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The Equipment Centre & Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Kendal Equipment Centre, including asset management, equipment maintenance, SILK and compound manufacturing, equipment refurbishment, and logistics. This role ensures equipment availability, safety compliance, operational efficiency, and high‑quality output to support internal and external customer requirements. The postholder drives continuous improvement, leads a skilled technical team, and ensures that manufacturing and equipment processes operate to cost, quality, and delivery targets. Principle Accountabilities Operational Leadership • Oversee all operations within the Kendal Equipment Centre, including manufacturing, assembly, repair, testing, and dispatch., • Develop and implement efficient processes to maximise productivity, reduce downtime, and improve equipment availability., • Ensure compliance with industry standards, H&S regulations, and company policies., • Provide operational input to product-related activities to ensure alignment with manufacturing and Equipment Centre capabilities., • Support effective execution of product initiatives within operational teams., • Manage production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and prioritisation of business needs., • Oversee equipment refurbishment and manufacturing processes., • Ensure consistent quality control through inspections, audits, and performance monitoring., • Lead, develop, and motivate a multi‑disciplinary technical team., • Manage department budgets including labour, equipment, and consumables., • Optimise resource utilisation to deliver cost‑effective operations., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety across operations and productrelated processes., • Act as a liaison between business leadership, direct reports, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination., • Provide clear, timely reporting on operational performance, risks, and improvement initiatives., • Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership Skills and Knowledge Require • Experience managing within manufacturing, workshop, or technical environments., • Experience in managing teams, budgets and operational performance., • Operational knowledge of Equipment Centre and manufacturing processes., • Understanding of product management or service delivery in a technical/engineering context. Strong people leadership and coaching skills., • Ability to prioritise and manage competing operational and product responsibilities., • Stakeholder management and communication skills., • Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Success Measures • High equipment availability and reliability, • Achievement of production and delivery targets, • Improved efficiency and reduced operating costs, • Strong safety performance and compliance, • High team engagement and development

Shape the Future of Innovation with James Cropper At James Cropper, we don’t just follow trends – we create them. Our Advanced Materials division is at the forefront of pioneering solutions that redefine industries. We’re looking for an Innovation Lead to join our Innovation & Customer Solutions Group and drive the next wave of market-led product and technology development. What’s the role? As Innovation Lead, you’ll be the visionary guiding our innovation strategy – identifying unmet market needs, prioritising high-impact concepts, and leading projects from ideation through to technology readiness. You’ll inspire and lead a talented team, foster creativity, and build partnerships that accelerate innovation. This is your chance to position James Cropper as an industry leader and make a tangible impact on the future of advanced materials. What you’ll do: • Create and communicate a compelling vision for innovation aligned with our growth strategy., • Lead and develop a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of creativity and continuous improvement., • Drive platform development from concept to TRL/MRL 6 using structured stage-gate processes., • Collaborate with Strategic Marketing to leverage market intelligence and technology trends., • Build strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and industry leaders., • Represent James Cropper externally through conferences, whitepapers, and thought leadership. What we’re looking for: • A STEM degree and significant experience in a senior technical role., • Proven leadership in innovation teams and experience taking products from development to commercialisation., • Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and commercial awareness., • Passion for emerging technologies and a drive to shape the future. Why James Cropper? We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your ambition can thrive. Based in the beautiful Lake District, you’ll work in a place where innovation meets sustainability. We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including; • The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes, • We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%, • 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, • Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses, • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper PLC please apply today! We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications. Our job applicant privacy policy is available

Job Title: Site Agent Location: Kendal, Cumbria Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Our client is looking to employ a freelance Site Agent for an EA civil framework in the North West area. You will assist the Project Manager in managing the delivery and handover of projects, ensuring that they are completed in the most effective manner; maintaining customer satisfaction and without compromising health and safety or environmental factors. You will report directly to the Project Manager on site, and your duties will include: * Assisting with the Project Management strategy. * Assisting in the production of lookahead programmes; reporting on these to key stakeholders and producing progress reports. * Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers. * Liaising with site management on design and procurement issues. * Assisting in the preparation of the construction completion and take-over documentation. * Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality. * Technical coordination between engineering and supply chain partners. * Challenging all stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, doing something differently, and improving working practices to realize opportunities and minimize risk – both to safety and commercial performance. * Working closely with Quantity Surveyor to generate cost plans, input commitments, and monitor project out-turn costs, reporting any ...