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Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) \n Ipswich Panama Shift (Days & Nights) Food Manufacturing \n The Role \n We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance. \n Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery\n, • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime\n, • Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level)\n, • Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards\n, • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports\n\n About You \n\n • Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)\n, • Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge\n, • Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable)\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts\n, • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset\n

Cook Manager based at Hazelemere Junior School 27.5 Hours \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n\n\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n\n\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n\n\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n\n\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n\n\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n\n\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n\n\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n\n\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n\n\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n\n\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n\n\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n\n\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n\n\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n\n\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £14.99 per hour (£18,137 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Well being matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Restaurant General Manager - New Store Opening - QSR \n \n We’re growing quickly and building a restaurant brand that guests love and teams are proud to be part of. To help us do that, we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager who knows how to run a successful, high-volume operation—and make it a great place to work. \n \n This is a role for someone who takes real ownership. You’ll lead your restaurant as if it were your own business, bringing together commercial performance, brilliant food, fast service and a motivated team. \n \n You’ll understand the numbers, but you’ll also understand that great results start with great people. From developing future leaders to improving guest experience, you’ll set the standard and make sure your team has everything they need to succeed. \n \n What’s in it for you? \n\n • Up to £42,000 salary\n, • Performance-related bonus of up to 10%\n, • £1,000 management referral bonus\n, • 30 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Free meals while working and employee discounts when you’re off shift\n, • Access to employee benefits, including gym, technology and company car schemes\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • Ongoing training through our dedicated learning platform\n\n \n What you’ll be responsible for \n You’ll have full accountability for the performance of your restaurant, including: \n\n • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team\n, • Managing your restaurant’s P&L, sales, labour and food costs\n, • Delivering consistently high standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience\n, • Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and employment legislation\n, • Recruiting great people and creating meaningful development and succession plans\n, • Building effective rotas that meet business needs, team availability and labour budgets\n, • Managing stock, ordering, inventory and waste\n, • Reviewing performance data and turning insights into clear actions\n, • Maintaining audit, operational and brand standards\n, • Creating a positive, energetic culture where people enjoy coming to work\n, • Staying calm, visible and decisive during the busiest periods\n\n \n What we’re looking for \n You’ll already have experience leading a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant as a General Manager or in a comparable senior role. \n \n You’ll also bring: \n\n • A strong track record of growing sales and delivering against targets\n, • Confidence managing budgets, P&L and controllable costs\n, • Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality, cleanliness and operational compliance\n, • Experience with labour scheduling, stock control and inventory systems\n, • A people-first leadership style, with examples of building strong teams and developing future managers\n, • The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment\n, • High standards, commercial awareness and a genuine sense of ownership\n, • The resilience and adaptability to lead through change\n\n \n Experience supporting new restaurant openings or working across multiple sites would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. \n \n Everyone belongs here \n We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported and able to be themselves. \n \n We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Every application is assessed on experience, ability and potential—nothing else. \n \n Ready to take ownership of a restaurant, build an outstanding team and deliver results you can be proud of? We’d love to hear from you.

Quality Assurance Assistant Location: CO7 Postcode Salary: £13.30 per hour, with an increase upon successful completion of probation Shifts: 5 days per week, including weekends on a rota. Flexibility is required as there are no fixed days off. Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join a well-established fresh produce business based in the CO7 area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in quality assurance, food production, or fresh produce who has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about maintaining high product standards. Full training will be provided for the right candidate. Working within the Technical & Quality team, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming fruit, ensuring products meet customer specifications, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the wider Quality team with day-to-day quality activities. Key Responsibilities · Carry out quality inspections on incoming fresh produce. Assess products against customer specifications, checking quality, size, condition, temperature and defects. Collect representative product samples from warehouse stock. Record inspection results accurately using company databases and reporting systems. Photograph and document quality issues where required. Produce quality reports for internal teams and customers. Communicate quality findings to Technical, Operations and Commercial teams. Escalate any food safety, quality or product concerns immediately. Support the Quality Assurance department with routine quality checks when intake inspections are not required. Assist with stock quality reviews, investigations and continuous improvement activities. Maintain accurate records and technical documentation. Work within warehouse and chilled environments while following all health and safety procedures. What We're Looking For · Essential o Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Food Manufacturing. o Excellent attention to detail. o Strong computer and administration skills. o Good written and verbal communication skills. o Ability to work independently and manage your workload. o Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting boxes of up to 18kg. o Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends. Desirable o Experience within fresh produce, fruit packing or food production. o Knowledge of retailer quality standards or food safety procedures. o Experience using quality reporting systems or customer portals. What You'll Receive · £13.30 per hour. Pay increase following successful completion of probation. Full training and ongoing support. Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. Friendly and supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within the Quality department. If you have a passion for quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to develop your career within the fresh produce industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Pin Point Recruitment for more information

