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Area Engineering Manager Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…) On-site (Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an Area Engineering Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role As Area Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe running of engineering activities across your area of responsibility. You’ll lead, coach and motivate a dedicated team, managing both planned maintenance and swift responses to breakdowns. Focused on improving plant performance and reducing downtime, you’ll champion a zero-loss culture and drive continuous improvement through progressive maintenance strategies. Working closely with colleagues across the site and external contractors, you’ll take ownership of critical engineering assets and support compliance with food safety, health and safety, and environmental standards. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * £6000 car cash allowance * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Leading, coaching and developing your team to build capability, engagement and resilience * Driving continuous improvement and supporting a zero-loss culture through progressive maintenance strategies * Collaborating across functions and with contractors to plan and coordinate maintenance, service activities and audits * Delivering improvements in plant reliability, reducing downtime and ensuring engineering assets perform to the highest standards * Supporting technical audits, risk assessments and regulatory compliance, while broadening your own expertise in food safety, health & safety, and continuous improvement Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Degree qualified or apprentice-trained engineer with a recognised mechanical or electrical qualification * Strong project management and health & safety knowledge, with a continuous improvement mindset * Experience working in food production, FMCG or similar site services maintenance * NEBOSH or IOSH qualification desirable — we encourage applications even if not all criteria are met * A collaborative approach aligned with KP values: we care, we act, we grow #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Process Technology Manager - Potato Chip Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, Discos, and more…) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Process Technology Manager to join KP Snacks at our Billingham site. This is a great opportunity for a recognised snack foods process expert who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, manufacturing and innovation, and who wants to support and influence how process engineering capability is developed and embedded within KP Snacks and our wider Intersnack Group. About the role This specialist role will bring more process engineering capability expertise across priority programmes within KP Snacks. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will further deepen your snack food processing knowledge whilst play a critical role to support the implementation of new advanced process engineering technologies, embed best practice, and further strengthen long-term capability at one of our largest UK manufacturing sites. Working closely with UK and Intersnack site & technical teams, you will be focussed on leading process capability requirements for mid-term NPD and optimisation programmes and sustainability priorities, initially centred on agronomy sourcing/preparation and oil/fry technologies. You’ll play a key role in further strengthening R&D and Manufacturing team interfaces, partnering with external suppliers, and play contributory and influencing role in subject matter expert discussions to drive UK/Intersnack best practice across our UK technical network. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * £6,000 annual car allowance. * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead and influence process capability design for mid-term NPD programmes, ensuring the right technologies, methods and standards are in place to support safe, consistent and efficient delivery * Provide expert technical insight and recommendations, working with internal teams and external partners to identify, trial and implement new and improved process technologies * Support sustainability and continuous improvement, contributing to carbon and waste reduction initiatives through data-led analysis, trials, RCA and optimisation activity * Build capability across the business, coaching and supporting colleagues across R&D, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing to strengthen long-term performance and consistency * Maintain strong industry and category awareness, enabling the business to leverage process technologies to better influence product design, quality, efficiency and competitive performance. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * A degree or Masters in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another STEM field – or significant relevant industry experience * Strong experience in process engineering or process development within FMCG or food manufacturing * Knowledge of food processing technologies and an awareness of emerging industry trends * Experience working across multiple sites or regions, ideally with involvement in commissioning, line installation or change management * Confidence in experimental design, problem‑solving and root cause analysis * Experience managing a varied project portfolio and working with multiple stakeholders * A valid driving licence and willingness to travel between sites #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you’ll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You’ll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You’ll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * £7,500 annual car allowance. * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team, shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities * Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable * Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting, including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making * Owning and challenging site cost performance, analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers * Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance, overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year‑end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards * Shaping and enabling change activity, supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end‑to‑end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery * Upskilling colleagues across the site, developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site’s loss analysis journey * Driving continuous improvement in finance processes, simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site’s development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA * FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. * Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders * Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting * Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability * Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style * Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes * A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Baked Product Development Manager Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Baked Product Development Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role This role reflects our increased innovation focus on our baked snacks portfolio as part of KP Snacks’ long-term growth ambitions. You’ll bring specialist knowledge of baked goods/crackers/biscuits and lead the development and improvement of products from concept through to commercialisation. Alongside this technical focus, you’ll play a key role within our UK R&D leadership team, to further enhance our R&D tools and processes, driving technical excellence with technical agility. Reporting directly into our Head of R&D, you'll partner with cross-functional teams across KP and the wider Intersnack Group, including marketing and consumer insights, supply chain, procurement and suppliers/academia, whilst ultimately be a critical member of our One R&D Intersnack Community. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with solid R&D experience within a reputable FMCG organisation, with passion and knowledge in baked categories, with a genuine desire to help develop and influence our wider R&D capability. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * £6000 car cash allowance * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead the development of baked snacks projects You'll be responsible for developing and commercialising new baked snacks across our UK brands. This will include recipe formulation, benchtop development, scale-up planning, and overseeing trials at factory level, ensuring every product meets our quality, safety, and brand standards. * Deliver projects with technical excellence and agility You’ll design and lead robust experimental plans, from bench to scale with strong focus on data-led decision-making, and help embed R&D best practice via enhanced tools and processes. You’ll ensure product designs are factory-ready and transitioned smoothly into production using our P2M and MoPD stage gate processes. * Collaborate across KP and the wider Intersnack network Partner closely with colleagues in manufacturing, marketing, procurement, and our Intersnack flavour team, you’ll ensure projects are technically sound and commercially viable. You’ll also be an active contributor to the Baked Community of Practice, sharing insights and championing technical innovation. * Develop yourself and others As a member of the UK R&D Leadership team, your contributions will influence the overall UK R&D agenda, and you will be one of our champions to nurture R&D talent across our organisation. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * FMCG Baked expertise: Several years experience in developing baked goods (e.g. crackers, biscuits) with a strong understanding of ingredients, processes, and functionality. * STEM qualification: A degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or another STEM discipline; relevant certifications or project management training are a plus. * Strong technical skills: Confident designing and running experiments, analysing data, and writing reports to support R&D decision-making. * Project delivery in FMCG: Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of projects and programs within a fast-paced environment. * Leadership/collaborative mindset: Natural affinity to lead, engage, and coach others, sharing best practice, and contributing to a positive, continuous improvement culture. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Position Title: Category Manager - Foodservice (FTC) A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time Requisition ID: 41480 Category Manager - Regional Distributors & Contract Catering (FTC). About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. • Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life., • Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success., • Analyse and combine data from multiple sources to generate clear, actionable insights, • Use tools such as Circana CREST to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, • Turn insights into practical recommendations that drive performance, • Stay curious and explore new technologies (e.g. AI) to improve speed and accuracyCustomer Category Growth Plans, • Develop and deliver tailored category growth strategies for distributor and contract catering customers, • Create customer-focused plans that unlock commercial opportunities, • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and external partners to bring plans to life and optimise resultsMarketing, Trade Events & Digital Effectiveness, • Plan and execute trade events, ensuring smooth delivery and effective use of resources, • Support marketing activity (e.g. product launches, menu recommendations) to deliver value for customers and consumers, • Improve and develop selling tools using data and digital solutions to increase impactCustomer & Stakeholder Engagement, • Build strong, collaborative relationships with key foodservice customers, • Deliver clear, data-led recommendations through category reviews and presentations, • Experience in Category Management within FMCG/CPG, retail, or foodservice, • Proven track record of developing and delivering category, channel, or customer growth strategies, • Experience working cross-functionally and managing projects in fast-paced environments, • An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay, • Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year, • Optional health cash plan, • Cycle to work scheme #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. xrnqpay You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Division: GB Commercial Foodservice Department: Foodservice Category Management Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Kingston-upon-Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : Manchester || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

