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En Route International operates globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE, En Route supplies premium baked goods, meals and snacks to the travel industry. We focus on partnering with world-class manufacturers, customising products and packaging to suit individual customer needs while managing a complex supply chain with the highest levels of precision. Job purpose: The Food Development Manager is responsible for leading the innovation, development and launch of high-quality food and beverage products. Providing expertise across En Route’s core categories, ensuring all project tasks are completed within agreed timescales and to the required standards, taking project ownership where applicable. Working closely with the Head of Category to shape the category plans and their tactical execution. In addition to having product responsibility this role will also support strategic projects as required. Key responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end development of new food concepts and product ranges, • Conduct tastings, presentations and menu showcases for customers and internal stakeholders, • Work closely with customers to understand their brand positioning, route profiles and passenger expectations and translate this into detailed product briefs for suppliers, • Understand the wants and needs of both our customers and the end consumer, • Build strong relationships with customers, establishing self as subject matter expert, • Partner with suppliers and technical colleagues on first trials, first production and oversee implementation of new products ensuring compliance with food safety standards, • Monitor culinary trends, competitor activity and passenger feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation, • Ensure that the product portfolio is refreshed, reviewed and updated in line with Category plan to ensure it is relevant and contemporary, • Avoid unnecessary spread in range eliminating obsolescence and optimising inventory, • Act as an En Route ambassador at PR and Marketing events as and when required, • Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure Innovation, ingredient quality, cost effectiveness and sustainability where appropriate, • Working with Technical to ensure product safety and adherence to guidelines, • Work with supply chain to ensure effective mobilisation, • Support commercial account managers during client pitches and tenders, • Ensure any direct reports have clear performance goals that are regularly reviewed throughout the year, • Deputise for Head of Category as required, • Travel overseas as required for customer and supplier meetings, • To undertake any other duties, which may from time to time be assigned. To be successful in this role, you will bring: • Experience in food product development or manufacturing, ideally within airline catering or wider food service, with strong knowledge of stage‑gate processes and a clear understanding of factory manufacturing from an NPD perspective., • Excellent culinary awareness, with hands‑on experience working across multiple product categories such as sandwiches/food‑to‑go, ready meals, bakery, cakes, and other relevant ranges., • A strong passion for food, product innovation, and understanding emerging trends., • Commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity and practicality., • Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder engagement., • Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships., • A customer‑focused mindset and a clear sense of accountability - both personally and in enabling others., • Confidence in making data‑driven decisions and collaborating effectively across internal and external partners. Desirable attributes: • Experience using a retail category approach to product development., • Chef background with expertise across multiple categories., • Experience working in a matrixed, international organisation., • People management experience., • Negotiation skills. Technical skills: • Advanced understanding of food manufacturing processes., • Confident user of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)., • Strong presentation skills., • Competence in specification design and detailed product costing., • Ability to interpret and analyse market trends. Important to know: • Location: the successful candidate will be based out of our Windsor office with an expected 3-4 days per week onsite, plus some business travel as required We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please let us know - we’re here to help! Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your information will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.

Key accountabilities Reporting to the TCL UK Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain SA Coordinator will be responsible for: 1. Sales Administration • EDI customer PO or follow customer’s PO manually,, • Check PO price with net2 price list; SO acceptance/SO creation in SAP, • Update PO into order file, and follow stock allocation in order file, • Contact with finance department on CL/AR/cut off price release in SAP, • Prepare truck: Consolidate goods into full truck for delivery, arrange repacking to be in line with order quantities & EU certified pallets requirements; optimizing truck loadings (order split per truck; maximum truck fulfillment)., • RDV: Book delivery slot with customer, • Truck TBC: Looking for truck and communicating with logistics company, confirm price, • Issue shipping instruction for warehouse/Factory, • Follow production, loading and palletization and logistics request, follow CMR to ensure loading QTY, • Follow truck arrival, delivery status until it’s delivered, • Follow POD and provide the customers with the copies after truck arrival if necessary, • Issuing invoices, debit & credit notes & sales return & distributing them to customers & KAMs, • Daily fulfilling orders file, inserting orders and update order status, Daily contacts with KAM, customers, forwarders, warehouse and other related department., • Giving the customers requested information & answers to questions, • Weekly and monthly report for sales and supply chain about order summary 2. Coordinates goods supply • checking with the Planning Manager product availability date and goods allocation, • providing KAMs with availability/delivery info, • collecting availability/delivery info: date and location of products;, • coordinate inbound shipments of tv from China 3. Manages invoice flow • checking & accepting transport invoices; & inserting detailed data into logistics file, • registering purchase & transport prices for each shipment 4. Reporting • preparing sales reports for CM on weekly & monthly basis

