Global family-owned manufacturer of wood‑based panels, laminates and flooring for furniture and construction.
Support fire engineering tasks, documentation, inspections, and system maintenance.
21 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
11,735 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wood-based materials manufacturing
Furniture industry supply
Interior design materials
Wood construction
Wood-based flooring
Thermally fused laminate (TFL) production
MDF and particleboard production
Edge banding
Sector Specialisms
Furniture
Interior Design
Wood Construction
Flooring
Manufacturing
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
fire documentation
system maintenance
engineer support
drill planning
report creation
inspections
Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.
Operate in an efficient and safe manner and also in compliance with any specified risk assessments or method statements.
Assist in the production, renewal and distribution of site specific fire safety documentation.
Provide support with the improvement and maintenance of fire protection systems.
Support external engineers with the service and maintenance of specialist fire protection systems.
Assist in the planning, monitoring and reporting of fire and emergency drills and exercises.
Create and maintain reports, technical specifications, statistics and other written documents.
Complete user checks and inspections of fire safety equipment and installations.
Requirements
communication
detail-oriented
microsoft office
engineering degree
Must be well organised, efficient and have good communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy are important.
Competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have successfully completed first two years of an accredited* electrical or mechanical engineering degree course. (* Accredited by the Engineering Council.)
Benefits
The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
Private Health Cash Plan.
The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
Free parking in a secure staff car park.
A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Tailored training and career development opportunities.
Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
On-site restaurant.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1961
Year of establishment
Origins in Tyrol, Austria, as a small wood-panel workshop.
€4.13B Revenue
Annual financial performance
Generated in the 2023/24 fiscal year.
$700M Plant
Investment in production capacity
In Lexington, NC, producing particleboard and TFL since 2020.
Grew into a global leader producing particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminates and flooring with 22 sites worldwide.
Typical projects range from decorative laminates in kitchens and offices to structural panels in construction.
Recent investments include recycling facilities, biomass heating and paper impregnation lines.
Family-owned yet fiercely international, with a consistent build-out of local plants since 2000.
Culture + Values
Sustainability
Responsibility
Quality
Innovation
Commitment
Customer Orientation
Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Climate Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve climate neutrality by a specific future year, reflecting long-term sustainability commitments.
30% Reduction
Emissions Decrease
Achieved significant reduction in carbon emissions over the past decade, demonstrating progress towards environmental goals.
Focuses on carbon-neutral production for specific products.
Increasing use of renewable energy across global facilities.
Committed to using recycled wood materials and reducing waste.
Invests continuously in energy-efficient technologies and processes.
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on creating equal opportunities for all employees.
Development of programs to support gender balance and career development.
Increase of women in leadership positions through targeted initiatives.
Ongoing commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive workplace environment.