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About the Role The Senior QA Manager is responsible for ensuring that all food production adheres to safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. Leading a team of Shift Technologists and QAs, this role is hands-on and emphasises compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Leading and developing your team of Shift Technologists and Quality Controllers, working to ensure all food is produced to the agreed standards and specifications • Ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are always adhered to, and that all colleagues are aware of their responsibilities • Maintaining a robust system for documentation, from incoming materials through to finished product • Investigating and incidents and non-conformance and putting corrective actions in place • Being a key contact for customer and BRC audits About You This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional with strong leadership skills and a background in food production quality assurance. Key Skills • Prior experience of leading a technical/quality team in a manufacturing environment • Advanced Food Safety and Intermediate HACCP qualifications • Proactive and highly organised, able to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment • Good communications skills, able to work well with colleagues at all levels Benefits • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) • Company pension scheme • Company sick pay - after qualifying period • Free onsite parking • Exclusive employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco. • Employee assistance programme. • Wisdom wellbeing app • Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling Our Referral Incentive: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest. We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details

Senior Specification Officer Details aren t just important they re everything. You ll own the creation and maintenance of customer specifications, legal labelling, and artwork approvals for both retail and wholesale products. Lead a Specification Technologist, manage audits, handle translations, and keep everything compliant with BRC and food legislation. You re organized, tenacious, and commercially aware. Experienced with HACCP, online spec systems, and customer communications, you thrive when precision matters and deadlines loom. Step in. Take ownership. Make every product speak for itself. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. Unfortunately the business are unable to support with sponsorship

Senior Product Technologist - Fashion, Clothing Senior Product Technologist - Fashion, Clothing The location of the role is London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 250 - 295 per day (inside IR35) . Role Purpose Technically develop market leading product. Manage delivery of specification, innovation, fit, safety, compliance and ethics that differentiate the business from competitors. Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Technically accountable for department/departments and representing business technology externally and across the business. Develop great quality product in collaboration with buying and design teams. Developing junior members of the technical team. Deliver clear specifications on Design Tech packs & relevant tenders, to include fit, materials, blocks, size chart, construction, components and performance standards. Work with the Fit Development Studio, fit specialists, buying and design to deliver relevant blocks and seasonal trends incorporating customer feedback in the development. Including Sourcing Offices and suppliers where relevant Critical path - ensure all technical deadlines are met in line with BU critical path and continually working to optimise Leadtime whilst maintaining product technical standards Approve all development samples in line with agreed process. Carry out ongoing cost engineering to ensure all products are optimised commercially whilst still meeting business standards. Working closely with raw material suppliers and where relevant with the Central fabric technology team, to ensure quality feedback and innovation is embedded into the material strategy and seasonal material workshops Risk assess new materials are appropriate for end use. Maintain the business raw material sourcing strategy within the department, Benchmark product against competitors to ensure market leading position & feed into Product development strategy Deliver innovation, driving commercial customer focused benefit in line with Design, Product & innovation strategy. Drive & Deliver business Plan A requirements with buying and design, in line with business strategy Keep abreast of the latest technology trends in raw materials, fabric, fibre, manufacturing techniques and relevant packaging. Feeding into the product development process Drive the development of the business digital development strategy working with UK and SO teams & suppliers Manage adherence to product safety, compliance and ethical standards in line with legislation and corporate policy Assist and coordinate with customer services on customer contracts relating to product failures" Monitor the voice of our customer around Quality, fit & performance and build into ongoing product development strategy In the event of Quality failure highlight and work alongside supply Base and Sourcing Office colleagues to resolve" Act as a business ambassador internally and externally protecting Plan A, safety, ethical and environmental requirements Build strong relationships across UK and global teams. Adhere to agreed ways of working and helping to develop global best practice. Provide technical knowledge to assist stores, departments, marketing & digital selling Ensure all PLM data is accurate at tech pack stage to include material details and components added to BOM, blocks, measurements, colour coding, innovation and Plan A Key skills and experience Expert in the field of technology including patternmaking / fit and manufacturing of fabric / raw materials and promotional claims Excellent communication skills within Technical Function, Design and Buying, Supply Base and Global Sourcing Offices Able to manage Blue Sky thinking for newness and project delivery of innovation Multi tasked orientated working to tight deadlines while maintaining entrepreneurialism Capable of interpreting customer data to shape future product development strategy Experience of briefing and specifying direct design sourced product, working with Buying and Design teams to create Tech Packs Ability to manage departmental data and leverage systems to enable strategic reporting Ability to work across multiple sourcing models (in-house designed, Supplier designed) Ability to embrace change and strive to embed new process and ways of working.

Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods Kent / South East England - commutable from Kent, Essex, Surrey Are you a hands-on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier? The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the business Technical Manager Key Requirements Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems Practical, hands-on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance, and innovation in a respected fine food business while developing your career in a dynamic, premium food environment.

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in Cambridgeshire who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function. The Role As Senior Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards. You will also play a leadership role in developing junior team members and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires Attending and supporting internal and external audits Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility About You You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience in food specifications management Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders Experience mentoring or managing junior team members As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

This multiple award winning multi disciplinary company with 125 staff members in Bristol are enjoying a prosperous start to 2024 as they experience another increase in workload. They have projects happening at different stages in the education team and are now in 'recruitment mode'. Hitting the ground running from day one your responsibilities will be; - Preparation of working drawings / specifications - Working with clients to provide 'design solutions' - Building regulation control - Overseeing cost control We are looking for candidates with a portfolio demonstrating strong technical experience who can run projects from planning onwards. You will have a thorough understanding of the construction legislations and REVIT is essential. They provide you with a good working atmosphere with 25 days holiday and 2 days of working at home. There is a decent pension scheme, life assurance and healthcare plan in place. To hear more about this unique opportunity please get in contact by sending your latest cv and portfolio.

