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INTERNATIONAL TIMBER TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Dunster House Ltd is a well-established Manufacturer and Supplier of products for the DIY Garden and Home market place. We are seeking an International Technical Operations Manager to oversee the Technical and Production aspects of the supply of products from our sister factories in Estonia, Hungary and Poland as well as production here in Bedford, plus outside 3rd party suppliers. Between all companies there are c. 500 staff. This multi-disciplined key role has been developed as we expand into the future with new and exciting products. Based in Bedford HQ, and you will report directly to the Board and Senior Management with the aim to take over the Technical Role from the Managing Director and to be responsible for the continued development of our various manufacturing sites. This is a key opportunity within our activities and will appeal to practical minded candidates with a proven dynamic and committed approach to constant improvements in cost effective results. You must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to lead multi-disciplined teams and have a holistic eye to look at optimising our manufacturing sites. It is essential that the successful candidate has previous experience of working within the construction industry and/or working with timber framed buildings. Some of the areas of responsibility for the International Technical Operations Manager will include: * Overseeing the activities and quality of the work produced by the Design and R&D teams as well as factories overseas * Actively managing and contributing constructive ideas for the development of new products with the design team * Reviewing, contributing and approving new/existing product designs, thinking creatively and logically to resolve design issues * Contributing suggestions and ideas for improvement of current products * Reviewing the information gathered related to the technical data and information for instruction manuals to ensure ease of DIY for consumers * Analysing timber building structures to identify potential stresses to eliminate problems before they arise and make recommendations to restructure or change designs * Assessing the success or risks involved in new projects * Ensuring that high quality and accurate information is issued to all necessary parties regarding Technical issues * Dealing skilfully with a diverse range of people including, Customers, Managers and possibly legal issues * Providing expert advice and solutions where serious complaints arise * Compilation of weekly reports, costings and statistics * Overseeing the day to day management and control of all manufacturing site operations. This will require quarterly visits to each of our European sister businesses. * Responsibility for site performance against financial and operational targets * Reviewing materials for the best and most cost effective use of them * Responsible for the personal development and performance management of the manufacturing sites * Ensuring products produced and supplied meet quality standards and availability for our Customers * Carry out all other requests from Senior Management on an ad hoc or regular basis as required. Knowledge and skills: * Proven track record, in a similar discipline managing the processing and infrastructure to achieve business goals, productivity standards and Customer requirements * A demonstrable strong Leader, able to manage, inspire and harness the talents of our multi-cultural activities in different cultural environments. * Demonstrable experience of implementing change and driving process improvements is essential to achieve results * Excellent presentation and communications skills both verbal and written To apply for this position please email a covering letter telling us why you are the person for us, along with your comprehensive CV and Salary Expectations for this International Timber Technical Operations Manager role via email to our recruitment team or by post to Dunster House Ltd, Caxton Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF

If you are a looking for an exciting Career, then why not join us as a Management Trainee. We have an opportunity for a Technically-minded Graduate Management Trainee, whose degree qualification is Construction or Timber related. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to be assertive and pro-active and, ideally, will have achieved a 2:1 Degree, together with demonstrably strong Administration skills and excellent Time Management, Planning and Organisational experience. Are you able to demonstrate a desire to be a future Leader/Manager? With a 'Hands On' approach to the requirements of leadership being the key to success, all our senior management have started from the bottom as we believe in demonstrable leadership by knowledge and by example. Your future is in your hands! Dunster House Ltd is a vibrant and growing international, family run Company employing approximately 250 people in the UK and constantly seeking new challenges. We manufacture and retail a large variety of Timber Garden Products that are sold throughout the UK by telephone, over the internet and from our various sites in Bedford, Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Kent, Liverpool and Basingstoke. To find out more about us visit our website to see our overseas factories as well as links to Oxfam, Unicef and Corporate Social Responsibility. To apply for this position please email a covering letter telling us why you are the person for us, along with your CV via email to our recruitment team or by post to Dunster house Ltd, Caxton Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF

Dunster House Ltd is an established rapidly expanding family run business currently employing approximately 250 people in the UK. We are market leaders specialising in Timber Life Style products such as; Log cabins, Garden Offices , Climbing Frames, Summer Houses and much much more, which are sold throughout the UK from our branches in Bedford, Flixborough, Warminster, Kent, Basingstoke and Liverpool. We are looking for a Financial Controller/ Manager with the ability to work independently and using own initiative, someone who can “hit the ground running, and is qualified and experienced in a similar role. The ideal candidate will be results orientated with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and business profit, with a strong business acumen and understanding of financial issues. The role of Financial Controller is to maintain all financial systems, identifying areas that require improvement and implementing necessary changes to support business development. The ideal candidate will be flexible, well organised and able to cope under pressure. Some daily duties may include the following activities: * Budgeting & forecasting * Undertaking financial analysis and reporting * Supervise the preparation of month end accounts and VAT returns * Ensure the completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations * Budget analysis * Managing the audit process and liaising with external personnel * Oversee the preparation of year end statutory accounts * Managing, mentoring and motivating the accounts team * Contributing to company financial strategy and decision making process * Ensuring robust financial systems and processes are in place * Overseeing tax and compliance * Developing forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) The details shown above, are certainly not exhaustive, this role and what it entails will change, increase and/or develop. To apply for this position please email a covering letter telling us why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position, along with your CV to our Recruitment team or by post to Dunster house Ltd, Caxton Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF

Dunster House Ltd is a well-established manufacturer and supplier of products for the DIY Garden and Home market place. We are seeking an International Technical Operations Manager to oversee the Technical and Production aspects of the supply of products from our sister factories in Estonia, Hungary and Poland as well as production here in Bedford, plus outside 3rd party suppliers. Between all companies there are c. 500 staff. This multi-disciplined key role has been developed as we expand into the future with new and exciting products. Based in Bedford HQ, and you will report directly to the Board and Senior Management with the aim to take over the Technical Role from the Managing Director and to be responsible for the continued development of our various manufacturing sites. This is a key opportunity within our activities and will appeal to practical minded candidates with a proven dynamic and committed approach to constant improvements in cost effective results. You must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to lead multi-disciplined teams and have a holistic eye to look at optimising our manufacturing sites. Some of the areas of responsibility for the International Technical Operations Manager will include: * Overseeing the activities and quality of the work produced by the Design and R&D teams as well as factories overseas * Actively managing and contributing constructive ideas for the development of new products with the design team * Reviewing, contributing and approving new/exisiting product designs, thinking creatively and logically to resolve design issues * Contributing suggestions and ideas for improvement of current products * Reviewing the information gathered related to the technical data and information for instruction manuals to ensure ease of DIY for consumers * Analysing timber building structures to identify potential stresses to eliminate problems before they arise and make recommendations to restructure or change designs * Assessing the success or risks involved in new projects * Ensuring that high quality and accurate information is issued to all necessary parties regarding Technical issues * Dealing skilfully with a diverse range of people including, Customers, Managers and possibly legal issues * Providing expert advice and solutions where serious complaints arise * Compilation of weekly reports, costings and statistics * Overseeing the day to day management and control of all manufacturing site operations. This will require quarterly visits to each of our European sister businesses. * Responsibility for site performance against financial and operational targets * Reviewing materials for the best and most cost effective use of them * Responsible for the personal development and performance management of the manufacturing sites * Ensuring products produced and supplied meet quality standards and availability for our Customers * Carry out all other requests from Senior Management on an ad hoc or regular basis as required. Knowledge and skills: * Proven track record, in a similar discipline managing the processing and infrastructure to achieve business goals, productivity standards and Customer requirements * A demonstrable strong Leader, able to manage, inspire and harness the talents of our multi-cultural activities in different cultural environments. * Demonstrable experience of implementing change and driving process improvements is essential to achieve results * Excellent presentation and communications skills both verbal and written To apply for this position please email a covering letter telling us why you are the person for us, along with your comprehensive CV and Salary Expectations for this International Technical Operations Manager role either by email to Rita Jackson or by post to Dunster House Ltd, Caxton Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF