Contracts Supervisor
Northwest England
About us…
We are an Off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster, Better.
We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on our client’s developments.
With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of Build Systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation. We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer training modules to our clients on MMC.
We are always pushing for better ways to make Off-Site Manufacturing more efficient, better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why our business is growing.
What a great time to join the Off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with Off-Site Manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon by 2050.
Want to know more? You’ll find us here: https://www.donaldsontimbersystems.com/
And…We are part of the Donaldson Group
We are a part of a group of 11 businesses operating from 48 locations throughout the UK. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies supporting the construction industry. Family owned, our offer includes: B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. We specifically encourage those from minoritised groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.
Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.
The Role
You will have responsibility to ensure our sites meet pre-agreed standards of health & safety; customer service and construction, together with delivering the build programme meeting budgets and quality standards.
In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by the Donaldson Group you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
We will offer you the chance to develop your skills and experience further through our performance management process giving you the opportunity to progress your career within the Donaldson Group.
This role is to assist and cover sites across Northwest England.
My Responsibilities
- Achieve onsite visit to each of the sites under your area of responsibility, allocating ½ to full day to ensure operational targets are being met.
- All operatives have been inducted
- Sub-contractors are being managed and have clear direction
- Attendance at site meetings ensuring progress/variances are put in writing and copied to all relevant parties
- Ensure work on site is delivered to agreed HSE standards including, but not limited to, the undernoted:
- Scaffold
- Slab
- Crane lift plans
- Maintain quality standards to ensure site client handover meets pre agreed contract specification and all snagging elements have been documented and addressed prior to handover.
How will I be supported?
- You will have a Contracts Manager, who will guide and support you, especially during your induction period.
- You will have a supportive team in our Contracts Department.
- We will train you on our business processes and management systems but provide other skills and competency training.
My Skills
- Hold valid CSCS card
- Joinery background with extensive Timber Frame erect experience
- Demonstrate ability to manage and motivate operatives in site environment
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with operatives; clients and colleagues
- Demonstrate ability to write clear and concise reports, identifying requirements for labour, deliveries and plant and any variance in the programme
- Demonstrate ability to read working drawings
- Demonstrate ability to operate in a high pressure environment within tight timeframes and deadlines
The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
Salary and Benefits
Donaldson Timber Systems is proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Scheme (Subject to Bonus Scheme Rules)
- Life Assurance
- Company Car / Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Company Sick pay
- Flexible Benefits Package, including – Holiday Trading, Cycle scheme, Dental insurance and Taste/Gourmet card
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com
Materials & Logistics Administrator – Witney (Fixed Term up to June 2025)
Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and
30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service
Donaldson Timber Systems is part of the Donaldson Group. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 11 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.
Our Timber Systems division is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions, specialising in off-site construction. We work on over 350 live projects per year, supporting customers on-site and building timber kits across our two bespoke factories in Westhill – Aberdeenshire, Witney – Oxfordshire. We have regional offices in Aberdeenshire, Glasgow and Witney and the team operate across several sectors including, private housing, affordable housing, student accommodation, medical facilities, hotels, and education. Working with market-leading precision-engineered build systems, architects, surveyors and design teams, the division delivers noticeable benefits for our clients.
Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.
As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.
This Role
Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will be an integral part of the Manufacturing Department providing general administrative support to meet the department objectives by accurate and timely processing of information, providing the production team with any information that may be required, consuming material and closing works orders completed in the factory.
In addition to this you will capture and record all information relating to environmental performance across the site and communicate these via the KPI dashboard and factory notice boards.
In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems, you will also have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through in-house training.
Accountabilities
- Deliver accurate and timeous administration of production information, to ensure product is delivered to a high quality standard and to agreed timescales.
- Ensure that all stock transactions are captured and completed in real time by the end of each day.
- Monitoring, closing and investigating production works orders and associated BOMs through company ERP system.
- Assisting in the processing of information from design and preparing packages and works orders for production.
