Some people just work. We do packaging, with passion. And if you’ve got the drive, that’ll take you further than you could ever have imagined.
Being one of the UK’s leading packaging manufacturers doesn’t happen with one person. It happens when innovative, forward-thinking, passionate people come together, with the ambition to make something incredible. We’ve gotten where we are today because we really do invest in our people.
We’re a family business, with big ambition. That means the very heart of us is supportive and collaborative, with a fast-paced, future-thinking approach. It seems to work for our team; that’s why many of them have been with us for over ten years.
So if you’re ready for a career in a thriving, dynamic and friendly environment, our door is open. Come right in.
DUO DNA: By the team, for the team
Most companies ‘values ‘ are defined by a stuffy board that’s never worked a day on the floor. That’s not really our style.
Here’s our Duo DNA: values decided on by our very own team. After all, it’s because of their outstanding effort that we’ve achieved everything we have since we started in 1988. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our Values
Passionate
From management heads, to temporary line staff, there’s not one person here who isn’t passionate about what we do for our customers every day, and what we could achieve together in the future.
Our Values
Inventive
Who’d have thought you could make plastic more environmentally friendly? We did. That’s because each of us doesn’t see a problem as an issue, but rather, an opportunity to be more innovative – and potentially change the world.
Our Values
Tenacious
No one here is afraid to share their ideas. After all, he who dares, wins – right? Our staff know that, and go for every opportunity to make our process, products and business even better.
Our Values
Personable
In a dynamic, bustling environment like ours, it’s important to get on with each other. Being great to work with, tends to make for truly great work. And we’re the living, breathing proof of that.
Your Benefits, Our Reward.
Free Car & Bike Parking
Just a stone’s throw from Manchester, if you’re not riding or parking here, it’s also convenient for metrolink, buses and trains.Workwear & PPE Provided
Safety and wellbeing of our team is paramount. That’s why we provide a range of workwear and PPE that you can choose from, so you can work safely and comfortably.Health & Welbeing Cash Plans
A good team is a happy, healthy team. To ensure that, we’ve got a range of wellbeing benefits available, including health cash plans to reimburse the cost of everyday healthcare, 24/7 access to counsellors and even on-demand physiotherapy.Life Assurance
Being a family business, we know how important family is. That’s why we set up our life assurance policy, to provide financial support to your loved ones if the worst were to happen during your employment.Volunteering Opportunities
Giving back to the community we’ve called home since 1988 makes a real difference. In partnership with City of Trees, our team have helped reinvigorate local land and plant over 700 saplings, and we’re always looking for more opportunities to help out where we can.Monthly Employee Incentives
If we achieve our goals together, everyone wins. Every month, there’s employee incentives towards these which include productivity, reducing lost time and sales leads. Rewarding for us. More rewarding for you.Refer a Friend Scheme
A friend of yours, would most probably be a friend of ours. If you know someone with all the inventiveness, personability and passion that you have, we’d like to hear about them – and we’ll give you a cash reward for the privilege of expanding our circle with more brilliant people.Earn as you learn Training
Whether you want to go right to the top, or broaden your skillset, we’ll help you get there. Our learning programmes allow you to build an amazing, long-lasting career to be truly proud of.Social/Team Building Events
We always celebrate our hard work as a team. That’s why we let them decide what they’d like to do, whether that’s paintballing, bowling, comedy show. As well as rewarding our successes, it’s also a great way to mix and mingle with the rest of our brilliant employees.The Hive
In 2020 we launched our new, bright and cosy team breakout area so our team have their own space to socialize together, find a quiet spot to relax but most importantly, make the most of their well-deserved downtime.Pension
We want you to be working towards your future. Our competitive pension scheme helps your money work harder for when you finish working. Oh, and we’ll chip in too, so that you know your fantastic service has been recognised.Long Service Recognition
Loyalty is everything in a family business. On your 5th work anniversary and every 5-year milestone after, we’ll treat you to additional days leave to relax and recharge, as a way of saying thanks.Current Vacancies
Blown Film Extrusion Operative (Night Shift)
Hours of work: Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00pm to 7:00am.
Salary: Based on Experience
Main Duties include:
We are searching for a blown film extrusion operator to join our extrusion team at our manufacturing site in Manchester. The extrusion department is the first stage in Duo’s manufacturing process and is where the raw material is blended and extruded to form the polythene film for a vast range of applications from mailing bags to technical sheeting.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that wants to work in a fast paced environment. Previous experience is essential. Must have an FLT licence.
The successful candidate will have good time management and organisation skills, works well under pressure and can prioritise effectively to meet time critical deadlines.
What's on offer:
Full time, permanent roles
Rate based on experience
Generous opportunities for overtime
Overtime paid at premium rates
Comprehensive benefits package
Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00pm to 7:00am
Full training provided
Free car parking on site
Workwear & PPE provided
Family owned business, friendly environment
Key Tasks:
• Responsible to set and operate the extrusion machines to produce the film specification specified in the job sheet
• Obtain the correct raw materials, cores, pallets, labels, wrapping and banding as specified on the job specification sheet and required to efficiently carry out the job.
• Monitor the performance of the extrusion machine ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times
• Weigh, record and bail all scrap polythene created for each job
• Record the volume of scrap produced during the extrusion process for each job using the job sheet provided
• For each job you must perform and document all of the relevant quality control checks in line with the quality policy
To apply for this job please email your CV to [email protected] or via an online application for by selecting the apply now button below.
Do you have the right to take up employment in the UK? Unfortunately, at this moment in time we can only employ people with a valid UK right to work status.
Blown Film Extrusion Operative (Day Shift)
Hours of work: Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00am to 7:00pm.
Salary: Based on Experience
Main Duties include:
We are searching for a blown film extrusion operator to join our extrusion team at our manufacturing site in Manchester. The extrusion department is the first stage in Duo’s manufacturing process and is where the raw material is blended and extruded to form the polythene film for a vast range of applications from mailing bags to technical sheeting.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that wants to work in a fast paced environment. Previous experience is essential. Must have an FLT licence.
The successful candidate will have good time management and organisation skills, works well under pressure and can prioritise effectively to meet time critical deadlines.
What's on offer:
Full time, permanent roles
Rate based on experience
Generous opportunities for overtime
Overtime paid at premium rates
Comprehensive benefits package
Two week rotation; Week 1 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun and Week 2 Wed, Thurs Fri. 7:00am to 7:00pm
Full training provided
Free car parking on site
Workwear & PPE provided
Family owned business, friendly environment
Key Tasks:
• Responsible to set and operate the extrusion machines to produce the film specification specified in the job sheet
• Obtain the correct raw materials, cores, pallets, labels, wrapping and banding as specified on the job specification sheet and required to efficiently carry out the job.
• Monitor the performance of the extrusion machine ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times
• Weigh, record and bail all scrap polythene created for each job
• Record the volume of scrap produced during the extrusion process for each job using the job sheet provided
• For each job you must perform and document all of the relevant quality control checks in line with the quality policy
To apply for this job please email your CV to [email protected] or via an online application for by selecting the apply now button below.
Do you have the right to take up employment in the UK? Unfortunately, at this moment in time we can only employ people with a valid UK right to work status.
Training & Development
It’d be easy to say we’re passionate about our people. But it’s easier to see why training and developing them works. Put simply, who wouldn’t want a team of engaged, talented people? A team of people who have careers that fulfil them, and help them grow. We don’t invest in training because it’s just a buzz word. We know it makes an enormous difference to how successful we are, and how successful our people feel in return.