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QA Technologist 30,000- 33,000 Early Shift Growing Food Manufacturer Let's be clear - this isn't a clipboard-and-hide-in-the-office QA job. This is a factory-floor, sleeves-rolled-up, standards-driving role inside a fast-growing food manufacturing business that's scaling properly. They've built momentum. Now they need structure. That's where you come in. The Collective Network is supporting a food manufacturer that's investing in its Technical & Quality function to make sure growth doesn't compromise standards. They need someone visible. Practical. Calm under pressure. Someone who spots issues early and fixes them properly. What you'll actually be doing On the floor. Every day. Making sure HACCP, CCPs and GMP aren't just paperwork - they're lived. Owning quality checks across production and warehousing. Logging issues properly and driving corrective actions. Supporting traceability, intake checks and stock holds. Keeping the site audit-ready - not audit-panicked. Working with Ops to stop repeat problems, not just firefighting them. This business doesn't have layers of QA managers. It needs someone who brings structure, discipline and credibility. What they're looking for Food manufacturing experience - non-negotiable. Solid understanding of HACCP, CCPs and GMP. Confident challenging standards when they slip. Organised. Reliable. Detail-focused. Comfortable investigating issues and seeing them through. HACCP & Food Safety qualified (Level 3 ideal, Level 2 considered). If you've worked in a growing site before and enjoy building process rather than inheriting it fully formed - you'll thrive here. The Offer 30,000- 33,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off Pension matched at 3% 250 L&D budget 100 wellbeing budget Volunteer day Subsidised events Internal training and development This is a chance to join at the right time - when quality standards are being embedded, not just maintained. If you want a role where you're trusted, visible and actually make a difference on site - let's talk. .

Precision Toolmaker Up to 50,000 Buckinghamshire We are working with a well-established precision engineering company in Buckinghamshire are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its specialist tooling team. Being at the top of this field for decades, they are well-versed in delivering specialist tooling to the motorsport, aerospace and defence sectors. The role involves manufacturing and assembling press tools, jigs, fixtures, and complex precision assemblies. You will work from detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD data, and customer specifications to produce tooling to tight tolerances. Duties include manual machining, precision bench fitting, spotting and fine adjustment, and providing support to other areas of the Machine Shop. You will conduct tool trials, evaluate performance, and implement refinements to achieve required accuracy and durability. The position also includes maintaining, modifying, and improving existing tooling, working closely with design, inspection, and production teams to ensure successful project delivery. The company offers additional earning potential through overtime (1.5x), a workplace pension, and 25 days annual leave including bank holidays. This is a great opportunity to join an established business setting the standard in their field. If this advert fits your skillset, please hit apply and our Senior Consultant Jack Watson will be in touch to discuss this position with you in greater detail.

Food Technologist London 35,000 A renowned food manufacturer for top quality products in London is on the hunt for a new Food Technologist. You will get the chance to collaborate with global brands, with a chance to make a real impact. You'll support the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System, keeping documentation accurate, audits on track and standards met. You'll work closely with the wider Technical team and play a key role in maintaining customer, legal and internal compliance. What you'll be doing Maintaining and updating the Food Safety & Quality Management System Supporting allergen management and keeping the allergen matrix accurate and current Completing gap analysis against customer, internal and legislative standards and tracking corrective actions through to closure Managing the internal audit schedule and conducting audits when required Trending non-conformances and actions, reporting into the Technical Management team Managing calibration schedules and ensuring all critical equipment is in date and certified Maintaining due diligence documentation for service suppliers Producing Technical KPIs and internal reports Managing customer complaints, trend analysis and customer responses within agreed timescales Monitoring and reporting on online customer reviews Promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across site What we're looking for Experience in a Technical / Quality role within food manufacturing Strong understanding of food safety systems, audits and document control Confident working to customer, legal and internal standards Organised, detail-focused and comfortable working at pace Why this role It's a solid Technical position with real responsibility, exposure to audits and customers, and the chance to strengthen your experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Please give Owen a call on (phone number removed) to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Environmental Advisor Cambridgeshire 40,000 A food manufacturer are looking for an Environmental Advisor to help make a real difference to ensure the company is meeting its environmental and energy goals. This company has some of the most recognisable products in the world! You will certainly have tasted these products at at many global brands. This role supports the site in meeting environmental and energy legislation, maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, and driving sustainability performance. You'll provide technical expertise, champion best practice, and help deliver ongoing improvements that reduce environmental impact and energy use across a busy manufacturing environment. What you will be doing: Maintain and develop ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness Keep up to date with environmental and energy legislation, advising the leadership team on changes and required actions Support internal and external audits, inspections, and all associated reporting Monitor and report emissions, effluents, waste streams, and overall resource use Lead environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, noise, wastewater Oversee waste contractors to ensure segregation, storage, recycling, and disposal are fully compliant Develop initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and the use of hazardous substances Support investigations into environmental incidents and help deliver corrective actions Work with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and deliver energy efficiency projects Track energy consumption and performance indicators, preparing clear reports for management review Support energy audits and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 50001 requirements Promote energy awareness and support behavioural change initiatives across the site Prepare environmental and energy performance reports for internal stakeholders and regulators Track and analyse KPIs relating to environment and energy Maintain accurate environmental records, permits, and documentation Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors What You'll Bring A qualification in environmental science, sustainability, energy management Solid understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Experience within a manufacturing setting Strong knowledge of environmental and energy legislation Confident data analysis and reporting skills If you would like to make a difference in a global company, please apply or get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed).

Technical Operative Cambridgeshire Rotating Shifts 24/7 Operation Let's cut to it. At The Collective Network , we don't recruit for "bums on seats". We recruit people who know their way around machinery, take pride in getting things right first time, and step up when it matters. Right now, we're working with a well-established manufacturing operation in Cambridgeshire that's investing heavily in its people, processes, and performance. They're looking for Technical Operatives who want more than just a job - they want responsibility, progression, and the chance to make a real impact on the shop floor. If you're technically switched on, calm under pressure, and the kind of person others naturally look to when things need sorting, keep reading. The Role You'll report into the Production Team Leader and play a key role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is a rotational shift role covering: 6am - 2pm 2pm - 10pm 10pm - 6am Monday to Sunday, with potential 24/7 coverage. What You'll Be Doing Stepping in for Team Leaders when required - leadership matters here Leading by example on Health & Safety (your safety and everyone else's) Driving productivity and ensuring KPIs are hit on time Maintaining GMP standards - clean, tidy, disciplined work areas Managing time, people, and daily priorities effectively Ensuring product quality is right first time , every time What We're Looking For This role suits someone who's technically confident but also people-focused. You'll need: Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across teams The ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment A sharp eye for detail and a logical, problem-solving mindset Experience working as part of a team - not a lone wolf A genuine appetite for learning, development, and progression The Mindset That Wins Here You don't shy away from challenging work You take ownership - no excuses, no finger-pointing You care about standards, accuracy, and doing things properly You're flexible, adaptable, and bring a "can-do" attitude You're comfortable handling multiple tasks and changing priorities Technical & Leadership Skills Strong understanding of equipment and machinery Comfortable coaching, supporting, and developing others Clear and accurate communication with peers, management, and other departments Supporting audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement activity Identifying skill gaps and helping plan training to meet business needs Interested? If this sounds like your kind of role - or the kind of step you've been waiting for - we'd love to talk. Apply through The Collective Network and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential conversation. No fluff. No corporate waffle. Just a solid opportunity for someone who wants to be taken seriously.

HR Officer (15-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) Location: Huntingdon Salary: 35,000 We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join an established on-site HR team on a 15-month maternity cover contract. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment , where you'll be building strong relationships across all levels of the business and making a real impact day-to-day. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and is confident supporting both managers and employees with a range of HR matters. You'll provide guidance on employee relations, support investigations, and help to maintain a positive and engaging workplace culture. What you'll be doing: Providing day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and colleagues Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters (e.g. absence, conduct, performance) Supporting investigations and offering coaching to line managers Contributing to employee engagement activities and wider HR projects Being a visible HR presence across both factory and warehouse operations What we're looking for: CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience) Strong understanding of HR processes and UK employment law Confident managing a range of ER cases Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Organised, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities Experience within a fast-moving or manufacturing environment is highly desirable Someone who can start soon and hit the ground running Why join? You'll be part of a supportive, friendly HR team within a large and growing organisation. The environment is busy and varied - no two days are the same - and you'll have the opportunity to be involved in meaningful HR work that directly supports employee experience.

Quality Assurance Lead Cambridgeshire On-site Monday-Friday Are you a hands-on quality professional who loves leading teams, solving problems, and setting high standards? Our client, a fast-growing food manufacturing business, is looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to join their site in Cambridgeshire. The Role Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day quality agenda on site. This is a visible, hands-on role where you'll be on the factory floor, coaching your team, supporting audits, managing complaints, and ensuring every product leaving site meets exacting standards. Key Responsibilities Drive improvements in factory standards through strong cross-functional collaboration Ensure production teams understand and meet quality expectations Lead and support internal and external audits Maintain product quality through: Sensory evaluation QC checks and accurate record-keeping Microbiological and chemical testing (batch and non-batch) Manage customer complaints from investigation through CAPA to closure Support root cause analysis with other functions Escalate food safety issues when required Report KPIs to site and central teams Lead, coach, and develop your QA team through regular 1-to-1s, performance management, and annual development plans What We're Looking For Proven experience in a quality leadership role within food manufacturing Strong working knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GFSI, etc.) Confident communicator, able to influence across departments Organised, resilient, and comfortable making decisions Why This Role? This is an opportunity to take the lead on quality with full support, make a real impact on processes, and develop a team that takes pride in its standards. Apply Today To find out more or to apply, contact Gemma at The Collective Network.

Procurement Officer Bedfordshire 55,000 + benefits A leading UK engineering and R&D organisation is undertaking a major multi-year site transformation, following significant new investment. This newly created role offers the chance to be right at the centre of that redevelopment, working as part of an embedded project team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to help deliver a modern, high-performance technical facility. This isn't a typical purchasing job. You'll be managing complex procurement activity linked to infrastructure, construction, and facilities upgrades, ensuring projects are delivered compliantly, efficiently, and on budget. What You'll Be Doing Supporting a live capital-works programme covering site redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades, and compliance improvements. Managing end-to-end procurement activity: defining requirements, running tenders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring governance. Working closely with technical teams to scope works, assess risk, and identify value opportunities. Monitoring supplier performance and managing any contract variations. Example projects might include facilities refurbishment, plant and equipment upgrades, or compliance-driven works (e.g. replacing internal doors, electrical systems, or workshop fit-outs). What We're Looking For Proven experience in procurement across facilities, estates, construction, or infrastructure projects. A confident, assertive character - someone comfortable pushing back and maintaining control in a technically demanding environment. Strong stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence engineers, contractors, and senior leaders. Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and a focus on governance and value for money. A proactive, tenacious approach and a genuine interest in supporting transformation and modernisation projects. Why Apply? Brand new position created as part of a major investment programme. Work on a long-term redevelopment project with at least five years of future activity planned. Join a respected organisation with a high-tech engineering focus and a growing, forward-thinking culture. Real scope to shape how procurement supports complex project delivery. Competitive salary, full benefits package, and strong career development potential. If you're a procurement professional who thrives in hands-on, project-led environments and enjoys combining governance with delivery, this is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at a pivotal moment in its transformation.

Production Process Engineer Maidenhead Up to 50,000 The Collective Network is partnering with an established SME Motorsport supplier to recruit a Production Process Engineer to support the manufacture of high-performance engineered components supplied directly into Formula 1 programmes. This is a key role within the business, focused on driving robust, repeatable manufacturing processes while supporting the pace and technical demands of F1. The Production Process Engineer will act as a link between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, ensuring that new and existing processes are capable, efficient, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for defining and improving manufacturing routes, work instructions, tooling, and process controls, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and problem-solving. Key responsibilities include supporting NPI and prototype-to-production transitions, conducting process capability and root cause analysis, implementing lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives, and supporting quality investigations where required. The role requires regular engagement with shop-floor teams, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues quickly and effectively. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-complexity environment, and confident influencing cross-functional teams. Experience within motorsport, F1 supply chain, aerospace, or other high-performance engineering sectors is highly desirable. If this is something that could suit your experience and would be keen to know more details. Hit apply and our Consultant Jack Watson will be in touch if your background is applicable.