Production Line Leader - £14.00ph | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start Location: Outskirts of Colchester, Essex Pay: £14.00 per hour Hours: 06:00-14:30 (hours may vary due to company needs) Days: Monday-Friday, with Saturdays regularly available Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Start: ASAP Transport: Own vehicle essential (no public transport links) We are currently recruiting for a Production Line Leader to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing site based on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced production worker or someone with previous team-leading experience who is looking for a long-term position with progression opportunities. Your duties will include: As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for helping to keep the production line running efficiently while ensuring quality, cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Leading and supporting the production line Monitoring production and ensuring targets are met Carrying out quality checks Cleaning production areas and equipment Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness Supporting and motivating the production team Following all company health & safety and food safety procedures Assisting with general production duties as required The Ideal Candidate We are looking for candidates who are: Reliable, hardworking and punctual Previous experience working in a fast-paced food production environment Confident leading a team and taking responsibility Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail Flexible and willing to support the needs of the business Available to work Monday-Friday, with regular Saturday availability Important - Own Transport Required Due to the location of the site, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. There are no public transport links available, so candidates must be able to reliably commute to the site independently. If you are interested in this Production Line Leader role please apply with an up to date CV. Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps. INDIJ

About the Role: At Ferrero, we are passionate about creating high-quality products enjoyed by millions of consumers around the world. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within your production area, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Motivation and Environment (SQCDME). You will lead the day-to-day activities of your area, supporting people, processes and performance to achieve operational targets while maintaining Ferrero's commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Acting as a key link between operators and site leadership, you will foster a positive team culture, ensure effective communication across shifts and departments, and step into the Manager role when required. This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift pattern of Mornings (6am-2pm) and/or Afternoons (2pm-10pm). Flexibility will be key to supporting changing production and operational demands. Main Responsibilities: As Team Leader , you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of your designated production area. You will lead and support operators throughout the shift, ensuring production lines achieve performance targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, food safety, hygiene and product quality. You will oversee daily production activities, monitor line performance and coordinate resources to ensure delivery commitments are met on time and to specification. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will proactively identify issues, lead problem-solving activities and ensure agreed escalation processes are followed whenever challenges arise. A key element of the role will be supporting and developing your team. You will coordinate training activities, maintain capability and skills matrices, ensure legal and operational training compliance, and help create development opportunities that strengthen individual and team performance. You will provide coaching, feedback and support to operators while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also play an active role in driving Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX), identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, optimise performance and sustain operational improvements. Through effective communication, shift handovers and stakeholder engagement, you will help ensure consistency, transparency and excellence across the production environment. About You: You are a motivated and resilient leader with experience in a manufacturing or production environment and a strong understanding of machinery operation, health and safety standards, quality processes and operational performance measures. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable working under pressure and have a proven ability to deliver results through people. You are a confident communicator who builds trust and positive relationships at all levels of the organisation. Your ability to engage, influence and support others allows you to create high-performing teams while maintaining a positive and inclusive working environment. You demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively. You are confident using Microsoft Office applications and can utilise data and KPIs to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Most importantly, you share Ferrero's commitment to quality, integrity and excellence. You take ownership of your work, embrace change, encourage growth in others and are passionate about creating a safe, collaborative and high-performing workplace where people can succeed. What We Offer: Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here . About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com . DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero 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 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 Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here . TPBN1_UKTJ

