Vantec Europe
IT Developer
Vantec Europe, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About us
Vantec Europe Limited (VEU) are headquartered in Washington, Sunderland and owned by the Logisteed Group, (who employ more than 45,000 people globally). We are one of the top third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the Japanese market, and we are continuously growing our global business.
We currently operate 13 sites in the UK with a customer base in high volume automotive, premium automotive, construction equipment, lighting, automotive battery and offshore industries.
Specialising in last mile logistics and process design, we use a range of innovative ways to add value to our clients creating strong partnerships and investing in a deep understanding of our customers’ business; their customers; the challenges they face and the goals they want to achieve.
Our services include Last-Mile / Just-In-Time JIT Warehousing, Kitting, Sequencing, Decant, Transport, and Linefeed. Our operations are underpinned by flexible and agile systems which integrate seamlessly with our customers and create robust processes.
Vantec created the UK’s first immersive ‘living warehouse’ in 2018 and continues to pioneer work in IoT (Internet of things), trailblazing within the industry in our drive to be carbon neutral and net zero by 2050.
We focus on building positivity and energy in our business, recognising the work of our teams. We value the communities around us, and we are extremely focused on ‘home grown talent’ with commitment to nurturing and growing our own people. With Vantec is not just a job, it’s a career and it’s here for the taking.
IT Developer
As part of the IT Team, this position is predominantly to focus on the Java Development which supports our custom-built warehousing and indirect systems. You will also be responsible for the provision of essential operational support to the business, while leading proactive system development activities in support of improving performance, satisfying customers and providing new products/services to customers internally and externally.
Location:
Hillthorn Business Park, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HG
Working Hours:
39 hours per week:07.55 – 16.35 Monday to Thursday07.55 – 13.35 Friday
JOB PURPOSE
Support the business with the development and troubleshooting of existing platforms, in order to provide outstanding reliability, functionality and operational performance to internal and external customers.
Provision of essential operational support to the business, ensuring reliability targets are achieved and maintained across all operating systems.
Proactively review and identify opportunities for improvement across all existing systems and operational practices.
Work with customers (internally & externally) to effectively manage expectations, ensuring their needs are being satisfied.
Develop effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders at levels in the business.
Perform other related duties as required in keeping with the department and business.
Ensure frequent and effective communication channels are in place and maintained.
Actively ensure the IT service delivered is of a high standard.
Provide relevant information to internal customers in a timely manner.
Support management in achieving strategic objectives.
Respond to operational reliability and system performance priorities in line with service level agreements.
Knowledge and Experience
Developing applications for industry using Java, Java Script, PHP and SQL.
Proficient in the use of SQL databases.
Extensive programming experience developed in a dynamic environment.
Experience of working in a fast-paced automotive / manufacturing sector.
Proven track record success managing multiple customers/stakeholders.
Skills and Ability
Ability to provide outstanding service levels in an evolving dynamic environment.
Good organisational, presentational, planning and administration skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Good delegation skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Ability to analyse data and present findings.
Education / Qualification
Computer Science / Maths / Statistics or other related degree qualification.
Evidence of CPD in line with the knowledge required for this role.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
Up to £38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Store discount
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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Vantec Europe Limited (VEU) are headquartered in Washington, Sunderland and owned by the Logisteed Group, (who employ more than 45,000 people globally). We are one of the top third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the Japanese market, and we are continuously growing our global business.
We currently operate 13 sites in the UK with a customer base in high volume automotive, premium automotive, construction equipment, lighting, automotive battery and offshore industries.
Specialising in last mile logistics and process design, we use a range of innovative ways to add value to our clients creating strong partnerships and investing in a deep understanding of our customers’ business; their customers; the challenges they face and the goals they want to achieve.
Our services include Last-Mile / Just-In-Time JIT Warehousing, Kitting, Sequencing, Decant, Transport, and Linefeed. Our operations are underpinned by flexible and agile systems which integrate seamlessly with our customers and create robust processes.
Vantec created the UK’s first immersive ‘living warehouse’ in 2018 and continues to pioneer work in IoT (Internet of things), trailblazing within the industry in our drive to be carbon neutral and net zero by 2050.
We focus on building positivity and energy in our business, recognising the work of our teams. We value the communities around us, and we are extremely focused on ‘home grown talent’ with commitment to nurturing and growing our own people. With Vantec is not just a job, it’s a career and it’s here for the taking.
IT Developer
As part of the IT Team, this position is predominantly to focus on the Java Development which supports our custom-built warehousing and indirect systems. You will also be responsible for the provision of essential operational support to the business, while leading proactive system development activities in support of improving performance, satisfying customers and providing new products/services to customers internally and externally.
Location:
Hillthorn Business Park, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HG
Working Hours:
39 hours per week:07.55 – 16.35 Monday to Thursday07.55 – 13.35 Friday
JOB PURPOSE
Support the business with the development and troubleshooting of existing platforms, in order to provide outstanding reliability, functionality and operational performance to internal and external customers.
Provision of essential operational support to the business, ensuring reliability targets are achieved and maintained across all operating systems.
Proactively review and identify opportunities for improvement across all existing systems and operational practices.
Work with customers (internally & externally) to effectively manage expectations, ensuring their needs are being satisfied.
Develop effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders at levels in the business.
Perform other related duties as required in keeping with the department and business.
Ensure frequent and effective communication channels are in place and maintained.
Actively ensure the IT service delivered is of a high standard.
Provide relevant information to internal customers in a timely manner.
Support management in achieving strategic objectives.
Respond to operational reliability and system performance priorities in line with service level agreements.
Knowledge and Experience
Developing applications for industry using Java, Java Script, PHP and SQL.
Proficient in the use of SQL databases.
Extensive programming experience developed in a dynamic environment.
Experience of working in a fast-paced automotive / manufacturing sector.
Proven track record success managing multiple customers/stakeholders.
Skills and Ability
Ability to provide outstanding service levels in an evolving dynamic environment.
Good organisational, presentational, planning and administration skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Good delegation skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Ability to analyse data and present findings.
Education / Qualification
Computer Science / Maths / Statistics or other related degree qualification.
Evidence of CPD in line with the knowledge required for this role.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
Up to £38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Store discount
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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