OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

Hyspec Engineering, based in Stewarton in East Ayrshire have an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially aware graduate to work on a business project which will aim to take our business into new markets. This is a 6 month placement and would be ideal for a graduate with a business related qualification who is keen to commence a career with a growing company in a key business sector.

Job description

Project Description

Our business is looking to diversify into new markets and this project will help us better understand the opportunities that exist for us and will also assess the suitability of our internal resources such as equipment, processes and people to serve these markets. Gaining an understanding of sectors such as ADMS and what is required to be a success in this and other sectors, is key to this project.

You will identify the best opportunities for us and determine strategy ahead of entering the new market/s.

Placement Objectives

To compile, collate and present Job Costing Reports on Live and Completed Projects in the Machine, Steel, Coating and Cladding Areas of the business.

Market research and analysis in Oil & Gas sector and other sectors, where Hyspec is willing to diversify into. To analyse the submitted bids and provide results.

Role Description

• Run Live Job Costing Reports and review the data for any errors / adjustments
• Present Live Job Costing Reports on Daily Basis
• Compile Completed Job Costing Reports on Weekly Basis
• Present to all key departments in the business including Sales, Purchasing, Production, Finance, Engineering and Quality
• Run the ‘Quotations submitted’ report and analyse the data
• Communicate with account managers regarding Customer Feedback on submitted bids
• Research and analysis of external market on the advice of sales manager
• Liaise with Engineering Team to Review Planned v Actual Analysis on hours in workshop

Qualifications

HND or Degree in Business related discipline.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Sound knowledge of IT packages, Excel in particular
• Analytical mind
• Competent Problem Solving skills
• Achievement orientated 
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work to deadlines
• Can do attitude
• Self motivated
• Responsive and approachable

Desirable Skills

• Advanced Knowledge of Excel – Pivot Tables, VLookup, etc

Benefits

Company benefits

• Company Pension Plan
• Child Care Voucher Scheme
• Employee Online Retail Discounts

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: Stewarton, East Ayrshire

Planned interview date: TBC

Preferred start date: 25th July 2016

Company information

Our company has been satisfying the precision machining and engineering needs of clients for over three decades.  It is a leading provider of sub-contract precision engineering services to Oil & Gas, Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear and Renewables sectors.  Along with our valued employees and processes, we operate one of the best precision manufacturing facilities within the UK.

Company sector: Energy Oil and Gas

Company website: www.hyspecengineering.co.uk