Everyone sees opportunity differently. Knauf sees opportunity in everyone.
A career at Knauf means uncovering the power of opportunity. We have big growth plans and an ambitious vision of how to evolve the manufacturing and construction industries into sustainable forces for good, as we strive to create a more balanced world.
We believe in empowering everyone, from every walk of life and with every skill set, to explore what opportunity means to them. In this way, we support the positive changes that ultimately result in products and ways of thinking that can make a difference.
Founded in 1932, we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings, producing state-of-the-art drywall systems, plasters, and insulating materials as well as external thermal insulation composite systems.
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A SNAPSHOT OF KNAUF UK & IRELAND
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WORKING AT KNAUF
Unlike other global businesses, you may be surprised that Knauf is still a family-owned and run company and that means that our values and people-first culture are at the forefront of how the business operates.
This means that a career with us can offer you something a bit special; family values at the heart combined with global success and influence.
WHAT TYPE OF OPPORTUNITIES INTEREST YOU?
Meet Your Future Colleagues
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Knauf was an ideal fit for me considering it's one of the most well-known building material manufacturing companies. The working environment is great, very positive, I like the support we have as a Product team, you can see this in every department and team within Knauf and as a company. The culture is great - it's a very supportive environment to grow, and if you are at any stage of your career, Knauf invests in people.
Tara Bassett
Product Manager
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I enjoy the variation of my role from day to day, working as part of a skilled team and ensuring we fulfil customer needs to the best of our ability. Knauf as a company have always shown an interest in me as a person, and supported my development as I progress. They support me on a personal level and offer guidance/counselling when needed. They reward hard work and dedication, and offer a competitive salary in addition to company benefits.
Gavin Williams
Warehouse Chargehand
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Knauf offers a highly positive working environment in which I always feel valued. It offers opportunities to grow and progress and I feel very lucky and privileged to be part of Knauf family. The values, culture, and the family feel here make it a unique place to work. Our leadership team and people are very supportive and continually provide endless support in achieving career goals and aspirations.
Irfan Arapi
Calcination and Jetty Manager
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I think my colleagues are a fantastic part of the job, both in terms of their readiness to help and share knowledge but also their attitudes and personalities in general, it’s never a displeasure to receive a call. Health and safety is front and foremost for our MD. We are actively encouraged to set our own development goals and collaborate with our managers to create a plan to achieve them.
Sophie Burns
Design Engineer
OUR BUSINESSES
The Knauf Group is made up of many different businesses that span the globe.
This means that our opportunities come in all shapes and sizes; whether it’s the opportunity to travel, to grow into a management role or perhaps to develop a new skill at your local site, tell us what inspires you and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
We have opportunities all over the world in our local businesses that offer a rich cultural experience at each site, no matter where you are in your professional journey.
LIFE AT KNAUF
Current Job Openings
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Project Technical Manager - Construction Products / Systems
Technical · Sittingbourne · Hybrid Remote
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Plant Operator - Warehouse
Production · Immingham
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Plant Operator - Production (Part-Time)
Production · Immingham
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Plant Operator - Production
Production · Sittingbourne
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Project Specification Manager - London & South East
Commercial · Sittingbourne · Hybrid Remote
MORE TO EXPLORE
About Knauf UK & Ireland
We are one of the leading manufacturers of gypsum-based building materials in the UK.
We are proud to be a part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest independent building materials manufacturers in the world.
We sell plasterboard, plaster, metal sections, flooring, external renders, insulating laminates, drywall accessories and more and have more than 250 production facilities and sales organisations in over 86 countries. We employee over 35,000 people worldwide.