Food GraduateSouth West – Multi sitesSalary £25-28k DOEMy client, a successful and growing food manufacturer, is looking to recruit a food graduate / junior technical assistant to join their newly created Technical Leadership Graduate Scheme and gain hands on experience across multiple food manufacturing sites based in the beautiful South West of England.Over the first year of training the successful food graduate / technical assistant will cover areas of Safety, Quality, Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement and will carry out projects involving factory quality support, technical services, quality systems and laboratory.Ideally you will need a degree qualification in a science related subject, however more importantly you will need a ‘can do’ attitude with enthusiasm and passion for learning and be part of a team.If this is something that you would like to know more about, please contact us…..This role maybe commutable from Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Dorset and will suit a food graduate, technical assistant, food & nutrition qualification....Read more...
Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager Tintern, Chepstow Salary £45-50K DOE Innovative food /drink development company My client, a successful food & beverage development company, is looking to recruit a Senior Development Technologist / NPD manager for their site based in Tintern near Chepstow. Working with innovative and emerging Brands to deliver award winning products, the successful Food Technologist will enjoy being part of a small friendly team. The successful person will have passion and enthusiasm and want to be involved in making a difference, learning new skills and making innovation happen. This role is located in beautiful surroundings and will suit a person looking for a company they can grow with. Development Technologist key skills: ·Food Development experience in a food or drinks environment, ideally in a senior role. ·Customer focused ·Proactive self-starter with a genuine interest in food and beverages ·Literate and numerate, confident in MS Office & Social Media. ·Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a Food technology or Food science-based subject. ·Methodical and organised, someone who can manage their projects, stick to deadlines, and follow procedure. ·Curious and enthusiastic about food & drink, keeping up to date on trends in new ingredients, processing and products. ·A positive people person comfortable making new contacts and maintaining relationships. ·A team player who can influence without relying on job titles. ·A problem solver, willing to make the improvements you identify, as if it were your own business This role is commutable form Chepstow, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Monmouthshire and may suit a person that has previously worked as a technologist, concept technologist, development technologist, NPD manager, Senior NPD, New Product Development ....Read more...
Technical Assistant YATE area £up to 28,000pa DOE Our client is a successful wholesaler / manufacturer of Food products. Due to growth Manucomm are now seeking a Technical Administrator / Technical Assistant to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company in a day based role. You will need to be an excellent communicator, with attention to detail and have a passion for technical to be successful in this role. The role of the Technical Assistant will involve: ·Working closely with management to ensure all areas of the Food Safety System are constantly maintained ·Knowledge of wholesale / nutritional specifications ·Regular internal auditing of the Quality System and site hygiene. ·Creating standard operating procedures for production processes ·Development of new products and nutritional information ·Testing of existing products ·Customer complaint handling ·Supplier approval management ·Assisting with management of the site HACCP ·Assistance on health and safety management ·Administration tasks as required ·Full on the job training will be provided. Technical Assistant Qualifications: HACCP Level 2 Experience of working with specifications Experience working within a Food/ Drink production environment is beneficial Methodical and logical with attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as being part of the technical team Technical Assistant Salary and Benefits: Salary - up to £28,000 pa The role of the Technical Assistant could suit a Food Science / Food Technology Graduate or a QA / Quality Auditor who is seeking the next step in their career within the food Industry This role is commutable from Keynsham, Yate, Downend, Bath, Bristol, Farrington Gurney, Thornbury and surrounding areas ....Read more...
Head of Technical – Reputable Food Business – London - £100K+ Benefits My client is a reputable innovative food business who are passionate about delivering high quality products to market.They are seeking a Head of Technical to join their team. The successful Head of Technical will be responsible for overseeing all technical, quality, and food safety operations across their production site, ensuring compliance with all customer and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in food safety, product quality, and team performance.This is the perfect role for a dynamic, high performing and extremely driven Head of Technical to join a reputable business who can match their ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.Responsibilities include:
Lead the Technical, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety teams, promoting a strong food safety and quality culture.Develop and implement site technical strategy in line with business objectives.Ensure compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, HACCP, TACCP, and legal requirements.Act as the primary technical contact for major retail customers, auditors, and external stakeholders.Lead all external audits and customer visits, ensuring exemplary site standards.Oversee raw material and supplier assurance, including specifications and traceability.Manage and develop the technical team, including training, coaching, and succession planning.Drive continuous improvement across food safety, quality systems, and technical processes.Support NPD and process development to ensure seamless product launches from a technical perspective.
