Safe Assistant

Location: Royston

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As the Safe Assistant you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

As a Safe Assistant you will help drive our goals by:

• Ensuring the safe and secure storage of metal in the Safe and Vault at Royston, ensuring that weekly stock takes are carried out, the regular monthly stock take is held efficiently and that stock differences are within laid down limits.
• The receipt, weighing and checking of all material received into the Safe to guarantee weights are correct, only acceptable brands are taken and that each container is sealed and undamaged.
• The dispensing, packing, stamping and paperwork production for all metal leaving the Safe to agreed timelines, exact weights, and with correct packing.
• The receipt and checking of material, including bars, in and out of the Vault including loading and offloading from security vehicles and the safe stacking/storage of pallets using a forklift.
• Helping when required with the ordering of all supplies and consumables for the area, together with the organisation of maintenance, repairs and replacements for the area.
• The management of the Vault stocks to optimise their use and reduce time spent in moving materials, whilst limiting risk to Johnson Matthey.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to manually handle weights of up to 25 Kg on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 30 Kg.
• A forklift licence holder is desired but not an essential requirement in the role. Training will be provided if required.
• Excellent numeracy skills are essential.
• A basic working knowledge of computer systems is required, plus the ability and confidence to work with them.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills combined with a flexible and professional attitude.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Saving accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of two weeks, early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.