Position Title: Category Manager, Category Strategy & Own Label The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 40337 Category Manager - Category Strategy & Own Label. About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. • Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life., • Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success., • Proactively analyse, synthesise and communicate insights from a broad range of data sources, including market, shopper, loyalty, panel, customer and operator data., • Combine global trade flow, share and capacity data with local quantitative and qualitative insight to deliver robust competitor monitoring and performance reporting., • Translate insight into clear foresight on trends, opportunities and risks-informing recommendations that drive growth for both customers and McCain.Deliver Customer Category Growth Plans, • Execute category growth strategies in partnership with the Senior Category Manager and the wider Category Growth team., • Work closely with environment and channel specialists to tailor initiatives for maximum impact across both Retail and Foodservice.Enable Marketing, Innovation & Digital Effectiveness, • Support the development of new product, range and activation concepts that grow the Own Label portfolio, ensuring shared value for McCain, customers, consumers and operators., • Contribute to the deployment and continual improvement of selling tools, using data and digital capability to increase customer engagement and effectiveness.Lead Customer & Stakeholder Engagement, • Act as a trusted partner to key Retail and Foodservice customers, leveraging category expertise, the 3Cs framework and customer communication plans to build strong, value-added relationships., • Collaborate with UK and European commercial and innovation teams to develop compelling, insight-led Own Label proposals for customer meetings, range reviews and new business development., • Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations through category reviews, assortment optimisation, new product proposals and thought leadership initiatives., • Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and with external analytics and data partners.Apply Advanced Data & Analytical Capability, • Confidently query, interpret and translate complex data into actionable commercial recommendations., • Leverage market research, loyalty card data, shopper panels and operator insights to inform category decisions., • Bring curiosity and pace by exploring emerging technologies-such as AI-enabled tools-to improve accuracy, speed and impact of insight.Qualifications:, • 3-5 years' experience in category management, insight, commercial support or product development within FMCG/CPG, ideally with exposure to Retail and/or Foodservice environments., • A strong track record of turning consumer and market insight into action, with the ability to develop clear, commercially relevant recommendations., • Advanced analytical capability, with hands-on experience using key data sources and tools, including:, • Retail: Kantar, Circana (formerly IRI/Nielsen), dunnhumby, • Foodservice: Lumina Intelligence, Circana CREST, • Additional tools: PowerBI, SAP BI, Excel and CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce), • Proven ability to query, interpret and synthesise complex data, translating insight into practical business and customer outcomes., • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships across internal teams and with external partners., • A generous Car Allowance, • An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance., • An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay, • Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year, • Optional health cash plan, • Cycle to work scheme #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. xrnqpay You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Division: GB Commercial Foodservice Department: Category Strategy Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