The Ideal Head of Technical Candidate:
Proven experience in a senior technical role within chilled manufacturing.Strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, and UK food legislation.Must have a strong understanding of Microbiology and safety standards.Experience dealing directly with major UK retailers and managing audits.A hands-on leader with excellent management and influencing skills.Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related discipline.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Quality Manager Shepton Mallet £ UP TO 40,000 DOEMy Client is a fast growing Food manufacturer who is now seeking a Quality Manager / Junior Technical Manager to join their team. Reporting into the Senior Management team, you will be an integral part of a medium-size, quickly growing company, taking the lead in all technical matters, and liaising across all departments to ensure excellent food safety standards are maintained, promoted, and further developed. You will ideally be seeking a role that will allow you to grow and develop as the company doesQuality Manager / Junior Technical Manager Key responsibilities: ·Ensure compliance with all site requirements including BRCGS Global standards, customer audits and BRCGS accreditation audit requirements ·Manage the company's complaint system e.g., responding, recording, and trending ·Develop and maintain the QMS and HACCP, TACCP & VACCP as team lead ·Managing company product specifications, including customers online portals ·Liaise with colleagues, Heads of Departments and Directors to maintain and develop B Corp certification ·To ensure that the standards of food safety, legality and quality defined within the Quality Management System are understood and implemented across site ·Managing any non-conformances or risks to the product, ensuring appropriate action is taken to close out and implement preventative actions ·Managing sampling on site for laboratory tests ·Quality control of traded good items ·Assist with NPD requirements; e.g., artwork proofing, shelf-life determination, and HACCP risk assessments ·Actively and effectively manage and promote a food safety culture within the site ensuring all health and safety requirements are met, regularly reviewed and action plans developed and implemented. ·Communicate, liaise & escalate issues with the Directors, Heads of Departments, and colleagues where necessary. ·Lead the traceability team, and oversee traceability exercises.Key Skills: ·Ideally trained to a degree level in a food science discipline ·Must understand BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 (August 2022) ·You will be Food Safety and HACCP Level 3 qualified plus ideally Lead Auditor ·You will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of raw material & packaging specifications, factory technical management, retail customer requirements, hosting food safety audits, BRCGS, QMS and HACCPIf the role is of interest, then please send your CV today. This role would suit candidates who have previously worked in roles such as Technical Administrator, Technical Officer, QMS manager, Quality Systems Manager, Supplier Assurance Manager, QA Supervisor, QA Manager ....Read more...
Compliance Technologist - Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near Chippenham. Within this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site. This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry. Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities: ·Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc. ·Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly. ·Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers. ·Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier's records and audits. ·Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database. ·Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains). ·Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations. Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience: ·Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification. ·Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. ·The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations. Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits: ·Competitive Salary ·Contributory Pension Scheme ·Death in Service scheme ·Holiday: 25 days plus statutory This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist. ....Read more...
Process Technologist Bristol Upto £36k DOE We are currently seeking a Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My Client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned. Reporting in to the senior NPD technologist this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer. The company has award winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions The role of the Process Technologist will involve ·Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focussing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process ·Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding their capabilities and spending time on site with their development/process teams to create exciting products in an efficient way, following the products through to the launch and beyond ·Signing off ingredient/product specs with the supplier ·QAS agreement and sign off ·Attending factory trials, pre pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland ·Liaising and communicating with the manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process ·Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system ·Ensuring NPD processes required are completed on time ·Assisting in the sourcing new ingredients where appropriate ·General team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring the ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and ensuring consistency across different ingredients and suppliers ·Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues ·Performing any other duties and objectives as required from time to time to contribute effectively to the achievement of the business aims and objectives ·Generating/formatting/checking information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation ·Proof reading of artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types Process Technologist Experience / Qualifications ·Ideally BSc Food Science/Technology ·Valid driving licence ·Understanding of HACCP ·Experience in NPD / process within FMCG, a ·Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous Key Words - Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist, This role is commutable from Wells Taunton, Cardiff, Wales, Gloucester, Avon, Bath Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston Super Mare, ....Read more...
The Level 3 Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance apprenticeship programme lasts four years, and combines block release at Kirklees College (Huddersfield), with on the job work experience within the engineering department at Grupo Bim bo UK Ltd (New York Bakery) in Swinton, Mexborough. Grupo Bim bo is the largest Bakery product manufacturer in the world.
