We have been instructed on a great role within the expert Chemistry group of a sizeable and prestigious IP practice. Sought is an agile Chemistry Patent Attorney within their friendly London office.
If you’re a commercially astute Chemistry Patent Attorney ideally dual qualified with upwards of 3 years PQE who is looking for a new challenge, then please do get in touch!
This is a hugely varied and rewarding role where you’ll cover a range of chemical technologies such as, catalysis, electrochemistry, food science, household products, material science, polymer chemistry, printing technologies, energy and petrochemicals. Collaborating with and acting on behalf of international clients, you’ll cover due diligence, oppositions and appeals, portfolio management, drafting and prosecution, as well as imparting astute strategic advice.
Guaranteed, this is a superbly positive environment in which to bring your talent and motivation, so if you’re curious to hear more on this Chemistry Patent Attorney opportunity, please do get in touch with Clare Humphris on 0113 467 7112 / 0845 241 5644 or via: clare.humphris@saccomann.com
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Technical Administrator Bristol Up to £28,000 + Excellent Benefits My Client is a highly innovative manufacturer of products supplied to FMCG environments including Food and Drink. They are currently seeking a Technical Administrator and Quality Technologist to join their team. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate "foodie" to join a small team in an position that will involve working alongside all areas of the business in particular production. The role will be approximately 50 /50 Production and Office based. You will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met in the small production environment, whilst also supporting the technical team with specifications and customer informationThis is a Monday to Friday Day based Technical Administrator / QA Roles and Responsibilities: ·Ensure the microbiological, finished product and environmental sampling schedules are complied with, including compiling and despatching micro samples, logging results, and releasing products. ·To support the Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring supplier databases are maintained and updated as required. ·To work closely with the production teams to ensure all quality and food safety systems are understood and being followed. ·Managing raw material /packaging/ process non-conformances and ensuring timely close out by all departments. ·Conduct shelf-life trials and record results accurately. ·To ensure equipment is calibrated and checked as per schedule. ·To complete GMP, glass and internal audits as required. ·To work closely with the intake team on raw material, packaging and label receipt and ensure any non-conformances are logged and actioned. ·Complete and manage product specifications and technical information for customers as required. ·Deliver continuous improvement of both product quality and food safety standards.Skills / Experience required: ·Understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principals ·Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment. ·Strong desire for continued growth and learning. If not already qualified, you will be required to complete HACCP. Food Safety and Internal auditing courses. Technical Administrator / Food Safety and Quality Technologist A salary of up to 28,000 DOE ·20 days holiday (increasing to 25 days) + bank holidays. ·Company pension ·Discretionary annual bonus ·Healthcare (after 1 year service) ·On-site parking ·Company social eventsKey Words Food Safety, Quality Technologist, Food Technologist, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, TECHNICAL ADMIN, Food Science This role is commutable from Bristol, Newport, Weston Super Mare, Portishead, Clevedon, Cheddar, Avonmouth and surrounding areas ....Read more...
Technical ManagerDitchet£Competitive DOEOur client is an award-winning manufacturer of Food products going through a period of sustained growth. This role will involve managing a team of 3 and will focus heavily on Food Safety Management leading the QA function, Technical Compliance and Quality Systems within a Continuous Improvement Culture. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities:
To motivate and develop the QA team, leading by example and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.
To support the technical standards across the site concerning quality, legality, and food safety and ensure these are aligned with the needs of interested parties including external customers and regulatory bodies.
Developing and instilling a culture of continuous improvement, proactively looking for more effective ways of working.
Maintain and develop the site Quality Management System.
To maintain Food Safety Management through HACCP
To manage and update the site TACCP/VACCP
To risk assess and authorise concessions / minor change / investigation documentation
To develop/maintain/update the technical library for site product and processes.
To oversee and communicate horizon scanning for the business.
To manage the technical aspects and compliance of the site Effluent Treatment System.
To deputise for the Head of Technical.
Working within all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Authenticity, Legality and Quality Standards.
To carry out any other work or task determined to be within your level of competence, to meet the needs of the business.
Technical Manager Skills / Experience Required:
Qualified to degree level, ideally in a relevant subject. Level 3 Award or equivalent in Food Safety and HACCP for Food Manufacturing.A Food Science / Lab accreditation
Salary & Benefits
A competitive salary DOEHoliday entitlement – 29 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales)Pension – 5% Employee/5% Employer contributionLife Assurance – 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service)Private Medical Insurance – for Employee Only (dependents may be covered and is payable by the employee)Bike to Work Scheme –UncappedEmployees can purchase company products at wholesaleOn site parking
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today This role is commutable from Frome, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Wells, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Dorchester Key word search - Technical Manager, Group Technical Manager, Senior Technical Manager ....Read more...
Quality Manager / QA Manager £35,000 - 45,000 DOE + Benefits Central BristolAn exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site in the heart of Bristol this company has been in existence for over 20 years and has experienced considerable growth over that period.They are now seeking a Quality Manager to join the team in a newly created role. Reporting to the Head of Technical, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the QA team and associated audits.This business has experienced tremendous success and is proud of its reputation for providing exceptional customer service and superior quality products - It is an excellent opportunity to join a privately owned company that prides itself on its innovative products in this pivotal role. Reporting to the Head of Technical and responsible for a team of three, the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going Quality Management Systems, make sure the site is audit ready and support the Head of Technical. This role offers tremendous opportunities for growth also It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager / QA Manager will include:
Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC accreditationLiaise with the various food standard bodies e.g. BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodiesLead, motivate and develop the quality teamMember of the HACCP TeamManage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets
Quality Manager / QA Manager Qualifications and experience:
Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparableHACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualificationsExperience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits
Quality Manager / QA Manager Benefits
Salary up to £45,000 DOEHolidays 25 days plus Bank HolidaysChristmas Shut down
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Technical Manager £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site in Melksham, Wiltshire, the company has over four decades experience of exporting British and Irish dairy products around the globe. They work closely with large and small dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, ensuring a wide range of products are sourced to fulfill customer requirements. In-house manufacture of long-life cream further compliments their offering, with 90% of all products destined for export markets. Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a team of three, the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties. You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met. The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met. In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement. This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators. It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Manager will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g. BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products. ·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies. ·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies. Technical Manager Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager....Read more...
Position: Production Lead/ Supervisor (FMCG)
Location: Kildare
Salary: Neg DOE
This role requires a person who can remain rational, be systematic and factual whilst working within the organisational requirements of the company. This role requires good organisational and planning skills, achieve KPI’s in an assertive and efficient manner. Want to continuously improve production output whilst maintain quality standards. Mentor, counsel & coach fellow workers to build morale and generally encourage others to achieve and give their best performance.
Responsibilities:
Supervise & manage all staff on site including goods-in, production, storage & dispatch.
Organise rotas & holiday cover.
Work with maintenance & electrical personnel to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
Production planning.
Manage raw materials/packaging stocks to ensure all materials in stock to meet production runs and ensure good turnover of stock.
Maintain optimum stock levels of all finished product and avoid stock reaching too close to sell by date.
Achieve & maintain KPI’s.
Work with technical manager on new plant & equipment.
Have a full understanding of BRC standards which will involve working closely with the quality manager on BRC implementation & plant hygiene.
Ensure all staff adhere to health & safety standards laid out by quality manager.
Work with quality control on waste management for the site.
Requirements:
5 + years experience in a Food manufacturing environment.
Food Science qualification or equivalent in a related discipline.
BRC experience essential.
Exceptional planning capabilities.
Good organisational skills.
Good people management skills.
Charismatic is his/her approach with ability to source new staff as & when required.
Good I.T skills.
Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in the Ireland. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.
If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Arlene today on 0860651940 in complete confidence.
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The Job
The Company:
Over 2,000 employees worldwide.
60 years proven track-record.
UK sales and service subsidiary of a world-leading process instrumentation manufacturer.
Specialists and innovators in level and pressure measurement technology, that have an unrivalled reputation for providing quality process measurement solutions in industries as diverse as Offshore & Petrochemical; Chemical & Pharmaceutical; Food & Beverage; Power & Water, Wastewater & Environmental.
The Role of the Internal Sales Engineer
Dealing with customer technical enquiries.
General data input to the computer system.
Supporting the sales team with what they need and completing the full sales process.
Establishing potential for business and working with the team to close the deal.
Preparation of documentation for customer and factory orders.
Securing appointments for field sales engineers.
Benefits of the Internal Sales Engineer
£26k - £32k
Bonus
Pension
Private health insurance available
20 days holiday + bank holiday (increase with service)
The Ideal Person for the Internal Sales Engineer
Needs to have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
Ideally have experience working within the engineering industry.
Will consider candidates with science knowledge and interest.
Experience in sales is needed for this application to be successful.
Ideally an electronic or mechanical engineering degree.
If you think the role of Internal Sales Engineer is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Josh Cumming
Email: joshuac@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.....Read more...
Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor £Competitive DOE + Benefits Commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon, Frome, Devizes, Warmister and surrounding areas An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site in Melksham, Wiltshire, the company has over four decades experience of exporting British and Irish dairy products around the globe. They work closely with large and small dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, ensuring a wide range of products are sourced to fulfill customer requirements. In-house manufacture of long-life cream further compliments their offering, with 90% of all products destined for export markets.Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a team of three, the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties. You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met. The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met. In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement. This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators. It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g. BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products. ·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies. ·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies. Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager....Read more...
Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor £Competitive DOE + Benefits Commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon, Frome, Devizes, Warmister and surrounding areas An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site in Melksham, Wiltshire, the company has over four decades experience of exporting British and Irish dairy products around the globe. They work closely with large and small dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, ensuring a wide range of products are sourced to fulfill customer requirements. In-house manufacture of long-life cream further compliments their offering, with 90% of all products destined for export markets.Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a team of three, the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties. You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met. The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met. In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement. This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators. It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g. BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products. ·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies. ·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies. Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Quality Manager / Technical Supervisor Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager....Read more...