Trainee Lean Practitioner

Polypipe Building Services; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £30k

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sharesave

Cycle to work

Flu vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount

Free parking

Job summary

Polypipe Building Services is seeking a Trainee Lean Practitioner to support continuous improvement across manufacturing, warehousing and support functions. You will help identify and deliver improvements, reduce waste and enhance operational performance through lean methodologies and problem solving.

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment with hands-on experience in continuous improvement and the rollout of the Genuit Business System (GBS) across the site.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and Lean methods.
• Ability to learn lean tools and apply problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, warehousing and support functions.
• Learn and apply lean methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Plan, facilitate and lead Kaizen workshops and improvement events.
• Collaborate with frontline teams to implement sustainable improvements.

Skills

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Visual Management

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Polypipe Building Services

Polypipe Building Services is a leading provider of engineered above-ground drainage and water supply systems. Through its renowned Terrain brand, the business designs and delivers solutions for commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and leisure projects, supporting engineers, contractors, and local authorities with over 50 years of industry expertise. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Lean Practitioner to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your continuous improvement expertise while supporting the rollout of the Genuit Business System (GBS) across the business. Working across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions, you will help identify and deliver sustainable improvements, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance through the application of lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques. The role offers valuable hands‑on experience in continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions, focusing on waste reduction and process efficiency.


• Learn and apply lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance.


• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen workshops, improvement events, and process improvement activities.


• Work collaboratively with frontline teams to implement practical and sustainable improvements within their areas of responsibility.


• Support structured problem‑solving activities, including root cause analysis, to address operational challenges and improve business performance.


• Assist with the rollout, embedding, and ongoing development of the Genuit Business System (GBS) across the site.


• Monitor, measure, and report on continuous improvement activities, ensuring benefits are captured, communicated, and sustained.


• Develop and maintain visual management systems, standard work, and performance metrics to support operational excellence.


• Provide coaching and guidance on lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to build capability across the workforce.


• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging participation in improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• An individual who takes responsibility for their learning and development.


• A high attention to detail.


• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.


• Strong communication, and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.


• A pro‑active and self‑motivated approach to work.


• Some knowledge of lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Problem Solving techniques is desirable but not essential.


• Experience of using Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Salary: Starting at £30,000 per annum


• Monday - Friday 25 days holiday entitlement


• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%


• Life assurance


• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free flu vouchers


• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services


• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products


• Free on-site parking

Company Culture

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.