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Ready to break the mould?
Ready to break the mould?
Reporting Line: Research & Development Manager.
Remuneration: Salaried.
Benefits: Pension, 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays, additional leave purchase scheme, tea and coffee, on-site parking, healthcare scheme, death in service scheme.
Working Pattern: 39.5 hours, Monday to Friday (8:00am -17:00pm with 16.00pm finish Fridays) with working pattern flexibility & hybrid working (option to work 1-2 days at home) Core hours as stated but additional to suit business demand are expected.
Job Overview:
Highly motivated and experienced Market Researcher who will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and strategic growth. Responsible for identifying opportunities for new product development in both existing and untapped markets, using research insights to guide design, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct comprehensive market research and competitor analysis across relevant sectors – particular emphasis on UK, Europe, North America and Middle East Markets.
· Identify trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies in fire safety, vehicle components, and environmental products.
· Explore and evaluate potential new markets for roto moulded products.
· Proactively engage with end users through frequent site visits and on-location research.
· Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support product innovation.
· Collaborate closely with the sales and design team to shape new product concepts.
· Develop business cases for new product ideas, including market sizing, pricing, competitor analysis and distribution analysis.
· Monitor the performance of new products and adjust research focus accordingly.
· Stay informed on global industry trends and regulatory development.
Key Skills:
Essential
· Advanced Market Research: Extensive experience designing and executing complex market research projects to uncover strategic trends, market shifts, emerging opportunities, and potential risks.
· Customer Intelligence & Engagement: Expertise in gathering and interpreting customer data to develop rich, actionable personas and behavioural insights. Proven ability to lead the development of customer satisfaction programs and facilitate in-depth focus groups and feedback events to influence product and marketing strategies.
· Product Development Insight: Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle - from market validation and concept ideation through feasibility, prototyping, launch, and post-market performance tracking. Able to align product innovation with market demand and commercial objectives.
· Advanced Data Analytics: Highly proficient in analysing complex and large-scale datasets. Able to connect data to strategy, identifying meaningful patterns and opportunities that support high-impact decisions.
· Insightful Reporting & Visualisation: Skilled in crafting well-structured, insight-driven reports and dashboards for executive stakeholders.
· Strategic Influence & Planning: Demonstrated ability to contribute to and shape strategic initiatives by aligning market intelligence with organisational goals. Brings foresight into emerging markets, product positioning, and competitive advantage.
Desirable:
· Cost & Value Analysis: In-depth knowledge of cost modelling, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis. Supports commercial decision- making by evaluating ROI, margin potential, and cost structures of both new and existing products.
Experience and Knowledge:
Essential
· Strategic Communication: Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distil and present complex market intelligence to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders. Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities are essential.
· Analytical Rigor & Attention to Detail: Demonstrated expertise in conducting and interpreting high-level qualitative and quantitative research, ensuring precision in data interpretation, reporting, and product positioning.
· Project Leadership: Proven track record of leading multiple research initiatives simultaneously, with strong prioritisation, resource planning, and stakeholder coordination across departments and geographies.
· Innovation & Continuous Learning: A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for identifying disruptive trends, new methodologies, and emerging technologies in market research, product development, and data analytics.
· Leadership Experience: Ability to mentor junior researchers, lead cross-functional focus groups, and represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and collaborative workshops.
· Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Market Research, Business, Economics, Innovation / Design or related field. Minimum 5+ years of hands-on market research experience, preferably within industrial manufacturing or B2B environments.
Desirable:
· Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of key sectors such as automotive safety, environmental protection, and fire safety.
· Regulatory & Commercial Awareness: Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, market standards, and commercial viability in both domestic and international markets.
· Language Fluency: French both written & spoken would be an advantage.
Our Values:
Commitment - Being dedicated and engaged.
Empowerment - Enabling people to be effective in their work.
Enjoyment - Reacting to situations in a way that avoids stress.
Integrity - Always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Resilience - Able to adapt and overcome.
Wellbeing - Able to be fully present both at work and in our personal life.
