Muraspec Wallcoverings is an international leader in the commercial and bespoke wallcoverings industry. With a heritage dating back to the 1850s, we have developed a global reputation for outstanding product quality, impressive design, and exceptional customer services and technical support.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture that brings together a committed team whom are passionate about what they do.

For further information on joining our growing organisation, please contact the HR team at hr@muraspec.com

Job Title:  Production Manager – East Peckham, Kent

Department: Production

Purpose:

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the Production Manager will be responsible for managing, with the support of Supervisors and Team Leaders, a team of approximately 70 Production Staff.  You will be responsible for effective communication between departments to ensure the smooth running of the operation.  You will also be responsible for ensuring the documented production plan is clearly communicated and adhered to.

Principal Performance Objectives  

• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that orders are managed throughout the entire production process to ensure our products are delivered in full and on time to customers.
• Design and implement procedures and working methods to meet business efficiency and output requirements.
• Develop and implement measurements to monitor performance of the department.
• Identify areas of the department that require development and liaise closely with Senior Management regarding business plans.
• Maintain strong communication processes between all departments ensuring issues or concerns around products and customer requirements are raised in good time.
• Ensure production priorities are on schedule and liaise with Production Planning to address any operational changes.
• Recruitment selection, training, absence management and performance reviews of the factory team.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Analyse production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Focus on making the business cost effective by reducing waste.

Travel & Workplace Environment

Based at the factory in East Peckham, Kent. Occasional travel to Head Office in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Essential Baseline Work Experience 

• Previous manufacturing industry experience, preferably, but not essential, within the coatings sector.
• Excellent attention to detail
• People management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others, delegate work and explain ideas
• Effective planning and organisation skills
• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for H&S, risk assessment and risk control.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Personal Qualities/Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good commercial awareness

Job Title:  Key Account Manager – London

Department: Sales

Purpose:

• To secure specifications and sales of Muraspec products so that volume, revenue and profitability targets are met. Develop existing accounts and find new accounts on territory to increase sales.

Principal Performance Objectives:  

Increase market share with specific targeted accounts by making contact and networking with all relevant contacts within that account to gain new introductions to further increase specifications and sales. Maintain and where possible develop market share with all existing accounts and maximise opportunities with all relevant contacts. Open new accounts and keep the customer database up to date on a daily basis.

 Most Important Tasks:  

• Implement the Company’s sales and marketing policies.
• Effective appointment making and journey planning.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships by regular customer contact and visits.
• Tactical customer development planning and implementation.
• Maintenance of the sales projects database.
• Development of new business opportunities by cold calling, networking and ‘drive by’.
• Making customer presentations in a persuasive manner.
• Solving on-site technical challenges and making sound commercial decisions relating to pricing and

 Travel & Workplace Environment:

The position is home based but the job holder will be on the road with customers during normal business hours for a minimum of four days a week. There may be occasional over-night stops. 

Essential Baseline Work Experience: 

A minimum of three years in the specification industry.  Experience in interior finishes or other sectors preferred.

Personal Qualities/Competencies:

• Good planning, organisational, analytical thinking and listening skills are essential to ensure efficient working.
• Job holders should be self-confident, results oriented, independent and energetic.
• Confident at working both autonomously and as part of a team.
• They should be sufficiently intuitive and adaptable to work with a variety of personalities.
• The ability to handle rejection is important.
• The job holder should be motivated by and gain job satisfaction from providing customers with an excellent level of service, seeing projects through to fruition and having an input into Company policy and strategy.

Job Title:  Maintenance Engineer (Mech)      

Department: Production

Location:  East Peckham

Purpose:

• To provide Mechanical maintenance cover on a 06.00-14.00 and 14.00 -22.00 shift pattern.
• To carry out maintenance activities to maximise the reliability, efficiency and safety of production equipment.
• To be involved in continuous improvement projects on equipment to give internal and external customer benefits.
• To be involved in project work, including new equipment and refurbishment projects as required

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on critical plant items.
• Carry out repairs to equipment as required and assist with further improvements to maximize equipment effectiveness
• Speedy repair of equipment and improved maintenance of equipment resulting in less downtime, and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ongoing involvement in project work, including new equipment installations and refurbishment as required
• Equipment modifications when required.
• Efficient installation of capital items as directed
• Carry out all work according to agreed safety standards and procedures

Experience / Background / Education

• Apprenticeship served engineering-based technician with recognised relevant qualifications.
• Additional broad based general mechanical and engineering workshop skills and general fault finding, mechanical breakdown repairs and welding.
• Preferably a background in maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.