Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal. The Role: Working alongside the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager and Grocery Product Development Technologist, you will support all grocery-related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen in Park Royal as well as with key manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production team to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the grocery range. Key Responsibilities: Recipe & Product Development • Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Benchmarking & Analysis • Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. • Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Testing & Validation • Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. • Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. • Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. • Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Packaging & Ingredient Sourcing • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Trials, Launches & Handover • Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. • Provide training and support where required during product transition. • Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Samples & Presentations • Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. • Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Kitchen & Compliance • Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Additional Responsibilities • Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. • Support supplier visits. • Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. • Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal. The Role: Working alongside the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager and Grocery Product Development Technologist, you will support all grocery-related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen in Park Royal as well as with key manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production team to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the grocery range. Key Responsibilities: Recipe & Product Development • Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Benchmarking & Analysis • Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. • Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Testing & Validation • Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. • Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. • Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. • Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Packaging & Ingredient Sourcing • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Trials, Launches & Handover • Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. • Provide training and support where required during product transition. • Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Samples & Presentations • Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. • Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Kitchen & Compliance • Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Additional Responsibilities • Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. • Support supplier visits. • Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. • Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
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.
Jan 26, 2026
Contractor
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.
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
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)
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
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.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
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).
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
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.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
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.
We are looking for a Junior Product Technologist to join Team OB in our Support Office. As a Junior Product Technologist at OB, you will work alongside the Buying, Design and Quality teams to ensure that our Home and Gift (H&G) products meet safety and quality requirements and are fit for purpose. You will work across a varied product range including tabletop, home accessories, textiles, cosmetics, bath & body, furniture and lighting, working to multiple critical path deadlines. Supporting the Senior Product Technologist and Product Technologists to manage the quality process within the H&G department, you will play a key part in ensuring that the product launches on time. Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working per week and are open to having conversations about working flexibly. A bit about us At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work. Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do. Our team knows their stuff. They're confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility. More about the role Assess product design briefs and risk assess designs for quality and production capability call outs ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet required legal and safety requirements Advise the Design and Buying teams on potential amendments needed to product specifications applicable with the support of the QA team Work closely across functions and the business to manage the sealing process documentation to ensure all comments are adequately documented Assist and liaise with the H&G team to maintain the critical path and product developments Communicate with suppliers and agents on any issues, ensuring that samples are produced to required standards Support with product briefing by detailing all testing requirements to ensure that products adhere to testing standards and are fit for purpose Review production AQL documents received prior to shipments and raise any concerns with your team Follow up with any unforeseen product issues and communicate with suppliers and relevant teams Communicate packaging and labelling requirements for H&G products Work with suppliers and in-house teams to ensure product packaging is commercial, fit for purpose and not excessive Maintain and update technical files, tech specs, design briefs, test reports, product sealing forms, photographs and any relevant correspondence Log returns, performance and complaints data to drive technical improvements Generate returns analysis and feedback to the business Work in conjunction with the Ethical Trade team to ensure suppliers adhere to our code of conduct. Bonas Benefits: Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First - offering financial, emotional and vocational support Flexible holiday - 30 days (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 days with length of service Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical Auto-enrolment into our pension plan Free access to our onsite