Shawston International Limited – Job Vacancies

Branch Operations Manager (High Wycombe)

We’re expanding the team at our busy High Wycombe branch just outside London and are looking for a strong leader to join the team in the role of Branch Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will join the Operational Management team reporting to the Group Operations Director and will be responsible for overseeing all day to day operations of a busy warehouse and distribution environment. With a strong focus on creating a safe place to work, we are looking for someone who will lead and inspire a busy and diverse operations team, enhance an already strong operational platform, and continuously deliver outstanding levels of customer service.

Shawston is proud to be an ‘employee owned’ business. This means over 95% of our employees are owners of Shawston. We are a privately-owned SME distributing pipeline equipment to the building services trade. Market leading in the fire sector and with a growing mechanical division, Shawston has a track record of responsible and profitable growth and job creation.

If you think this role is for you, please make contact with us at hr@shawston.co.uk and request a copy of the job / person specification or forward your CV for consideration.

Warehouse/Transport Manager (Hyde, Manchester)

We’re expanding the team at our Hyde branch in Manchester and are looking for a strong individual to join the team in the role of Warehouse / Transport Manager.

With a background in warehousing, the ideal candidate will be able to coordinate all day to day activities within a busy warehouse environment, inspire and develop the warehouse and transport teams, and have a strong commercial mind with a focus on delivering customer service excellence with every delivery.

Shawston is proud to be an ‘employee owned’ business. This means that over 95% of our employees are owners of Shawston. We are a privately-owned SME distributing pipeline equipment to the building services trade. Market leading in the fire sector and with a growing mechanical division, Shawston has a track record of responsible and profitable growth and job creation.

If you think this role is for you, please make contact with us at hr@shawston.co.uk and request a copy of the job / person specification or forward your CV for consideration.

About Shawston

Shawston is one of the UK’s largest privately owned distributors of steel tubes, fittings and pipe supports to fire sprinkler and mechanical contractors of all sizes.

Established in 1965 with a reputation for outstanding customer service, Shawston has enjoyed substantial growth over the last 15-years under the ownership of its hands-on management team. Today, Shawston is one of the fastest growing SME’s in the UK with £20 million group turnover, over 100 employees, four trading depots and a separate steel tube processing division in Manchester.

Shawston’s style of trading is based on a core set of philosophies: honest communication; hands on management; loyalty to customers, suppliers and staff. Customer and staff retention is very high and most often new customers end up growing to become substantial partners with Shawston.

In December 2015 Shawston became an employee owned business where over 85% of the entire workforce are now equity owners. You can join this elite team of shareholders. You can benefit from capital growth in a share price as well as annual dividend payments. The business philosophy is a ONE TEAM CULTURE where powers to operate are devolved to each and every person. There is no status or hierarchy at Shawston, we operate as a team of talented and committed people. If you are feeling restricted by your current employer for whatever reason or just looking to be challenged and push new personal boundaries, come and talk to us if you meet the criteria. Take a look at the following three web links for an insight into how Shawston operate:

http://www.shawston.co.uk/careers-case-study-1/

http://www.shawston.co.uk/employee-share-ownership-dinner/