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CURRENT VACANCIES

HEAD OF HR

THE ROLE
We are looking to recruit a senior-level HR professional into the role of Head of HR to support their efficient processes as the company grows. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll build a single, consistent HR framework that works across every business unit and department. This is a genuinely cross-functional role, with success measured by consistency and fairness across the whole business.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Review structure, roles and workforce planning across the business, including succession from long-serving, highly experienced staff nearing retirement, and identify skills gaps as they emerge.
  • Lead or support restructuring and change initiatives, working with managers to reduce resistance to change.
  • Own or closely support recruitment and interviewing across all departments, and design a standard, high-quality onboarding process so every new colleague gets the same grounding, regardless of site.
  • Design and roll out a single, company-wide appraisal framework, starting with senior managers and cascading through all personnel.
  • Act as the business's internal point of expertise on employment legislation, reviewing, simplifying and standardising contracts and HR policies across all sites, and reducing reliance on ad hoc external advice.
  • Build a general framework for identifying development needs and creating development plans, supporting managers in making time for regular 1:1s.
  • Provide expert, consistent guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes, and support the resolution of employee relations cases alongside external legal advice where needed.
  • Establish consistent, accurate people records and basic HR reporting (headcount, absence, turnover), ensuring accurate handoff of pay and contract data to payroll.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • A minimum of 10 years in a senior HR role, with demonstrable experience managing UK employment legislation in practice, including disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes.
  • Experience operating across multiple sites, departments or business units, ideally in an organisation without a well-established HR function.
  • Experience designing or standardising HR policy, contracts, or appraisal frameworks across a multi-site business.
  • Experience supporting or leading organisational change, including managing resistance to change.
  • Credible, independent and professional, able to earn the trust of managers and leadership without being seen as belonging to any one department.
  • Confident advising and, where necessary, challenging senior managers on compliance risk.
  • Strong communicator with strong data literacy, comfortable using basic HR metrics (turnover, absence, time-to-hire) to inform decisions.
  • Organised self-starter, comfortable building a function from scratch with limited existing infrastructure, and genuinely mobile across all business units.
  • CIPD qualification (or equivalent professional experience) desirable, not mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum, plus a realistic bonus structure.
  • Car Allowance / EV Scheme.
  • Company Pension Scheme with employer contributions above the statutory minimum.
  • 24 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, and birthday.
  • Hybrid working typically, three days a week at UK Head Office, with flexibility around divisional travel.
  • External legal support and senior leadership exposure.
  • Opportunity to shape and influence people strategy as an integral part of a growing international business.
  • Supportive, values-led culture and the chance to make a genuine impact.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to hello@cuphosco.com

GROUP HSEQ MANAGER

THE ROLE

We’re creating a new Group HSEQ Manager role to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality performance across all four of our sites. Reporting to our Technical Director, you’ll take ownership of our HSEQ management system and certifications, lead our internal and external audit programme, and line manage a team of QA Technicians based at our three manufacturing sites. It’s a genuine opportunity to shape how HSEQ is delivered across a growing, century-old British manufacturing business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Own HSEQ performance and certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) across all four sites.
  • Lead our internal and external audit programme and act as the main point of contact for regulators and certification bodies.
  • Line manage and develop our QA Technicians at Ware, Coleford and Cleckheaton.
  • Lead investigations into incidents and near misses and drive continuous improvement across the business.
  • Maintain and grow accreditations (e.g. CHAS, Constructionline) that support our Sales and Contracting teams.
  • Build a strong, consistent safety and quality culture across the group.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality and Health, Safety & Environment management, ideally including experience leading a team.
  • Experience of leading a HSEQ team and driving improvements in HSEQ across a company.
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering or project-based environments — a steel or welding background is a plus.
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH National Diploma preferred.
  • A recognised quality management qualification (e.g. Lead Auditor ISO 9001) or equivalent experience.
  • Comfortable working across multiple sites, with a full UK driving licence.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Salary: We will offer a competitive salary depending on the experience in the range from £55,000 to £65,000.
  • Hours: 37.5 hours a week, to be worked flexibly according to the need for travel within the UK.
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Car/ Car Allowance
  • Contract: Full-time contract.
  • Location: At our Head Office in Ware, Hertfordshire (preferred) or one of our other three sites around the country (Coleford, Cleckheaton or Richmond), plus a need to visit all sites on a regular basis (once per month or as otherwise needed).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Matthew Marques

MANUFACTURING PLANNER & STEEL PURCHASER, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

We're looking for a Manufacturing Planner & Steel Purchaser to take ownership of production planning and material procurement across our manufacturing operation in Coleford, Gloucestershire.

A newly-created role, the successful candidate will oversee production scheduling, material availability, and workflow visibility. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available when needed, production schedules remain achievable, and customer orders progress efficiently through the business.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

PRODUCTION PLANNING:

  • Own and manage production planning across all manufacturing departments, including steel processing, welding, paint, finishing and bracket shop operations.
  • Maintain accurate production schedules to ensure customer requirements and delivery dates are met.
  • Monitor work-in-progress and provide clear visibility of job status across the business.
  • Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, capacity issues and scheduling conflicts.
  • Re-prioritise schedules when urgent orders, delays or unforeseen issues arise.
  • Work closely with Production, Logistics and Administration teams to ensure plans remain realistic and achievable.
  • Produce planning reports and information to support operational decision-making.

PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

  • Manage steel and material purchasing requirements in line with production demand.
  • Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels while minimising excess inventory and waste.
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, shortages and delivery schedules.
  • Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
  • Develop strong supplier relationships to improve service, reliability and responsiveness.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

  • Develop and maintain robust, repeatable planning processes and procedures.
  • Ensure key planning knowledge and information is documented and easily accessible.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across production planning and procurement activities.
  • Help drive improvements in schedule adherence, material availability and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Experience in production planning, scheduling, material control or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience of ERP/MRP systems (EFACS or similar would be advantageous).
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with office-based and shop-floor teams.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Confidence working independently and taking ownership of key business processes.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 28-36K depending on experience
  • Monday-Friday with the option for flexi time/compressed hours
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Subsidised canteen
  • The opportunity to work with a world-leading exterior lighting company

WHY JOIN US:

  • Work for a world-leading exterior lighting company
  • Opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new role.
  • Work closely with senior management and influence operational performance.
  • Be a key contributor to the success and growth of the business.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing company.

HOW TO APPLY

If you think that either job could be for you, get in touch with your CV and covering letter to Tom Broadhead

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All candidates are assessed on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We aim to ensure every applicant has an equal opportunity to succeed.