Process Technology Manager - Potato Chip Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, Discos, and more) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a Process Technology Manager to join KP Snacks at our Billingham site. This is a great opportunity for a recognised snack foods process expert who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, manufacturing and innovation, and who wants to support and influence how process engineering capability is developed and embedded within KP Snacks and our wider Intersnack Group. About the role This specialist role will bring more process engineering capability expertise across priority programmes within KP Snacks. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will further deepen your snack food processing knowledge whilst play a critical role to support the implementation of new advanced process engineering technologies, embed best practice, and further strengthen long-term capability at one of our largest UK manufacturing sites. Working closely with UK and Intersnack site & technical teams, you will be focussed on leading process capability requirements for mid-term NPD and optimisation programmes and sustainability priorities, initially centred on agronomy sourcing/preparation and oil/fry technologies. Youll play a key role in further strengthening R&D and Manufacturing team interfaces, partnering with external suppliers, and play contributory and influencing role in subject matter expert discussions to drive UK/Intersnack best practice across our UK technical network. Whats in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer: £6,000 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead and influence process capability design for mid-term NPD programmes, ensuring the right technologies, methods and standards are in place to support safe, consistent and efficient delivery Provide expert technical insight and recommendations , working with internal teams and external partners to identify, trial and implement new and improved process technologies Support sustainability and continuous improvement , contributing to carbon and waste reduction initiatives through data-led analysis, trials, RCA and optimisation activity Build capability across the business , coaching and supporting colleagues across R&D, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing to strengthen long-term performance and consistency Maintain strong industry and category awareness , enabling the business to leverage process technologies to better influence product design, quality, efficiency and competitive performance. Who are we? Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. Were committed to inclusion Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. Wed love to hear from you if you can bring: A degree or Masters in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another STEM field or significant relevant industry experience Strong experience in process engineering or process development within FMCG or food manufacturing Knowledge of food processing technologies and an awareness of emerging industry trends Experience working across multiple sites or regions, ideally with involvement in commissioning, line installation or change management Confidence in experimental design, problem-solving and root cause analysis Experience managing a varied project portfolio and working with multiple stakeholders A valid driving licence and willingness to travel between sites LI-SC1 LI-Hybridc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Job Title:Multi-Skilled Engineer Location:York - West Cottingwith Salary:£40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Industry:FMCG Food Manufacturing Job Type:Permanent, Full Time Shift:Monday Friday: Rotating two-shift pattern (early/late) & Seasonal shift change during busy period Hours:40 Hours Per Week Benefits: • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Structured shift pattern with clear rotation, • Permanent role within a stable FMCG manufacturing business, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Exposure to modern production machinery and continuous improvement projects, • Supportive team environment with long-term career progression Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements Responsibilities: • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules, • Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs, • Perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance across production equipment, • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, • Support production teams to ensure minimal downtime and disruption, • Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards, • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation, • Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery, • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements: Essential: • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering, • Strong multi-skilled engineering capability (mechanical & electrical), • Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (FMCG/food is ideal but not strictly required), • Proven experience with fault finding and root cause analysis, • Experience carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, • Experience working with automated machinery, conveyors, or packaging equipment, • Basic knowledge of PLC systems and fault finding, • Additional engineering or equipment-specific certifications JBRP1_UKTJ

