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Shift Factory Manager Food Manufacturing 4 on, 4 off days. £64,000 - £64,900 If you re a Factory Manager who prefers real responsibility over endless meetings and unclear ownership, this could be your next move. A heads up: This isn t a gentle, low-pressure, everything runs itself operation. It s a fast-moving environment with short shelf-life products, high customer expectations and not much room for error. If you ve worked in chilled manufacturing, you ll understand the pace immediately. What You ll Really Be Doing You ll be running the factory. Fully. From raw intake through to dispatch process, people, performance and everything in between. You ll be leading a team of around 200, with clear accountability for productivity, safety, and standards across all shifts. You ll have the autonomy to contribute ideas, shape decisions, and improve how the site operates. This isn t a just keep it ticking role. You ll have influence and the authority to act on it. What Success Looks Like Here In your first year, you ll be steering a site that s already performing well and helping it get better. That could mean: Improving throughput and removing bottlenecks. Taking an ongoing culture shift and embedding it into everyday behaviour. Tackling a key challenge such as reducing giveaway, cutting changeovers, or bringing consistency across all shifts. There s a solid foundation. You ll be the person who builds on it. Who This Will Suit You ve led large, fast-paced operations before ideally with short shelf-life products. You understand the difference between managing activity and improving performance. Your leadership style is firm but fair, and people tend to do their best work under you. If you re ready for a role where your decisions genuinely move the needle and where the senior team wants you to make that impact then it s worth a conversation. Because factories don t improve by accident. They improve because someone takes ownership. Apply below and lets have a confidential conversation.

Automation Engineer On-site Monday Friday The Role Are you an Automation Engineer looking to support and improve site-wide automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role with strong project involvement, including a major ongoing site project. Key Responsibilities Lead automation and PLC support across the site Troubleshoot faults and drive system improvements Deliver automation projects from concept to completion Play a key role in a major site-wide project Work closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers Coach and support wider teams on automation best practices Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards Maintain accurate documentation and system records Support continuous improvement initiatives and site performance Qualifications & Background HNC (or higher) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship Strong background in automation and control systems Technical Skills Siemens Step 7 (essential) Siemens TIA Portal (essential) Experience with other PLCs (e.g. GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell) desirable Knowledge of MES, data systems, or operational technology beneficial Experience Proven project engineering experience (essential) Experience working on site-based automation projects Ability to coach and support others Understanding of CI, maintenance, and compliance standards What s on Offer Healthy Annual Bonus Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP) Pension with up to 7% employer match 25 days holiday + option to buy more Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform Want to know more, then click apply and will recieve a confidential call. Please note this role doesnt NOT offer sponsorship - you must have the RTW in the UK.

Factory Technical Manager Hull Food Manufacturing £55,000 to £60,000 This is a hands-on Factory Technical Manager role. You ll be on the factory floor developing your team in real time, setting standards, and driving compliance the right way. Visible leadership. Clear expectations. High standards. You ll join a site led by a new, high-calibre leadership team, all aligned around one goal: taking an already impressive manufacturing operation to the next level. The site has undergone significant transformation over the past year and continues to invest heavily in expansion, new equipment and system upgrades. You ll be the technical anchor the experienced head in the room. Supporting a capable but relatively junior team, developing their confidence and competence, keeping them on track where needed, and raising the bar across the board. What s in it for you? If you enjoy building teams and embedding standards, you can make this your long-term home. If progression matters to you, there s genuine scope as the business continues to grow. You ll have the platform, backing and autonomy to make a real impact. What they re looking for: Strong people management experience you know what good looks like and how to coach it. Background in chilled, short shelf-life manufacturing. Experience supplying major retailers. A proven track record of developing and upskilling technical teams. If this sounds like your kind of role, apply below. All conversations are confidential happy to talk through the detail.

We re working with a high-growth food brand that s rapidly expanding across grocery retail and showing no signs of slowing down. It s a really exciting time for the business, with strong momentum and continued investment, particularly within the technical team, which is actively growing and evolving. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where you ll have real ownership and visibility across a broad technical remit. The role You ll sit at the heart of food safety, quality, and supplier performance, making sure products are safe, compliant, consistent, and ready for market. It s a hands-on, varied role where you ll be closely involved in both day-to-day technical management and product development activity. Key responsibilities Support supplier onboarding and ongoing compliance management Investigate complaints and out-of-spec results, identifying root cause and driving corrective action Work with suppliers to improve product quality and reduce recurring issues Oversee product testing, shelf-life validation, and sensory assessments Support NPD/EPD projects from concept through to launch, including trials and first productions Write and maintain accurate product specifications Review and approve packaging artwork and labelling for compliance and brand alignment About you Experience in a food technical / quality / food safety role within FMCG or food manufacturing/retail Confident managing suppliers and handling technical investigations Strong understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS experience desirable) Experience supporting NPD in a fast-paced environment Detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally Why join? A fast-growing brand with real commercial momentum A technical team that s actively expanding and being shaped A collaborative, supportive, and approachable culture Broad, varied role with real ownership and impact Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales If you re looking for a senior technical role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make an impact, this is a great one to explore.

Technical Manager Glasgow Area Food Manufacturing Site-based, Monday to Friday. OPEN TO SALARY EXPECTATIONS Tired of being a manager who watches from the sidelines? Here s your chance to take full ownership of a technical team in a market-leading food business and make real change happen. A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of their site in the Glasgow area. This is your chance to lead a team, drive decisions, and make a visible impact in a business that s top of its category. The last 18 months have been a whirlwind of opportunity, with significant business acquired from multiple competitors, a rise to market leadership across several categories, and the ongoing addition of new facilities. The team? Small but vital: a remit across all of Quality and Compliance. They need someone who can bring clarity, structure, and presence, someone who thrives on leading people and isn t afraid to make decisions. You ll also play a key part in managing relationships with major retailers, ensuring requirements are met while freeing senior leadership to focus on bigger-picture projects. What we re looking for: A hands-on technical leader who excels at developing teams and inspiring people. Confident decision-maker with a proven ability to drive standards across operations. Experienced Technical Manager in food manufacturing, ready to take ownership and make an impact. If this sounds like the opportunity you ve been looking for, apply below for a confidential conversation and let s explore it in more detail.