gym Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend incentive Quarterly free lunch Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team Mental Health First Aider support Education and support through 360L eLearning platform What we look for: Knowledge of product technology, risk assessments, safety standards and legal requirements is required, in at least some of the product categories Relevant degree or relevant experience at Junior or Assistant Technologist level An awareness of own label product development process Interest in home & gift products Team Player with enthusiasm to learn and can do approach Adaptable and able to prioritise Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally, as well as externally with third parties and suppliers. Attention to detail Problem solving skills Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at OB At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work. It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities. Oliver Bonas is a Disability Confident Committed employer under the Disability Confident employer scheme. To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website:
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Junior Product Technologist to join Team OB in our Support Office. As a Junior Product Technologist at OB, you will work alongside the Buying, Design and Quality teams to ensure that our Home and Gift (H&G) products meet safety and quality requirements and are fit for purpose. You will work across a varied product range including tabletop, home accessories, textiles, cosmetics, bath & body, furniture and lighting, working to multiple critical path deadlines. Supporting the Senior Product Technologist and Product Technologists to manage the quality process within the H&G department, you will play a key part in ensuring that the product launches on time. Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working per week and are open to having conversations about working flexibly. A bit about us At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work. Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do. Our team knows their stuff. They're confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility. More about the role Assess product design briefs and risk assess designs for quality and production capability call outs ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet required legal and safety requirements Advise the Design and Buying teams on potential amendments needed to product specifications applicable with the support of the QA team Work closely across functions and the business to manage the sealing process documentation to ensure all comments are adequately documented Assist and liaise with the H&G team to maintain the critical path and product developments Communicate with suppliers and agents on any issues, ensuring that samples are produced to required standards Support with product briefing by detailing all testing requirements to ensure that products adhere to testing standards and are fit for purpose Review production AQL documents received prior to shipments and raise any concerns with your team Follow up with any unforeseen product issues and communicate with suppliers and relevant teams Communicate packaging and labelling requirements for H&G products Work with suppliers and in-house teams to ensure product packaging is commercial, fit for purpose and not excessive Maintain and update technical files, tech specs, design briefs, test reports, product sealing forms, photographs and any relevant correspondence Log returns, performance and complaints data to drive technical improvements Generate returns analysis and feedback to the business Work in conjunction with the Ethical Trade team to ensure suppliers adhere to our code of conduct. Bonas Benefits: Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First - offering financial, emotional and vocational support Flexible holiday - 30 days (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 days with length of service Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical Auto-enrolment into our pension plan Free access to our onsite gym Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend incentive Quarterly free lunch Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team Mental Health First Aider support Education and support through 360L eLearning platform What we look for: Knowledge of product technology, risk assessments, safety standards and legal requirements is required, in at least some of the product categories Relevant degree or relevant experience at Junior or Assistant Technologist level An awareness of own label product development process Interest in home & gift products Team Player with enthusiasm to learn and can do approach Adaptable and able to prioritise Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally, as well as externally with third parties and suppliers. Attention to detail Problem solving skills Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at OB At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work. It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities. Oliver Bonas is a Disability Confident Committed employer under the Disability Confident employer scheme. To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website:
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. This role is part of the IT&D 2-Year Graduate Programme. We are encouraging applications from graduates who may not demonstrate all of the necessary skills or experience required for the role. All we request is that you hold a relevant degree with foundational technology skills and have ambition to learn and grow as a technologist within IT&D at West Midlands Police. The graduate programme provides review points, access to industry skilled professionals, leading enterprise technology exposure alongside hands on training to help you be the best technologist possible. Please be aware that in order to be eligible to apply for this role, you need to be residing in United Kingdom for 5 years consecutively The IT & Digital department is responsible for the force's adoption and use of information and digital technology. The department consists of three core functions as follows: Architecture Management (responsible for identifying and selecting the right technologies for the force) Delivery Management (responsible for delivering and implementing the right technologies for the force) Service Management (responsible for managing and maintaining all live, operational technology for the force) West Midlands Police IT & Digital is a dynamic and forward thinking organisation of individuals committed to delivering excellent information technology solutions to support West Midlands Police and the public we serve. Cloud Services underpin many aspects of West Midlands Police today, we operate a technically hybrid estate, and our services