Assistant Manager, Grangemouth, FK3 8XX
Hours of attendance: 08:30 – 16:30 with a 30 min unpaid break (37.5 hrs per week)
James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK’s largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 27 sites across the UK, 23 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the northeast of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager due to expansion at our Grangemouth Pallet Repair site.
The Role:
The successful candidate will join a team, striving to maximise productivity, quality and efficiency across the operation whilst ensuring the efficient and accurate process of inspecting and repairing pallets, meeting daily, weekly and monthly planned targets. You will aim to maximise productivity and quality through effective management of the Warehouse Operatives.
Reporting to - Site Manager
Direct reports – Operatives, and Admin.
Responsibilities include:
● Ensuring accurate recording of all staff hours.
● Undertake daily Health and Safety checks to ensure full compliance.
● Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
● Carry out physical stock checks of both pallets and consumables ensuring accurate recording of all work activity,
● Maintain and communicate all operational procedures.
● Provide support to team leaders to prepare all information necessary to ensure a smooth shift handover and ensure accurate reporting at all times.
● Ensure sickness absence is managed in accordance with the site and/or Company procedure.
● Ensure all matters of performance or capability are managed in accordance with the site and/or Company procedure. Address any performance issues or training needs with Site Manager and HR department.
● Deliver training to new employees ensuring they are effectively trained, managed and they receive comprehensive monitoring with regular reviews.
● Fully assist with accident investigation, near misses and/or dangerous occurrences including HSE reporting.
● Review and create Safe System of Work and Risk Assessments for all tasks carried out on site.
· Deputise for the Site Manager in his absence.
· Attend face to face meetings with customers.
Knowledge, skills and experience. You should be able to demonstrate the following:
Essential
● Experience of a complex, fast moving warehouse environment and demonstrable experience of warehouse IT systems.
● Experience of stock control.
● A flexible approach to work within a rapidly changing environment.
● Excellent organisational & problem-solving skills and excellent people management skills.
● Demonstrable resource planning experience and cost control focus.
● Be driven and have the desire to take on the training offered by the company to assist in your role.
● Good practical understanding of H & S.
● Team player, with good communication skills.
● Well-organised and conscious with a flexible approach.
● Good analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
● Flexible approach to working hours including shift patterns, weekends and bank holidays.
● Focus on Customer Service.
● Ability to challenge the status quo.
● Computer literate (experience of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
Desirable
· Experience of disciplinary, grievance and absence matters and ability to take a proactive approach to poor performance/capability.
· Experience in training new employees both on a one-to-one basis and group presentations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Opportunity to develop within a well-established, market-leading business
- A supportive and experienced leadership team
What do we stand for
The values of James Jones & Sons Limited are its core beliefs and principles. They guide how work is carried out, how people are treated and how decisions are made. These values not only shape our culture but also play a key role in influencing how teams work together.
Understanding our values will help you decide if you want to apply.
Collaboration - we believe in the power of teamwork
Ambition - we are driven by our ambition to be the best we can be
Respect - we act with honesty and integrity so that everyone feels valued, safe and part of our James Jones family
Excellence - We strive for Excellence in everything we do
At James Jones we CARE - do you?
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a respected, innovative company, leading the way in sustainable timber.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
- Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
Application and recruitment process - Send your CV and covering letter to Donna O’Connor, James Jones & Sons Ltd, Ramoyle House, Glenbervie Business Park, Larbert, Fk5 4RB or by email to [email protected] by Wednesday 24th June 2026. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview.
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Managing People: 1 year (required)
- Stock control: 1 year (required)
- Managing Health & Safety : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
