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 service and technical support.

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

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

Current Job Vacancies

Job Title:                  Technical Manager – Polymer Chemistry

Company:                Muraspec    

Department:          Technical

Reporting To:         Managing Director

Location:                East Peckham

Muraspec Decorative Solutions is a well-respected designer and manufacturer of commercial and high end residential wallcoverings.  The company is well established in both the UK market and overseas.  Passionate about customer service, Muraspec is committed to long term relationships with its customers and employees, who are empowered to take responsibility for their individual contributions to the Company’s success.    

Main Aim of the Job

Responsible for the development of new products and processes for the manufacturer of wallcoverings

Role Accountabilities

• Developing new products and processes in response to customer and market requirements.
• Working with colleagues and customers to create new product constructions or types that increase the flexibility and range of products that can be manufactured by the company
• Improving the existing manufacturing processes through investigation of issues arising from customer feedback and complaints.
• Evaluation of new and alternative raw materials to achieve product benefits such as cost savings, environmental or enhancements to safety.
• Administration of the Technical department
  • Development and control of PVC paste formulations
  • Control of mixing procedures
  • Control of ink formulations
  • Specification control
  • Approval of raw materials
  • COSSH assessments
• Provide other services as may be needed for the promotion of the company and its products, its efficient running, and assurance of quality and safety of products and activities.
• Liaison with suppliers and customers
• Site visits
• Product evaluation

Technical & Personal Competencies

• Good knowledge of manufacturing processing techniques, preferably Plastics or Printing
• Technical ability –Degree/Masters level science/Plastics technology
• Good interpersonal skills, confidence, tact, diplomacy
• Flexible and calm in a rapidly changing and demanding environment
• Good attention to detail

Experience & Background

• Development role experience in plastics, Chemical or converting industry
• Technical Management
• Management systems experience including ISO 9001 and ISO 18001
• Chemicals safety

Job Title:            Factory Operative

Company:         Muraspec     

Department:    Factory

Location:           East Peckham

Muraspec Decorative Solutions is a well-respected designer and manufacturer of commercial and high end residential wallcoverings.  The company is well established in both the UK market and overseas.  Passionate about customer service, Muraspec is committed to long term relationships with its customers and employees, who are empowered to take responsibility for their individual contributions to the Company’s success.    

 Role Accountabilities

• To assist the operator within the manufacturing area, ensuring that satisfactory product is produced efficiently at minimum waste levels.
• Duties may include, setting up of materials including PVC plastisol and paper or fabric backing. Loading and setting print or Embossing cylinders. On or offline cleaning of equipment between production runs. Inspection of product.
• To comply with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.
• To comply with safety and environmental procedures.
• To supply customers with good quality product and meet deadlines.
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

Requirements 

• Good level of secondary education.
• GCSE English and Maths preferred.

Specific Skills

• Must be literate, numerate and be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Will need to understand the importance of producing good quality product for our customers.
• Good Colour Vision

Experience

• It would be an advantage to have previously worked in a busy production environment.

Personal Attributes 

• Self motivated but also able to work as a team player.
• Safety conscious.
• Physically fit.
• Able to work under pressure.
• May be required to work in 2 or 3 shift patterns.

Job Title:             Warehouse Operative.      

Company:           Muraspec

Department:     Logistics/Warehouse

Location:            East Peckham (Kent)          

Muraspec Decorative Solutions is a well-respected designer and manufacturer of commercial and high-end residential wallcoverings.  The company is well established in both the UK market and overseas.  Passionate about customer service, Muraspec is committed to long-term relationships with its customers and employees, who are empowered to take responsibility for their individual contributions to the Company’s success.

Main Aim of the Job

As a member of the warehouse team, you will be part of the team that is responsible for the stock control element of the logistics process. You will be trained to look after consolidation of stock, stock management, product care and maintenance and stock cycle counting. All members of the Warehouse Team assist within picking and packing during peak periods.

You will be working in the main warehouse environment dealing with the stock on a daily basis, cycle counts and assisting the admin team as required. You must ensure product care is paramount and help the Warehouse Team leader carry out any tasks within the warehouse that need to be done in order to make the warehouse environment a fully operational and affective part of the Muraspec business.

This is an essential role within the business and anyone who takes on the work must have a strong eye for detail and accuracy.  You will be working in a team alternating the work that is carried out to ensure there is variety in the role.                    

Principal Performance Objectives:

• Maintain product integrity and care at all times.
• Cycle counts.
• Stock consolidation.
• Stock control as required.
• Actively engage in team briefings.
• Report any damages to the products and ensure the relevant action is taken in relation the dealing with the stock shortage by ensuring the system is accurate.
• Be prepared to assist the administration team as required.
• Actively promote health and safety.
• Using knowledge of process and procedure to develop best practices.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is carried out.
• Maintain product integrity and care at all times.
• Accurate picking of products when required.
• Actively engage in team briefings.
• Be able to problem solve in relation to stock control issues.

 Most Important Tasks

• Stock taking.
• Stock consolidation.
• Stock management
• Assisting the Warehouse Admin Team.

Travel & Workplace Environment

• This role is based at the East Peckham location.

Essential Baseline Work Experience

• One years’ experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Have the ability to understand the ERP.

Personal Qualities/Competencies

• Must be a very good communicator.
• Must be a team worker.
• Must be a co dependant worker.
• Must be diligent and pay attention to detail and accuracy.