What Jobs are available in Coalville?

Vistry Works is a leader in modern methods of construction, delivering high-quality prefabricated components that support the UK’s housing sector.

As part of our expanding operations, we’re looking for a Joinery Foreman / Supervisor to oversee the production of our prefabricated floor panels for new build homes from our flagship factory in Coalville, Leicestershire.

This is a hands-on leadership role within our manufacturing facility, supervising a team of semi-skilled operatives on the PM shift between 14:00 – 22:30 Monday – Thursday and 14:00 – 20:00 on a Friday. You’ll be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of floor panel systems, while maintaining workflow and supporting team development.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience in joinery or timber frame manufacturing, ideally in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership and communication skills, especially with semi-skilled teams
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Commitment to safety, quality, and team development
• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent (preferred)

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities on the PM shift
• Lead a team of semi-skilled operatives, providing guidance and support
• Ensure all work meets technical specifications and quality standards
• Interpret production drawings and panel layouts accurately
• Monitor output and ensure production targets are met
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment, enforcing H&S procedures
• Identify training needs and support skill development within the team
• Collaborate with production managers and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Controller to join our team within Vistry Works East Midlands, at our factory in Coalville Leicestershire. As our Material Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials between various departments. You will review and distribute production schedules and check with department managers/supervisors to gauge progress, inventory levels and production issues. In addition, you must examine materials for compliance and document any exceptions.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Previous experience and knowledge of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Computer literacy, including ERP systems, Microsoft word and excel.
• Numeracy skills for accurate record keeping.
• Attention to detail for the accurate fulfilment of material requests.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements for material handling.
• Verbal and written communication skills for understanding requests and responding to material requests.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience in Dynamics 365.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software.

• Inspecting materials on receipt and book into ERP system.
• Work with logistics to transport materials between locations within the factory.
• Ensuring lineside locations are replenished in a timely manner.
• Progress chasing of material shortages – Liaising with required departments.
• Support cycle/PI counts to ensure stock accuracy.
• Ensuring physical stocks are aligned within ERP system.
• Entering material movements within ERP system.
• Responding to material requests from other business departments.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team within Vistry Works at our factory and office facilities near Coalville and Leicester, Leicestershire. Vistry Works plays a key role in the Vistry Group, manufacturing high quality timber frame solutions that are supplied to regions across the Group. The Financial Controller is a key role within the Vistry Works Finance Team and requires an ambitious and driven individual to support the continued growth and success of the business. This role will allow the right candidate to accelerate their career in a dynamic and fast paced environment, giving them exposure to all aspects of Vistry Works manufacturing operations and the exposure to the wider Vistry Group.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality

• Qualified Accountant with a number of years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified)

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals

• Ability to work as an effective team member

• Strong technical acumen with a significant understanding of manufacturing finance

• Drive and ambition are essential to the role

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel at an advanced level

• Lead Finance role for the Vistry Works East Midlands & Leicester sites. This will include leading the team to deliver on month end accounts and reporting alongside cashflow management for the business

• Adding value to the business through excellent financial and operational understanding of the business, offering actionable ideas and initiatives to support future growth

• Drive a Business Partnering culture within the team that ensures the team are influencing and adding value across the business

• Take a lead role in the delivery on key cross functional process, efficiency and growth projects

• Work alongside peers to ensure consistency of approach across all VW factories

• Leading the team to deliver insightful and actionable financial reporting that has a meaningful impact on the operational efficiency of both factories

• Ensure that monthly accounts and reporting packs are accurate, timely and are clearly communicating the key variances along with appropriate actions

• Ensure all reporting is fit for purpose and appropriate for the intended audience

• Ad-hoc management information requests for the Operations Directory / Vistry Works FD / Vistry Works Managing Director and Group Finance Team

• Lead the HY and FY external reporting requirements of Vistry Work East Midlands & Leicester, building good working relationships with Group Finance

• Lead in the preparation of the Budget and Five-Year Strategic Plan for both factories

• Ensure that a strong financial control environment is maintained within both factories

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Bardon factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our Transport Coordinator, you will plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and sites to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and helping to grow the dispatch function within the logistics department and provide a robust, controlled and efficient service to all departments while creating and implementing best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Previous experience in a Despatch/Logistics role
• Experience with 3PL
• Confident communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word
• Strong time management skills

Desirable…

• Experience in Dynamics 365
• Experience in manufacturing
• Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks, and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software

• Liaise with all Contract Managers and planning to ensure all delivery schedules are in place
• Liaise with 3PL to plan and arrange shipments of finished goods and sundries to sites
• Ensure trailers are available in accordance with workload
• Raise purchase orders for all transport required
• Communicate with the Logistics team on load requirements
• Excellent IT skills and aptitude

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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We are looking for a Goods-In Co-ordinator to oversee the day-to-day activities of our goods in team. The role is based at our East Midlands Factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. You will be responsible for ensuring that all inbound deliveries of goods and services are correct administrated, receipted and processed for storage, following all company procedures and safety standards.

Beyond day-to-day Co-ordination, you will play a key role in driving process improvements, identifying ways to enhance efficiency, safety, and organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, making efficiency savings and working in an evolving environment.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• You will be a natural leader and communicator, and have experience with managing teams with a strong understanding of loading procedures, safety regulations, and best practices
• Previous experience in timber frame manufacturing is desirable, but we will consider candidates with experience in loading large parts from similar industries
• You will have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety and the requisite processes and procedures, with the safety and wellbeing of our people being our key priority
• FLT licence (for forklift operations) desirable but not essential.
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods

• Liaising with the Purchasing Team and Material Control to co-ordinate and prioritise inbound/material requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers to arrange delivery slots, ensuring adequate resources are available to off load and store goods appropriately.
• Ensuring all suppliers are advised of and adhere to site safety instructions or restrictions.
• Preparing goods in paperwork and material labels in advance of deliveries.
• Working with the goods in FLT drivers to carry out standard goods in checks.
• Ensuring all deliveries are receipted into D365 within 1 hour of delivery.
• Ensuring all goods are properly identified and labelled at the point of delivery.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork records, ensuring accuracy for audit purposes.
• Investigating receipting issues and resolving invoice queries.
• Working closely with the security team/Outbound team to ensure overall Site Safety.
• Notifying departments / recipients of non-production related deliveries.
• Co-ordinating Service Providers – ensuring they are correctly receipted in a timely manner.
• Supporting month end and stock take activities.
• Communicating daily delivery schedules to the production team.
• You will understand and observe health and safety rules and be aware of the safety of self and others to promote a safe working environment and culture
• You will be alert to ‘right first time’ quality standards, informing others where standards are not met so that they can take appropriate action as required to contribute to the production of a quality product
• You will be flexible and willing to assist in busier periods where necessary, taking a hands-on role to ensure that deliveries are processed in a timely manner.
• You will be required to carry out any reasonable tasks or operations as directed by your line manager in the course of your duties

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.

You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry Works Division, at our Coalville office. Vistry Works plays a key role in the Vistry Group, manufacturing high quality timber frame solutions that are supplied to regions across the Group. The Senior Finance Analyst is an important role with the Vistry Works Finance Team and requires an ambitious and career driven individual to support the continued growth and success of the business. This role will allow the right candidate to accelerate their career in a dynamic and fast paced environment, giving them exposure to all aspects of Vistry Works manufacturing operations.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Qualified Accountant with proven PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Strong technical acumen with a good understanding of manufacturing finance
• Drive and ambition are essential to the role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel at an advanced level

• Support the financial management of the Vistry Works East Midlands Site. This will include the delivery of month end accounts and reporting alongside cashflow management for the business.
• Delivery of insightful and actionable financial reporting that has a meaningful impact on the operational efficiency of the Vistry Works East Midlands factory.
• Assist in the preparation of the factory monthly performance pack and ad-hoc management information requests for the Operations Directory / Factory Director / Vistry Works FD and FM / Vistry Works Managing Director and Group Finance Team.
• Support the wider operations of the factory, liaising with Commercial / Logistics / Planning / Operations teams to provide financial insight and support alongside the Finance Manager.
• Support the HY and FY external reporting requirements of Vistry Work East Midlands, building good working relationships with Group Finance.
• Support the Finance Manager to improve delivery key initiative that improve efficiency and processes.
• Assist in the preparation of the Factory Budget and Five-Year Strategic Plan.
• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining a strong financial control environment within the factory.
• Ad-hoc project work.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

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We are looking for a Yard Supervisor to oversee the loading and dispatch operations at our timber frame factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. The role is based at a permanent factory location, fixed shift and hours and possibility of overtime. You will be responsible for ensuring that roof trusses, wall panels, and floor cassettes are loaded correctly and safely for transport, following all company procedures and safety standards.

Beyond day-to-day supervision, you will play a key role in driving operational improvements in the yard—identifying ways to enhance loading efficiency, safety, and organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and making a real impact on how a yard is run.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• You will be a natural leader and communicator, and have experience with managing teams with a strong understanding of loading procedures, safety regulations, and best practices
• Previous experience in timber frame manufacturing is desirable, but we will consider candidates with experience in loading large parts from similar industries
• You will have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety and the requisite processes and procedures, with the safety and wellbeing of our people being our key priority
• HGV licence (required for shunting trailers).
• FLT licence (for forklift operations).
• You will have a thorough understanding of employee management and the processes and procedures 
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods

• Supervise all loading activities, ensuring products are secure and compliant for transport.

• Act as the responsible person for ensuring deliveries are safe and meet company and legal standards.  Ensure all deliveries are fully documented before leaving site.
• Operate and oversee the use of forklifts and lifting equipment to load large components.
• Shunt trailers between loading and despatch areas ensuring that deliveries are ready as required.
• Work closely with the production, transport, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• You will ensure all safety and environmental policies are adhered to and applied consistently, including carrying out various checks and recording all data associated with them
• You will understand and observe health and safety rules and be aware of the safety of self and others to promote a safe working environment and culture
• You will be able to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for improvements in yard operations, including workflow efficiency, loading procedures, and space utilisation.
• You will set development and training for all team members to carry out tasks in their own area and be involved in their assessment by providing final sign off, to build a skilled team and drive a high-performance culture.
• You will work collaboratively with the opposite shift, ensuring that both shifts work as one whole team to achieve shared goals and targets
• You will be alert to ‘right first time’ quality standards, informing others where standards are not met so that they can take appropriate action as required to contribute to the production of a quality product
• You will be flexible and willing to assist in busier periods where necessary, taking a hands-on role to ensure that delivery schedules are met
• You will be required to carry out any reasonable tasks or operations as directed by your line manager in the course of your duties

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

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We have an incredible opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our team within Vistry Works, at our timber frame manufacturing factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the Logistics team and the arrangement of all inbound and outbound deliveries to and from our Timber Frame Factory. You will, in the safest and most efficient possible way, lead the team that arranges delivery of raw materials to the factory, manages stock levels and schedules the delivery of manufactured goods out to our construction sites.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 in a manufacturing environment
• Providing training documentation/information relating to new and current processes and any procedural changes
• Experience in managing teams
• Experienced in Logistics and Warehouse management
• Experience of managing 3PL
• You will have held a role of similar seniority with comparable responsibilities, ideally within the timber frame manufacturing environment, although this is not essential
• You will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask where required, and have the ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have the ability to form and maintain excellent working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• You will have a thorough commercial awareness and understand the importance of scheduling the logistics of the factory in the safest but most cost-efficient manner

• You will work closely with the Head of Manufacturing to ensure the logistics department operates seamlessly with production
• You will be responsible for the coaching and development of your transport coordinators, material coordinators and loading supervisors.
• You will support the Head of Logistics in process improvement projects and overall logistics strategy
• Working with the Head of Logistics and your team, you will ensure that Health and Safety guidelines are strictly followed, with all relevant tasks having Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures in place
• Support the Head of Logistics in developing, implementing and subsequently managing contracts/SLA’s across the supplier basis
• Hold regular supplier reviews to monitor performance, develop relationships and maintain focus on strategy objectives
• Your material coordinator team will be responsible for scheduling the delivery of raw materials to the factory, ensuring that stock levels are maintained consistently to suit the production schedule(s)
• Your transport coordinator team will arrange for the delivery of soleplates to construction sites prior to the frames being delivered, including the organisation of timed deliveries of manufactured goods. As required, they will liaise with third party transport suppliers to ensure deliveries direct to site are made on time
• You transport coordinator team will liaise with the relevant transport companies to arrange for empty trailers to be dropped off at the factory for pre-loading where required, and they will track the movement of stillages between sites and arrange the return of stillages back to the factory
• You will be responsible for keeping transport costs to a minimum, within a specified budget, whilst maintaining a high level of service and strong working relationships, both internally and with third parties
• Your material coordinator team will be required to complete tasks and provide requested information for the Purchasing Manager, including logging any supplier/sub-contractor issues and providing feedback on them
• You will work with the wider divisional Management Team seeking to continually improve the production processes and seek efficiencies within the business
• Your material coordinator team will be responsible for carrying out weekly cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy and plan the full annual stock take
• Your team will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory records within Dynamics 365
• You will carry out any other reasonable request as directed by your line manager

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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We have an exciting opportunity for Factory Operatives to join us at Vistry Works' new East Midlands Factory in Coalville, Leicester. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a long-term career in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment with fantastic training and progression opportunities.

We offer a competitive hourly rate ranging from £13.02 to £4.91, depending on experience and the training you undertake. With structured development pathways, you’ll have the opportunity to gain new skills, increase your earnings, and even progress into supervisory roles. We have vacancies available for both morning (6am-2pm) and afternoon (2pm-10pm) shifts.

As a Factory operative, you’ll be part of a skilled team in our Timber Frame Factory, producing engineered roof trusses for housebuilding in line with production schedules. You’ll rotate across various workstations, gaining valuable experience in handling timber from delivery to finished product.

If you're looking for a hands-on role with excellent career growth potential, we’d love to hear from you!

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive hourly rate from £13.02 - £14.91 pending on experience and training undertaken
• Additional monthly productivity bonus up to 12.5%
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits.

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Previous experience working within a timber frame business or a carpentry background is highly desirable
• No formal qualifications are necessary; however, a flexible approach and a willingness to learn and work within any stage of the production line is essential
• You may have already worked in a production environment, achieving production deadlines and working to robust targets
• You have an ability to work under your own initiative and take instruction from your Supervisor to complete all reasonable tasks as required
• Ideally, you will have previous manufacturing experience and are comfortable working within a factory environment, preferably with experience in the timber frame industry
• You will be competent with pneumatic hand tooling, using a tape measure and all manual handling
• You will be comfortable working as part of a larger team and will always be willing to support others where required
• You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all panels are produced to the quality required to be delivered to our sites to be erected

• You will be working on a semi-automated manufacturing line, producing engineered roof trusses, spandrel panels and gable ladders.
• You will have the opportunity to rotate around workstations, gaining new knowledge and skills; this will involve cutting materials, pressing roof trusses, manufacturing panels and gable ladders, and preparing finished product ready for transportation
• You will have a natural focus on Health and Safety within the factory environment, and a focus on working within the procedures set out in our Health and Safety policy

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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