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The Harboro Rubber Company is a long-established manufacturer of bespoke rubber mouldings for diverse markets ranging from Formula One race engine seals through to traditional Sole and Heel components. The company works in accordance with and is accredited to IAFT16949, ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Due to a continued upturn in new business, we have a requirement for press operatives in our automotive section.

Primarily the role is to produce compression or injection moulded products from rubber and silicone raw materials to high-quality standards.

Full training will be given on the press machines and associated jobs.

The positions are for 37 1/2 hours per week.

Hours of work are:

Morning shift 4:45am to 12:15pm

Afternoon shift 12:00pm to 7.30pm

Night shift 7:15pm to 5:00am

We are working with Industria Personnel Services for all our Operative recruitment. If you are interested please give them a call on 01604 620606 to discuss our Temp to Perm opportunities.

Covid 19 considerations:

Full site Covid risk assessment has been performed and current Government guidelines are in place.

AM Shift 04:15am to 12:15pm / PM Shift 12:00pm to 20:00pm

We are seeking x2 Moulding Shift Managers (AM / PM) to lead our moulding operations at Harboro Rubber Co Ltd. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of the department, ensuring production remains efficient, safe, and high-quality.

While we specialise in rubber components, we are interested in hearing from manufacturing leaders across any technical moulding or press-based industry who have a strong grasp of operational discipline.

Skills & Technical Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need a solid foundation in manufacturing management:

• Operational Planning: Experience managing production schedules to hit “on time and in full” delivery targets.
• Performance Metrics: A practical understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap reduction, and cycle time optimization.
• Resource Management: Ability to manage labour allocation and machinery utilization to avoid bottlenecks.
• Safety & Compliance: Experience acting as a lead for health and safety, specifically regarding PPE and COSHH standards.
• Methodical Problem Solving: Ability to use Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and fix production or quality issues at the source.
• 5S Methodology: Experience maintaining a “tour-ready” facility through consistent auditing and organization.

Key Behaviours

We are looking for a leader who leads by example and takes personal pride in their department:

• Ownership & Accountability: You take full responsibility for your team’s safety, quality, and output. You don’t just identify problems; you see them through to a resolution.
• Direct Communication: You can take complex operational goals and break them down into clear, manageable tasks for the team.
• Outcome-Oriented: You have a steady, tenacious approach to hitting targets and maintaining standards, even during busy periods.
• Commitment to Development: You are invested in coaching your team, managing performance fairly, and building a reliable internal succession plan.

The Opportunity

This is a role for a leader who prefers to be visible and active in the department’s success. You will have the autonomy to drive improvements and the support to develop a high-performing team.

To Apply

If you have a background in manufacturing leadership and the skills outlined above, please apply via the following LinkedIn job link

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4411628495/

Strictly no agencies

Role Title: Mould Fitter
Full-Time Permanent
PM Shift 12:00-19:30
Harboro Rubber Co Ltd

We are seeking a skilled Mould Fitter to provide essential technical support to our moulding department. This role is a critical link between our tooling and production teams, responsible for the precision installation of moulds and the technical setup of our presses to ensure seamless manufacturing.

While we specialize in rubber components, we welcome applicants with a strong mechanical background from any technical moulding or industrial environment where precision tool fitting and heavy lifting are standard.

Skills & Technical Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need a solid foundation in mechanical setup and tool care:

• Tool Installation & Press Setup: Safely mount and dismount tools and moulds, ensuring all bolts, clamps, and spacers are secure and meet safety standards.
• Process Optimization: Ability to connect heating/hydraulic services and regulate machine parameters—such as speed, temperature, and pressure—to ensure peak product quality.
• Troubleshooting: Skill in identifying and resolving malfunctions or substandard quality issues during a production run.
• Maintenance & Quality Control: Perform routine maintenance (cleaning/lubricating) and conduct “first-off” inspections to ensure products meet exact specifications.
• Lifting & Slinging: Competence in the safe operation of overhead cranes and specialized lifting tackle to move heavy industrial moulds.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to accurately record machine settings, production runs, and maintenance tasks.

Key Behaviours

We are looking for a team member who is methodical and takes personal pride in the readiness of their equipment:

• Safety Consciousness: An unwavering commitment to safe working practices, particularly regarding heavy lifting, PPE, and high-temperature environments.
• Methodical Focus: A disciplined, step-by-step approach to tool fitting to ensure no safety or quality steps are missed.
• Reliability: A consistent commitment to having tools ready and staged ahead of the production schedule to minimize downtime.
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with Co-ordinators and Operatives to synchronize activities and minimize disruptions.

The Opportunity This is a vital role for a hands-on professional who enjoys mechanical challenges and wants to be part of a high-standard manufacturing environment. You will play a direct part in our “Right First Time” success and help maintain our 5S “tour-ready” facility.

To Apply

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a similar industrial role, please apply by sending a CV and a brief outline of why you are applying to Pascal Saint Mart – HR Business Partner at the email address below.

📩 Email: PSM@harboro.co.uk

Strictly no agencies

Role Title: Interim Financial Controller
Full-Time 12 Month FTC
Harboro Rubber Co Ltd

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to serve as the lead finance professional within our business. This is a pivotal role where you will provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the integrity of our financial position while driving the “invoice-to-cash” cycle.

We are looking for an individual who can balance high-level strategy—such as P&L analysis and risk management—with the “hands-on” leadership of our finance and administrative functions. We welcome applications from both established Financial Controllers and high-potential professionals looking to step up into their first lead finance role.

Skills & Technical Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need a solid foundation in financial management and team leadership:

• Financial Oversight & P&L: Full ownership of monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis of P&L and balance sheet variances to drive profitability.
• Invoice Finance Management: Lead the relationship with our lenders regarding the invoice financing facility, ensuring maximum fund availability and daily reconciliation to support working capital.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure total compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, and corporate tax schedules.
• Leadership & Oversight: Act as the line manager for the Credit Controller and Purchasing Co-ordinator, maintaining ultimate accountability for the sales ledger, debt collection, and payroll accuracy.
• Systems Expertise: Experience with Epicor (Visual) and SAGE (Payroll and Accounts) is highly desirable to maintain data integrity and develop advanced reporting.
• Risk & Audit: Act as the primary lead for external audits and manage the company’s insurance portfolio to safeguard business assets.

Key Behaviours
We are looking for a leader who is methodical, ethical, and commercially astute:

• Integrity: An absolute commitment to financial transparency and the highest standards of professional ethics.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to look beyond the numbers to provide commercial insights that influence senior leadership.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous oversight of financial controls, statutory deadlines, and payroll integrity.
• Professional Diplomacy: A persistent yet professional manner when managing relationships with banks, auditors, and key customers.

The Opportunity
This is a vital role for a finance professional who enjoys a mix of technical accounting and operational leadership. You will play a direct part in the company’s financial strategy and lead a team dedicated to maintaining our robust financial controls and “Right First Time” ethos.

To Apply
If you are a qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or highly experienced finance professional looking for a lead role, please apply by sending a CV and a brief outline of why you are applying to Pascal Saint Mart – HR Business Partner at the email address below.

📩 Email: PSM@harboro.co.uk

Strictly no agencies