D R Newitt & Associates

Our client is a global leader in the food manufacturing sector, supplying high-quality products to major retailers. Due to continued growth and innovation, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Process Technologist to join their Product Development team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the factory floor while also working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, operations, and external partners to deliver new and improved products to market. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving process development, supporting product launches, and ensuring consistency, safety, and quality across production. The role will involve supporting the Process Development Manager with the preparation and coordination of new and modified product launches. You will arrange and oversee production trials, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant with food safety requirements. You will coordinate trial follow-ups, product sampling, and lessons learned, and work closely with Technical and Production teams to develop product specifications and support accurate set-up within the business ERP system. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Technical colleagues to resolve production issues, work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to establish or improve supply solutions, and take responsibility for artwork approval across your product portfolio. The role includes regular contact with retailer technologists, occasional store visits for product evaluation, and ad-hoc travel to customers and suppliers. The successful candidate must hold a third-level qualification (diploma or degree) in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. A recognised Food Safety qualification such as REHIS would be advantageous. A thorough understanding of food processing and the systems that underpin food safety is essential. This role requires flexibility, as working hours may include weekends, night shifts, and other non-standard hours in line with business needs. Business travel is required on an ad-hoc basis. You will bring a genuine enthusiasm for food and food manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to your work. You will be well organised, highly detail-focused, and able to perform under pressure while adapting quickly to changing situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with customer and market requirements. Applicants must have proven experience in a similar role within food manufacturing, ideally working with major retail customers, and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality work to deadlines. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including gym membership, retail discount vouchers, and health and wellbeing support. Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities are also available. A full job description and company brief will be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your most up-to-date CV to Simon Norris.

Job Description: Job Title: General Manager Salary: 42,000 Hours: 40 hours a week through 7 days a week. My client are looking for their new General Manager (Services) based around Dalkeith. The business is a 2nd generation family owned business founded in 1978. The company has owned and operated these Services since the late 1980s and continues to develop and adapt to the fast moving convenience world. Their aim is to provide a shopping experience that is quick, clean and convenient for their customers whether they are regulars or passing through. They sell Esso branded fuel and have Keystore (JW Filshill) as their retail fascia, this gives them access to deals which change every 3 weeks. We also use a range of smaller local supplies for Eggs, Milk and Firewood. In the past few months the store has undergone a refit inside to include a hot food counter, beer cave and coffee bar. Their EPOS system and back office are provided by Hendersons Technology and allow them to complete tasks such as temperature check, banking and ordering efficiently. For example in the last couple of years they have invested in Glory cash machines for their tills reducing the cash handling and making banking more efficient. On the HR side of things they have an employee assistance program open to all for counselling or advice, company pension and an outside HR consultancy to support the store management. There are round 16 staff members on the payroll ranging from 40 hours a week to 0, operating the business 24/7. Key Responsibilities: To deliver a customer experience that is quick, convenient and clean. Look after our staff (Motivate and Manage) Ensure compliance with legislation and ensure the business is operating safely. Build relationships with suppliers. Stock Control (promotions, replenishment, analysis). Merchandising (Seasonal, promotions). Team management (recruiting, training, work schedules, holidays). Daily cash management Resolve customer complaints. Communicate clearly (upwards, downwards and sideways). Keep on top of market developments. Community engagement. Ensure the forecourt and back of the shop is clean, tidy and litter free. Knowledge, Training and Experience required Personal License (alcohol) Competent in using emails, word and excel Competent use of our own stock control system Good communication People management qualification If this sounds like your next move, please don't hesitate to get in touch, apply with your CV or call (phone number removed).