Lean Practitioner - GBS

Closing Date for Application:
Monday 15/06/2026

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role:
Interim Lean Practitioner required for 14-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and practice GBS tools as we continue to instil a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. You will operate in all areas of manufacturing as well as the warehouse to make localised improvements with the people who work in the area. Helping to build a culture of sustainable change through continuous improvement, roll‑out and embedding of the Genuit Business System, and application of lean methodologies in order to meet the Polypipe Building Services strategic priorities for growth and sustainability.

Emphasis will be on lean focused activities and initiatives across transactional and operational processes.

• Supporting the identification and delivery of improvement activities across the business through lean process improvement and reduction of non-value add activity / waste.
• Planning, facilitating and leading Kaizen activities and events.
• Local and company wide communication of CI activity, progress and benefits.
• Support problem solving events to address specific business issues relating to capacity, efficiency, and productivity in a structured and sustainable way.

• Previous experience in supporting Lean activities.
• Qualification in Lean / CI desirable but not required.
• A fast learner with an interest in process improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including advanced skills with Excel.
• Effective communicator across all levels, with an engaging / influencing style.
• Organisational and planning skills.

• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu vouchers.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.
• Free on-site parking.