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Make an impact in ways that matter. Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving. Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work. You’ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together. Health and Safety Coordinator - Wakefield Permanent Monday- Friday 37.5hrs per week Salary: Circa £36k Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Private Medical Insurance + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working What you become part of: Wakefield Operations is one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Producing some of the world's most recognised brands, the site operates in a fast-paced, highly automated environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement drive everything we do. With significant investment in people, technology and operational excellence, Wakefield offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a tangible impact on business performance. Collaboration, innovation and development are at the heart of our culture, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. As a Health & Safety Coordinator, you'll play an important role in helping us maintain a safe, healthy and high-performing workplace. Working closely with operational teams and site leadership, you'll help drive compliance, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture where everyone takes ownership of safety. What to expect: This is a varied role that combines practical shop-floor engagement with analysis, auditing, training and project support. You'll work across the site, helping to ensure health and safety standards remain at the heart of everything we do. Key responsibilities will include: • Supporting compliance with legal, company and ISO requirements across the site., • Coordinating and supporting risk assessments, including task-based, COSHH, fire, DSEAR and contractor-related assessments., • Assisting with incident and accident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and effective preventative actions are implemented., • Supporting the development and delivery of site health and safety plans, campaigns and communications., • Coordinating safety audits, inspections and monitoring activities to ensure standards are maintained and opportunities for improvement are identified., • Working alongside stakeholders to support the safe introduction of new products, processes and projects., • Supporting occupational health and wellbeing programmes, including health surveillance activities where required., • Delivering and coordinating safety inductions and helping monitor training compliance across the site., • Producing reports, monitoring performance trends and providing insights to support continuous improvement., • Promoting positive safety behaviours and helping embed a strong safety culture through visible presence and engagement across site., • Ensuring availability of safety and first aid supplies across the site. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact in one of CCEP's flagship manufacturing operations, helping to protect our people while supporting operational excellence and business performance. Skills & Essentials: We're looking for someone with a passion for health and safety, strong attention to detail and the confidence to build positive relationships across all levels of the business. Essential: • Experience supporting health and safety activities within a manufacturing, logistics or operational environment., • Experience conducting or supporting health and safety risk assessments., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to analyse information, identify risks and support effective problem-solving., • A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • A genuine commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement. Desirable: • IOSH Managing Safely qualification., • NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent qualification., • Experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment, ideally food or beverage production., • Experience supporting accident and incident investigations., • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and continuous improvement methodologies., • Experience supporting ISO management systems and audit programmes., • Understanding of occupational health and health surveillance processes. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, enjoy working collaboratively and want to develop your career in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally. At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive. This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best. We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol-related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio. To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit and our careers website at

Make an impact in ways that matter. Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving. Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work. You’ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together. Micro and Quality Analyst - Wakefield Permanent | Shift pattern: 3 on / 3 off – Days & Nights (42 hrs/week) Salary: £38,527 Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Private Medical Insurance + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working What you become part of: Wakefield Operations is one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Producing some of the world's most recognised brands, the site operates in a fast-paced, highly automated environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement drive everything we do. As the largest soft drinks manufacturing site in Europe and the second largest site within CCEP, Wakefield produces almost 50% of Great Britain's volume across eight manufacturing lines and two preform lines. With more than 450 colleagues working across Manufacturing, Engineering and QESH, it's a site where innovation, collaboration and development are at the heart of everyday operations. With continued investment in people, technology and operational excellence, Wakefield offers genuine opportunities to develop your career locally or across our wider GB and European network. As a Micro and Quality Analyst, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety and integrity of some of the nation's favourite brands. Working as part of a highly skilled Quality team, you'll help ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards while supporting a culture of quality across the site. What to expect: This is a varied, hands-on laboratory role that combines scientific testing, technical problem-solving and operational support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for: • Carrying out laboratory sampling, quality testing, microbiological analysis and sensory evaluations to ensure products consistently meet specification., • Providing technical and quality support to production teams, helping to identify, investigate and resolve quality-related issues., • Maintaining laboratory standards through equipment calibration, routine checks and accurate recording of technical data., • Supporting food safety, health and safety, environmental and hygiene standards across the site, helping to create a safe and compliant working environment., • Collaborating with colleagues across multiple departments, participating in shift handovers and contributing to effective communication across the operation., • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, supporting best practice and helping the team deliver operational excellence. Skills and Essentials We're looking for someone who combines scientific knowledge with a practical, proactive approach and enjoys working as part of a team. To be successful in this role, you'll have: • A degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline., • An understanding of laboratory processes, microbiological testing, food manufacturing or quality assurance environments., • Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret, record and communicate technical data., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard IT systems., • A positive, collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn., • The flexibility to work a rotating days and nights shift pattern in a manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about science, quality and continuous improvement, and want to build your career within one of Europe's most advanced manufacturing facilities, we'd love to hear from you. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally. At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive. This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best. We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol-related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio. To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit and our careers website at

Make an impact in ways that matter. Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving. Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work. You’ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together. What You’ll Be Doing: During your Year in Industry, you’ll be: Supporting manufacturing and production teams on live projects Analyse processes and identity improvement opportunities Assist with quality, safety or efficiency initiatives Collaborate with teams across the site Present your work at the end of the programme This is a hands-on role – you’ll be out on the shop floor, not just behind a desk. What we are looking for You’ll be: Studying a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, or a related discipline. In your penultimate or final year of study. Curious about how things are made and passionate about operations. Comfortable in a fast-paced, practical environment. A strong communicator who thrives in a team setting. No previous industrial experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn Programme Details: Start date: August 2027 Duration- 12 months Locations- Wakefield, Sidcup, Edmonton Assessment Centre- December 2026, January 2027 (at site, location tbc) We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally. At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive. This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best. We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol-related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio. To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit and our careers website at

Management Accountant £37,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Benefits + Progression + Training & Development + Industry Leader + ' Immideate Start' Wakefield Fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to progress their career within a highly successful, industry-leading business. Join a secure, fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll be given genuine responsibility, exposure to senior management and excellent opportunities to develop and progress. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation rather than purely sitting behind the numbers. You'll work closely with operational and functional managers, providing valuable financial insight, challenging performance and helping the business understand profitability, costs and opportunities for improvement. Your Role As A Management Accountant Will Include: Preparation and reconciliation of weekly and period management accounts Full P&L review, analysis and presentation Business partnering with operational and functional managers Inventory reconciliation, valuation and revaluation Analysis of costs, margins, profitability and variances Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting Purchase price variance analysis against forecast and budget Combining and reconciling data across ERP systems and Excel Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment As A Management Accountant You Will Have: Previous Management Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant experience Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills Excellent analytical and variance analysis ability Strong Excel skills Confidence communicating and influencing across different levels of a business ACCA or CIMA qualified / part-qualified / actively studying - desirable Manufacturing, FMCG, food or processing experience - highly desirable D365 experience - advantageous Keywords: Mangagement Accountant, Analyst, Finance, Manufacturing, Food, fmcg, Wakefield, Leeds, Normanton, Accountant, Apply now or contact Charlie Auburn at Future Engineering Recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). Date: 22 Sept 2026 Location: Batley, GB Place of Work: On-Site Employee Shift: Monday - Friday We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross‑functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory‑at‑risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit‑ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high‑quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long‑term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision‑making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long‑serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long‑term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast‑paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory-at-risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit-ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high-quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long-term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision-making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long-serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long-term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies!...And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Ilse of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset. We also have offices for our supporting services in St Albans, Liverpool and Moreton. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing employees across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the number two biscuit manufacturer worldwide. We are proud to be part of the Ferrero enlarged family: such a fantastic and successful business. The Ferrero Group operates in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries, represented by almost 38.000 employees worldwide, and a consolidated turnover of €12.7 billion (2020-21). Along with our fantastic brand portfolio, we also have long-term agreements to manufacture several sweet & savoury snacks across Mars, Jacobs, and LU branded products. In addition, we are proud to be a strategic partner for many retailer-branded products. Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work with when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each whilst meeting our business goals. And don't forget… work hard but play harder! Date: 22 Sept 2026 Location: Batley, GB Place of Work: On-Site Employee Shift: Monday - Friday As Production Manager at our Batley bakery, you’ll lead the value stream with a clear customer-focused strategy, ensuring effective resource planning and operational delivery. You’ll drive profitability through targeted actions, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and food standards. With strong leadership, you’ll inspire high performance and influence commercial decisions to support long-term success. This role is on an alternating shift pattern of 7am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. • Responsible for the Batley factory, producing 25,000 tonnes annually using a diverse range of equipment—from brand new installations to machinery over 80 years old—including 8 ovens, 6 chocolate enrobers, 2 moulding plants, and 5 assortment lines., • Oversees 5 value streams: Baking & Ba7, Chocolatey, Seasonal, Logistics, and NPD & CI., • Manages a site with an NSV of £90 million and a workforce of approximately 800 employees, rising to over 1,200 during peak season., • Supports delivery of around 60 NPD projects per year., • Develop and execute a 2–3 year strategy for each value stream, aligned with business goals., • Deliver annual budget targets, focusing on cost control and profitability., • Ensure full compliance with food safety, product quality, health & safety, and environmental standards., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Champion product integrity and segregation, ensuring:, • Only intended ingredients are present in products., • No unintended ingredients are introduced., • Factory-at-risk ingredients are handled with care and precision., • Own quality and process capability, working closely with operators, line leaders, and technical teams to maintain control and drive improvements., • Conduct performance and development reviews for Value Stream Leads, ensuring consistency across streams., • Lead value stream reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and coordinate support from engineering, finance, and technical functions., • Promote audit-ready standards daily, ensuring compliance with GMP, BRC, and M&S codes of practice., • Own scheduling processes, working with planners to reduce changeovers, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service—while maintaining allergen and food safety compliance., • Manage agency labour control and associated costs through strong communication and ownership., • Oversee health & safety across the factory, including accident investigations, risk assessments, SUSA, and Near Miss reporting., • Ensure consistent, efficient production of high-quality products, with >80% of time spent on the shop floor., • Resolve immediate shift issues while contributing to long-term strategic improvements., • Demonstrate strong leadership, process knowledge, and understanding of HR, technical, and H&S policies., • Apply commercial awareness to decision-making, balancing cost with customer service., • Lead a long-serving, diverse workforce by promoting innovative thinking and long-term solutions aligned with the FBC Strategy., • Extensive leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments., • Strong people management, communication, and coaching skills, with experience handling disciplinary and grievance processes and sound knowledge of employment legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive)., • Health & Safety and Food Safety qualified, with solid understanding of HACCP and GMP standards., • Proven ability to manage new equipment installations and lead capital projects from planning through to execution., • Highly proficient in digital systems including SAP, Excel, and recipe control platforms such as Promtek., • Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) and 5S., • Experience working with complex automated manufacturing systems; engineering knowledge is a plus., • Commercially aware, with the ability to factor in broader business drivers such as safety, efficiency, and profitability. FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re excited to be recruiting Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineers to join our team at Bakery 41, our new state‑of‑the‑art site in Wakefield. With brand‑new equipment, next‑generation automation and plenty of opportunity to shape how things are done, this is a role where you can really make your mark from day one.Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off | Days and NightsSalary: Circa 57,000 + Annual Profit-Related BonusAs a Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineer at Warburtons, you’ll work collaboratively with production, safety and hygiene teams on shift, taking pride in how things are done. You’ll deliver planned and preventative maintenance while developing reliable, future‑proof engineering solutions that help set the standard for the site. The RoleYou’ll be part of our skilled engineering family, working together to spot issues, fix faults and keep our bakery performing at its best. From planned maintenance to hands‑on fault‑finding, you’ll work across a wide range of equipment - from bulk handling through to packaging, site services and PLCs – helping us do things the Warburtons way.You'll:Keep our plant running at its best through high‑quality preventative maintenance and fast, effective breakdown response Drive improvements in asset reliability and performance, reducing losses through RCM and CBM activities Use SAP PM effectively to plan, track and improve maintenance activities Put safety first, ensuring all engineering work meets Health & Safety legislation, company policies and site standards Maintain full compliance with quality and food safety standards, protecting product quality and our reputation Champion a proactive engineering continuous improvement culture, improving maintenance activities and standard operating procedures Essential IngredientsElectrical and Mechanical engineering experienceFault Finding and Route Cause Analysis skillsStructured and practical engineering training (e.g. apprenticeship/HNC/degree).Knowledge and experience of maintenance preferably in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.H&S knowledge e.g., PUWER, IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment.Analysing and problem-solving skills, anticipates problems before they occur and takes steps to deal with themExtra DoughAt last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement of 6.6 weeks, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase additional daysAward winning pension scheme with company contributions up to a maximum of 12%Life assuranceProducts you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website including savings on meals out, holidays, retail and much more! Continued investment in your personal developmentFully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health serviceWe respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.