running under Amazon Web Services are critical to enabling Police Officers and Police Staff to perform their roles and fulfil the Forces mission of 'working in partnership, making communities safer'. The IT & Digital Cloud Services Team (AWS) are a highly skilled and multi disciplinary team who design, build and run technology solutions across a wide range of administrative and operational Police functions including data platform solutions that support Response, Custody and Intelligence, a nationally significant automated AI voice solution that handles all non emergency calls to WMP, secure gateway services as well as many traditional line of business applications and hosting solutions. We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic Infrastructure Developers with a passion for technology and an ability to learn what we do today as well as play an important role in building well architected AWS solutions for the future. You can expect to be using tried and tested patterns to deliver incremental deliverables one day and exploring new technologies and approaches to move our people and our solutions forward on another day. If you would like to work within a Dev Ops team of skilled technologists and can make a positive impact on our current and future solutions this opportunity could be your next challenge. You will develop and support mission critical policing systems and enjoy working with native cloud technologies. At West Midlands Police IT & Digital there is a very wide scope to build your career across many and varied projects and technology disciplines. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the production of infrastructure designs for IT solutions in line with force requirements and standards Work with Senior Developers in the Team as well as Architecture Management and Business Stakeholders to understand IT solution requirements and recommend appropriate infrastructure designs and configurations Assist with the build and deployment of AWS infrastructure for new IT solutions including the configuration of sub production environments in line with architectural designs as well as force requirements and standards. Write Infrastructure as Code packages and programs that provision and maintain infrastructure configurations across multiple environments ensuring control and consistency Work with the Senior Infrastructure Developers to coordinate the deployment of infrastructure solutions into sub production environments Provide technical guidance, cost and performance advice to technical delivery projects on all infrastructure matters from design to delivery Provide specialist infrastructure skills and knowledge to ensure the security and integrity of the Force's infrastructure across all environments are maintained to the required standards Design and implement solutions that are resilient and fault tolerant in line with the service level and criticality of the service Ensure backup jobs are implemented and monitored for the completeness and veracity of backups taken; proactively participate in DR planning discussions; prepare for and participate in DR tests Configure and develop appropriate monitoring and alerting components during the build phase of all solutions Work within the CST Team, Network and Infrastructure Services Teams to thoroughly test and validate all change taking account of constraints, dependencies and interfaces to build confidence for deployments into production Work across IT & Digital Technical Teams as well as IT Service Management to ensure the introduction of new and changed infrastructure solutions follow all relevant Service Operations process and are embedded within IT management toolsets Work closely with Service Management during the introduction of new and changed services into production environments ensuring knowledge is increased and providing high quality support documentation Assist with the monitoring and management of the performance of third party suppliers Assist Senior Infrastructure Developers with the negotiation with partner agencies, suppliers and contractors in order to achieve desirable outcomes Provide reports and comprehensive working papers including making recommendations for improvements or amendments to systems within the team Essential Skills Good knowledge of infrastructure technology encompassing networking, compute, storage, operating systems Broad knowledge of general server computer architectures, hardware and operating systems Understanding and appreciation of security technologies and best practices Knowledge of cloud computing services and the different models of cloud service provision Good general knowledge across a range of AWS Services and methods for configuring and deploying AWS solutions Understanding of ITIL Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the post Comprehensive skills in the development of infrastructure technology Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interact with all levels of staff Good presentation skills Ability to create high level context diagrams, detailed infrastructure diagrams, written specifications and documentation to both articulate and document ideas, designs and solutions implemented Flexibility to use a variety of supporting technologies and to be innovative The ability to work under pressure and be capable of balancing competing demands and priorities Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across the department and wider organisation as well as with external contractors and suppliers An understanding of ITIL processes as they apply to the team and to the department as a whole Benefit Statement By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including: Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme. Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements. Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities. A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme. Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process. Medical: Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test. Interview: TBC Contact: For further information email West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high volume, seasonal and high peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non disabled people. In these circumstances . click apply for full job details