Company
Jonesco (Preston) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality rotationally moulded plastic products, serving the vehicle, fire safety, and environmental protection sectors. As a market leader in several European countries and exporting to over 60 countries worldwide, we have a strong global presence. Our operations are based at a 4-acre manufacturing facility in Preston, Lancashire, supported by a nearby 3.7-acre distribution site. The company employs approximately 152 staff in the UK, with an additional 17 employees at our subsidiary in Seclin, near Lille, France. The Jonesco Group generates an annual turnover of approximately £22 million.
Jonesco are certified to ISO 14001 (Environmental), 9001 (Quality) management systems and 450001 (H&S Management systems). They are also Investors in People Accredited.
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REMUNERATION: £27,000
LOCATION: Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, UK
BENEFITS: Pension scheme with life assurance, 25 days holiday including bank holidays & 4 days Xmas closure, free car parking and tea and coffee, Health Cash Plan, Occupational health service, additional leave purchase scheme.
WORKING PATTERN/HOURS: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (4.00pm on Friday) with half an hour for lunch. Hybrid working 1 day a week & flexibility on working pattern to meet the needs of the business.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
You’ll be a key part of the HR team, with a dedicated area of responsibility. Providing a full generalist HR support service, which will include, but not limited to, all areas of the employee lifecycle – from onboarding through to offboarding. Record keeping and administrative support, reporting, payroll processing, employee relations and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Assistant must be flexible and available based on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
· CIPD Qualification minimum level 3 or equivalent knowledge & experience in a similar role.
· GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
· Generalist HR knowledge and experience.
· Understanding of payroll processes, including PAYE, NI, pensions.
· Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
· Worked in an environment where shifts are prominent.
· Understanding of employment legislation.
· 1+ years of work experience with Employee Relations.
· 3+ years of experience in Human Resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintain and update personnel files to ensure accurate and organised employee records.
· Track all absences and lateness using HR software, liaising with supervisors to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
· Input employee absence information into the HR system, ensuring actions are processed and communicated appropriately.
· Manage the entire recruitment process for your business area – from agency communication to interviews and assessments.
· Manage all aspects of onboarding including contract drafting, induction, offer letters, new starter medicals,
policy briefings, and immigration compliance.
· Administer the offboarding process, including exit interviews, exit medicals, and system updates.
· Organise and administer the probation review process for weekly and permanent staff, including diary management, paperwork processing, and departmental communication.
· Understand and apply company policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
· Provide confident advice and support to supervisors on employee relations matters using up-to-date employment legislation.
· Act as minute taker during employee relations meetings and other relevant discussions.
· Monitor labour turnover and sickness absence across the business, providing reports and insights as required.
· Alongside the other H.R. Advisor run the payroll service for weekly employees on a bi weekly basis.
· Ensure compliance with GDPR in all HR-related processes and data handling.
· Administer employee communications to ensure relevance, clarity, and timely distribution.
· Draft ad-hoc employee correspondence and formal letters as required.
· Support employee engagement initiatives across the business.
· Coach and inform supervisors on the performance management process.
· Support the Occupational Health function as needed.
· To abide by the Company Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) policies.
KEY SKILLS:
· Strong Administrative and organisational skills.
· Team player – works collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
· Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Exceptional communication both written and verbal – clear, collaborative and professional.
· Problem-solving ability – able to handle day-to-day employee queries and support HR issue resolution.
Company
Jonesco (Preston) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality rotationally moulded plastic products, serving the vehicle, fire safety, and environmental protection sectors. As a market leader in several European countries and exporting to over 60 countries worldwide, we have a strong global presence. Our operations are based at a 4-acre manufacturing facility in Preston, Lancashire, supported by a nearby 3.7-acre distribution site. The company employs approximately 152 staff in the UK, with an additional 17 employees at our subsidiary in Seclin, near Lille, France. The Jonesco Group generates an annual turnover of approximately £22 million.
Jonesco are certified to ISO 14001 (Environmental), 9001 (Quality) management systems and 450001 (H&S Management systems). They are also Investors in People Accredited.
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