ABOUT YOU This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, customer-focused individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering a high-quality service to one of Intertek's key strategic accounts. Required skills and experience: • Sound understanding of audit systems, procedures and policies, ideally including QSR/Restaurant auditing, • Preference for previous experience in the REV programmes and delivery of REV audits, • Knowledge of HACCP principles, • Food Safety qualifications are desired, • Highly IT literate with knowledge of corporate operating systems. Highly proficient in MS Windows and MS Office software, in particular MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint and Power BI, • Problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities, • Proven experience of customer-focused activities / Account Management, • Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, flexible business environment, • Able to demonstrate attention to detail in work and possess excellent organisational and analytical skills, • Proven ability to prioritise competing workloads in a fast-paced business environment, • Languages: English (written and spoken) and preference for an additional language, but not required ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Technical Account Manager will work closely with the client's Operational Standards team and Intertek Internal Operations team to ensure the successful delivery of all day-to-day activities for the client's Restaurant Excellence Visit (REV) programme, ensuring that agreed service levels (SLAs) are consistently met. Key activities: • Serve as the key day-to-day point of contact for the REV Specialist, working closely with the Key Account Team to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of all programme requirements., • Conduct weekly calibration analysis with the REV Specialist to drive consistency in Auditor competence, using calibration dashboards to identify key trends and areas for improvement, and cascade relevant insights to Lead Auditors during bi-weekly meetings., • Perform quality control reviews of Lead Auditor calibration calls with their respective audit teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with the required standards., • Conduct calibration calls following round-to-round changes to ensure Lead Auditors are fully calibrated, and review and attend Lead Auditor calibration sessions with their respective audit teams., • Perform quality reviews for the Lead auditors - provide feedback to the audit team as necessary, • Manage the Lead auditors appeals process, supported by the Key Account Manager, • Manage appeals, responding within the required SLA's, • Data review of survey results and trends and feedback to Lead Auditors, • Support training requirements of new and existing Intertek auditors - including setting up in Academy and reviewing that the training is completed, focusing on ensuring the certification process is achieved, • Manage and maintain training materials, ensuring all brand updates and changes are incorporated in a timely manner and readily available for future training activities., • Review and manage round-to-round changes with the client, Intertek Account team and platform Support Teams, • Update and review the Guidebooks for the round-to-round changes, including communications with the translation house and lead auditors, • Conduct a variable number of audits each month, as required, to maintain regular contact with the field and ensure a strong understanding of operational realities., • Any other duties that from time to time may be considered appropriate by your line manager, • Travelling to locations for auditing, and/or calibration, and training sessions within EMEA when required, potentially globally if new business is allocated to Intertek WHAT WE OFFER Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. • Competitive salary/benefits, • Development and career opportunities around the Globe, • Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies. JBRP1_UKTJ

Food & Beverage Manager Lead and develop a high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operation We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-outlet operation serving a large and varied customer base. This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for the day-to-day running, performance and continued development of the entire food and beverage operation. The role covers everything from café and restaurant service through to grab-and-go outlets and seasonal or event catering. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and the overall customer experience. This position would suit an experienced hospitality operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take genuine ownership of an F&B department. The Role: Manage a high-performing F&B operation Take overall responsibility for food and beverage services, ensuring consistent standards of quality, speed and customer service across: • Café and restaurant operations, • Grab-and-go outlets, • Seasonal catering, • Event and function catering You will ensure the operation performs effectively throughout both busy and quieter periods, adjusting staffing, service and resources according to demand. Improve commercial performance You will have clear responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of the F&B operation, with particular attention to: • Increasing spend per head, • Improving gross margins, • Controlling food and operating costs, • Maximising labour efficiency and productivity, • Reducing waste, • Improving stock management and purchasing You will be expected to identify areas for improvement and put practical strategies in place to increase profitability and overall performance. Lead by example and develop the team This is a hands-on management role. You will be visible and involved during busy trading periods, setting standards and supporting your team when required. Alongside this, you will be responsible for: • Developing supervisors and team leaders, • Building a strong management structure, • Increasing the capability and confidence of the wider team, • Improving staff engagement and retention, • Creating a team structure that allows the operation to run effectively without relying on you for every decision Develop the F&B offering Use sales information, customer feedback and operational insight to continually improve the offer. This could include: • Reviewing menus and pricing, • Improving customer flow and service speed, • Identifying opportunities for new products or services, • Introducing ideas that improve the customer experience while delivering a commercial return You will have an important role in ensuring the F&B operation continues to evolve and make a meaningful contribution to the wider customer experience. Seasonal and event planning Forward planning will be an important part of the role, particularly around busy trading periods, holidays and events. You will ensure: • Staffing levels are appropriate for anticipated demand, • Stock and purchasing are planned effectively, • Service models are suitable for expected volumes, • The operation is fully prepared for peak periods, • Feedback and lessons from previous periods are used to improve future performance About You We are looking for an experienced F&B professional with a background in high-volume hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions or a similar customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will ideally be someone who: • Is a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, • Has experience managing multiple outlets or a high-volume F&B environment, • Has strong commercial awareness and understands how to improve profitability, • Can demonstrate a history of improving operational performance, • Has experience managing and developing large teams, including seasonal employees, • Is comfortable working with sales, labour and operational data, • Can remain calm, organised and decisive during busy periods, • Has the ability to balance customer service with commercial objectives The Working Environment The operation is highly seasonal and can be significantly influenced by customer demand, school holidays, weekends, events and weather conditions. As a result, the role can be fast-paced and demanding, particularly during peak periods. It is also an opportunity for an experienced manager to have a visible impact on the performance and development of the department. In return, the role offers: • A varied position with significant responsibility, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, • The opportunity to work in a busy, customer-focused environment, • Genuine autonomy to develop and improve the F&B operation, • The opportunity to make a direct commercial impact, • Potential to progress into wider operational leadership Experience & Qualifications, • Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a senior F&B leadership position, • Experience within high-volume hospitality, leisure or visitor attractions is desirable, • Strong commercial and financial management skills, • Experience with stock control and purchasing, • Experience with forecasting and labour planning, • Proven ability to recruit, lead and develop teams, • Strong understanding of food safety and operational standards, • Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or equivalent, would be desirable Additional Information This is a full-time position and will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and during key seasonal and peak trading periods. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment where customer demand can fluctuate significantly and where strong organisation, leadership and commercial decision-making are essential. Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. JBRP1_UKTJ