If successful at the end of the program you will have the following knowledge, skills and understanding to be a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer:
Food processing/manufacturing and product knowledge (to meet company requirements e.g., dairy/confectionary/meat processing)
Legislation and regulations in the food and drink industry, including understanding of food safety, health and safety, hazard analysis critical control Point (HACCP), Threat Assessment Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP)
Basic principles of sustainability and environmental legislationThe impact of customer requirements and demands on the food chain
The key principles of cleaning and hygiene processes cover both Cleaning in Place (CIP) and cleaning out of place systems
The key principles of quality management systems and processes
The key principles of Continuous Improvement (CI) ManagementMaterials science, including the key features of raw materials, their own uses in foods production and types of equipment used to process them
Types of best practice maintenance approaches and techniques in the food and drink industry
The principles of fault finding
The operation of mechanical equipment in the food and drink industry
How to produce replacement components
The function of fluid power systems
The operation of heat exchange equipment
The principles of cutting and welding in the food and drink industry
Principles of electrical systems, including their uses, safety, and legislation
Services and utilities knowledge, including the importance and importance of energy management and pollution control in food production
Training:You will study towards a Level 3 Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Standard at Kirklees College.
You will achieve a Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance.
The college element of this apprenticeship has typically been on “block release”, so there has been the expectation to work and study away from home.
When required, accommodation and travel will be organised, but we need you to have a mature outlook, be mobile, and be “up” for the challenge of managing yourself and your studies when you are away from home at college, and when working at site.
Typical College attendance:
The typical duration of college attendance in previous years is shown below-
Year 1 = 17 weeks, Year 2 = 10 weeks, Year 3 = 16 weeks, Year 4 = 0 weeks
This is a 4-year programme.
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college.Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship the applicant will be given the opportunity to apply for a shift based, multi skilled engineer
Following further development, possibilities exist in various maintenance supervision and management positions, manufacturing and project management
Employer Description:Ambient food manufacture and largest Bakery product manufacturer in the world.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Resilient,Can do attitude,Practical aptitude,Practical approach,Confident self-starter,Ability to work accurately,Safe worker,Accepts responsibility,Proactive,Pride in work,Integrity,Time management....Read more...
HEAD CHEF - KUWAIT We have been retained by a well-established, international food group that are looking for a Head Chef to join their team in Kuwait on a full-time basis. The Head Chef will be responsible for implementing and following the culinary standards and overseeing the culinary operations of all restaurants and the central kitchen, while maintaining controls to ensure quality, consistency and hygiene both for products and equipment in the restaurant. We are looking for somone with high energy and great personality. Responsibilities included but not limited to:
Planning, controlling and directing the food preparation process and all culinary activitiesOverall responsibility for all the kitchen’s daily operations across all outlets in KuwaitAssist management to design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality and brand standardsConstruct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servingsManage day-to-day Kitchen operations and Culinary teamExecution of Daily Food Service, Quality, Technique, Portion, Presentation and Food CostSupport management with required culinary proposals, Menu Pricing and Menu InnovationTrack food costs while Managing Vendors to provide Standard Cost-efficient ProductsEnsure that appropriate Sanitation, Maintenance and Safety Standards are followedImplement and maintain Culinary Excellence StandardsTrain and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activitiesStandardize recipes and initiate and sustain research in the F&B industry.Develop all necessary manuals in liaison with the operations teamBe responsible for vendor development, equipment sourcing and raw materials finalization.Augment production capacity when required and maintain quality controls consistently.Organize staff, allocate resources, execute controls and systemize daily functioning and maintain efficient MIS in the kitchen’s operations.Prioritize F&B controls, ensure top quality and health, safety and hygiene both for products and equipment and maintain food cost at a minimum.Should monitor closely and continuously the activities of chefs and to ensure smooth food productionShould be able to motivate and lead the team from the fore-front.Take up any related responsibilities handed over to you; by the managementMust have the capacity develop and manage a multi-unit, multi-concept operation in coordination with the Management
Ideal Candidate:
A degree in culinary science or hospitality managementStrong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practicesExcellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, tools and processesMinimum 2 years in similar role, and overall 8 years’ experienceShould be familiar with handling multi-unit operations.Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programsPeople management, Strong leadership and fostering teamworkSelf-motivated with High energy Level with Great interpersonal and communication skillsGood financial management skillsGood time managment skills
Salary package: KWD750-900 + flights, accommodation, visa, transport....Read more...
