Job Description:

The Company: A renowned manufacturing organisation with an excellent reputation for providing quality and innovative products

• Working as a member of an Engineering Team. Team members will be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of all electrical equipment and some mechanical machinery. 
• Rectifying breakdowns/problem solving on all site manufacturing equipment/ facilities 
• Process monitoring and analysis using proven methods
• Maintenance scheduling and completion – reviewing, updating and implementing PPM systems 
• Electrical fault finding and diagnosis
• Project work when needed 
• Liaising with machine/spares suppliers to ensure continuity of production

• A full electrical apprenticeship is essential to this role
• Candidates must be willing to work shifts 
• 16th/17th Edition is desirable 
• In-depth PLC capability is desirable 
• The ability to read ladder logic is essential 
• Experienced with 3 phase motor and sensors
• Candidates will be experienced in attending to breakdowns in fast paced manufacturing environments
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Mechanical experience is desirable 

Job Description:

The Company: 

• To monitor, review and improve quality standards of products, process and procedures across the site
• To ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are met
• To ensure compliance with all Food Safety & Quality Policies and Procedures
• Propose areas and methods for improving product and site quality standards
• To ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• To ensure compliance to BRC standard  
• Regular audits – goods-in, production line and hygiene
  

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment is essential
• BRC knowledge and experience of achieving BRC accreditation
• HACCP knowledge is essential 
• Ability to develop and implement clear strategies
• A strong and confident approach 
• Food science degree is advantageous 
• Food Hygiene would be an advantage
• Strong business & commercial awareness
• Experience of managing a team and driving forward change  

Job Description:

The Company: Our client is an expanding business that is moving from strength to strength, they are a diversified FMCG manufacture with a strong market position 

• Rectifying breakdowns/problem solving on all site manufacturing equipment/ facilities 
• Working to effective PPM systems
• Working in a fast and effective manner to minimise disruption
• Providing a high level of understanding of either mechanical or electrical machinery
• Small project work as and when required
• Working in a health and safety conscious manner
• Adhering to company policy and procedure 

• A full electrical/mechanical apprenticeship is essential to this role
• Candidates must be willing to work shifts 
• Multi-skilling abilities would be highly considered
• Knowledge of PLC’s would be an advantage 
• 16th/17th Edition is desirable 
• Candidates will be experienced in attending to breakdowns in fast paced manufacturing environments 
  

Job Description:

• Isolating and repairing all breakdown/problems found with equipment on site to ensure swift and consistent production
• Fault finding diagnosis / repairs on equipment and plant 
• Carry out plant installations and process modifications 
• Carry Project work when needed 
• Liaising with maintenance coordinator to ensure that PPM is carried out 

• A full Apprenticeship is essential
• F Gas certified is advantageous 
• Candidates must have a proven experience in large industrial fridge plant 
• Experience or electrical circuits, hydraulic, pneumatics 
• Candidates with manufacturing experience are highly desirable 
• Candidate must be familiar with preventative maintenance systems (PPM)

Job Description:

Company:

• As Health, Safety & Environment Manager you will ensure systems are established which seek to promote and improve Safety, Health and Environment on site This encompasses systems for auditing and reviewing SH&E performance are in place and are being adhered to. Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes
• Conduct accident investigations and report accordingly
• Liaising with machine/spares suppliers to ensure effective continual production
• Chair site safety committee meetings and manage the First Aid and Fire Warden activities across the site to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Evaluate new process/machines and liaise with the engineering and production departments to design safe working methods. This will also conduct work place and work station audits.
• Responsible for the submission and management of capital expenditure requirements on these projects.
• Deliver safety training as appropriate.

• Possess a minimum NEBOSH H&S Certificate, ideally a NEBOSH diploma

Job Description:

Company:

• As Health, Safety & Environment Manager you will ensure systems are established which seek to promote and improve Safety, Health and Environment on site This encompasses systems for auditing and reviewing SH&E performance are in place and are being adhered to. Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes
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• Conduct accident investigations and report accordingly
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• Liaising with machine/spares suppliers to ensure effective continual production
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• Chair site safety committee meetings and manage the First Aid and Fire Warden activities across the site to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
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• Evaluate new process/machines and liaise with the engineering and production departments to design safe working methods. This will also conduct work place and work station audits.
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• Responsible for the submission and management of capital expenditure requirements on these projects.
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• Deliver safety training as appropriate.

• Possess a minimum NEBOSH H&S Certificate, ideally a NEBOSH diploma
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• Experience of delivering effective manual handling training.
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• Candidates must be experienced iof working in a fast paced manufacturing environments

Job Description:

The Company: A leading manufacturing company specialising in providing a high quality and diverse product range to a demanding market

• Isolating and repairing all breakdown/problems found with equipment on site to ensure swift and consistent production
• Scheduling and completing maintenance including reviewing, updating and implementing PPM systems
• Electrical fault finding and diagnosis
• Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes
• Project work when needed 
• Liaising with machine/spares suppliers to ensure effective continual production

• A full Electrical Apprenticeship is essential
• Candidates must be willing to work shifts 
• Candidates must be experienced in attending to breakdowns in fast paced manufacturing environments
• Candidate must be familiar with preventative maintenance systems (PPM)
• Ability to fault find using PLC systems advantageous 

Job Description:

 The Company: Our client is an established food manufacturer currently seeking a Hygiene Manager

The Role: Reporting directly to the Technical Manager – To plan and operate the designated area or shift, Identify areas of improvement to increase performance.

• Motivating and co-ordinating the team to ensure targets are reached.
• Actively monitor and manage absence in line with sickness procedure
• To monitor and control KPI’s including Hygiene Scores, Overtime, Sickness and Adherence to cleaning plan
• Organise coaching and training for new staff ensuring they meet the required quality and technical standards, aiming for a multi-skilled workforce

The Candidate:

• Strong leadership skills will be required for this position
• Must have previous hygiene team leading experience is essential
• Technical experience of hygiene functions such as deep cleaning of machinery and production lines as well as waste management is essential
• Experience of working with KPI’s
• Knowledge of food manufacturing is essential
• Planning and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all departments

This opportunity may be of interest to candidates who are currently working as a Hygiene Manager, Health and Safety Supervisor/Manager, Technical Assistant, Technical Manager

Job Description:

• Rectifying breakdowns/problem solving on all site manufacturing equipment/ facilities 
• Working to effective PPM systems
• Working in a fast and effective manner to minimise disruption
• Providing a high level of understanding electrical machinery
• Project work as and when required
• Provide analysis in areas effecting line performance 
• Working in a health and safety conscious manner
• Adhering to company policy and procedure 

• A full electrical apprenticeship is essential to this role
• HNC qualified would be an advantage 
• Candidates must have experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to fault find on PLC’s 
• Knowledge of motion control, Siemens or Allen Bradley is essential
• Candidates will be experienced in attending to breakdowns in fast paced manufacturing environments 

Job Description:

The Company: Our client in an FMCG manufacturer dedicated to providing quality and innovative products to the marketplace

• Defining and fixing production parameters 
• Improving performance and efficiencies 
• Analysing issues of poor performance and proposing and putting in to place sustainable solutions 
• Co-ordinating trials 
• Commissioning new plant equipment 

• Degree educated or equivalent in food and process engineering 
• Experience within a similar role or environment is preferable although experience in maintenance or production management in the food process industry will be considered 
• Capacity to think of innovative solutions and ability to implement them 
• Hands on and Flexible 

Job Description:

The Company: Our client in an FMCG manufacturer dedicated to providing quality and innovative products to the marketplace

• Rectifying breakdowns/problem solving on all site manufacturing equipment/ facilities 
• Working to effective PPM systems
• Working in a fast and effective manner to minimise disruption
• Providing a high level of understanding of either mechanical or electrical machinery
• Small project work as and when required
• Working in a health and safety conscious manner
• Adhering to company policy and procedure 

• A full electrical/mechanical apprenticeship is essential to this role
• HNC qualified would be an advantage 
• Candidates must be willing to work shifts 
• Multi-skilling abilities would be highly considered
• Knowledge of PLC’s would be an advantage 
• Candidates will be experienced in attending to breakdowns in fast paced manufacturing environments 

Job Description:

• Carry out audits to schedule 
• Investigating complaints, taking corrective action and ensuring issues are fully resolved to the customers satisfaction 
• Meet and improve on KPI’s within the department 
• Propose areas and methods for improving product and site quality standards 
• Management of the quality systems and documentation 

• Experience within the food industry is essential 
• Experienced and skilled in audit management 
• Understanding / knowledge of HACCP systems 
• Understanding / knowledge of BRC 
• Advanced Food Hygiene certificate is desirable 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all departments 

Job Description:

The Company: An exciting time to join a leading food manufacturer in South West, that offers innovative products

• Identify and manage the execution of site-based projects, ensuring that the plant runs efficiently during trials
• Managing new capital projects and associated facilities.
• To develop and implement a clear engineering strategy for the unit through strong KPIs and use of continuous improvement methods
• Lead by example and take a hands on approach to management when needed
• To analyze breakdown downtime  
• Selection of contractors and suppliers 
• Procurement of assets, input into engineering and commercial aspects  
• To support the drive for change by championing new thinking, processes and systems in engineering
• To implement and monitor effectiveness of PPM schedules across the unit
• Develop revenue and capital budges and manage expenditure to ensure budget targets are achieved
• To develop and foster a long-term working relationship between engineering and production 

• HND or Degree in Engineering discipline 
• FMCG experience is preferred 
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing essential 
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience in managing projects 
• Ability to drive forward change and promote new ideas 
• Experience in managing a multi skilled work force 
• Relationship builder with strong people man management skills 
• Strategic planning skills, analytical approach with excellent organisational skills

Job Description:

The Company:  An award-winning food manufacturer that is driving forward the commercial awareness with excellent manufacturing practices.

• To manage and develop a team of professional Quality Technicians 
• Drive forward quality standards by performing to ISO 9001 
• Carry out audits to schedule 
• Investigating complaints, taking corrective action and ensuring issues are fully resolved to the customers satisfaction 
• Meet and improve on KPI’s within the department 
• Support NPD trials ensuring documentation/quality standards are available  
• Propose areas and methods for improving product and site quality standards 
• Management of the quality systems and documentation 

• Experience within the food industry is essential 
• Good understanding of food processing is essential 
• Qualified within a food related discipline is essential 
• Experienced and skilled in audit management 
• Understanding / knowledge of HACCP systems 
• Understanding / knowledge of BRC 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all departments 

Job Description:

• Providing technical support and direction
• To develop internal and external key relationships
• Enforcing of Good Manufacturing Practises 
• To increase awareness of technical issues across site and provide resolution where required
• Ensure product safety and quality standards are met 
• Maintain and develop the HACCP system on site ensuring products conform to current legislative requirements
• Manage customer complaints procedures ensuring effective resolution

• Candidates will ideally be qualified to degree level
• Previous quality systems experience is essential to this role
• Candidates must have a full understanding of both BRC and HACCP regulations
• Experience of maintaining and developing relationships with key retailers, suppliers and internal customers

Job Description:

The Company: A well know FMCG manufacturing organisation, An excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business. Working directly for the Engineering Manager 

• To co-ordinate commissioning and introduction of new products
• Provide a reactive maintenance service to support production requirements
• Ensure machinery is operating to maximum efficiency at all times
• Identify process improvements and sustainable solutions 
• Work closely with production, train them so that they are able to run lines 
• Co-ordinate improvement trails 

• A full apprenticeship is essential to this role
• Experience of working with FMCG environment is essential for this role
• Engineering degree would be advantageous
• Must have experience of maintaining packaging / filling lines 
• Understanding of food safety HACCP
• The ability to work on own initiative
• PLC experience is essential to the role 
• Strong communication skills and able to structure workload to tight deadlines

Job Description:

The Company:  A leading specialist supplier within FMCG industries offering innovative products to leading retail chains

• Managing new capital projects and associated facilities. 
• Procurement of assets, input into engineering and commercial aspects 
• Selection of contractors and suppliers 
• Team management from specification to commissioning 
• Budget management up to £20,000,000 project value 

• HND or Degree in Engineering discipline is advantageous 
• Must be from a maintenance and/or manufacturing background 
• Budget preparation and improvement experience essential 
• Experience is FMCG sector preferred 
• Ability to drive forward change and promote new ideas 
• Must have attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all departments 

Job Description:

The Company: A renowned manufacturing organisation with an excellent reputation for providing quality and innovative products

The Role: Reporting into the Site Director this will be a diverse and challenging opportunity to provide technical support and expertise to a highly experienced workforce and to drive the site technical function forward.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing site wide technical support and direction
• To develop internal and external key relationships
• To manage and asses team performance
• To increase awareness of technical issues across site and provide resolution where required
• Monitor and conduct audits and action issues identified
• Maintain and develop the HACCP system on site ensuring products conform to current legislative requirements
• Manage customer complaints procedures ensuring effective resolution
• Manage quality, hygiene and technical personnel to achieve the best results in line with legislation, company policy and procedures, and health and safety requirements
• Responsibility for the operation & development of the QMS
• Management of site hygiene activities

The Candidate:

• Candidates will ideally be qualified to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline
• Previous Technical / Quality Management experience is essential to this role
• Candidates must have a full understanding of both BRC and HACCP regulations
• Previous experience of managing retailer quality systems 
• Experience of maintaining and developing relationships with key retailers, suppliers and internal customers
• Strong communication and influencing skills

This position may also be suitable for Technical Manager, Technical Director, Technical Supervisor, Quality Director, Quality Manager

Job Description:

The Company:

• Organise and manage Planned Maintenance for high-speed production lines.
• Detect and minimise chronic issues, breakdowns and root causes of speed loss
• Improve the frequency for and duration of planned maintenance activities
• Statistic trend analysis and introduction KPI systems to demonstrate financial benefit of improvements made
• Work to all required budgets, offering advice to purchasing team in order to best minimise spends.
• Responsibility for all legislative requirements and the compliance of all production machinery. 
• Identify process improvements and sustainable solutions

• Experience of working with FMCG environment is essential for this role
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing implementation
• Engineering related qualification to HND / HNC essential. Relevant degree would be advantageous.
• Must have experience of planning manufacturing line maintenance
• Strong communication skills and able to structure workload to tight deadlines

Job Description:

The Company:

A market leading, independent food-manufacturing company in the South Wales

The Role:

• Work with a team toward the development of new products. Managing processes to evolve the current product range
• Improvement of existing products, cost reduction, ingredient and formula analysis and changes in processes
• Manage new product development, improvements, processes and all other aspects of new product development from formulation to trials and production
• Organise and oversee trials to ensure quality standards are met
• Accurate collation and thorough analysis of costings for ingredients, recipes and finished products
• Presenting progress and new product specifications to customers throughout the creation process
• Constantly adhere to company health, safety and hygiene policies. Always leading by example
• Liasing with major retailers
• Organisation of product sampling panels as part of the development process

The Candidate: 

• Preferably HND or BSc level Qualification in food related subject
• Extensive experience in similar role within the food industry
• Knowledge and understanding of BRC and HACCP principles
• Confident presentation skills showing a passion for food
• First hand knowledge of product improvement projects
• Proven track record managing entire new product development process
• Experience of liasing with major retail brands
• Own transport and full driving license

This role will be of interest to candidates who are currently working as an NPD Technologist / Development Technologist / Food Technologist / NPD Manager / Process Technologist / New Production Development Technologist

Job Description:

The Company: A renowned manufacturing organisation with an excellent reputation for providing quality and innovative products

• Providing site wide technical support and direction
• To develop internal and external key relationships
• To manage and asses team performance
• To increase awareness of technical issues across site and provide resolution where required
• Monitor and conduct audits and action issues identified
• Maintain and develop the HACCP system on site ensuring products conform to current legislative requirements
• Manage customer complaints procedures ensuring effective resolution
• Manage quality, hygiene and technical personnel to achieve the best results in line with legislation, company policy and procedures, and health and safety requirements
• Responsibility for the operation & development of the QMS
• Management of site hygiene activities

• Candidates will ideally be qualified to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline
• Previous Technical / Quality Management experience is essential to this role
• Candidates must have a full understanding of both BRC 5 and HACCP regulations
• Previous experience of managing retailer quality systems 
• Experience of maintaining and developing relationships with key retailers, suppliers and internal customers
• Strong communication and influencing skills