Production Line Leader - £14.00ph | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start Location: Outskirts of Colchester, Essex Pay: £14.00 per hour Hours: 06:00-14:30 (hours may vary due to company needs) Days: Monday-Friday, with Saturdays regularly available Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Start: ASAP Transport: Own vehicle essential (no public transport links) We are currently recruiting for a Production Line Leader to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing site based on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced production worker or someone with previous team-leading experience who is looking for a long-term position with progression opportunities. Your duties will include: As a Production Line Leader, you will be responsible for helping to keep the production line running efficiently while ensuring quality, cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Leading and supporting the production line Monitoring production and ensuring targets are met Carrying out quality checks Cleaning production areas and equipment Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness Supporting and motivating the production team Following all company health & safety and food safety procedures Assisting with general production duties as required The Ideal Candidate We are looking for candidates who are: Reliable, hardworking and punctual Previous experience working in a fast-paced food production environment Confident leading a team and taking responsibility Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail Flexible and willing to support the needs of the business Available to work Monday-Friday, with regular Saturday availability Important - Own Transport Required Due to the location of the site, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. There are no public transport links available, so candidates must be able to reliably commute to the site independently. If you are interested in this Production Line Leader role please apply with an up to date CV. Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps. INDIJ

Quality Assurance Assistant Location: CO7 Postcode Salary: £13.30 per hour, with an increase upon successful completion of probation Shifts: 5 days per week, including weekends on a rota. Flexibility is required as there are no fixed days off. Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join a well-established fresh produce business based in the CO7 area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in quality assurance, food production, or fresh produce who has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about maintaining high product standards. Full training will be provided for the right candidate. Working within the Technical & Quality team, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming fruit, ensuring products meet customer specifications, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the wider Quality team with day-to-day quality activities. Key Responsibilities · Carry out quality inspections on incoming fresh produce. · Assess products against customer specifications, checking quality, size, condition, temperature and defects. · Collect representative product samples from warehouse stock. · Record inspection results accurately using company databases and reporting systems. · Photograph and document quality issues where required. · Produce quality reports for internal teams and customers. · Communicate quality findings to Technical, Operations and Commercial teams. · Escalate any food safety, quality or product concerns immediately. · Support the Quality Assurance department with routine quality checks when intake inspections are not required. · Assist with stock quality reviews, investigations and continuous improvement activities. · Maintain accurate records and technical documentation. · Work within warehouse and chilled environments while following all health and safety procedures. What We're Looking For · Essential o Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Food Manufacturing. o Excellent attention to detail. o Strong computer and administration skills. o Good written and verbal communication skills. o Ability to work independently and manage your workload. o Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting boxes of up to 18kg. o Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends. · Desirable o Experience within fresh produce, fruit packing or food production. o Knowledge of retailer quality standards or food safety procedures. o Experience using quality reporting systems or customer portals. What You'll Receive · £13.30 per hour. · Pay increase following successful completion of probation. · Full training and ongoing support. · Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. · Friendly and supportive working environment. · Long-term career prospects within the Quality department. If you have a passion for quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to develop your career within the fresh produce industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Pin Point Recruitment for more information. COLP