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. This role is part of the IT&D 2-Year Graduate Programme. We are encouraging applications from graduates who may not demonstrate all of the necessary skills or experience required for the role. All we request is that you hold a relevant degree with foundational technology skills and have ambition to learn and grow as a technologist within IT&D at West Midlands Police. The graduate programme provides review points, access to industry skilled professionals, leading enterprise technology exposure alongside hands on training to help you be the best technologist possible. Please be aware that in order to be eligible to apply for this role, you need to be residing in United Kingdom for 5 years consecutively The IT & Digital department is responsible for the force's adoption and use of information and digital technology. The department consists of three core functions as follows: Architecture Management (responsible for identifying and selecting the right technologies for the force) Delivery Management (responsible for delivering and implementing the right technologies for the force) Service Management (responsible for managing and maintaining all live, operational technology for the force) West Midlands Police IT & Digital is a dynamic and forward thinking organisation of individuals committed to delivering excellent information technology solutions to support West Midlands Police and the public we serve. Cloud Services underpin many aspects of West Midlands Police today, we operate a technically hybrid estate, and our services running under Amazon Web Services are critical to enabling Police Officers and Police Staff to perform their roles and fulfil the Forces mission of 'working in partnership, making communities safer'. The IT & Digital Cloud Services Team (AWS) are a highly skilled and multi disciplinary team who design, build and run technology solutions across a wide range of administrative and operational Police functions including data platform solutions that support Response, Custody and Intelligence, a nationally significant automated AI voice solution that handles all non emergency calls to WMP, secure gateway services as well as many traditional line of business applications and hosting solutions. We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic Infrastructure Developers with a passion for technology and an ability to learn what we do today as well as play an important role in building well architected AWS solutions for the future. You can expect to be using tried and tested patterns to deliver incremental deliverables one day and exploring new technologies and approaches to move our people and our solutions forward on another day. If you would like to work within a Dev Ops team of skilled technologists and can make a positive impact on our current and future solutions this opportunity could be your next challenge. You will develop and support mission critical policing systems and enjoy working with native cloud technologies. At West Midlands Police IT & Digital there is a very wide scope to build your career across many and varied projects and technology disciplines. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the production of infrastructure designs for IT solutions in line with force requirements and standards Work with Senior Developers in the Team as well as Architecture Management and Business Stakeholders to understand IT solution requirements and recommend appropriate infrastructure designs and configurations Assist with the build and deployment of AWS infrastructure for new IT solutions including the configuration of sub production environments in line with architectural designs as well as force requirements and standards. Write Infrastructure as Code packages and programs that provision and maintain infrastructure configurations across multiple environments ensuring control and consistency Work with the Senior Infrastructure Developers to coordinate the deployment of infrastructure solutions into sub production environments Provide technical guidance, cost and performance advice to technical delivery projects on all infrastructure matters from design to delivery Provide specialist infrastructure skills and knowledge to ensure the security and integrity of the Force's infrastructure across all environments are maintained to the required standards Design and implement solutions that are resilient and fault tolerant in line with the service level and criticality of the service Ensure backup jobs are implemented and monitored for the completeness and veracity of backups taken; proactively participate in DR planning discussions; prepare for and participate in DR tests Configure and develop appropriate monitoring and alerting components during the build phase of all solutions Work within the CST Team, Network and Infrastructure Services Teams to thoroughly test and validate all change taking account of constraints, dependencies and interfaces to build confidence for deployments into production Work across IT & Digital Technical Teams as well as IT Service Management to ensure the introduction of new and changed infrastructure solutions follow all relevant Service Operations process and are embedded within IT management toolsets Work closely with Service Management during the introduction of new and changed services into production environments ensuring knowledge is increased and providing high quality support documentation Assist with the monitoring and management of the performance of third party suppliers Assist Senior Infrastructure Developers with the negotiation with partner agencies, suppliers and contractors in order to achieve desirable outcomes Provide reports and comprehensive working papers including making recommendations for improvements or amendments to systems within the team Essential Skills Good knowledge of infrastructure technology encompassing networking, compute, storage, operating systems Broad knowledge of general server computer architectures, hardware and operating systems Understanding and appreciation of security technologies and best practices Knowledge of cloud computing services and the different models of cloud service provision Good general knowledge across a range of AWS Services and methods for configuring and deploying AWS solutions Understanding of ITIL Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the post Comprehensive skills in the development of infrastructure technology Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interact with all levels of staff Good presentation skills Ability to create high level context diagrams, detailed infrastructure diagrams, written specifications and documentation to both articulate and document ideas, designs and solutions implemented Flexibility to use a variety of supporting technologies and to be innovative The ability to work under pressure and be capable of balancing competing demands and priorities Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across the department and wider organisation as well as with external contractors and suppliers An understanding of ITIL processes as they apply to the team and to the department as a whole Benefit Statement By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including: Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme. Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements. Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities. A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme. Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process. Medical: Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test. Interview: TBC Contact: For further information email West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high volume, seasonal and high peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non disabled people. In these circumstances . click apply for full job details
Job Profile - Senior Architectural Technologist - 45037 Location - Birmingham Salary: Up to 50,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game are proud to be working with a design-led, award-winning architectural practice based in Birmingham, currently seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing team. This established, mid-sized practice, 24-strong and expanding, is known for delivering high quality developments across a range of sectors including transportation, education, community, workplace, and residential. Their portfolio reflects a balance of creative design and technical precision, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability and contextual sensitivity. With a collaborative, hands-on culture and a supportive studio environment, the successful Senior Architectural Technologist will play a key role in project delivery and team coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, lead on technical delivery, and further your career within a respected practice that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview Lead and oversee the technical delivery of projects across all RIBA Stages 1-6 Prepare, coordinate, and manage detailed working drawings, technical packages, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD Translate design concepts into robust, buildable solutions while maintaining design integrity Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams throughout project stages Work across a diverse portfolio including education, residential, commercial, and transport sectors Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the technical team Contribute to design reviews and promote best practice in sustainable and innovative construction techniques Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, technical standards, and quality assurance procedures Play an active role in supporting the strategic delivery of projects on time and within budget Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements Degree-qualified in Architectural Technology or equivalent discipline Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a UK-based practice Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD (essential) Working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign (advantageous) Excellent technical and detailing ability, with a strong eye for design quality and accuracy Comprehensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction methodologies Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills Ability to manage workload effectively, working both independently and collaboratively Based within a commutable distance of central Birmingham Senior Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary of 40,000 - 50,000, depending on experience 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown Hybrid and flexible working hours - core hours 9:30am to 5:00pm Pension scheme and funded professional memberships Supportive environment with clear professional development and progression opportunities Opportunity to help shape the studio's evolving technical and design direction Friendly, inclusive, and sociable studio culture with regular team events Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Job Profile - Senior Architectural Technologist - 45037 Location - Birmingham Salary: Up to 50,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game are proud to be working with a design-led, award-winning architectural practice based in Birmingham, currently seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing team. This established, mid-sized practice, 24-strong and expanding, is known for delivering high quality developments across a range of sectors including transportation, education, community, workplace, and residential. Their portfolio reflects a balance of creative design and technical precision, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability and contextual sensitivity. With a collaborative, hands-on culture and a supportive studio environment, the successful Senior Architectural Technologist will play a key role in project delivery and team coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, lead on technical delivery, and further your career within a respected practice that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview Lead and oversee the technical delivery of projects across all RIBA Stages 1-6 Prepare, coordinate, and manage detailed working drawings, technical packages, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD Translate design concepts into robust, buildable solutions while maintaining design integrity Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams throughout project stages Work across a diverse portfolio including education, residential, commercial, and transport sectors Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the technical team Contribute to design reviews and promote best practice in sustainable and innovative construction techniques Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, technical standards, and quality assurance procedures Play an active role in supporting the strategic delivery of projects on time and within budget Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements Degree-qualified in Architectural Technology or equivalent discipline Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a UK-based practice Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD (essential) Working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign (advantageous) Excellent technical and detailing ability, with a strong eye for design quality and accuracy Comprehensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction methodologies Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills Ability to manage workload effectively, working both independently and collaboratively Based within a commutable distance of central Birmingham Senior Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary of 40,000 - 50,000, depending on experience 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown Hybrid and flexible working hours - core hours 9:30am to 5:00pm Pension scheme and funded professional memberships Supportive environment with clear professional development and progression opportunities Opportunity to help shape the studio's evolving technical and design direction Friendly, inclusive, and sociable studio culture with regular team events Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
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.
