Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells)Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shift – 37.5 hours)Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 DOE + Benefits + 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant Job OverviewWe are recruiting for a Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant to join a growing, award-winning food manufacturing business in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in food safety, quality assurance, and food technology within a supportive technical team.Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining food safety standards, quality control processes, and compliance across production.Key Responsibilities – Quality Assistant / QA Role·Monitor food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and quality standards ·Complete and maintain quality assurance documentation and records ·Carry out internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks ·Support customer complaint investigations, microbiological testing, and non-conformance reporting ·Assist with continuous improvement and product development projects ·Ensure compliance with BRC, legal, and customer requirementsRequirements – QA / Quality Assistant·Previous experience in food manufacturing, QA, QC, or quality assurance would be helpful though not essential·Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards ·Internal auditing experience (desirable) ·Background in dairy, cheese, or FMCG food production (advantageous but not essentail) ·Strong organisation, communication, and IT skills ·Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or similar (preferred but not essential)Keywords / Alternative Job TitlesThis role may also be suitable for candidates searching for:QA Assistant, QC Assistant, Quality Assistant, Technical Assistant, Food Safety Assistant, Food Technologist, Food Graduate Jobs, FMCG Quality JobsLocationEasily commutable from: Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge.Apply NowIf you're looking for a Junior QA job in food manufacturing or a Quality Assistant role in Somerset, apply today to take the next step in your food safety and quality career.....Read more...
Senior Technical Manager Food ManufacturingLocation: BristolSalary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated BenefitsWe are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Technical Manager to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sectorThis is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.You will work closely with operational and commercial teams, key customers and external auditors to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality and continuous improvement are maintained. The role is based in Bristol, but there will be travel required to their satellite site based in Wiltshire 1 – 2 times a monthSenior Technical Manager Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growthDefine and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategyDrive a strong food safety culture across the businessEnsure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirementsMaintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or aboveLead all customer, third-party and regulatory auditsDevelop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plansOversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systemsBuild strong relationships with key customer technical teamsInvestigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actionsReview and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership
Senior Technical Manager Essential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplineSignificant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturingStrong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislationExperience leading customer and third-party auditsProven team leadership and people development skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Intern to support a structured maintenance inventory improvement project within our food production facility. This role will focus on organizing and validating maintenance spare parts while gaining hands-on experience with our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The intern will work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve inventory accuracy, equipment data integrity, and overall operational reliability in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct physical inventory counts of maintenance spare parts, critical components, and consumables
Organize and label storeroom inventory in alignment with food safety and plant standards
Reconcile physical inventory with CMMS and purchasing records
Assist with cleaning and standardizing asset and parts data within the CMMS
Support development and updating of preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
Help build and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production equipment
Identify obsolete or excess inventory and support optimization efforts
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to verify equipment information and parts usage
Document inventory control and CMMS processes to support long-term sustainability
Record operational and production data on specified forms
Maintain a clean work area
Frequently Walk; Reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Talk, hear.
Perform all work in accordance with GMP's, housekeeping, good safety practices, and environmental regulations.
Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations
Or other duties as assigned
Learning Objectives
Gain practical experience with CMMS systems in a food manufacturing environment
Develop understanding preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
Learn maintenance inventory control principles, including critical spares management
Understand the role of maintenance in food safety, compliance, and production uptime
Build skills in data management, reporting, and process improvement
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field
Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:
Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfortable working in both production and warehouse environments
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to follow food safety, GMP, and plant safety protocols
Must always be safety conscious
Must be able to lift to 60 lbs.
Capable of working independently
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately
Position Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working Conditions:
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Profile Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces. Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions.
KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Tasks include but are not limited to: Complete assigned projects in accordance with required timelines. Maintain detailed documentation of project work. Produce finished samples in the pilot plant for internal and customer evaluations. Prepare spec sheets, nutritional information, formulation letters and any other material required to support project work. Demonstrate strong time management and multitasking abilities. Drive projects from concept development through specification, commercialization and production. Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions. Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the pilot plant Prepare and present Power Point presentations for customers in a support role for sales Collaborate with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product insights. Work cross-functionally with QA and production teams to drive process improvements, refine procedures, and resolve issues effectively. Adhere to GMP requirements.
