Featured Jobs (Below):-

• Head of Sales & Marketing
• Plastic Fabrication Apprenticeships
• Machining Technician Apprenticeships
• Sales Executive – Office Based
  
• CNC Programmer

HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING – BARKSTON PLASTICS GROUP
221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
£50,000 – £62,000 a year – Full-time

Barkston Plastics Group is growing, and we’re looking for a commercially driven leader to shape our sales and marketing strategy. This is a hands on senior role where you’ll set direction, lead a small team, and drive real results across the business.

The Role:
You will take ownership of all sales and marketing activity, ensuring our commercial strategy supports long term growth. Your work will span strategy, team leadership, customer engagement, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a cohesive sales and marketing strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop internal and external sales and marketing teams.
• Set KPIs and ensure strong performance across all commercial activity.
• Oversee the full sales cycle, key accounts, and new market opportunities.
• Manage forecasting, pipeline discipline, and CRM accuracy.
• Lead digital marketing, campaigns, and brand development.
• Oversee exhibitions, events, and promotional activity.
• Work closely with operations, finance, and procurement to ensure alignment.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and monitor ROI on marketing spend.
• Ensure all activity meets company quality standards.

About You:

• Experienced commercial leader with knowledge and experience of manufacturing (knowledge of plastics is bonus).
• Strong background in sales, marketing, or combined commercial roles.
• Confident strategist who is also hands on and delivery focused.
• Skilled in CRM, forecasting, digital marketing, and team leadership.
• Commercially sharp, collaborative, and customer focused.

What We Offer:

• Senior leadership role with real influence.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial future of a respected, growing business.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to HR@barkstonltd.co.uk quoting reference: /HeadSalesMark.

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: hr@barkstonltd.co.uk
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=barkston+plastic

PLASTIC FABRICATION APPRENTICESHIPS (FULL-TIME) – LEVEL 2
221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
Start Date September 2026

Job description:
We are looking for apprentices in plastic fabrication/welding and lean manufacturing. Do you want to develop your skills in manufacturing in a forward thinking, supportive environment that manages challenging design work for clients across the world?

Are you interested in welding, hardworking, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right apprenticeship for you.

Becoming an apprentice with Barkston Plastic Engineering will allow you to build a wide range of manufacturing skills within a supportive and successful business. Our apprenticeships follow a structured programme under which you will receive close mentoring from experienced fabricators alongside support from our apprenticeship provider both at college and in the workplace.

You will learn the following:

• How to identify and understand the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of materials.
• Hand tools / machines – how to use tools such as plastic welding, routers, manual miller, lathe, annealing ovens, pillar drills, flame polishers.
• How to understand and follow engineering drawings and CAD models for projects from a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and the car industry.
• Fabrication – how to fabricate units following a job sheet.
• Quality control and inspection procedures to BSI standards.
• Use power tools such as angle grinders safely.
• Recognised manufacturing standards for housekeeping, maintenance etc such as 5s.
• How to identify and manage maintenance needs for a manufacturing unit.

Pay will depend upon skills and experience that you bring to the role. As an employee you will receive 24 holidays per year plus 8 bank holidays.

Desired skills:

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Able to use initiative.

Desired qualifications:

• Candidates will need to hold or have predicted GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to HR@barkstonltd.co.uk quoting reference: Leeds/Appren.

Telephone: 0113 519 9708
Email: hr@barkstonltd.co.uk
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=barkston+plastic

MACHINING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIPS (FULL-TIME) – LEVEL 3
221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
Start Date: September 2026

Job Description:

We are looking for an apprentice to join our machining and engineering team. Do you want to develop high-level machining and engineering skills in a forward-thinking, supportive manufacturing environment that produces complex components for clients across the world?

Are you interested in CNC machining, engineering, problem-solving, and understanding how precision parts are made? Are you hardworking, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right apprenticeship for you.

Becoming an apprentice with Barkston Plastic Engineering will allow you to build a wide range of machining and engineering skills within a supportive and successful business. Our apprenticeships follow a structured programme under which you will receive close mentoring from experienced machinists and engineers, alongside support from our apprenticeship provider both at college and in the workplace.

You Will Learn The Following:

• How to set, operate and programme CNC machines (mills, routers and lathes) using industry-standard controls.
• How to safely operate manual machining equipment including manual mills, lathes, pillar drills and routers.
• How to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
• How to select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds and machining streategies for different materials.
• How to measure and inspect components using precision instruments such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• How to work to tight tolerances and quality standards required across industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and automotive.
• How to apply recognised engineering and manufacturing standards including 5S, safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• How to identify and manage basic needs for machining equipment.

Pay will depend upon the skills and experience that you bring to the role. As an employee you will receive 24 holiday days per year plus 8 bank holidays.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Able to use initiative.
• Interest in machining, engineering or manufacturing.

Desired Qualifications:

Candidates will need to hold or have predicted GCSE grade4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Hours/Pay:

• 8.00-4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00-2.00pm Friday (one day per week at college).
• Year one – £9.20 per hour.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to HR@barkstonltd.co.uk quoting reference: Leeds/Appren.

Telephone: 0113 519 9708
Email: hr@barkstonltd.co.uk
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=barkston+plastic

SALES EXECUTIVE – OFFICE BASED, TARGET DRIVEN, TECH CONFIDENT
221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
£27,000 – £31,000 a year – Full-time

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Office Based Sales Executive to join our team. You will be someone who thrives on building relationships, converting enquiries, and maximising every sales opportunity.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have a genuine interest in learning about new products and how they can meet the needs of our clients, this could be your ideal next move. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Leeds business with a strong reputation and a growing customer base.

Do you enjoy speaking with customers, understanding their needs, and turning conversations into orders? Are you confident using technology, CRM systems, and digital tools to manage your pipeline and drive results? If yes, we’d love to hear from you. If you know anything about plastics, or have worked in a plastics related industry, even better!

Who We Are:
Barkston Plastics Ltd is a successful Leeds based plastic distribution specialist. We supply a wide range of clients: from DIY enthusiasts to tradespeople, supplying cut to size plastic solutions.

What You Will Do:
This role is all about proactive, office based selling. You’ll handle incoming enquiries, follow up warm leads, and reach out to potential customers to promote our cut to size plastic products. You’ll use digital tools, CRM systems, and data insights to stay organised, spot opportunities, and grow your customer base.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing and developing relationships with existing customers to maximise repeat business.
• Responding to incoming enquiries and converting them into profitable orders.
• Proactively contacting potential clients to introduce our cut to size plastic products.
• Using CRM and digital platforms to track leads, manage your pipeline, and maintain accurate records.
• Conducting market research to identify new opportunities and understand customer needs.
• Working closely with the sales team to align strategy and share insights.
• Preparing quotations, following up consistently, and closing sales with confidence.
• This is a busy, rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

What We Offer:

• Competitive basic salary.
• Achievable bonus and commission schemes.
• Structured training and development.
• Company pension including death in service benefit.
• Flexible benefits programme.
• A supportive, work/life friendly employer.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to HR@barkstonltd.co.uk quoting reference: /SalesExec.

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: hr@barkstonltd.co.uk
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=barkston+plastic

CNC PROGRAMMER
221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
£30,000 – £35,000 a year – Full-time

Job Description:
Are you a detail-driven CAD/CAM professional with a knack for interpreting customer requirements and translating them into CNC programmes? We’re looking for a proactive Alphacam Programmer with an interest in engineering design to join us and play a key role in transforming customer designs into manufacturable components.

You may have experience of programming and running a CNC Machine, or you may be a full time programmer looking for somewhere offering good quality work in a supportive and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities:
You’ll be working across a variety of input formats and fabrication requirements, including:

STEP & CAD File Interpretation:

• Convert 3D STEP files into accurate 2D representations for programming.
• Recognise and apply fabrication-specific features (e.g. rebates, V-grooves) that may be required for fabrication.
• Create precise toolpaths with correct speeds and feeds, ensuring optimal machining performance.

PDF/Engineering Drawing or Model Replication:

• Replicate customer model or drawing accurately in Alphacam.
• Apply machining features (e.g. rebates, V-grooves) — even when not shown—based on fabrication requirements.
• Generate complete toolpaths with appropriate machining parameters.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and feature replication for seamless fabrication.

Ideal Background & Experience:
We’re open to candidates from a range of CAD/CAM environments who can transfer their skills to Alphacam.

You might have experience with:

• Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, RhinoCAM, or similar CAD/CAM platforms.
• CNC programming and toolpath generation for routering or machining operations.
• Engineering drawing interpretation and fabrication planning.
• Working in joinery, furniture manufacturing, signage, or other precision fabrication sectors.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Attention to detail and ability to spot missing or implied features in customer files.
• Understanding of machining principles, tooling selection, and fabrication workflows.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with production teams to ensure manufacturability.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking.

Experience:

• CNC programming 1 year (required).

If you wish to apply, attach your CV and send to HR@barkstonltd.co.uk quoting reference: /CNCProg.

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: hr@barkstonltd.co.uk
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=barkston+plastic

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