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The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Collaborate with Product and Process Development Managers to

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide.As our teams grow, we seek our next.We Care about a Job Well D

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are som

Job Description: Multiskilled Engineering Technician - Mars Petcare 📍 Castle Cary 💷 £40,000-£46,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + £,2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 32 Hours per week (with the choice of additional hours) 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic Engineering Team at our Mars Petcare factory. Your role will focus on hands-on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, including both mechanical and electrical challenges. The aim of this shift-based role is to problem solve and repair technical faults on the factory equipment. These faults cause lost efficiency and factory downtime, making the Multiskilled Engineering Technician a critical & highly responsible role for our site to achieve production targets in a safe and food safe manner. You will need to collaborate with other shift maintenance engineers, shift operations, and days engineers to maintain and improve future factory performance and asset reliability. This means you will also become involved in longer term improvements and projects to improve reliability on a particular asset, maintenance schedule, or maintenance strategy. Shift Pattern: 32 Hours per week (with the choice of additional hours) • Weekend -2x Shifts Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm-10am & (days) 10am-10pm • Weekday-1x shift Mon-Fri 8am-4pm/6am-2pm ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £40,000-£46,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop ✅ What We're Looking For • Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognized apprenticeship., • National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline., • Self-sufficient, hands on, and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues., • Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department., • Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits) 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process., • Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager., • Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team., • Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas), • Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team., • Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide.As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Afternoon Pastr

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are som

As a Hygiene Operative, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our busy food manufacturing facility!. The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce,

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we’re looking for Day Packers to join ou

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Packer. As a P

Job Description: Technical Manager – Pots & Co Ltd About Us Pots & Co is a fast-growing premium chilled desserts company on a mission to shake up the UK desserts aisle with indulgent, high-quality creations. As an SME with big ambitions, we pride ourselves on craft, creativity, and delivering desserts that feel special every time. Role Overview We are seeking a Technical Manager who will lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across Pots & Co’s UK and international operations. This is a critical leadership role ensuring that every product meets the company’s exacting standards for safety, legality, quality, and authenticity. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of manufacturing, supply chains, and retailer expectations. Key Responsibilities Food Safety & Quality Management • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Pots & Co’s Food Safety Management System., • Ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and international food legislation, customer codes of practice, and certification requirements (including BRCGS Global Standards)., • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to food safety at every stage of the process — from ingredient sourcing through to finished goods., • Conduct regular HACCP reviews, site audits, and supplier assessments to ensure food safety controls are robust and up to date., • Manage allergen control and segregation systems to prevent cross-contamination, supported by staff training and verification processes., • Define and enforce hygiene and sanitation standards, working closely with production teams to maintain best-in-class factory conditions., • Investigate and resolve any food safety or quality incidents, implementing root cause analysis and continuous improvement actions Manufacturing & Supply Chain Interface • Work closely with Operations to ensure technical standards are embedded throughout production, storage, and distribution., • Oversee validation and verification of critical manufacturing processes (e.g. cooking, cooling, filling, sealing)., • Support new product development (NPD) with technical guidance — ensuring safe, compliant, and scalable formulations., • Lead technical due diligence and onboarding for co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, ensuring alignment with Pots & Co’s Standards of Ingredients (SOI). Regulatory & Labelling Compliance • Ensure all product labelling meets relevant legal and customer requirements, including ingredient declarations, allergens, nutritional information, and country-of-origin statements., • Keep up to date with global regulatory developments affecting Pots & Co’s export markets, ensuring compliance in all territories., • Liaise with external bodies (e.g. Trading Standards, EHO, certification bodies) during audits, inspections, and investigations. Skills & Experience • Degree in food science/ food technology or other related science discipline., • Proven managerial experience of working within a product development team with food/ beverage environment., • Proven track record in food innovation, ideally in chilled desserts or premium FMCG., • Strong understanding of consumer trends, flavour profiles, and packaging formats., • Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple launches., • Creative thinker with commercial acumen., • Collaborative, hands-on, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial SME environment. Global Standards & Cross-Border Management • Maintain BRCGS certification and readiness across all manufacturing and co-packing sites globally., • Ensure consistency of technical standards across UK and international operations, supporting business growth in new regions., • Manage cross-border supplier and product compliance documentation, including specifications, certifications, and traceability records. What We Offer • Opportunity to shape the future of a growing premium brand., • A creative, fast-paced environment where ideas quickly turn into reality., • Competitive package and scope for career growth.

