Description
We are seeking a Plastics Specialist to lead the delivery, implementation, and site-level coordination for the plastics industry across Prison Industries HQ.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery and implementation of objectives in the Prison Industries HQ Plastics Strategy through local site support and coordination
- Supporting the development of costings for internal and commercial plastics products using approved costing models
- Leading operational scheduling, site coordination, and delivery across plastics workshops
- Delivering hands-on technical support to sites and instructors to maintain daily performance
- Identifying upskilling opportunities for workshop staff and liaising with providers to support training delivery
The Plastics Specialist will also contribute to business cases from a site-level delivery and implementation perspective, providing information on cycle times, capacity, and maintenance requirements.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven track record in tooling, production management, and plastics manufacturing
- Familiarity with quality, health, and safety standards, and materials compliance
- Competent in the use of management information systems (MIS), manufacturing requirements planning (MRP), and specification software
- ONC/HNC or NVQ equivalent in a related industry
- In-depth technical knowledge of injection moulding and tool design
In return for your hard work, you will receive a salary of £54,148 - £59,366 per year, plus a range of benefits including access to learning and development, a working environment that supports flexible working options, and a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.