Careers

Be part of a team that helps to make the UK’s homes, warmer, more energy efficient, secure – and sustainable. Start a career to feel good about!

Making the UK’s homes warmer and more energy efficient since 1979.

We’re on a mission to make the UK’s homes warmer and more energy efficient, helping to lower energy bills for homeowners and tenants throughout the UK – and we want you to be part of that journey.

We offer a wide range of roles from fabrication specialists, customer services, order processors, delivery drivers, sales, IT and marketing and HR specialists, plus an extensive range of apprenticeships and training programmes. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment with equal opportunities for all, welcoming individuals of all ages, abilities, gender, gender identity and ethnic backgrounds.

Kick-start your career in manufacturing today!

Why join the team?

Career progression

We’re committed to helping you succeed with a culture that fosters development and learning and which recognises hard work through opportunities for rapid career progression.

24/7 employee support

Day-to-day pressures at home or at work can sometimes take their toll. Our employees can access a free 24/7 support service for professional advice on health, well-being and finance.

Discounted gym membership

Become an Emplas employee and unlock big discounts on leading gym memberships.

Electric car leasing programme

We can help you to access preferential rates on electric car leasing.

Eat out and shop for less

We’ve also negotiated great discounts with high street shops and restaurants.

Private health care

We offer a private health care scheme subject to terms and conditions.

Investors In People accreditation

Investors In People accreditation

Emplas has achieved Investors In People (IIP) status across the entire Emplas Group in the UK.

It means EmplasPadiham GlassAcorn Aluminium and T&K Home Improvements join only a handful of building products manufacturers and home improvement companies to hold the high-profile accreditation.

The award represents a significant achievement and recognition of the investment that Emplas is making in its teams but also infrastructure and service offer.

Alison Markham, Group HR Director, said the successful assessment was all the more significant because it had been achieved right across the Group – and on its very first attempt.

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Check out our current job opportunities

We continue to see rapid growth and are always on the lookout for people who are reliable, hard working and who share our commitment to great product quality and customer service.

Find out more about our current vacancies and apply online in minutes below:

Want a career in manufacturing but short on experience? No problem.

We have some incredibly experienced and talented people in our team and always welcome approaches from experienced practitioners with a track record for success.

But we also work with lots of school and college leavers at the start of their career; people who are returning to work after career breaks or people simply changing direction and who want to do something different.

Apprenticeships training

We currently have 15-apprenticeships running within our business. We’re also an apprenticeships Trailblazer, working with other leading companies and training provider, GFTS, to develop a dedicated apprenticeship for the fenestration sector.

The Emplas Valuing our Leaders programme

Our training programme extends far further and right across our business through our dedicated leaders training scheme.

Valuing our Leaders, which was developed by Emplas in partnership with private training provider Beyond Theory has a clearly defined focus on how the upskilling of our leadership teams translates into efficiencies, enhanced product quality and better customer service

A total of 40 members of our factory team have gone through training, reinforcing and building the connection between what they do and customer service and quality.

Meet some of the team.

Matt Lloyd, Supply Chain Manager

A window industry veteran including nine years spent in purchasing, Supply Chain Manager Matt Lloyd has worked at Emplas since 2023.

Matt plays a key role, with responsibility for ensuring that everything we need to manage our aluminium products, composite doors and shaped frame products, is specified correctly and delivered on time.

He’s a project champion, working tirelessly to ensure our internal supply chain processes are robust, effective and dependable.

Emplas has supported Matt in his pursuit of further excellence through mentoring and training. With dedication and diligence he has recently achieved PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 4.

Ramona Ionescu, Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Coordinator

Ramona joined Emplas in 2022, beginning her journey in the Welding department.

In July 2022, she seized an opportunity to transition into the SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) department taking on increasing responsibilities, coordinating the department’s essential functions.

Her role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, delivering safety presentations, overseeing the proper use of PPE, and fostering a culture of workplace safety.

Ramona has successfully completed various Health and Safety courses, most recently earning the prestigious NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) certification.

Tom Woolford, Software Developer

Our customer service and support is grounded on our IT capability, delivered by an in-house team of highly talented Software Developers.

Tom Woolford joined Emplas in 2021 having decided to retrain for a career in IT after the covid lockdowns.  Tom is responsible for developing and maintaining our EVA (Emplas Virtual Assistant) platform, an invaluable tool for our customers, helping them to track orders, production schedules and more. As well as managing the internal ticketing system to keep the system working smoothly, he undertakes important development work to expand EVA capabilities.

Recognising Tom’s potential, Emplas has supported his training and development from the get-go, and he continues to excel himself having recently added a Level 4 End-point Assessment for Software Developer (9600-12) with Distinction to his professional credentials.

Micky Braines, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Emplas and former Royal Engineer

Micky, our Environmental Health & Safety Manager, joined the Royal Engineers straight from college qualifying as a Telecommunications Engineer and serving as a Combat Signaller. This included installing telecommunications equipment in tanks, as well as training soldiers on how to operate them. 

Micky joined Emplas in 2016 as a Quality Control Supervisor. Now Environmental and Health & Safety Manager following a recent promotion he has key responsibilities for health and safety and is also spearheading our programme to minimise the impact our operations have on the environment.

Alongside the day job Micky continues to develop his skills and recently achieved National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certification. 

Supporting UK Armed forces personnel

We’re also a signatory of  the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to support the Armed Forces, former servicemen and women, and their families.

The Government scheme has been developed to make sure current and ex-servicemen and women aren’t disadvantaged by the service that they offer to their country, building a link between civilian and military communities.

In addition to committing to the Covenant, we’ve also committed to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) as a Bronze Award holder.

This includes a pledge to promote an armed-forces-friendly culture, including employing reservists, ex-service personnel, cadet instructors and the partners of current service personnel. 

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