New Product Development Manager – Ready Meals Confidential Food Manufacturer – KSA You’ve probably perfected the art of making great food… in someone else’s factory. Now how about doing it somewhere the sun actually shines? This is your chance to take your product development expertise overseas — to a growing, well-funded food business that’s raising the bar for quality ready meals across the Middle East. We’re looking for a Product Development Manager (you might call it R&D Manager) who can turn great ideas into scalable, commercially sound, and genuinely tasty food. You’ll lead a small team, manage NPD from concept to launch, and work across departments to make sure what’s dreamed up in the kitchen actually survives production — and the journey to shelf. You’ll: • Develop, test, and launch new meal ranges with full creative control., • Drive innovation projects with proper backing and resources., • Balance creativity with cost, compliance, and reality., • Work alongside an international team that values bold thinking. And beyond the work? You’ll get the chance to start a new chapter in the Middle East — enjoying a tax-free salary, a lower cost of living, year-round sunshine, and the kind of lifestyle that’s hard to replicate back home. If you’ve ever thought, “there must be more than another grey commute and a microwave lunch,” this might be it.

The Company This established food business is expanding rapidly growing their retail estate and manufacturing capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have created a new role for a dedicated Senior R&D / NPD Manager to be part of the Innovation team to help strategically build their food offering – creating and launching innovative products across multiple product categories. They are specifically seeking candidates with chilled product expertise in food to go / food for now (such as salads, sandwiches, deli) gained within a manufacturing environment for the UK or European markets. Competitive salary with bonus, relocation and accommodation allowance. The Role Reporting to the Food Director, you will be a key player in shaping the future of products in this broad and unique role. You will manage a team of Development Chefs, NPD Managers and Technologists, ensuring the team are developing inspirational recipes and new product ranges, getting hands on when needed. You’ll be managing the NPD process to ensure projects match commercial and profitable business strategies whilst embodying brand goals. This will include the NPD budget and resource allocation responsibilities. You'll work on multiple projects, driving innovation initiatives, keeping up to date with new food and market trends in order to push boundaries and satisfy a plethora of diverse customer tastes. As well as this you will champion quality, challenge feasibility and factory capabilities, and ensure product consistency to develop the innovation pipeline. You will help shape, mentor and lead a team of industry leading professionals, working cross-functionally to drive forward inspirational ideas and guarantee categories make the impact needed in the marketplace. The Person This role would suit a confident, creative and customer centric Senior NPD professional with a true passion for innovation and food values. You will need to be a visionary who has a full understanding of the complexity of chilled food development for the retail market. Your experience will have covered complex ready to eat and ready to cook products, with a thorough understanding of the concept to launch process within UK food manufacturing. You’ll have fine-tuned your culinary skills as an Innovation Manager, are super foodie and naturally inspiring. You will be highly adept at understanding global cuisine, flavours, ingredients, trends and can adapt products to suit a new culture and consumer base. You'll need to be highly focused and driven, methodical in your approach with the commercial acumen needed to ensure the success of each category. Solid project management, organisational and influencing skills are required as you will be working cross-functionally to achieve ambitious company goals within a new market. For this role the client is looking to consider candidates who have worked in a chilled food manufacturing environment in the UK or Europe. This is a rare role so if you’re interested in finding out more, apply now or call Dhrutee on 0345 2600 737 or 07700 137 110 for a confidential chat. Ref: L6919 Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process. Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Senior Process Development Technologist / Process Development Manager West London Circa £45,000 + benefits Are you a hands-on Process Development professional who thrives on seeing ideas come to life on the factory floor? We’re working with a fast-paced food manufacturer that’s passionate about bringing high-quality, innovative products to the UK retail market. They’re looking for someone who can bridge the gap between kitchen concept and full-scale production — someone with strong technical know-how, commercial awareness, and the ability to keep multiple projects on track. In this role, you’ll take ownership of products from development through to launch, ensuring smooth scale-up, first production success, and consistent quality. You’ll collaborate closely with NPD, Technical, and Operations teams, making sure each new line meets customer expectations and runs efficiently in production. This is a great opportunity for a senior technologist ready to step up or an experienced Process Development Manager looking to make a real impact within a supportive, forward-thinking team. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in process or product development within food manufacturing, • Strong understanding of factory trials, QAS, and first production approvals, • Confident working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, • Excellent organisation and communication skills 📧 To apply confidentially, please get in touch or message me directly here on LinkedIn.

