KAG Recruitment Consultancy

8 job(s) at KAG Recruitment Consultancy

KAG Recruitment Consultancy Woodhall, Yorkshire
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK retailer in their search to find a Buying Manager - Fresh to join their Commercial team based in Bradford. Role: Buying Manager - Fresh Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days office based) Purpose of the Role As the Buying Manager - Fresh, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category plans across a high-spend Fresh Food category, ensuring the delivery of commercially competitive ranges that drive sales, profit and customer satisfaction. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will lead category strategy development, negotiate supplier agreements and utilise customer and market insight to deliver compelling propositions that support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category plans for a complex Fresh Food category, driving sales, profitability and margin performance Negotiate with suppliers, build strong partnerships and implement robust supplier plans Use customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to develop effective category strategies Work cross-functionally to deliver compelling customer propositions focused on quality, value and innovation Drive continuous improvement in category performance and customer experience Promote a high-performance culture, supporting the development and growth of colleagues Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and supplier standards About You You will be an experienced Buying Manager or Senior Buyer with a proven track record in Fresh Food categories and delivering commercial growth within a fast-paced retail environment. You will demonstrate: Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills Experience developing and implementing successful category strategies Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering exceptional product ranges Experience operating within complex, competitive markets The ability to influence, collaborate and drive results across multiple business functions High levels of drive, energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buying professional to join a highly successful organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of a major Fresh Food category.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy Cross Lanes, Denbighshire
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Picture a role where your Engineering skills shape every operational moment. K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with our client based in Wrexham to find exceptional Shift Engineers. As integral members of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the best performance and dependability of Manufacturing equipment, contributing to both safety and efficiency across all site assets. Role: Shift Engineer Location: Wrexham Line Manager: Engineering Team Leader Salary: £48,223 Shifts : 2 Days, 2 Nights - 4 off - 7-7 Shift Your Role: Your mission is to combine hands-on Maintenance expertise, in-depth equipment knowledge, and robust communication skills to ensure the reliability and availability of all site assets. You will be at the forefront of improving plant performance and fostering a culture of professional engineering and proactive improvement. What You'll Do: Perform both planned and unplanned Maintenance activities to high standards, ensuring safety at all times. Maintain all site assets to meet stringent site requirements and ensure their continuous availability. Provide comprehensive support for all assets and projects, validated by the site Engineering Management team. Maintain and enhance Engineering standards across the site by offering your expert support and insights. Positively influence plant reliability through hands-on interventions in improvement activities, Maintenance procedures, and during plant stoppages. Who You Are: A seasoned Engineer with hands-on experience, ideally within an FMCG environment, supported by qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical fields (BTEC or similar). Skilled in diagnosing and resolving a variety of equipment issues, with a broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical, PLC. A confident communicator and leader who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and elevate the technical skills of others. Qualifications: Demonstrated technical expertise: Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or similar. Certified in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Basic Food Hygiene. Bonus points for Lean Manufacturing, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications, FLT, and MEWP certifications. Join a Company Recognised for Its Commitment to Excellence and Quality. Apply now through K.A.G. Recruitment and begin your transformative journey!
KAG Recruitment Consultancy Acton Trussell, Staffordshire
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to be partnering exclusively with one of the UK's leading suppliers of IT solutions, providing high-quality IT Support, Services, and Solutions to Educational, Public, and Private Sector organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business based in Stafford to play a key part of their continued expansion. Role: People's Operations Advisor Salary: £35,000 Location: Stafford (ST18) Hours of Work: 37 hours per week - Monday -Thursday 8:30 - 16:30, Friday 08:30 - 16:00 About the Role You will support the People Operations Manager, playing a key role in delivering an efficient, compliant, and high-quality HR service across the business. This is a varied role where you will work closely with managers and employees, ensuring people processes run smoothly while driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day advice and support to managers and employees on people policies and procedures Support and manage end-to-end recruitment activity, ensuring timely hiring to meet business needs Maintain the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to termination Assist with performance management, disciplinary matters, and employee development Prepare reports, analyse data, and maintain accurate employee records Support the development and optimisation of HR systems and processes Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and best practice Contribute to learning and development initiatives, including training and skills gap analysis Build relationships with external partners, including job centres, schools, and universities Support wider People Operations projects and continuous improvement initiatives About You Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident using Microsoft 365, including Excel Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice A team player with a proactive and solutions-focused approach Desirable CIPD qualification 5 (or working towards) Experience in a generalist HR or People Operations role Background in warehouse or manufacturing environments Project management experience If you want to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation where you'll be supported to develop and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, people-focused initiatives. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality People Operations support and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
K.A.G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a new and exclusive opportunity for a Production Manager to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Glasgow. Position: Production Manager Location: Glasgow (G33) Salary: £45 - £50,000 (DOE) Hours: 5 over 6 days, core business hours either dayshift or backshift with flexibility in line with business needs Reporting to: Operations Manager Purpose of the Role You will be responsible for all aspects of production within the retail room, including ownership of line performance, output targets, OEE, labour efficiency, yields, giveaway, downtime management and GMP. The role also oversees the integration of the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas, focusing on the performance and control of the finished product lines. Key Responsibilities Own the full production performance of the production hall, including line outputs, shift targets and quality. Monitor and drive improvements in OEE, yield, giveaway and labour efficiency. Ensure daily production schedules are met through effective resource planning and machine utilisation. Collaborate with the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas to ensure a steady flow of product into production lines. Lead performance reviews, root cause investigations and downtime tracking. Ensure traceability, GMP, allergen control and food safety compliance. Mentor and develop the Assistant Manager and Line Leaders to build a strong team and succession pipeline. Use daily data and systems, including Innova, PI, Piranha and Shire, to monitor and report on KPIs. Represent the area in daily review meetings and work closely with Planning, Engineering and Technical teams. Ensure OTIF service levels are consistently delivered to customers. Skills & Qualifications You will have excellent spoken and written English, strong numeracy skills and a high attention to detail. You will be an effective leader and motivator, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and support the development of others. A Food Hygiene qualification equivalent to Level 3 and HACCP certification are essential.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy
May 12, 2026
Full time
At K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy , we're delighted to be partnering exclusively with a client in the Transport sector to find a Head of Operations who can bring structure, consistency, and high standards to a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This isn't a step-in-and-maintain role. It's about stepping in, seeing where things can be better, and making it happen. You'll be responsible for the full operational picture, from depot performance and driver management to fleet availability, compliance, and customer delivery. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, translating strategy into something that actually works on the ground. Job Title: Head of Operations - Multi-site Coach Hire & Transport Location : Oldham - With travel required to Carrington and Cheltenham as and when required Salary - £ 60,000 Hours _ 40 Hours Some Operational roles focus on keeping things moving, but this one requires taking full ownership of how everything runs. At its core, this role is about balance. Keeping services running safely and efficiently while still improving performance. Supporting teams while holding standards. Managing cost without compromising service. What you'll be doing: - Leading day-to-day operations across multiple depots, ensuring reliable, safe service delivery - Setting clear performance expectations and driving operational KPIs - Overseeing compliance across DVSA, O-Licence, and driver regulations - Managing fleet availability, maintenance planning, and resource allocation - Leading, developing, and supporting operational teams and drivers - Handling escalations and ensuring a strong customer experience - Managing budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency - Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance What they're looking for: - Strong operational leadership experience within transport, logistics, or coach hire - Someone who understands how multi-site operations actually work day to day - A confident leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure - Solid knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and transport regulations - A practical, solutions-focused mindset, someone who gets things done You don't need to tick every single box, but you do need to know how to take ownership of an operation and improve it. If you're open to hearing more, please get in touch with K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy for a confidential conversation.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy
May 03, 2026
Full time
At K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy , we're delighted to be partnering exclusively with a client in the Transport sector to find a Head of Operations who can bring structure, consistency, and high standards to a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This isn't a step-in-and-maintain role. It's about stepping in, seeing where things can be better, and making it happen. You'll be responsible for the full operational picture, from depot performance and driver management to fleet availability, compliance, and customer delivery. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, translating strategy into something that actually works on the ground. Job Title: Head of Operations - Multi-site Coach Hire & Transport Location : Oldham - With travel required to Carrington and Cheltenham as and when required Salary - £ 60,000 Hours _ 40 Hours Some Operational roles focus on keeping things moving, but this one requires taking full ownership of how everything runs. At its core, this role is about balance. Keeping services running safely and efficiently while still improving performance. Supporting teams while holding standards. Managing cost without compromising service. What you'll be doing: - Leading day-to-day operations across multiple depots, ensuring reliable, safe service delivery - Setting clear performance expectations and driving operational KPIs - Overseeing compliance across DVSA, O-Licence, and driver regulations - Managing fleet availability, maintenance planning, and resource allocation - Leading, developing, and supporting operational teams and drivers - Handling escalations and ensuring a strong customer experience - Managing budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency - Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance What they're looking for: - Strong operational leadership experience within transport, logistics, or coach hire - Someone who understands how multi-site operations actually work day to day - A confident leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure - Solid knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and transport regulations - A practical, solutions-focused mindset, someone who gets things done You don't need to tick every single box, but you do need to know how to take ownership of an operation and improve it. If you're open to hearing more, please get in touch with K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy for a confidential conversation.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy Ellesmere, Shropshire
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Due to expansion within the team, we have several amazing exclusive opportunities available for Maintenance Engineers to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors at their site in Ellesmere. Job Title : Maintenance Engineer Location : Ellesmere Salary : c 50,000 - DOE Hours of Work - 4 on 4 off Days/Nights - 05.30-17.30 - 17.30-05.30 Purpose of the role : You will work as part of the Retail Engineering Team who are responsible for the efficient upkeep and smooth performance of the factory, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities: Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs in a timely and controlled manner Provide progress updates to Engineering Management and Supervisors Proactively complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks, and preventative maintenance tasks Carry out special projects as required by the Engineering Management team Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety legislation Liaise with the production team to support timely delivery to customers You will be educated to a minimum of NVQ level 3 in an Engineering related discipline, you will also ideally have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience. You will also be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, Installations, breakdown diagnosis, fault finding. knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems would be beneficial. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset by investing in your additional qualifications in order to progress you to the next level of our internal framework.
KAG Recruitment Consultancy
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Due to continued growth, we have a new opportunity available for an Engineering Supervisor to join our client one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors at their Penston site in Glasgow. Job Title: Engineering Supervisor Salary : £48,311 - standard working week - 40 hours, £50,726 - 4on/4off - 42 hours, £54,108 - 4on/4off (inc nights) - 42 hours Location : Glasgow - G33 Hours of Work : 4 ON 4 OFF - Days or Nights - 05.30 - 17.30 - 17.30 -05.30 Reporting to: Engineering Management As the Engineering Supervisor you will lead and support the Engineering team and possess a strong technical knowledge within the Engineering arena. Reporting to the Engineering Management team you will support and lead on Engineering projects and identity opportunities for development and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Engineering team to quickly respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to site equipment. - Identify and address root causes of recurring failures - Support and lead engineering projects, new equipment installations and process improvement projects. - Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and lower maintenance costs. - Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation - Carry out risk assessments and follow safe systems of work - Develop standard operating procedures for engineering tasks - Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices, sharing technical knowledge and best practice - Provide training to engineers and operators on maintenance activities You will be experienced within the field of FMCG or Food Manufacturing Maintenance and ideally have completed a HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.