Senior Specification Technologist Cambridgeshire 43,000 Are you the person who spots a labelling error from a mile away and actually enjoys keeping specifications watertight? If precision, compliance and well-run processes are your thing, this could be right up your street. We're working with a global food business looking to appoint a Senior Specifications Technologist to take ownership of customer specifications and product information across retail and food service markets. They work with some of the biggest names in food, giving you opportunity to work with them and their popular products! This is a real close-knit site that ensure their staff are looked after. Progression and development is at the forefront of this company's mind. What you'll be doing Leading the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new and existing products Ensuring specifications remain fully up to date following EPDs, supplier changes and legal or customer updates Reviewing specifications to meet BRC standards and customer-specific requirements Managing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance Keeping abreast of changes in legal labelling requirements across multiple markets, engaging third-party approvals where needed Acting as a key point of contact for customer specification queries and questionnaires Supporting and attending internal and external audits Developing clear procedures and work instructions for the specifications function Managing, coaching and developing a Specification Technologist through structured training and day-to-day support Why consider it? You'll be stepping into a senior, visible role where attention to detail genuinely matters. There's autonomy, scope to improve processes, and the chance to develop people. If you're ready to take ownership of specifications and want a role where your expertise is genuinely valued, this one's worth a conversation. Please call Owen on (phone number removed).

Our client, a well-established architectural practice based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist / Technical Architect to take a leading role in the delivery of technically complex projects across a range of sectors. This is a senior appointment within the studio, offering full responsibility for technical project delivery from inception through to completion, along with a clear pathway to management or Associate level following a successful probation period (if desired). The Role The successful candidate will act as technical lead across multiple projects, overseeing the production, coordination, and quality assurance of technical information. This role suits someone confident reviewing and monitoring the work of others, carrying out detailed QA checks prior to issue, and ensuring all technical outputs meet the highest regulatory and safety standards. You will be client- and contractor-facing, representing the practice at design team meetings, during construction stages, and when resolving technical challenges on live projects. A strong office presence is essential, as the role includes mentoring and supporting colleagues, helping to raise technical standards and capability across the team. Projects You re Likely to Work On The role offers exposure to a varied and technically demanding portfolio, including: A £15m specialist residential care scheme with complex regulatory and safeguarding requirements £5m commercial office refurbishment and redevelopment projects Bespoke one-off private homes with a strong focus on design quality and detailing National retail refurbishment roll-out projects delivered across multiple sites This variety requires strong technical judgement, excellent coordination skills, and experience working across different procurement routes and delivery models. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of projects from early design stages through to completion Review, coordinate, and quality-assure technical drawings and specifications prior to issue Act as Lead Designer and undertake the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act where required Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, British Standards, and associated guidance Coordinate consultant and contractor information and resolve construction-stage technical issues Provide visible technical leadership within the office, mentoring and supporting team members Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat work and long-term partnerships About You Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline Extensive experience delivering technically complex projects Experience working on listed buildings and heritage projects Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, British Standards, and the Building Safety Act Confident reviewing others work and taking accountability for technical output Comfortable operating in senior, client- and contractor-facing roles Highly proficient in Revit, with working knowledge of AutoCAD and associated software Proactive, authoritative, and approachable, with a genuine interest in developing others Full UK driving licence preferred What s on Offer A senior role with genuine responsibility and influence Clear route to management / Associate level Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) and attractive benefits package Healthcare support, Employee Assistance Programme, and volunteer day Structured CPD, training, and long-term career development Collaborative, multidisciplinary studio environment Modern hybrid flexible working arrangements. Inclusive and supportive workplace culture focused on quality and shared success If you re looking for a senior technical role with real accountability, visible leadership, and a defined progression route, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Please hit apply and follow the instructions or call James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information.

Architectural practice seeking an Architectural Technologist (Healthcare-sector) to join their busy, growing team in Manchester as part of a UK-wide growth strategy on the back of large-scale project wins. Healthcare-sector specialists, or those with some experience or interest in Healthcare-sector Architecture. This one is for you! - Our client are a large, UK-wide practice with several regional offices. They are an established AJ100 practice with over 100 employees. In Manchester they are relatively small (Circa 10-staff) but have big expansion plans for the year ahead. With some recent senior-level hires overseeing an established and growing Healthcare sector team, they are looking to appoint Architects and Technologists to join them and support the growth in this sector. We are recruiting for a mid-level Architectural Technologist role that would initially be focused in this Healthcare team. Their work is completed primarily using REVIT software. They are big advocates of REVIT and can offer continued training to aid the further development of experience in this area. What we are looking for: An experienced, qualified Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist. Someone with approximately 2-10 (yes i know that's vague) years experience working in an Architectural studio or similar environment. Ideally this person will have experience working within the Healthcare or similar sectors and with proven experience using AutoCAD & REVIT software. This person should have good UK-building regs knowledge, familiarity with NBS specifications and an ability to work independently. What you will get in return: Excellent salary - Above average for RIBA guidelines in the North-West. Hybrid/Flexible working Exciting project work + Modern office space. What you need to do next: Contact Consulting using the contact details provided. Full details on the company/role/location will be shared in your first conversation. Alternatively please click the apply button to register your CV as an application.

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.