HEAD PASTRY CHEF - KUWAIT We have been retained by a well-established, international food group that are looking for a Head Pastry Chef to join their team in Kuwait on a full-time basis. The Head Pastry Chef will be responsible for implementing and following the culinary standards and overseeing the culinary operations of all restaurants and the central kitchen, while maintaining controls to ensure quality, consistency and hygiene both for products and equipment in the restaurant. ;We are looking for somone with high energy and great personality. Responsibilities included but not limited to:
Planning, controlling and directing the food preparation process and all culinary activitiesOverall responsibility for all the kitchen’s daily operations across all outlets in KuwaitAssist management to design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality and brand standardsConstruct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servingsManage day-to-day Kitchen operations and Culinary teamExecution of Daily Food Service, Quality, Technique, Portion, Presentation and Food CostSupport management with required culinary proposals, Menu Pricing and Menu InnovationTrack food costs while Managing Vendors to provide Standard Cost-efficient ProductsEnsure that appropriate Sanitation, Maintenance and Safety Standards are followedImplement and maintain Culinary Excellence StandardsTrain and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activitiesStandardize recipes and initiate and sustain research in the F&B industry.Develop all necessary manuals in liaison with the operations teamBe responsible for vendor development, equipment sourcing and raw materials finalization.Augment production capacity when required and maintain quality controls consistently.Organize staff, allocate resources, execute controls and systemize daily functioning and maintain efficient MIS in the kitchen’s operations.Prioritize F&B controls, ensure top quality and health, safety and hygiene both for products and equipment and maintain food cost at a minimum.Should monitor closely and continuously the activities of chefs and to ensure smooth food productionShould be able to motivate and lead the team from the fore-front.Take up any related responsibilities handed over to you; by the managementMust have the capacity develop and manage a multi-unit, multi-concept operation in coordination with the Management
Ideal Candidate:
A degree in culinary science or hospitality managementStrong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practicesExcellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, tools and processesMinimum 2 years in similar role, and overall 8 years’ experienceShould be familiar with handling multi-unit operations.Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programsPeople management, Strong leadership and fostering teamworkSelf-motivated with High energy Level with Great interpersonal and communication skillsGood financial management skillsGood time managment skills
Salary package: KWD750-900 + flights, accommodation, visa, transport....Read more...
The Company:
Area Sales Manager:
Leading manufacturer of pneumatics with a reputation for quality and service.
Currently looking to strengthen their external sales team.
Outstanding position for someone seeking Kudos and recognition in the business.
Full product training provided.
Excellent benefits package.
The Role of the Area Sales Manager:
Sales engineering role focussing on people who use pneumatics.
Looking for ways to increase profitability and efficiency for customers.
Typical sectors are Food, Machine Tools, Life Science, Factory Automation.
Managing approx 50 accounts.
A progressive business development and account management role targeting Machine builders, OEM’s and end-users.
Typically you are selling a value proposition and it is important to sell the right proposition to the right person in the account.
Currently looking to hire in the NW UK area with some flexibility on location.
Benefits of the Area Sales Manager:
£45k-£50k
Plus 25% Bonus
Car
Pension
Healthcare
The Ideal Person for the Area Sales Manager:
Mechanical engineering qualification.
Relationship building skills.
Previous field sales experience of engineering products.
Worked with large production clients selling components.
Able to sell a value proposition.
Able to deal with all levels within a manufacturer.
If you think the role of the Area Sales Manager is for you apply now!
Consultant: Darren Wrigley
Email: darrenw@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...
Maintain regular communication with Departmental Managers and Senior Biomedical Scientists in relation to training and work related matters
Participate in laboratory meetings to ensure effective dissemination of information and discussion of issues relating to area of expertise
Providing training as required to laboratory staff in area of expertise
Always treat colleagues and laboratory users with courtesy and respect as stated in Trust Personal Responsibility Framework
Ensure that accurate electronic and paper records are maintained
Participate in allocated work rotas, carrying out laboratory techniques in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Prioritise workflows so that timely and accurate results are produced to achieve a high standard of diagnostic work which will contribute to optimal patient care
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene
To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control
Please refer to the job description in the advert for further details.Training:As an apprentice you will receive all the training you need to be able to carry out this role fully and competently and you will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed).Training Outcome:Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress.Employer Description:South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.Working Hours :It is expected that the post holder will participate in a rota covering 24/7 working after a suitable period of training.
37.5 hours over 5 days, please note this will include evening and weekend working (TBC).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Flexible,Able to work under pressure....Read more...
