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Joinery Team Leader / Supervisor Veneering & Forming This is a fantastic opportunity for a Joinery Team Leader with 5 to 10 years experience with strong man management skills and ideally some basic experience of veneering to join a growing organisation in Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some shopfloor management skills to make their mark onto the business because these processes are fairly new to the business and need to be well managed in order to maximise our offers to our customers. The forming process is something which is out of the ordinary for a joinery company and we do not expect someone who has knowledge of the process. We will provide the training on the forming process which will add to the team leader skills. Based on the success in settling down the processes, it is envisaged to expand the capability of the area by including some elements of joinery assembly. Both operations are based in the same area and are executed by the same team. The role entails a big part of planning as well as organisation in order to make the work in progress more visual. This is a 50% hands-on role with the rest based on managing the area. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits Location: Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire Hours: 8am 4.30pm Mon Fri / Overtime Saturdays (1 or 2 per month at time and half) Skills & Experience: The individual we are looking for must be from a joinery background ideally with 5 to 10 years experience. Some basic knowledge of the veneering process would be necessary/preferable. The knowledge of the forming process is not necessary as full training will be given. Candidates must ideally have some people management skill as we do have some strong character individuals in the team. Rapport building will be key to deliver the required work. This is a chance for someone to make a difference as well as learn new process which would allow the business to widen its offer. Responsibilities: Manage a small team of 4 to 6 people covering the veneering and forming processes Veneering Plan the work through the area and keep all the schedules up to date. Prep the work to be veneered ahead of the veneering itself by co-ordinating with other team leaders in the business in terms of panels readiness as well as identification of the veneer. Assist the team across all the veneering processes providing guidance and assistance in making sure that quality and delivery to the next process is up to the business standards. Ensure that the veneering area is kept tidy organised, veneer layons are clearly identified and stored correctly. Manage the stock of veneer Forming Forming operation includes the planning of the mould from CAD drawings issued to the team, the gluing of the foam blocks, the cutting of the foam using a wire cutting machine, the forming of the required curves into the press. Prep the work to be formed by organising for the mould to be cut and liaising with other team leaders in getting the ply to be cut. Assist the team in mould production as well as curved work production Ensure that the forming area is kept tidy and organised making sure that all the moulds are clearly labelled and recycled whenever possible. Manage stock of foam.

Senior Research & Development Chemist. West Midlands (M5/M6 area). £32,000 - £35,000 + & excellent benefits package. As one of the UK s largest independent manufacturers supplying to the commercial sector, my client manufactures fine chemicals and rubber accelerators and has a history spanning over 150 years. With their headquarters in the West Midlands, they are true pioneers within the chemicals industry. With strategic expansion plans, an opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Chemist to join them and take ownership of carrying out research and development on a range of innovative projects. Does this sound like the type of company that can offer you an engaging new challenge? Working closely with the Process Research Manager, the key responsibilities for your new role as Senior Research & Development Chemist are as follows: Carrying out research and development on projects using the resources available in the department and producing associated reports and paperwork. Making full use of the library for process development, process improvement and problem solving. Producing full documentation for projects to assist with smooth technology transfer. Operating existing analytical methods and interpreting results. Developing new methods in conjunction with the Senior Research Analyst. Developing processes for safe and efficient large-scale manufacturing. Assisting with the execution of various assessments to comply with regulations. Being involved in the design of experimental laboratory work to be relevant to large scale and full scale manufacture. Assisting with the generation of process instructions to GtvIP standards for projects operated in the pilot plant. Working with the Senior Research Analyst to develop analytical methods using spectroscopic, chromatographic or any other analytical technique, to monitor progress of chemical reactions and/or analyse final products. My client is keen to find someone with a BSC in Chemistry, as a minimum, and strong experience developed within the chemical manufacturing industry. Regardless of previous expertise, you will possess good communication skills and be a team player, by nature. In return, my client is offering a salary of £32,000 - £35,000, for a 36.25 hour week. An excellent benefits package is also on offer, which includes 25 days holiday per year (+ Bank holidays), life assurance, pension scheme, medical cash benefit plan and a generous company sick scheme. As the organisation continues to expand, opportunities for future progression will be readily available for those who want it. The company are easily accessible from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Wednesbury, Smethwick and the surrounding areas and the area offers sensibly priced accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options to suite every taste. If this Senior Research & Development Chemist role is of interest to you, please apply online.