Engineering Manager £negotiable, £75k-£80k as a guide Essex Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in FMCG manufacturing? Do you have a passion for driving maintenance excellence and enhancing operational performance? We’re looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager to shape and execute a robust maintenance strategy while overseeing key capital investment projects. In this role, you’ll lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers, fostering a collaborative culture that drives efficiency and continuous improvement. As a key leader in the business, you’ll manage both day-to-day engineering operations and longer-term CAPEX initiatives, ensuring investments align with business objectives and deliver tangible improvements. You’ll need to be both strategic and hands-on, capable of inspiring your team while rolling up your sleeves when necessary. We are seeking someone with a strong track record in FMCG, food, or drink manufacturing, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production lines, implementing preventative maintenance strategies, and leading CAPEX projects from conception through to execution. Your ability to drive change, optimize processes, and deliver capital investment projects that enhance site performance will be critical to your success in this role. Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us

TITLE: SousChef Independent Gastro Pub Group Essex - New Opening COMPANYPROFILE: I am proudto be representing this Essex based client who is a busy gastro pub servingfresh food to a high standard. This gastro pub is part of a family-owned groupall offering a similar concept. This groupis going from strength to strength and looking to continue its expansion so youwould be joining at an opportunistic time being able to grow with the company. SOUS CHEF POSITION: As the Sous Chef, you will be supporting the Head Chef with overseeingthe day-to-day management of the kitchen and its team, ensuring that theexisting high standards are maintained within this established venue. You will need experience of a fast-paced environment, knowledge of freshfood preparation and service and have a strong understanding of labour control,stock management and ordering. You will be expected to: - Be able to prepare, cook and run every section - To oversee the kitchen team ensuringall members manage their sections and work in a clean tidy and efficient manner - To learn new dishes and new styles andconsistently strive to be the leading edge in food fashion. - Working approximately 45 hours per week - Training & development of juniorteam members - Maintaining very high standards of foodhygiene / allergen requirements and health & safety guidelines. SOUS CHEF BENEFITS: Salary £37,000 + Tips Onsite parking Established independent Opportunity for career development INTERESTED? If you arean experienced Sous Chef, interested in this role then apply to this ad or sendyour CV direct to Tim @ Allstaff Solutions. Allstaff Solutions are a specialist hospitalityand catering recruitment agency based in Essex. We are always keen to connectwith any Chefs open to their next opportunity. TPBN1_UKCT

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food. In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are looking for a full timer, keen to learn

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 40-week sessional post i.Monday - Thursday, 15:30-18:30.Post 2 & 3 - 10 Hours per Week.You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post

Working as part of a fast-paced production team. Happy working in a fast-paced environment.

Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate. The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene at The Merchant. Assisting with food preparation.

Maintenance Team Member - Dublin.Staycity is an urban aparthotel brand, blending the freedom of apartment living with the quality and consistency of a hotel stay.With locations in top European cities like Dublin, London, Paris, and Edinburgh, we provide home comforts in prime city spots - ideal for

The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene at Alice. Assisting with food preparation. Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate.

Where those who love pizza can be their true self.Plus tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc* .Wellbeing Support for you and your family .Referral Bonus of €450 for referring pizza chefs and €1150 for referring managers .Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you .You’ll be the

Production Operative Location: Earls Colne £12.Contract: Temp - Immediate Start Shift Pattern: 6am - 2pm OR 2pm - 10pm We're hiring Production Operatives for a on going temp contract for manufacturing company in Colchester.Production Operative Job Role: * Monitoring a pro

Do you have experience as a Machine operator or a manufacturing background looking to develop a new skill.We are recruiting for Trainee Technicians / Packers and Lead Technicians / machine operatives to work on a permanent basis for an expanding Manufacturing company.Full training will be provided.D

Permanent, full-time, term time only.School Staffing Solutions are working with a brand new school, opening its doors in January 2027, and we're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our pupils and staff from day one.It will be a nurturi

B-Fed - complimentary lunch or breakfast.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Commercial Cleaner to join our team for a long-term cleaning position at a commercial building.This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, has a good eye for detail, and can maintain high cleaning standards.Your duties will inc

B-Fed - complimentary lunch or breakfast.