Technical Administrator Lincolnshire 35,000 - 40,000 We're working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking to strengthen their Technical team with a hands-on, proactive professional focused on Quality, Food Safety and Compliance. They supply most of the major retailers with popular products that you have definitely tried before! The role is a 9-month FTC to help aid with audits and maintain the standards set by the previous incumbent who is retiring. The role is paying up to 40,000 with flexible working hours offered such as working from home or part-time hours! What you'll be doing: Supporting BRC and customer audits Assisting with QA and QC programmes across site Contributing to HACCP and food safety activities Supporting technical projects, NPD and process improvements Managing sampling, inspections and supplier approval Supporting corrective actions, complaints and technical documentation Working closely with Production and wider site teams day to day What we're looking for: Experience in a Technical, QA or QC role within food manufacturing Good understanding of food safety and quality standards Confidently communicate and collaborate with other departments If you would like to learn more, please apply or call Owen on (phone number removed).

Hygiene Manager Northamptonshire 40,000 - 42,000 Job Purpose Seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee and continuously improve all site hygiene operations, ensuring standards are met and exceeded. You will be reporting into the Technical to ensure a streamlined approach to standards across the site. This company are part of a larger international group who are very successful. They supply into the main retailers as well as food service and some own brand products. You will get the chance to have full autonomy over the site's Hygiene function! Main Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the site leadership team to deliver agreed objectives Develop and maintain effective site-wide cleaning schedules Represent the hygiene function during customer technical audits Lead, coach and develop the hygiene team to achieve high performance Manage external suppliers to ensure service levels and compliance Maintain control of relevant budgets and cost efficiencies Key Requirements We're looking for a proactive, driven professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable, ideally within FMCG Strong self-motivation Knowledge of HACCP and a solid understanding of food safety standards will be advantageous Please hit apply or call Owen on (phone number removed) to learn more about the company and the role!

Raw Materials Co-ordinator Cambridgeshire Salary 35,000 Supply chain pros only. Process lovers encouraged. Firefighters welcomed. Let's be honest. Production doesn't stop because machines fail. It stops because the right material isn't in the right place at the right time . That's where you come in. This is a behind-the-scenes role with front-line impact. You'll be the person who makes sure production runs smoothly, suppliers perform, and problems are solved before they become problems. No drama. No guesswork. Just control. The Business You'll be joining a high-growth, B2B manufacturing group supplying ingredients into bakery, pastry and dessert markets worldwide. They operate at serious scale: Multiple manufacturing sites globally Thousands of SKUs Complex supply chains Ambitious growth plans It's fast-moving, structured, and absolutely not a place for passengers. The Role (What You'll Actually Be Doing) As Raw Materials Co-ordinator, you'll own the availability of raw materials and packaging across production. That means: Managing stock levels on-site and at 3PL locations Calling off materials in line with the production plan Creating and managing purchase orders across a large supplier base Identifying shortages early and expediting at the lowest possible cost Working closely with Production Planning, Warehousing and Procurement Monitoring supplier performance and challenging poor delivery Managing stock-at-risk and preventing waste Keeping master data accurate (lead times, MOQ, safety stock) Providing forward-looking stock and storage projections In short: you'll be the glue between planning, procurement, suppliers and the warehouse. What You'll Bring . You'll need: 5+ years in a similar supply chain / materials planning role Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail Confidence managing multiple suppliers and priorities The ability to spot risk early and act fast Clear communication - especially when things get tight Nice to have (not deal breakers): ERP/MRP experience Strong Excel skills A-Level or equivalent qualification What's In It For You Competitive salary A business that's growing Real ownership and influence International exposure and collaboration A culture that values ideas, not just execution If you like structure, responsibility, and being the person who keeps everything moving - this one's worth your time. Interested? Please click to apply or give Gemma Wright a call on (phone number removed). She will be happy to go through the details with you over the phone, even if you haven't got round to fully updated your CV yet!