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
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.
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
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.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sportswear Designer to join their team. They are looking for a designer with development experience for a multifaceted and varied role introducing creative, attractive, and carefully considered products to market. In addition, to provide valuable insight into new materials and innovative features ensuring future products meet market expectations. The role - Designing commercial, innovative and cohesive ranges by working to a product brief, range plan, and target price points. - Identify key trends and innovations responding to the latest cycle industry developments through the UK and international trade shows, comp-shop reports, and travelling to visit UK dealerships. - Manage and update Product Concept packs and Visual Line Plan using InDesign. -Creating commercial colour palettes, strong trend visualisation, and styling for each collection and seasonal key stories, making sure target market requirements are met, both in the UK and abroad. - Demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of garment manufacturing processes and textiles. - Ability to manage the design process holistically and methodically; from the origination of design concepts and briefs to the sealed production sample stage. - Participate in the creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies - Work closely with Developers and Garment Technologists to compile product specifications, tech packs and design specifications that are clearly understood and samples are finished to desired specifications. - Versatility to work on a broad range of products e.g. 2L/3L garments, woven, knits, gloves, socks. Ability to design and develop trims and embellishments liaising directly with far-east suppliers. - Ability to design graphics, packaging, and patterns that will be applied to the garment ensuring consistent branding message and relevant use of primary and sub-brand logos. The Person Applicants should have a background in Sportswear Design/Development; a technical garment, textile, graphics or design degree is a requirement. Industry experience ideally within Outdoor clothing sectors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of sports industry and functional garments; construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques. You will also need both a creative and analytical approach to product development; this will be applied to both new and existing products within a culture of continual improvement. - Effective communication, organisation and the ability to meet critical path deadlines. - Ability to work efficiently and concurrently on multiple projects and tasks in a calm manner. - Expert level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; specifically; Illustrator and InDesign - Conversant with Microsoft Office, predominately; Excel and Outlook. - Passion for sports and design. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sportswear Designer to join their team. They are looking for a designer with development experience for a multifaceted and varied role introducing creative, attractive, and carefully considered products to market. In addition, to provide valuable insight into new materials and innovative features ensuring future products meet market expectations. The role - Designing commercial, innovative and cohesive ranges by working to a product brief, range plan, and target price points. - Identify key trends and innovations responding to the latest cycle industry developments through the UK and international trade shows, comp-shop reports, and travelling to visit UK dealerships. - Manage and update Product Concept packs and Visual Line Plan using InDesign. -Creating commercial colour palettes, strong trend visualisation, and styling for each collection and seasonal key stories, making sure target market requirements are met, both in the UK and abroad. - Demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of garment manufacturing processes and textiles. - Ability to manage the design process holistically and methodically; from the origination of design concepts and briefs to the sealed production sample stage. - Participate in the creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies - Work closely with Developers and Garment Technologists to compile product specifications, tech packs and design specifications that are clearly understood and samples are finished to desired specifications. - Versatility to work on a broad range of products e.g. 2L/3L garments, woven, knits, gloves, socks. Ability to design and develop trims and embellishments liaising directly with far-east suppliers. - Ability to design graphics, packaging, and patterns that will be applied to the garment ensuring consistent branding message and relevant use of primary and sub-brand logos. The Person Applicants should have a background in Sportswear Design/Development; a technical garment, textile, graphics or design degree is a requirement. Industry experience ideally within Outdoor clothing sectors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of sports industry and functional garments; construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques. You will also need both a creative and analytical approach to product development; this will be applied to both new and existing products within a culture of continual improvement. - Effective communication, organisation and the ability to meet critical path deadlines. - Ability to work efficiently and concurrently on multiple projects and tasks in a calm manner. - Expert level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; specifically; Illustrator and InDesign - Conversant with Microsoft Office, predominately; Excel and Outlook. - Passion for sports and design. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