REQUIREMENTS /SKILLS:
BS/MS in Food Science or related scientific field 5+ years of dairy product development or application experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Understanding of dairy ingredients and multiple dairy applications. Excellent computer proficiency: MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Must have knowledge of SQF, GMP's, Kosher, Sanitation, Allergen, Organic practices Some travel required, less than 25%
Additional Information:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting for long periods of time, some standing, walking, carrying, bending, reaching. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Benefits:
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 DOEApply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Finance Director Designate | Spalding, Lincolnshire | £90,000 – £110,000 + BenefitsThe BusinessThis is a market-leading British business with more than three decades of heritage, operating from a world-class, purpose-built facility in Lincolnshire. It supplies some of the UK's largest retailers and has built its reputation on a genuine commitment to quality, innovation and sustainable operations.The business operates across two commercially distinct divisions. The first is established, operationally sophisticated and deeply embedded with its blue-chip retail partners - a genuine market leader in its sector. The second is where the next chapter is being written - a science-led platform with real commercial traction, developing specialist products a purpose-built, compliance-grade facility.Led by a founder-connected CEO who has been instrumental in building the business to where it is today, the company is at a genuine inflection point - strong foundations, serious infrastructure and clear ambition for what comes next.The OpportunityThis is a newly structured senior finance role, created to bring greater commercial depth and strategic rigour to the finance function as the business enters its next phase of growth.Reporting directly to the CEO and with full board exposure, the Finance Director Designate will lead an established finance team and take ownership of everything from day-to-day financial management through to strategic planning, investment appraisal and stakeholder reporting. This is a genuine stepping-stone role - for the right person, the path to full FD is clear and intended.The business operates across two commercially distinct divisions, each with its own dynamics, investment profile and growth trajectory. The person coming into this role will need to get under the skin of both, and be as comfortable in a commercial conversation as a technical one. What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading and developing the finance team, setting the standard for accuracy, pace and commercial thinking across the function.Owning the monthly management accounts, board reporting pack and all financial reporting obligations, ensuring the CEO and board have the quality of information they need to make good decisions.Driving the annual budgeting and forecasting process across both divisions, with a focus on meaningful variance analysis and forward-looking insight rather than retrospective reporting.Acting as the commercial finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team - challenging assumptions, stress-testing plans and bringing financial clarity to strategic decisions.Managing relationships with the business's banking and debt partners, with a solid understanding of existing facilities and the discipline to manage covenant compliance and cash efficiently.Overseeing statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance, working with external advisers where appropriate.Supporting the evaluation of capital investment decisions across both divisions, including business cases, returns analysis and post-investment review.
What We're Looking For
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record at Financial Controller or Head of Finance level, ready to take the next step into a board-facing FD role.Someone who has operated in a business of genuine complexity - ideally with manufacturing, food production, life sciences, FMCG or similarly operationally intensive experience, though this is not prescriptive.A natural communicator who can translate financial complexity into clear, confident narratives for a CEO and board audience, and who is comfortable being the most senior finance voice in the room.A hands-on leader who takes pride in the quality of their team's output and invests in developing the people around them.Someone with the commercial instinct to look beyond the numbers and contribute meaningfully to strategic conversations, not just report on them.Comfortable with ambiguity and energised by a business that is actively evolving, rather than one where the path is already clearly defined.
Why This Role
A genuine FD designate position with a clear and credible progression path, not an indefinite holding pattern.Direct access to a founder-connected CEO who is deeply invested in the business and expects his senior team to be equally engaged.A business with real heritage, serious infrastructure and two growth platforms - one established and market-leading, one pioneering and still being built.A Lincolnshire base with a leadership team that values presence and collaboration.£90,000 – £110,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.
How to ApplyThis search is being managed on a confidential basis. To find out more or to register your interest, please contact the IFF team directly. The business will be revealed at the appropriate stage of the process to shortlisted candidates. About IFF Talent:Imagine a recruitment partner that doesn’t stop at placing you in the perfect role - one that supports your personal and professional growth across your entire career journey.At IFF Talent, we believe recruitment should be relational, not transactional.Our slogan, "Beyond Recruitment" is our commitment to continue adding value long after the placement - whether you're hiring, exploring, or simply growing. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