A UK-based food manufacturer is looking for a Factory Data Administrator in Middlesbrough. In this role, you will manage and report on operational data, ensuring reliability for decision-making. Candidates should be proficient in data input and have a good understanding of operational KPIs.

Job Title: Factory Data Administrator (Nights) – Chilled Food Manufacturing. We’re looking for a Factory Data Administrator to join our fast‑paced chilled food manufacturing site in Middlesbrough. Experience in data input, data collection, or reporting – ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.

We have an exciting, long-term opportunity for an experienced Contract Commissioning Engineer to join our customer based in Yorkshire. This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC. Our customer is a well-respected provider of technical machinery, designed and developed in the UK and sold globally. They serve various industries, including FMCG, chemical, and automation. Due to a prestigious project win, they are looking for skilled contractors to support their project teams. As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of mechanical and instrumentation equipment, ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards and in compliance with project specifications. Key Responsibilities- Contract Commissioning Engineer - Yorkshire -Oversee and execute both dry and wet commissioning activities. -Collaborate with a team to ensure mechanical and instrumentation systems are installed and operating as per the design specifications. -Ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements during commissioning. -Troubleshoot, resolve technical issues, and ensure smooth integration of equipment across the project. -Liaise with project stakeholders, including contractors and suppliers, to ensure all systems are compatible. -Have proven experience in mechanical commissioning within a similar industry (FMCG, chemical, or automation). -Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of instrumentation systems and commissioning processes. For more information or to apply for this Contract Commissioning Engineer position in Yorkshire, please contact Kieran Pratt at (url removed) or call (phone number removed), quoting reference KDP1051

A leading UK FMCG manufacturer and recognised premium brand within its sector is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Manager to join their site engineering leadership team in North Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site automation strategy while leading a team and delivering large-scale automation and continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include: • Leading automation and controls strategy across the manufacturing site, • Managing and developing the controls/automation team, • Delivering large-scale automation and capital projects, • Supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives, • Maintaining and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems Key experience required: • Strong background in industrial automation within manufacturing/FMCG, • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA systems, • Solid electrical engineering knowledge, • Proven team leadership experience, • Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a production environment This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to work on major automation developments within a market-leading UK manufacturer. Benefits: • Flexitime, • On-site parking, • Private medical insurance

Central Employment are working with an established and expanding UK manufacturer of specialist and bespoke consumer products, as they look to appoint a Business Development Manager, to support there on-going UK customer growth. Full-time onsite, Teesside + some UK travel for events and customer meetings Circa £30,000 + bonus We're seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to expand our presence in the UK dental-care market. The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years of experience in FMCG sales or business development. Key Responsibilities Identify and secure new business opportunities across UK retail, wholesale Manage and grow existing customer accounts through strategic planning and relationship building. Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market share for there product portfolio. Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, pricing movements, and category opportunities. Prepare and deliver product presentations and commercial proposals to buyers and key decision-makers. Monitor sales performance and provide regular reporting, forecasting, and insights to management. Attend trade shows and customer meetings to represent the brand and build industry relationships. Required Skills & Experience 2–3 years of experience in FMCG sales or business development, specifically consumer products Strong understanding of UK retail and distribution channels Proven track record of hitting sales targets and driving revenue growth. Excellent communication and negotiation skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market insights. Self-motivated and proactive approach with strong organisational skills. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for customer visits and events TPBN1_UKTJ