Process Technologist Location: Park Royal Salary: £45,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing * Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production * Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects * Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency * Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes * Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer * £45,000 salary * A site-based role at a major food production facility * Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched * A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For * A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field ...

First Call Contract Services are one of the largest providers of temporary recruitment solutions in the U.We have an exciting opportunity work in one of our client factory in NW10.This role offers a salary starting with £13.A Food Production factory (ready meals ) looking for Preparation department

Project Engineer – Automation & Control Systems (UK, Remote) Location: Fully remote within the UK Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + benefits Travel: Approx. 35–40% annually (UK & occasional EU travel) About the Company We’re representing a globally recognised automation and information solutions business with operations across the US, Asia, and Europe. The company partners with leading organisations across more than 15 market sectors — including Life Sciences, Data Centres, Medical Devices, and Food & Beverage — delivering innovative and platform-independent automation solutions. With a strong European presence and continued growth across the UK and Ireland, this role offers the opportunity to join a world-class engineering team that values long-term relationships, independence, and technical excellence. The Opportunity This position offers the chance to work on diverse, customer-driven automation projects across multiple industries. You’ll be responsible for the full project lifecycle — from design through implementation and commissioning — using technologies such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, MES, and historian systems. The role suits a hands-on engineer who enjoys technical challenge, client interaction, and seeing projects through from concept to completion. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop control system software for PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, and historian platforms., • Create detailed design documentation and system architecture specifications., • Design and test electrical control panels to meet compliance and safety standards., • Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)., • Lead site commissioning activities for both software and hardware components., • Collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality, compliant automation solutions. Skills & Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial automation or control systems., • Strong programming experience with PLC/DCS platforms and SCADA configuration., • Experience with systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, or Emerson DeltaV preferred., • Familiarity with validation protocols and quality standards within regulated industries., • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills., • Degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering discipline., • Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally Europe (approx. 35–40% per year). Compensation & Benefits • Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience), • Health insurance – from day one, • 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, • Pension plan, • Employee referral bonus, • On-site pay top-up (£40/day), • Per diem and travel expenses covered while on-site, • Performance/profit bonus after 24 months (paid bi-annually) Why Apply This is a chance to join a respected global automation organisation known for its technical independence and collaborative culture. You’ll gain exposure to leading technologies, work across multiple industries, and be part of a business that values growth, flexibility, and long-term development. Hit apply if you'd like to be considered!

Retailer Brand Commercial Leader Wanted – Food and Drink sector experience essential London HQ, hybrid working Salary package to £200,000 to attract senior leadership talent Our client, an £800m UK subsidiary of a global branded food giant at £15bn, is on the hunt for an Iconoclast, a subject matter expert and heavyweight, a visionary who can champion the revolution in Retailer Brand development to meet the demands of the grocery retail trade. You are at the top of your game, known for your authority on all matters Private Label/Own Brand and Retailer Brand (RB) strategy. You have the ambition to lead the ‘reset’ programme for a portfolio of household name brands to #1 in a £3bn ambient food category. The remit is simple; you will lead the RB agenda, from current revenues around 40% of UK turnover and build a more aggressive growth plan combined with commercial execution, rekindling the love for Private Label from your multi-functional collective of colleagues, winning the hearts of an internal 150+ strong community as well as the stakeholders at the helm. Retailer Brand growth is the relentless desire of the CEO and main Board today. Continuous innovation and process improvement is critical to this business, now in pursuit to take the lead title as category authority in the eyes of the retailer grocery trade. This is a vital leadership position in shaping the future RB strategy. Thinking and acting with fearlessness must be your natural MO. You will be expected to act as the authority with complete autonomy to champion new ways. Your combined technical skill and experience over many years in big blue-chip as well as progressive food and drink companies equips you to succeed. You’re respected as someone who is an inspiration to a large crowd, a creative thought-leader who can make things happen. You will influence at the highest level, bringing best-in-class behaviours to those around you. This role is principally about driving a new vision in Retailer Brand commercialisation for the future - providing insight and expertise on factory efficiency, innovation, technical developments and beyond… staying ahead of the competition and keeping up with industry trends. Your talent and passion as a profound commercial FMCG PL/RB expert is without question. You are someone with experience of leading a team. Your drive to deliver results and your track record are second to none. This successful company rewards performance and they respect people who have clarity of vision to deliver results. This is a chance now to prove yourself in a demanding, vibrant, fast-paced environment, and get noticed for making a difference.

Company Description We are looking for a passionateChef de Partieto be part of our team at The Hoxton, Holborn in our restaurant Rondo. Open from breakfast through to dinner,Rondois a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. Rondo is the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street; serious about food and drink but with a fun, welcoming vibe. Holborn was the second Hox to join the fam, taking over a Grade II-listed building that was once the factory of George Kent, a famed maker of gadgets and instruments (among them a knife sharpener/cleaner now sitting in the Science Museum, no less). After Kent, BT moved in, and now this former telephone exchange is home to 230 bedrooms (expanding from the original 174) and the Apartment, plus our foodie hotspot Rondo and wine bar La Cave, all a stones throw from the capitals most famous shopping and entertainment districts. Rondo: Our neighbourhood restaurant in middle-town Holborn with a focus on seasonal local British dishes, unsung ingredients and great wine. Headed up by chef Tristan Downes; this is the place you wish you had at the end of your street. Job Description What you'll do... • Produce delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options for our guests by running a section in our busy kitchen, • Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that ...

Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to take the reins and drive change from day one? Were looking for a. Lead the charge on food safety, quality, and compliance across the site. Overhaul and maintain the Quality Manual and Factory Procedures in line with legislation and audit outcomes.

Job Description: Mechanical Operator 📍 Slough 💷 £40,000- £48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Welcome bonus £2,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key Hours (12-hour shifts): • 4 on 4 off pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Manufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators, • Diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • Keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • Commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance., • Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets, • Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Job Description: Mechanical Operator 📍 Slough 💷 £40,000- £48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Welcome bonus £2,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key Hours (12-hour shifts): • 4 on 4 off pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Manufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators, • Diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • Keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • Commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance., • Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets, • Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Job Description: Mechanical Operator 📍 Slough 💷 £40,000- £48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Welcome bonus £2,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key Hours (12-hour shifts): • 4 on 4 off pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Manufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators, • Diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • Keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • Commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance., • Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets, • Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Senior Innovation Manager Food Service Chiswick, London | Hybrid At Mizkan Euro, were known for iconic household brands such as Branston and Sarsons, but our ambition stretches far beyond tradition. Were investing heavily in innovation, developing bold, flavourful products that capture culinary trends in foodservice and retail across Europe. This is where you come in. As Senior Innovation Manager, youll be at the heart of shaping the future of our portfolio. Working together with our NPD chefs and technical experts, youll take ideas from spark to shelf, spotting trends in restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups, and translating them into products that chefs want on their menus and consumers love in their kitchens. Your role will span the full innovation journey: • Trendspotting & Ideation identify food movements and develop concepts with commercial impact., • Product Development work with NPD to take a kitchen recipe all the way to a factory-ready launch., • Packaging & Application brief design teams and ensure products are fit for both foodservice and retail, with clear hero dish applications., • Cross-functional leadership partner with sales, supply chain and packaging to make innovation happen, on time and on budget. Why this role is different: • Impact at scale Foodservice innovation fuels not just restaurants but also retail expansion across Europe., • Hands-on creativity Work directly with chefs, developers, and factories to bring recipes to life., • Agile innovation Embrace experimentation and problem-solving in a role where not everything goes to plan and thats part of the excitement., • Growth & exposure With a portfolio that spans the UK and Europe, youll gain insight into diverse markets and consumer behaviours. Were looking for someone who: • Has 5+ years experience driving innovation projects in FMCG or foodservice., • Understands food trends, restaurant culture, and the chefs perspective., • Combines commercial acumen with creativity, balancing recipe development with costings and feasibility., • Brings resilience, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset., • Holds a degree in Food Science, Marketing, Business, or similar (Food Science highly valued). This is a rare chance to lead innovation that bridges restaurant menus and retail shelves, with your work directly shaping what chefs serve and consumers discover.

Process Development Technologist Location: Park Royal Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing * Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production * Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects * Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency * Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes * Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer * £45,000 salary * A site-based role at a major food production facility * Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched * A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For * A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, ...

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Greater Leeds area Shift Pattern: Morning, Day & Afternoon Shifts, no Nights (on call 1 in 4) Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, to be based in the Greater Leeds area. Our client is a wholesale confectionery and bakery Company supplying hundreds of food businesses worldwide. They are a small family-owned business, passionate about providing bespoke tailor-made products. An opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer has arisen. With an Mechanical bias you will provide maintenance and breakdown support to the factory on a shift rotation, Monday to Friday, 6-2pm, 8-4pm and 2-10pm, with on call cover for evenings and weekends on a rota basis, as required. Within our client's busy factory, you will play a key role in supporting operations by providing a mechanical, electrical and engineering service, ensuring repair work and routine maintenance minimises downtime and is at all times, in a food-safe manner and always putting safety first. This is a great opportunity to support a busy and successful production operation and also get involved in new developments and projects, such as ways to minimise our impact on the environment and improve efficiencies. We are looking for someone who has qualified through a apprenticeship route and gained experience from working in a manufacturing environment (preferably within food manufactu...

The Best Connection are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Factory Operatives to join our client's busy food processing facility in Leytonstone.

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First Call Contract Services are one of the largest providers of temporary recruitment solutions in the U.We have an exciting opportunity work in one of our client factory in NW10.This role offers a salary starting with £13.A Food Production factory (ready meals ) looking for Preparation department

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We are recruiting for a food Production Operative to join our busy team based on-site at our client's food factory in Manton Wood Worksop S802RS.You will be working on a production line creating and packaging various sandwiches and wraps to be supplied to all leading supermarkets.You will need to be

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Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our thriving business. The role is designed for self-motivated individuals seeking a sustained career in food processing supply value chain to partner factory operations with strong-minded focus on overall resource effectiveness and productivity performance, al

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are som

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing food manufacturer as they strengthen their technical team and recruiting for Factory Technical Compliance Manager for a hands-on, site-based role with real influence across operations, quality, and food safety. Deliver training and

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. BSc in Food Safety or related field (required). Food Manufa

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are s

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk ma

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: - BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) - 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role - Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher - Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) - Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of

Job Description The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Our team tells us you will be a great addi

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are s