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Some people just work. We do packaging, with passion. And if you’ve got the drive, that’ll take you further than you could ever have imagined.

Being one of the UK’s leading packaging manufacturers doesn’t happen with one person. It happens when innovative, forward-thinking, passionate people come together, with the ambition to make something incredible. We’ve gotten where we are today because we really do invest in our people.

We’re a family business, with big ambition. That means the very heart of us is supportive and collaborative, with a fast-paced, future-thinking approach. It seems to work for our team; that’s why many of them have been with us for over ten years.

So if you’re ready for a career in a thriving, dynamic and friendly environment, our door is open. Come right in.

Current Vacancies

Location
Position

Account Manager

Manchester

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Based on experience

Main Duties include:

We are looking for an account manager to join our sales team. You will be entrusted with managing and nurturing relationships with a prestigious portfolio of well-known and respected brands. In this role, you will be the key point of contact for your clients, cultivating strong, lasting relationships that not only retain existing business but also foster growth opportunities. You will also be responsible for handling incoming referrals, expertly guiding prospective clients through the process from initial contact to becoming loyal customers. 

With your confidence in presenting, negotiating, and quoting bespoke polythene packaging products, you will deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations.  

The successful candidate will have experience in a B2B sales environment, experience in polythene packaging and the ability to quote bespoke polythene packaging products, ability to negotiate terms, pricing and contracts and proven ability to convert prospects into customers and upsell additional products or services to existing clients. 

What’s on offer:

  • Full time, permanent role
  • Salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Social team events
  • Long Service additional days holiday
  • Family-owned business, friendly environment
  • Accessible location and free parking 
  • Annual festive closure
  • Company car allowance

Key Tasks:

  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients by regularly engaging with key stakeholders and decision-makers. 
  • Facilitate regular client review meetings to discuss performance, address concerns, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 
  • Prepare and manage client KPI/SLA dashboards, ensuring transparency and accountability in performance metrics 
  • Negotiate pricing, costs, delivery schedules, and specifications to maximise value for both the client and the company. 
  • Prepare accurate and competitive quotes that align with the client’s needs and the company’s profitability goals. 
  • Handle incoming referrals and expertly guide prospective clients through the sales process from initial contact to conversion, ensuring a smooth and positive onboarding experience. 
  • Attend monthly one-to-one target meetings with the Commercial Manager to review past performance against budget, set future budget target, and discuss market trends and buying behaviours. 

To apply for this job please email your CV to careers@duo-uk.co.uk or via an online application for by selecting the apply now button below. Applications must be received by Thursday 31st October 2024. 

Flexographic Print Operative Nights

Manchester

Hours of work: Mon - Wed 18:30 - 06:45 and Thurs 17:45 - 05:00

Salary: Based on Experience

We are looking for an experienced flexographic printer with wide web experience to join our print department night team. This role is responsible for producing printed polythene film to meet the specification, identify and remove non-conforming product and achieve production output targets. Plus complete works order documentation and maintaining high housekeeping standards in the department.

What's on offer:

Full time, permanent role
Salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Social and team events
Annual festive closure
Free car parking on site
Family owned business, friendly environment
Long service recognition award

Key Tasks:

  • Responsible to mount and set the printing plate and operate the flexographic print machines
  • Set the polythene film reel and carry out efficient job change overs ensuring machine downtime and scrap meets minimum targets
  • Monitor the performance of the printing machine ensuring maximum output is achieved
  • Palletise and label all finished goods
  • Assist with training of new employees and knowledge share with team
  • Work as a team to ensure departmental targets, company targets and customer deadlines are achieved

Qualifications
Minimum 3 years flexographic printing
Minimum 1 year wide web format printing

To apply for this job please email your CV to careers@duo-uk.co.uk or via an online application for by selecting the apply now button below.

Do you have the right to take up employment in the UK? Unfortunately, at this moment in time we can only employ people with a valid UK right to work status.

Blown Film Extrusion Operative (Night Shift)

Manchester

Hours of work: Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00pm to 7:00am

Salary: Based on Experience

Main Duties include:

We are searching for a blown film extrusion operator to join our extrusion team at our manufacturing site in Manchester. The extrusion department is the first stage in Duo’s manufacturing process and is where the raw material is blended and extruded to form the polythene film for a vast range of applications from mailing bags to technical sheeting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that wants to work in a fast paced environment. Previous experience is essential. Must have an FLT licence.

The successful candidate will have good time management and organisation skills, works well under pressure and can prioritise effectively to meet time critical deadlines.

What's on offer:

Full time, permanent roles
Rate based on experience
Generous opportunities for overtime
Overtime paid at premium rates
Comprehensive benefits package
Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00pm to 7:00am
Full training provided
Free car parking on site
Workwear & PPE provided
Family owned business, friendly environment

Key Tasks:

• Responsible to set and operate the extrusion machines to produce the film specification specified in the job sheet
• Obtain the correct raw materials, cores, pallets, labels, wrapping and banding as specified on the job specification sheet and required to efficiently carry out the job.
• Monitor the performance of the extrusion machine ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times
• Weigh, record and bail all scrap polythene created for each job
• Record the volume of scrap produced during the extrusion process for each job using the job sheet provided
• For each job you must perform and document all of the relevant quality control checks in line with the quality policy

To apply for this job please email your CV to careers@duo-uk.co.uk or via an online application for by selecting the apply now button below.

Do you have the right to take up employment in the UK? Unfortunately, at this moment in time we can only employ people with a valid UK right to work status.