Continuous Improvement Practitioner

Windrose Landscape Architecture; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in foodservice equipment is seeking a Continuous Improvement Practitioner to drive operational excellence in Bristol. The role requires strong numeracy, analytical, and planning skills, focusing on implementing CI practices and measuring performance improvements. Candidates should be proactive, with solid experience in lean methodologies and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Emphasizing collaboration and a commitment to innovative solutions, this role offers the opportunity to shape operational processes and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of lean/CI tools and their application.
• Familiarity with operational data flows and processes or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and sustainability of the Nisbets CI Programme.
• Ensure compliance with CI standards through training and coaching.
• Analyse operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate problem-solving interventions and build capability within teams.
• Provide reports and forecasts to optimise performance.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Influencing skills

Team-leading experience

Conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Practitioner to join our Logistics team and play a key role in driving operational excellence and sustained performance improvements across our business.

The role will be based at our Avonmouth site, predominantly site based with some flexibility to work from home on occasion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation and embedding of the Nisbets Continuous Improvement (CI) Programme, facilitating structured problem‑solving interventions, and coaching teams to build lasting CI capability. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with operational leaders and cross‑functional teams to analyse performance, identify opportunities, and influence improvements that deliver measurable results.

You will lead initiatives to optimise processes, improve resource management, and support the delivery of annual budgets and long‑term plans. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytically driven individual with a strong background in lean methodologies and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced operational environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation and sustainability of the Nisbets CI Programme, acting as a champion and subject‑matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with CI standards through training, coaching, and performance confirmation.
• Analyse operational performance data and conduct shop‑floor observations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate and coach problem‑solving interventions, building a lasting capability within operational teams.
• Provide reports, plans, forecasts, and budgets to optimise performance and resource management.
• Deliver process and performance improvements aligned with annual budgets and the Five‑Year Plan.
• Carry out additional CI or operational interventions as required.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• Strong numeracy, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Team‑leading or supervisory experience.
• Conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to deliver process improvements in a fast‑paced environment.
• In‑depth understanding of lean/CI tools and their application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general PC literacy.
• Familiarity with operational data flows and processes or ability to learn quickly.

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

Here at Nisbets, we aim high and we dream big. From a one‑man operation in 1983, to the UKs market leader today its always been our determination to hit whatever goal we set ourselves, no matter how big. And weve done it time and time again.

Were looking for experts. Passionate, forward thinkers who obsess about our customers as much as we do. We need strivers, trailblazers and problem solvers who are as determined to grow, develop and succeed as we are.

Were determined to take the next step. But we need your help to do it. Its all about you.

If youre looking for a forward‑thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued; Where youll test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.

Youll be pushing the boundaries with us, day in day out. Youll work in a fast‑paced, ever changing environment. Youll collaborate with a wide range of other experts around the business, bringing big ideas to life, and play a leading role in taking our journey to the next level.

We are a business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin‑star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel. If you join our team youll be working in a family‑owned business that isnt afraid to let you grow. That understands the value of innovation. And that puts our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to being a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.

Ready to take the next step with us? Apply today.