The Role The job: Wes a taste of what youre dreaming of: commercial finance or business partnering. Proven ability to lead planning, forecasting or performance cycles within a fast paced environment (retail experience beneficial but not essential). A highly motivated and self driven individual who enjoys challenging the status quo, driving change and improving processes. Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills; advanced Excel as standard (experience in Power BI or similar tools desirable). Strong communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex issues clearly. Organised, detail driven and calm under pressure, with excellent prioritisation skills and a commitment to accuracy and control. A collaborative team player who is passionate about helping the business make better decisions. In your dream role, youll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an on-site gym and out of hours GP service. Hybrid working: Whether youd like to make work a special place to be too. Wes most loved bed retailer, so its over 250 of us at our affectionally named in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference. Weve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. Wes largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. Yous part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction. With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now thatre bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you. Dreams. Love your job. TPBN1_UKTJ

Ideal candidates are currently in Factory QA Manager roles or similar within chilled food environments. A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager for a chilled food manufacturing site in Slough.

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Site/Construction Manager to support the on-site leadership team delivering a £13m industrial extension and fit-out within a food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, construction-led role focused on day-to-day site delivery, trade coordination, and technical oversight, ensuring safe, efficient progress against programme. While food factory experience is desirable, the priority is a construction-heavy industrial fit-out background and the ability to interpret technical drawings, identify coordination clashes, and drive practical resolution on site. Key Objectives Strengthen on-site management capacity to maintain programme and productivity. Drive safe execution of works through strong H&S leadership and compliance. Coordinate multiple work packages and interfaces (building fabric / fit-out / MEP). Identify and resolve technical/coordination issues early to minimise rework and delays. Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality assurance and site housekeeping. Core Responsibilities 1. Site Delivery & Supervision Lead day-to-day site activities as No.2 alongside the Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager. Manage and coordinate subcontractors and direct labour (where applicable) to achieve planned outputs. Maintain workface planning, sequencing, and short interval control (daily/weekly priorities). Manage site logistics: deliveries, laydown areas, access routes, and area handovers. Support weekend working plans and ensure effective TOIL arrangements. 2. Technical Oversight & Coordination Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure works are built correctly. Proactively identify design/interface conflicts and potential coordination errors (particularly between trades/MEP/building works). Raise and track RFIs/site queries; support resolution through coordination meetings and site walkdowns. Support installation sequencing to avoid clashes (builders' works openings, services routes, fire stopping, ceilings, etc.). 3. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership Drive a "safe by default" culture: visible leadership, daily briefings, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety. Review and enforce compliance with RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements). Support and/or manage permit controls (e.g., hot works, working at height, isolations as relevant). Conduct site inspections/audits and close out actions promptly. Ensure incident, near-miss and hazard reporting is completed and lessons learned communicated. Maintain good site housekeeping and environmental controls (waste, dust, noise, spill prevention). 4. Temporary Works & Compliance (where applicable) Support temporary works planning and compliance; act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) if qualified. Ensure temporary works registers/checks/permits are maintained and contractors follow required processes. As required, support compliance for asbestos awareness controls in line with site procedures (desirable). 5. Quality Assurance & Handover Support Complete regular quality inspections, ensure hold points and ITPs are followed where applicable. Manage snagging/punch lists and drive timely close-out with subcontractors. Support commissioning readiness, area completion, and progressive handover requirements. Ensure site records are maintained (daily diaries, progress photos, permits, inspections, etc.). 6. Reporting & Communication Provide accurate daily/weekly progress updates to the PM/Lead CM. Maintain 2-6 week lookahead input and highlight risks to programme early. Coordinate with client/consultants as required on site queries and access constraints. Maintain a professional site presence and clear communication across stakeholders. Required Qualifications / Tickets Essential (as a minimum): SMSTS CSCS (appropriate manager level) First Aid at Work Fire Warden / Fire MarshalStrongly preferred: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)Desirable: Asbestos Awareness Required Experience Proven experience in a construction management/site management role on industrial fit-out or industrial refurbishment/new build projects. Strong track record coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing interfaces in industrial facilities (manufacturing/FMCG/pharma/food/warehouse/process environments). Demonstrable ability to read drawings, review constructability, and identify coordination clashes before they become site issues. Experience working on live or constrained sites, maintaining safe segregation and controlled access where relevant. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and presence on site; confident managing subcontractors and challenging unsafe/poor-quality work. Excellent organisation: sequencing, short-term planning, and prioritisation. Strong knowledge of site H&S management, RAMS, and permit systems. Practical problem-solving mindset; proactive and solutions-focused. Clear communication with site teams, PM/CM, client stakeholders, and suppliers. Good written reporting: site diary, progress updates, actions, and close-out tracking. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales