Alexander Steele

We are currently recruiting for a Development Technician to join the R&D team of a well-established food manufacturing business. This role will support the wider development team with a range of activities across product development, trials and general R&D support. It s a hands-on position offering exposure to the full development process within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting development activities across a range of projects • Assisting with trials and product testing • Preparing samples and maintaining accurate records • Supporting the wider R&D team with day-to-day development tasks The ideal candidate will have: • An interest in food development or the food manufacturing industry • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn • Good attention to detail and strong team working skills This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and gain valuable experience within a supportive R&D team.

Overview We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to support the coordination of manufacturing schedules within a fast-paced production environment. This role will assist in ensuring production runs efficiently and customer demand is met, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities Assist in preparing daily and weekly production schedules based on demand and customer orders Work closely with production, warehouse, and procurement teams to ensure materials are available Monitor production progress and help update plans where required Support the optimisation of production lines to reduce downtime and improve efficiency Help maintain accurate stock levels and ensure alignment with production plans Update and maintain data within planning systems (ERP/MRP) Generate basic reports on production performance and output Support senior planners with capacity planning and forecasting activities Key Skills & Experience Some experience in a manufacturing, production, or planning environment (FMCG desirable) Good organisational skills and attention to detail Basic to intermediate Excel skills Strong communication skills and willingness to learn Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Desirable Exposure to production planning or scheduling Understanding of manufacturing or food production processes Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards Personal Attributes Eager to learn and develop within a planning role Reliable and adaptable Team player with a positive attitude Able to work under guidance while taking initiative when needed

Are you a passionate leader who thrives on delivering outstanding customer experiences and driving operational excellence? We re looking for a dynamic Customer Services Manager to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of customer engagement within a fast-paced environment. On offer: Competitive salary 25 days + bank holidays Enhanced company pension Excellent learning and development opportunities The Opportunity This role offers the chance to take ownership of a customer services function, enhancing performance, strengthening relationships, and leading transformational change. You ll play a key role in improving processes, developing people, and ensuring customers receive a consistently exceptional service. What You ll Be Doing Lead, coach, and develop a customer services team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Act as the primary escalation point for customer and internal queries, ensuring swift and effective resolution Drive service transformation initiatives, introducing smarter and more efficient ways of working Collaborate closely with internal teams including Supply Chain, Production, and Commercial functions Oversee export processes and documentation, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits Manage onboarding, training, and ongoing development to build a multi-skilled, high-performing team Maintain and improve systems and data accuracy across CRM and order processes Monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and add value Develop and track KPIs, providing insights and performance updates to leadership Support customer account management alongside commercial and finance teams Ensure smooth processing of customer orders from receipt through to delivery Analyse feedback and performance data to identify trends and enhance service delivery Represent the business in customer meetings and visits, strengthening long-term partnerships Champion a customer-first culture, ensuring the voice of the customer is heard across the organisation What We re Looking For Proven leadership experience within customer service, supply chain, or a similar environment Strong understanding of order-to-cash processes and customer experience principles Experience driving change and implementing new processes or systems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to motivate and inspire teams to deliver high performance Experience with CRM systems and data management Knowledge of export processes and compliance requirements Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment Willingness to travel for customer engagement when required

Alexander Steele Recruitment are proud to continue supporting a leading, multi site food manufacturing business who are going though significant growth and as a result they are looking to appoint a Human Resources Business Partner at their site in Bedfordshire. As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with site leadership to deliver HR support aligned with broader business strategies, helping to achieve organisational goals and maintain a high-performing, engaged workforce. On offer: Competitive salary 33 days holiday Enhanced company pension Private healthcare and Life assurance Responsibilities As an HR Business Partner, you will support site leadership by aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive performance and engagement. You ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, compliance, and workforce management, ensuring adherence to UK employment law and food industry standards. You ll lead talent, recruitment, and performance processes, focusing on succession planning, capability development, and retention, particularly in operational teams. Through effective change management, data insights, and a strong focus on culture, DE&I, and wellbeing, you ll help build a resilient, high-performing workforce. Candidate Requirements Degree in Human Resources or equivalent professional experience. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher). Proven HR experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance. Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems, change management, and delivering HR projects. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Alexander Steele Recruitment are proud to continue supporting a food manufacturing business who are going though significant growth and as a result they are looking to appoint a Human Resources Business Partner at their site in Surrey. As HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with the leadership team to deliver HR support aligned with broader business strategies, helping to achieve organisational goals and maintain a high-performing, engaged workforce. My client is offering a Competitive salary based on experience Responsibilities As HR Business Partner, you will support site leadership by aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive performance and engagement. You ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, compliance, and workforce management, ensuring adherence to UK employment law and food industry standards. You ll lead talent, recruitment, and performance processes, focusing on succession planning, capability development, and retention, particularly in operational teams. Through effective change management, data insights, and a strong focus on culture, DE&I, and wellbeing, you ll help build a resilient, high-performing workforce. Candidate Requirements Degree in Human Resources or equivalent professional experience. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher). Proven HR experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

To swiftly respond to production breakdowns and deliver planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of Poultry processing and packing machinery such as conveyors, module and tray transport systems, plucking equipment, evisceration machinery, tray sealers, flow wrappers and vacuum sealers. To also carryout fault finding on PLC systems, electrical installation and carry out small projects. Shift Rotation 2 Week Rotation Week 1 : Monday to Friday 05 00 Week 2 : Monday to Friday 16 00 Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Operate to a high degree of Health and Safety and good housekeeping standards Operate within the HSE protocols e.g. Permit to Work, Risk Assessment, Method Statement, Safe System of Work, Standard Operating Procedures Lock off procedures to be always followed to ensure safety of self and others on site. Carry out small projects, and modifications as required within any projects. Quickly assess the nature of breakdowns & act accordingly. To carry out PPM inspections & maintenance & to carry out corrective maintenance repairs on a timely basis. Carry out general maintenance as required including lubrication tasks / maintenance schedules. Job Related Experience, Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Essential NVQ level 3 City and Guilds, Electrical / Mechanical Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship An aptitude to fault diagnosis and logical thinking Must be able to read, understand and work with schematic drawings Welding skills (MIG/TIG/ARC) Functional Skills: Detailed knowledge of business and own areas processes and procedures. Recognised as an expert in your own area Able to cope under pressure and flex with peaks in personal workload Able to anticipate/identify problems and use available resources to provide effective solutions Good awareness of a manufacturing environment Able to anticipate/identify problems and use available resources to provide effective solutions Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork and communication Chooses the most appropriate method and tools for communication. Maintains positive and productive relationships with individual team members and other departments/colleagues Prioritisation / Self Organisation Ability to work under pressure Strong attention to detail Possesses strong initiative, with the ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team Demonstrates a flexible approach to work Ability to cope with changes in demands and circumstance Able to make things happen quickly and to complete tasks in full.