VIP Polymers: Careers in Polymer Solutions

VIP Polymers
Manufacturer

Head office

Address: 15 Windover Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7EB

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Sub brands:

VIPSeal
VIP-Weco
VIP Tunnelling Division

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About VIP Polymers

VIP-Polymers are World Class provider of Globally approved sealing gaskets. Since 1923, VIP have been at the forefront of polymer engineering and are now recognised as one of the leading Global providers of sealing solutions for a number of applications:

Pipelines – for the transportation of drinking and dirty water VIP are proud to be the preferred seal supplier to a number of leading global pipe manufacturers operating in the ductile iron, clay, plastic and concrete pipeline market sectors. VIP manufactures over 3,000 products, and has introduced many new proprietary products for pipeline applications, including VIPSeal® flexible couplings, VIP-Weco no-dig pipe repair seal and Tyton-SIT gaskets for ductile iron pipe.

Tunnels – ensuring they remain watertight VIP manufacture a range of tunnel segment gaskets for segmentally lined tunnels including glued-in, hyrophilic and cast-in gaskets (which have received a UK patent – International patent pending)

Rail – VIP have developed a range of noise suppression and anti-vibration components including rail pads.

VIP’s in house rubber compounding facilities and laboratory ensures that our range of rubber compounds meet many international standards and approvals giving exceptional global coverage.

Whatever the application, VIP’s team of highly experienced engineers are ready to develop innovative solutions to any sealing requirement. Utilising industry leading development, design and product testing facilities, VIP have the practical experience and engineering know-how to get your sealing component to market in the shortest possible time.

Industry: Rubber Products Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
Headquarters: Huntingdon, Cambs
Founded: 1923
Specialties: Rubber Compounding, Synthetic Rubber, Natural Rubber, Extrusion, Compression Moulding, Injection Moulding, Rubber to Metal Bonding, Seal Design, Product Development, In-house Testing & Laboratory, Pipeline Industry, Tunnel Industry, Rail Industry, Potable Water, Drainage, and International Standards & Approvals

Company culture

At VIP-Polymers, our high-quality products and services help to ensure that countless businesses across the rest of the world can depend on safe, efficient management of drinking water, wastewater, fuels and finally energy.

We recognise that everything we do contributes to all of these extremely important outcomes. VIP-Polymers are committed to raising the bar against several standards and policies to ensure that we are not only meeting but exceeding our legal, moral, and corporate obligations to our customers and suppliers, local and wider neighbourhood communities, our employees and, finally, the environment.

In addition to our policies, we also believe in maintaining a coherent set of values, which not only define the culture of our business but also how we interact with each.

INTEGRITY: Acting truthfully, honestly, and ethically in all the activities we carry out.
INCLUSIVITY AND OPENESS: Inviting and respecting the contributions of everyone through determination, teamwork, and valuing diversity.
COMMITMENT: Continually striving to work harder to exceed the expectations of our entire customer base.
QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE: Continuously striving to improve and further develop, to guarantee quality and innovation in everything we do.

The above values not only determine our total commitment to all our stakeholders, but also ensure that everyone at VIP-Polymers can actively contribute and be proud of our ethical, responsible, and sustainable business.

The following policies contribute to our corporate social responsibility commitment:

Health and Safety Policy
Quality Policy
Environment & Sustainability policy
Community and Charity Policy
Our People Policy
Ethical Trading Policy

Career development and growth

Our ability to achieve the highest safety and quality standards and to continue to do so in the future rests entirely on the activities of our people.

We are proud to employ many of the most experienced and talented professionals in our industry from manufacturing to product design and development. Supported by a loyal and knowledgeable workforce, VIP has been able to push forward on product development, safety, environmental practices and quality standards for almost a century. Supporting people in the long term is important to the continued development and delivery of better products and services for our customers.

Our employees drive our success, and we are always looking for talented people to join our team – people who are smart and committed to excellence. Does that describe you?

EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) initiatives

Our People Policy

At VIP-Polymers, we fully understand that our workforce is the fundamental part of our
success.

We are fully committed to ensure that championing equality and diversity; and investing in welfare and
development are both key factors in creating a workplace that our entire workforce feel proud of, where they feel
valued and endeavour to give their best.

OUR COMMITMENT

Provide all employees with a handbook, which clearly sets our standards of behaviour, company rules, conditions, policies, and procedures.
Give equal treatment to all current and potential employees, regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or paternity.
Provide suitable training and development opportunities and support.
Provide a framework for regular employee reviews with their immediate Manager.
Provide a suitable working environment in accordance with our Health & Safety policies.
Take a “zero” tolerance approach to dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Maintain and enforce robust disciplinary procedures to ensure the fair treatment of our employees.
Maintain robust procedures regarding grievances and whistleblowing, and to promote the appropriate
use of such procedures in an open and fair manner.
Provide appropriate support for employees suffering from medical conditions, and to assist in managing their return to work.
Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities and all other procedures.
Provide adequate training for managers to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and in accordance with the company’s policies.
Comply with all matters relevant to Employment Law.
Ensure that all company values are clearly understood and fully adopted by all.

Sustainability / environmental stewardship

Environment & Sustainability Policy

VIP-Polymers recognise that effective environmental management is a key determinant to sustainable development. Our aim is to establish and maintain comprehensive commitment, responsibilities and procedures to ensure all operations conform to government legislation and, therefore, minimise any adverse environmental impact to the community.

The Directors require active participation from every member of the organisation in order to reduce the Company’s environmental impact and achieve the highest practicable standards in Environmental management.

To achieve the above VIP-Polymers have designated the following:

Establishing achievable objectives and targets for management review, including related action programmes to demonstrate measurable continual improvement in environmental performance with regular reviews against the targets set.
Monitoring and controlling all processes/support activities that have an environmental impact, such that any pollution is minimised and that we comply with all relevant byelaws consents and authorisations.
Monitoring and controlling material usage at all stages of the process to minimise the generation of waste, maximise reuse or recycling and reduce the cost to landfill disposal.
Communicating this policy to all employees, contractors, and visitors on site so that they are aware of their duties and the requirements of the Company.
The policy will be communicated to all staff.

Further information and a break down of our current and future developments can be seen further on this page.