logistics Specialist