British Gypsum

4 job(s) at British Gypsum

British Gypsum
May 21, 2026
Full time
Shift Laboratory Technician British Gypsum - Barrow-Upon-Soar (site based - 4on 4off shift pattern, rotating between days and nights) At British Gypsum , we're looking for a Shift-Based Laboratory Technician to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards through routine sampling and testing. Beyond the lab work, as the only technician on shift, you'll play an important role in keeping day-to-day laboratory operations running smoothly and safely. Working as part of a wider shift team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across performance, engineering and operations, supporting investigations and continuous improvement activities. While predominantly lab-based, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider shift activities alongside your team. What we're looking for: Laboratory experience, where you've had autonomy to act alone and make decisions, and conduct trials and tests regularly Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Excellent communications skills enabling positive relationships and effective transfer of information The ability to interpret data and use the results to feed into quick decision making What you will be doing: Ensure compliance with product specifications and standard methods Lead and/or support root cause analysis and analytical problem solving activities where this relates to product performance, process, quality and plant issues. Identify improvement opportunities through statistical analysis of laboratory and production line data. Support production line trials ensuring product control, testing, and traceability is maintained Keep accurate paper and/or computer records of all laboratory testing, investigations, and trials, and report on a regular basis Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
British Gypsum Loughborough, Leicestershire
May 19, 2026
Full time
Research & Insight Manager East Leake / Hybrid At Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions UK & Ireland we are looking for a Research & Insight Manager to join our Customer Experience function to help shape strategic decision-making through customer insight and evidence-led thinking. This is a newly created role with real visibility and influence across the business. You'll become the driving force behind our customer insight capability - owning our Voice of the Customer programme, leading research initiatives, and helping stakeholders turn complex data into meaningful commercial actions. Working closely with transformation, commercial and operational teams, you'll play a key role in supporting our Lead & Grow strategy through insight-led decision making. Saint Gobain UK & Ireland is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Interior Solutions brings together some of the UK's best-known interior building solution brands, delivering innovative products and systems that improve wellbeing, performance and sustainability in the built environment. This role is based at our Head Office in East Leake with option to work hybrid. What we're looking for: Experience designing and delivering customer research programmes, either agency-side or client-side Strong survey design and customer feedback management experience, ideally using tools such as Medallia or similar platforms Excellent analytical skills with the ability to combine multiple qualitative and quantitative data sources into clear commercial insights Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge objectively using evidence and insight Knowledge of GDPR, research ethics and data governance, alongside experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI What you will be doing: Leading and evolving our Voice of the Customer programme and annual research roadmap Managing external research agencies and delivering ad-hoc surveys aligned to critical business priorities Analysing customer feedback, CRM data and operational trends to identify actionable themes and growth opportunities Creating insight dashboards, presentations and reporting that help leaders make informed commercial decisions Partnering with teams across the business to connect customer insight with transformation activity, operational improvement and strategic growth initiatives Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of "Making the World a Better Home". We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.
British Gypsum Sileby, Leicestershire
May 18, 2026
Full time
If you've experience operating heavy machinery in an underground setting or similar, are open to training and development as well as leadership potential , and you want to know what it's like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join British Gypsum as a Mine Operative . British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of. Is this role right for me? First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you've never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you're just as likely to be a great fit! For this role in particular we're looking for someone with the following skills and experience; Adaptability and common sense; this is a highly hazardous environment, so a proactivity towards health and safety is a must have Experience of mining would be highly advantageous Experience in an underground mining environment or similar would be advantageous, otherwise proven competency as an operator of material handling/ heavy plant and equipment would be essential Openness to working underground on a shift pattern Willingness to learn and develop You'll be working a 4-week rotating shift pattern including days, nights and afters. In return for your flexibility and expertise we're offering a generous salary plus lots of benefits including a bonus and market-leading pension, along with flexible benefits including healthcare options too. What will I be doing in the role? Our Mine Operatives are integral to our success. In this role you'll: Be fully committed to high safety standards Be an integral member of the Mine Production team & operate front line production machinery (full training will be given on each piece of equipment). The machinery includes mechanised cutting machinery, loading machines, rock transportation machinery and shovel loaders. Follow directions to ensure extraction width and height is in accordance with Mine Design. Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
British Gypsum Sileby, Leicestershire
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance in a world leading manufacturing plant. At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site, both planned and reactive, in order to keep production running so we can deliver to our customers on time, every time! This Mechanical Fitter will be a part of our Mill Engineering Team . You'll be working on heavy machinery and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team. British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of. The hours of work are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday, however we are a 27/7 plant and would therefore require some flexibility out of hours in case of emergency. In reward for your experience and flexibility you'll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options. What we're looking for: A mechanical engineer with experience in a production or manufacturing setting Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline Experience of welding, fabricating, bench fitting and machining would be a bonus A continuous improvement mindset Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with the electrician and other teams H&S focus - safety is paramount for our business What you will be doing: Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to grinding mills, blow pots, homogenizer, expanders etc Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems Autonomous maintenance tasks. Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!