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Are you looking for to start a career?  We currently have an amazing opportunity available for a Trainee Production Controller to join our fantastic team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. 

KOSO Kent Introl Ltd have been manufacturing valves in Britain since 1967.

We engineer and supply high-quality valves to perform in some of the most severe service conditions throughout the world. As experienced valve manufacturers, we’ve built a reputation for providing high-performance products on time and at a competitive price.  Our products can be found right across the globe and are backed by first-class technical expertise and professional aftersales service. Our customers operate in some of the world’s most demanding industries. Whilst the opportunities may be vast, the consequences of failure can also be catastrophic. Our engineering quality, customer focus and fast technical responses give our customers the peace of mind they need.

The role comprises:

Scope: To support the production controller and assembly shop manager with scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assembly production activities

Principal Duties:

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders and inventory levels
• Monitor production progress and help identify any delays or issues
• Liaise with purchasing, stores, and manufacturing teams to ensure materials and resources are available for production
• Maintain accurate production records and data entry into ERP system
• Support inventory control and assist in stock audits when required
• Help track and report on key production metrics (e.g., output)
• Work closely with supervisors to understand production priorities
• Learn and apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
• Assist in resolving any production-related queries or discrepancies
• Comply with all health & safety and quality regulations

Other Duties:

• Additional responsibilities as required to support business operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Basic understanding of production or supply chain concepts is advantageous
• Competent in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with ERP/MRP systems is beneficial
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and under supervision

Qualifications:

• GCSEs or equivalent
• A-levels or a college qualification in manufacturing, engineering, or business

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week.
• Monday – Thursday        07:30am – 4:00 pm (30 min unpaid lunch break)
• Friday                             07:30am – 12:30 pm (no lunch break)

Are you an apprentice trained metal machinist with CNC programming skills looking for your next challenge? We currently have an amazing opportunity available to join our fantastic team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, for an experienced CNC Operator, with preferred experience of a twin pallet horizontal machining centre (4 axis). Knowledge of Fanuc control systems would also be a particular advantage.

KOSO Kent Introl Ltd have been manufacturing valves in Britain since 1967.

We engineer and supply high-quality valves to perform in some of the most severe service conditions throughout the world. As experienced valve manufacturers, we’ve built a reputation for providing high-performance products on time and at a competitive price.

Our products can be found globally and are backed by first-class technical expertise and professional aftersales service. Our customers operate in some of the world’s most demanding industries. Whilst the opportunities may be vast, the consequences of failure can also be catastrophic. Our engineering quality, customer focus and fast technical responses give our customers the peace of mind they need.

The role comprises:

Scope: To produce a component to a given engineering drawing.

Working with various materials including Carbon Steels, Stainless Steels, Duplex, Inconel, Aluminium Bronze, and Titanium to tolerances of typically ±0.02mm

Principal Duties:

• Check the material issued against the production order matches the production order requirements
• Set all required fixtures and tooling on CNC to produce that component
• Check for existing program or program from new
• Turn, drill or mill the component
• Self-inspect the component on completion

Other Duties:

• To be flexible to move onto alternate machines when required
• To assist on the inspection bench when busy
• Stamp and debur components

Skills and Experience:

• Slinging and lifting
• Manual handling
• Good communicator
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Responsible attitude towards Health and Safety
• Experience of twin pallet horizontal machining centre preferred but not essential.
• Fanuc control systems programming knowledge preferred but not essential.

Qualifications:

• Time served Apprentice or equivalent.

Contract – Full Time

Hours – 35.75 hours per week, early & late rotating shifts.

Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Applications: Please email your CV to Helen Holland: helen.holland@Kentintrol.com or post your CV to: Helen Holland, KOSO Kent Introl, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1QF

Right to work:  Applicants must be able to evidence they have the right to live and work in the UK e.g. British Passport or Government Share Code, without the need for sponsorship.