Current Vacancies
Find out about the latest vacancies at Ruth Lee Ltd. As a growing business, we are keen to speak to talented individuals who would like to be part of our success story.
Thank you for showing an interest in joining Ruth Lee Ltd.
With an international reputation and 30 years’ experience in the development of equipment, we supply our range of manikins and related products to customers including the Fire and Rescue Service, the Military and various Search and Rescue Teams. Currently, we export more than 70% of our manikins overseas with the USA, Germany and Australia being our largest markets. We have won awards for our success in international trade and innovation.
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Innovation Manager
January 27, 2025
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a newly created, key role in the business aimed at driving sustainable growth. By developing new products and services, and adopting new technologies to better anticipate and fulfil customer training needs you will enhance the Ruth Lee brand and reputation as a global innovator.
SCOPE
- Research and document customer training needs in key sectors (UK/International)
- Run international Innovation Circle concept
- Research and document competitor product offering
- Research new technologies and suitability for adoption
- Identify and leverage collaboration partners (users/developers/test-labs/researchers/Gvt)
- Develop NPD strategy and individual projects in line with ROI guidelines
- Coordinate and drive new product development and testing ready for market launch
- Ensure all projects are properly documented in line with ISO/NPD requirements – own and drive the process.
- Contribute to go-to market strategy plan
- Improve existing products and assess opportunities for range rationalisation
- Secure IP protection where applicable
- Seek grant support from Governments and commercial partners.
PACKAGE
- Permanent contract
- £40K-£45K plus performance-related bonus
- Working Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am – 3pm with hybrid working consideration.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group death in service cover (3 times annual salary)
- Training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working considered but ideally within a commuting distance from our Head Office in North Wales
For full details please download the job pack and to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in this position and relevant experience to our Office Manager Joanne by email joanne@ruthlee.co.uk
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TRAINEE ASSEMBLY OPERATOR
February 12, 2025
Do you want to join an award-winning business with a focus on innovation and excellence in manufacturing?
We know that countless hours of training go into every life saved, professional lifesavers worldwide rely on Ruth Lee Ltd, and the products we manufacture to perfect their skills. Our products really do assist in them being ready when it counts!
When you join Ruth Lee as a Trainee Assembly Operator, you are responsible for the preparation and final assembly of training manikins and training products. Full training will be provided, but you must have good manual dexterity and sound practical skills, as well as the ability to work within a team whilst prioritising individual workload.
Job Type: Full-time 40.5 hrs per week
Salary: £11.44 – £12.95 per hour
Other benefits that working at Ruth Lee include:
- Bonus scheme
- Group life cover
- Employee and family EAP Helpline free of charge
- Annual Flu Jab free of charge
- Annual Eye test free of charge
- Weekly Fresh fruit bowl
- Free Parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Casual dress
- Day shifts
Please contact Joanne Coakley-Jones – Telephone: 01490 413282 or email: Joanne@ruthlee.co.uk
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Sewing Machinist
December 1, 2022
Are your sewing machine skills strong enough to join our award-winning team?
Industrial Machinist skills are preferred, but if you are an experienced machinist with a trainable nature and drive to succeed, we would love to speak to you!
We are market leaders in the manufacture and supply of training manikins and related products for professional lifesavers across the UK and the rest of the world.
We know that countless hours of training go into every life saved. Professional lifesavers around the world rely on Ruth Lee Ltd. and the products we manufacture to perfect their skills. Our products really do help them be ready when it counts!
When you join Ruth Lee as a sewing machinist, you join a team dedicated to creating the best products in the world for training professionals who save lives.
Due to continued growth, we will be looking to recruit additional machinists to our team.
We offer an attractive hourly rate, plus an additional bonus scheme from £0.95 per hour.
This is a full-time position, 35.5 hours per week.
Industrial sewing experience is essential, although a 12-week training plan will be provided.
You will be part of a team that manufactures our training products.
We are proud of our positive and friendly working environment.
This vacancy could be in Corwen or Glyndyfrdwy in Denbighshire LL21.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.44 per hour (Level 1 Machinist)
Bonus from £0.95 per hour
(Level 2 machinist uplift rate additional £0.50 per hour)
Other benefits that working at Ruth Lee include:
- Group life cover
- Employee and family EAP Helpline free of charge
- Annual Flu Jab free of charge
- Annual Eye test free of charge
- Weekly Fresh fruit bowl
- Free tea and coffee
- Free Parking
Please contact Joanne Coakley-Jones – Telephone: 01490 413282 or email: Joanne@ruthlee.co.uk