Regional Business Development Manager – Yorkshire and Humberside Permanent/full-time Location: Field-based throughout Yorkshire (precise regional remit to be agreed on an individual basis) Salary: £26-32k base (depending on experience) + commission (£40-50k OTE) + £3k car allowance Own your patch. Launch a new product. Earn £40-50k OTE in year one. You’ll be the face of Bar Juice 5000 and SNÜ, a well-established e-liquid product and our entrant into the nicotine pouch space respectively. Your focus will be generating new business in your area – with flexibility around how your patch is defined and what you’re doing to go after it. You’ll also manage your own accounts, so looking after existing customers will still be a key part of what you’re doing day in day out. Regional Business Development Manager: What you’ll do * Drive existing business and new business across vape retailers, convenience stores and similar outlets * Own your territory, pipeline and strategy from first contact through to close * Keep and manage the accounts you bring on * Build strong buying relationships with store owners and managers What you’ll need * Experience in working with vaping, nicotine or tobacco products * A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (which you’ll be reimbursed monthly for using on our behalf) * About 3-4 years’ experience years in business * Prior experience in a field-based role * FMCG or impulse product/sector experience is useful, but not a dealbreaker * Confidence using CRM software tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot There’s no pressure cooker culture here. You’ll be part of a delivery-first set-up with a smart-casual dress code where you’re trusted to get on with things and do your job. You’ll have the tools and support you need, without any of us breathing down your neck. Sometimes you’ll get together with your colleagues on-site in Bolton, but these occasions will be few and far between (once a quarter or so). The rest will be in the field, and you’ll be reimbursed for your mileage and vehicle usage through a car allowance (paid monthly). You’ll also get the chance to represent our brands at trade shows and industry events, and we’ll make sure that you’re always kept up to date with product compliance as needed. In an ideal world, you’ll be happy covering cities such as Leeds and Sheffield, plus everywhere in between. But within reason, we’re happy to compromise on this for the right people. About the company You’ll be joining the Klinsmann Partnership Ltd, where we are committed to revolutionising the vaping and nicotine product industries through innovation, sustainability, and global distribution. We own and operate some of the leading brands in these industries, focusing on delivering high-quality, responsibly sourced products to consumers worldwide. You’ll be helping us grow brands in our portfolio such as Bar Juice 5000 Nicotine Salt E-Liquid, a game-changing product, and SNÜ Nicotine Pouches, our latest innovation and launch product into the nicotine pouch space. Apply Please click the ‘Apply’ button. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date. Just send what you have and we’ll deal with that later. Or if you have any questions first, you can email them over. Everyone will receive a response

Site Finance Controller - Teesside FMCG Manufacturing | 15-Month Maternity Cover We are supporting a well-established, high-volume FMCG manufacturer in the appointment of a Site Finance Controller on a 15-month maternity cover contract for one of its largest UK production facilities. This is a key leadership position within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sitting on the Site Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the Plant Manager and senior stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to drive performance, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making. This site represents a significant and highly visible operation within the wider group. The Role As Site Finance Controller, you will take full ownership of site finance, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership. You will ensure robust financial planning and governance while delivering meaningful insight that drives operational and commercial performance. Key responsibilities will include: * Acting as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, shaping objectives and performance targets, and translating operational activity into clear financial insight * Leading the annual budget, periodic forecasting and longer-term planning processes across manufacturing costs, labour, overheads, logistics and capital investment * Delivering high-quality reporting and analysis, including weekly performance updates, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and KPI tracking * Challenging and improving cost performance across materials, labour efficiency, overhead absorption and waste, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability * Ensuring strong financial governance and control, including balance sheet integrity, inventory management, audit compliance and adherence to group accounting standards * Providing financial oversight of capital projects, product changes, process improvements and cost-saving initiatives, ensuring clear tracking of spend and benefits * Leading and developing the on-site finance team while building broader financial awareness across operational functions * Driving continuous improvement within finance processes, enhancing accuracy, pace and insight through simplification and smarter ways of working Package * Salary up to £90,000 per annum (base) * £7,500 annual car allowance * