Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. The Role: The production shift leader will be required to control all resources and processes within the Injection Moulding and Extrusion areas in order to ensure that safety, engagement and production requirements are met. They will actively identify, document, and drive continuous improvement in all areas of their responsibilities. Working Hours: Monday - Friday, weekly rotating shifts covering 6:00am-2:00pm & 2:00pm-10:00pm. Key Responsibilities: Using K.P.I s and SMART objectives as benchmarks identify gaps in individual and teams performance regarding all aspects of production, particularly safety, engagement and OEE, to design and agree improvement actions. Use C.I. tools such as PDCA to ensure the above actions are carried out, fine-tuned and become embedded. Ensure that daily and weekly production demand is met on time and in full at the lowest cost and at the required quality levels. Planning of labour requirements based on agreed production schedules and machine loadings. Ensure that the production team are briefed in and follow agreed Safe Systems of Work at all times and that near misses are reported in order to prevent potential incidents and accidents. Completion of incident investigations using Alcumus reporting. Co-ordinate and chair daily production meetings and ensure that effective shift handovers are completed by the teams at the beginning and end of each shift worked. Support and in some cases take ownership of key departmental improvement initiatives such as increased recycled material use. Ensure that the production teams maintain high levels of housekeeping within the two main production areas, enabling us to remain tour ready at all times. Provide monthly reports to the Operations Manager relating to departmental performance, improvements and any significant exceptions highlights. Ensure that relevant KPI reports, such as OEE, are displayed, up to date and discussed with the teams. Effective handling of personnel issues such as attendance, inductions, conflicts and disciplinary, training and overtime. Ensure that each member of the Extrusion and Moulding team have a personal development plan which is effectively monitored via the PDR process. Plan and co-ordinate effective work group meetings for each of the shift teams offering support at those meetings when required. Ensure that the production teams support and participate in all factory based continuous improvement projects, initiatives, and introduction of new processes. Skills and Requirements: Experience in production / operational leadership with particular emphasis on their ability to drive C.I. in a production environment. A natural ability to coach and influence in order to nurture an actively engaged culture. Good organisational, analytical and problem solving skills. Qualified / experienced in running small to medium projects. Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills. Demonstrate the required ideal team player virtues of Hungry, Humble & Smart IOSH or similar qualification. Qualification relating to C.I.
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. The Role: The production shift leader will be required to control all resources and processes within the Injection Moulding and Extrusion areas in order to ensure that safety, engagement and production requirements are met. They will actively identify, document, and drive continuous improvement in all areas of their responsibilities. Working Hours: Monday - Friday, weekly rotating shifts covering 6:00am-2:00pm & 2:00pm-10:00pm. Key Responsibilities: Using K.P.I s and SMART objectives as benchmarks identify gaps in individual and teams performance regarding all aspects of production, particularly safety, engagement and OEE, to design and agree improvement actions. Use C.I. tools such as PDCA to ensure the above actions are carried out, fine-tuned and become embedded. Ensure that daily and weekly production demand is met on time and in full at the lowest cost and at the required quality levels. Planning of labour requirements based on agreed production schedules and machine loadings. Ensure that the production team are briefed in and follow agreed Safe Systems of Work at all times and that near misses are reported in order to prevent potential incidents and accidents. Completion of incident investigations using Alcumus reporting. Co-ordinate and chair daily production meetings and ensure that effective shift handovers are completed by the teams at the beginning and end of each shift worked. Support and in some cases take ownership of key departmental improvement initiatives such as increased recycled material use. Ensure that the production teams maintain high levels of housekeeping within the two main production areas, enabling us to remain tour ready at all times. Provide monthly reports to the Operations Manager relating to departmental performance, improvements and any significant exceptions highlights. Ensure that relevant KPI reports, such as OEE, are displayed, up to date and discussed with the teams. Effective handling of personnel issues such as attendance, inductions, conflicts and disciplinary, training and overtime. Ensure that each member of the Extrusion and Moulding team have a personal development plan which is effectively monitored via the PDR process. Plan and co-ordinate effective work group meetings for each of the shift teams offering support at those meetings when required. Ensure that the production teams support and participate in all factory based continuous improvement projects, initiatives, and introduction of new processes. Skills and Requirements: Experience in production / operational leadership with particular emphasis on their ability to drive C.I. in a production environment. A natural ability to coach and influence in order to nurture an actively engaged culture. Good organisational, analytical and problem solving skills. Qualified / experienced in running small to medium projects. Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills. Demonstrate the required ideal team player virtues of Hungry, Humble & Smart IOSH or similar qualification. Qualification relating to C.I.
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role: The main purpose of the Tool Setter-Operator role within Injection Moulding is to support the Production technicians with tool changes when machines are waiting in order to reduce production down time and improve departmental OEE. Normal Production Operator tasks should be completed when there are a high volume of machines running. Responsibilities: Support Production Technicians with setting of injection mould tools and machine change over preparation Preparation for mould tool changes, including collection of mould tools from racking, selection of tool cylinders and water / oil pipes. Completion of mould tool changes in accordance with agreed standards & SSW. Basic machine operation (cores off/on, open/close, mould safety, heel blocks). Cleaning of tool back plates and machine platens. Support with product colour changes and end of run machine shutdown ensuring the barrel is purged through. Storage of mould tools after removal from the machine press. Use of Barco to ensure that relevant stop codes are used to report machine status. Completion of production Operator activities including packing, quality checks, product booking, and product transfer. Carry out visual quality checks on manufactured components in accordance with Polypipe Terrain quality plan / standards. Operation of semi-automatic bagging equipment & Packing of manufactured moulded products. Use of appropriate MHE for movement of materials and stock (if trained and approved to do so). Booking of finished products on IFS. Ensure all agreed Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times for relevant tasks and report near misses or safety concerns in order to prevent potential accidents. Skills & Requirements: Selection of job / tool / product from planning board taking account of priorities. Selection of machine for removal of outgoing tool and insertion of new mould tool. Knowledge of packing methods and consumable materials. Moulding product knowledge relating to product type, colour, labelling, visual standards, etc. Document all relevant data on Quality Database, BARCO, or IFS Conduct ongoing quality checks for visual, dimensional and stress testing Ability to complete IFS production bookings for manufactured product prior to despatch Use of appropriate MHE (including crane) for product, tooling and consumable transfers Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others Working Hours and benefits: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week on 3 rotating shifts. 6:00am - 2:00pm / 10:00pm - 6:00am / 2:00pm - 10:00pm 25 days holiday entitlement with Holiday Purchase Scheme opportunity Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme Contributory pension scheme & Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role: The main purpose of the Tool Setter-Operator role within Injection Moulding is to support the Production technicians with tool changes when machines are waiting in order to reduce production down time and improve departmental OEE. Normal Production Operator tasks should be completed when there are a high volume of machines running. Responsibilities: Support Production Technicians with setting of injection mould tools and machine change over preparation Preparation for mould tool changes, including collection of mould tools from racking, selection of tool cylinders and water / oil pipes. Completion of mould tool changes in accordance with agreed standards & SSW. Basic machine operation (cores off/on, open/close, mould safety, heel blocks). Cleaning of tool back plates and machine platens. Support with product colour changes and end of run machine shutdown ensuring the barrel is purged through. Storage of mould tools after removal from the machine press. Use of Barco to ensure that relevant stop codes are used to report machine status. Completion of production Operator activities including packing, quality checks, product booking, and product transfer. Carry out visual quality checks on manufactured components in accordance with Polypipe Terrain quality plan / standards. Operation of semi-automatic bagging equipment & Packing of manufactured moulded products. Use of appropriate MHE for movement of materials and stock (if trained and approved to do so). Booking of finished products on IFS. Ensure all agreed Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times for relevant tasks and report near misses or safety concerns in order to prevent potential accidents. Skills & Requirements: Selection of job / tool / product from planning board taking account of priorities. Selection of machine for removal of outgoing tool and insertion of new mould tool. Knowledge of packing methods and consumable materials. Moulding product knowledge relating to product type, colour, labelling, visual standards, etc. Document all relevant data on Quality Database, BARCO, or IFS Conduct ongoing quality checks for visual, dimensional and stress testing Ability to complete IFS production bookings for manufactured product prior to despatch Use of appropriate MHE (including crane) for product, tooling and consumable transfers Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others Working Hours and benefits: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week on 3 rotating shifts. 6:00am - 2:00pm / 10:00pm - 6:00am / 2:00pm - 10:00pm 25 days holiday entitlement with Holiday Purchase Scheme opportunity Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme Contributory pension scheme & Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role Overview: The main purpose of the Production Technician role is to carry out product/ tool changes, production start / stop and process, basic fault finding and improvements to defined standards in order to meet the production plan. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels. Ensure both mould tools and moulding machines are maintained to the highest standards. Ensure that products meet both visual and dimensional specifications. Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems. Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents. Ensure that a production handover is completed at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the factory areas, including cleaning of machines and clearing of unwanted materials. Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers. Tool / product change-over times met in accordance with agreed standards. Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and 6S activities. Support Production Operators with packing, transport, quality and booking activities when time permits. Set up moulding machine using relevant data sheets (131) or machine memory disks. Stopping, starting of all automation processes within manufacturing Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement. Skills and Requirements: Experience setting IM machines. NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter Self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team or individually. Understanding of LOLER Basic knowledge of IMM safety. Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others. Working Hours & Benefits: Monday - Friday, Rotational Shift doing Days, Afters & Nights 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role Overview: The main purpose of the Production Technician role is to carry out product/ tool changes, production start / stop and process, basic fault finding and improvements to defined standards in order to meet the production plan. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels. Ensure both mould tools and moulding machines are maintained to the highest standards. Ensure that products meet both visual and dimensional specifications. Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems. Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents. Ensure that a production handover is completed at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the factory areas, including cleaning of machines and clearing of unwanted materials. Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers. Tool / product change-over times met in accordance with agreed standards. Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and 6S activities. Support Production Operators with packing, transport, quality and booking activities when time permits. Set up moulding machine using relevant data sheets (131) or machine memory disks. Stopping, starting of all automation processes within manufacturing Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement. Skills and Requirements: Experience setting IM machines. NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter Self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team or individually. Understanding of LOLER Basic knowledge of IMM safety. Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others. Working Hours & Benefits: Monday - Friday, Rotational Shift doing Days, Afters & Nights 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