We are seeking reliable and experienced Cleaners to join our team in Sunderland.As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across a range of residential properties.Clean and maintain the designated areas to a high standard, including site offices, toilets, corridors, and commu

Cleaner – Scunthorpe Pay Rate: £12.Contract: Temporary – Immediate Start / Ongoing The Role We are currently recruiting for a Cleaner to join our client, Bulten Ltd, based at Normanby Enterprise Park in Scunthorpe.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clea

Cleaner Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, term time only Hours: 40 hours per week (negotiable can be early mornings or after 4:30pm) Actual Annual Salary: £24832 - £25828 depending on experience Start Date: 1st December 2026 School Staffing Solutions are working with a brand new

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK.We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle.Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation.Our locations

Cleaner Job Type: Temporary Start: 21/09/2026 Duration: Short-term project Hours: 8 hours/day GM Recruitment is looking for reliable Temporary Cleaners to join a team carrying out a sparkle clean on a busy construction project.We are looking for hardworking individuals who take pride in their wo

Polished by Evestair Ltd is a professional cleaning company providing high-quality cleaning services to residential and commercial clients.As our client base continues to grow, we are looking for reliable, hardworking and detail-focused.As a Cleaner with Polished by Evestair, you will be responsible

We're currently recruiting a part time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Defence, contracted to 20 hours per week.As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our clients and customers.If you're

As a committed, hard-worker, you'll do vital jobs to the highest standards and make sure your store is always in tip-top shape.It'll see you tackle things like removing litter and debris from the car park and loading bay.Washing external windows and glass doors until they sparkle.Or making sure the

Position: Part-time Cleaner Location: Southport Hours: 7am till 10am Day: Monday to Friday Salary: £12.Duties Cleaning offices, Canteen areas, Toilets, Emptying Bins Following Health & Safety regulationsWhat HRGO offer in return 28 days holiday Optional pension contributions Onsite p

We have a great opportunity for a part time cleaner to join our team in Hardham Location: RH20 1LA Hours: 9 AM to 12 PM Monday to Friday Pay: £12.PAYE Job type: TEMP Cleaning experience is essential Cleaning toilets, replenishing paper, emptying bins, hoovering, mopping If you are int

Taskmaster Resources Ltd is recruiting for a.Scunthorpe, DN15 area (Flixborough).If you are interested and available for an immediate start, please apply below or call the office on 01302323292.Taskmaster Resources LTD acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers and as an empl

Manufacturing / Production Operative (Temporary).Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am to 1:00pm (must be flexible, as shifts of.We are currently recruiting for a.Manufacturing / Production Operative.Working within a manufacturing environment.Manual handling and physically demanding du

Warehouse Operative Day Shift.Monday to Friday, 7:30am5:00pm.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a successful and well-established distribution business in Weybridge.The company distributes thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing to customers throughout th

We at Siamo Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a thriving procurement firm actively supplying businesses across the UK.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a warehouse-based role, supporting the day-to-day operations of the business.The position is primarily focused on

Work Strata are delighted to be hiring order pickers to work at our client's logistics and delivery hub based in Scunthorpe.As an order picker your daily responsibilities will include accurately picking and packing customer orders using a handheld scanner, preparing goods for dispatch, replenishing

Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00.Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced.Warehouse Operative / Controller.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for a.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate

Warehouse Operative / Saw Operator Day Shift.Reach & Counterbalance FLT Experience.MondayThursday 7:30am5:00pm Friday 7:00am4:00pm.Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing and distribution business based in Leeds.Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced.This is

WE'RE HIRING – WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE.Location: Burrowbridge, Somerset, Southwest UK.Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm.We are looking for a reliable and hard working Warehouse Operative to join our team based in Burrow bridge, Somerset.Picking and packing orders accurately using order sheets

Warehouse Operative Nightshift.MondayThursday 4:00pm1:30am Friday 2:00pm7:30pm.Permanent Monday to Friday No regular weekends.Join a Market-Leading Distribution Business.Our client is one of the UKs leading distributors of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing, supplying customers throughout the fabri

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and reliable warehouse operatives to join our client's team, one of the UK's biggest and well-known retail groups.No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are hardworking, commi

Due to continued growth, we are growing our Warehousing teams across our Wardle, Nantwich site working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern, 6am to 6pm.Clear progression pathways across the wider group that operates 2 other business.Cashback on routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, physiothera

Warehouse Operative Location: Colchester, Essex Pay: £13.Contract: Temporary Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a well-established Manufacturing and Production company based in Colchester, Essex.This is an ongoing temporary position with p