- Maintaining all paperwork relating to the Manufacturing department including quality check sheets, accident and incident reports and training documents.
- Collating all factory information and entering in to Excel to produce weekly and monthly KPI information.
- Prioritise workload to ensure a proactive approach to the delivery of the administration requirements of the department.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships, internally and externally to maximise successful delivery of all areas within your responsibility.
Essential Technical Expertise
- Demonstrate ability for prioritising work load, particularly when under pressure
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication and people skills
The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: DTSCareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com
Design Administrator
Witney, Oxfordshire
About us…
We are an Off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster, Better.
We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on our client’s developments.
With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of Build Systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation. We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer training modules to our clients on MMC.
We are always pushing for better ways to make Off-Site Manufacturing more efficient, better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why our business is growing.
What a great time to join the Off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with Off-Site Manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon by 2050.
Want to know more? You’ll find us here: https://www.donaldsontimbersystems.com/
And…We are part of the Donaldson Group
We are a part of a group of 11 businesses operating from 48 locations throughout the UK. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies supporting the construction industry. Family owned, our offer includes: B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. We specifically encourage those from minoritised groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.
Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.
The role
Reporting to the Design Manager, you will provide administration support to the Design Team by ensuring files are up to date and printed in a timeous manner to provide to the factory for manufacture. We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through our performance management process giving you the opportunity to progress your career within the Group.
In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
Accountabilities
- Ensure accurate data input from excel sheets into Axapta for Design BOM’s
- Timeous completion of photocopying and printing of drawings and documents
- Moving and storing of drawings / files within the network in a controlled manner.
Essential Technical Expertise
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to use a number of software packages i.e. AutoCAD / PDF
Salary and Benefits
We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Scheme (Subject to Bonus Scheme Rules)
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sick pay
- Flexible Benefits Package, including – Holiday Trading, Cycle scheme, Dental insurance and Taste/Gourmet card
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com
Factory Operative
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
Donaldson Timber Systems is part of the Donaldson Group. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 11 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.
Our Timber Systems division is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions, specialising in off-site construction. We work on over 350 live projects per year, supporting customers on-site and building timber kits across our two bespoke factories in Westhill – Aberdeenshire, Witney – Oxfordshire. We have regional offices in Aberdeenshire, Glasgow and Witney and the team operate across several sectors including, private housing, affordable housing, student accommodation, medical facilities, hotels, and education. Working with market-leading precision-engineered build systems, architects, surveyors and design teams, the division delivers noticeable benefits for our clients.
Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.
The role
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for manufacturing timber frame components. You will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge within the role with a clear emphasis on safety; quality; and productivity.
In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems, you will also have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through in-house training.
Accountabilities
- To manufacture timber frame components as trained to meet pre-agreed standards in safety; quality and productivity.
- Clear and accurate recording of information required to maintain the production systems.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues on the shop floor, within the logistics team and Factory Management.
- Report issues of a health & safety nature, problems with equipment or materials, etc.
- Support product and process improvements within the factory.
Essential/Desirable Technical Expertise
A background in joinery, timber frame manufacture or timber frame erection is beneficial but not essential.
- Evidence and experience of working with hands.
- Good knowledge and grasp of basic arithmetic and the ability to understand technical drawings is beneficial.
Salary and Benefits
We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Benefits Package, including – Cycle scheme, Dental insurance and Taste/ Gourmet card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
The full-time hours for this role are 40 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Thursday, working 7:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 7:00am to 1:00pm, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to DTScareers@donaldson-timber.co.uk
Sales Lead Generator
12-month fixed term contract.
Nationwide
About us…
We are an off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster and Better.
We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on our customer’s developments.
With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of build systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation. We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer training modules to our clients on MMC.
We are always pushing for better ways to make off-site manufacturing more efficient, better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why we have exciting plans to grow our business.
What a great time to join the off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with off-site manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon by 2050.
Want to know more? You’ll find us here: https://www.donaldsontimbersystems.com/
The Role
This role will concentrate on sales activity across the UK. You will play a key role in maximising the growth of our customer base in line with the company’s business plan and vision. Using systems and tools available to you, this role will require an investigative and research-based skill set along with excellent cold calling skills to feed new opportunities to the key account managers across the UK.
The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
This role is a temporary position to cover maternity leave.
- Your Responsibilities
- Actively qualify opportunities via phone and email in order to provide qualified leads and schedule appointments for our Key Account Managers (KAMs).
- Build effective external relationships and nurture leads until they are qualified opportunities for the sales pipeline through an online database; web enquires and marketing campaigns.
- Ensure all qualified leads are effectively managed through proactively identifying issues to be addressed by the KAMs.
- Demonstrate strong internal relationships with KAMs and other departments within the Division to achieve (3) above.
- Produce weekly and monthly performance reports detailing status of prospects and enquiries for senior leaders within the division.
- Ensure accuracy and visibilty of the status of qualified sales pipeline and report any risk/variance to your line manager.
- Build effective relationships with the wider Business Development team to ensure all opportunities within the sales pipeline are monitored and all outstanding actions are dealt with.
- Ensure all enquiries are booked into our bespoke CRM system acurrately and in a timely mannor.
- Manage and promote our monthly webinars through the Teams webinar platform.
My Skills
- Strong investigative and research-based skills to begin the process of lead generation
- Proven success in communicating product information to decision makers
- Tenacious and results-oriented with proven track record of achieving pipeline development and appointment setting targets
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, confident speaking with high level decision makers and influencers (both externally and within the business)
- Strong verbal communication skills, clear, concise, compelling and engaging phone etiquette
- Strong business acumen, able to accurately qualify leads based on understanding of our internal criteria and external decision making
- Excellent organisational skills, multi-tasking within a fast-moving sales environment
- Demonstrate full understanding of the sales process and B2B buying cycle (essential)
- Demonstrate advanced IT literacy within Microsoft Office and CRM database (essential)
- Knowledge and understanding of the construction sector (desirable)
- Knowledge of both private and affordable housing sectors (desirable)
Salary and Benefits
Donaldson Timber Systems is proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Donaldson Group.
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement including our nine-day fortnight initiative
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme.
If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com
Forklift Truck Driver (Backshift)
Witney – Oxfordshire
About us…
We are an off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster and Better.
We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on our customer’s developments.
With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of build systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation. We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer training modules to our clients on MMC.
We are always pushing for better ways to make off-site manufacturing more efficient, better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why we have exciting plans to grow our business.
What a great time to join the off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with off-site manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon by 2050.
Want to know more? You’ll find us here: https://www.donaldsontimbersystems.com/
And…We are part of the Donaldson Group.
We are a part of a group of 11 businesses operating from 48 locations throughout the UK. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies supporting the construction industry. Family owned, our offer includes: B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. We specifically encourage those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.
Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.
The role
Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for material and product movement within the factory and yard, as well as loading and despatching of finished goods. You will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge within the role with a clear emphasis on safety; quality; and productivity.
In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems, you will also have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through in-house training.
This a Backshift position, the full-time hours for this role are 40 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday.
Accountabilities
- To organise and carry out material movements within the factory and yard as trained to meet pre-agreed standards in safety; quality and productivity.
- Clear and accurate checking and recording of despatch information required to maintain the RAW, WIP and Finished Goods stock systems.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the logistics team, the factory shop floor, haulage drivers and Factory Management.
- Report issues of a health & safety nature, problems with equipment or materials, etc.
- Support process improvements within the yard and logistics area.
Essential Technical Expertise
- Hold a current Forklift Truck Licence – ideally with Combi-lift conversion but this is not essential as training can be provided.
- Demonstrate ability to take loading information and organise materials.
- Computer literate, ideally with an appreciation of stock control systems
Salary and Benefits
We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Backshift allowance
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Benefits Package, including – Cycle scheme, Dental insurance and Taste/ Gourmet card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com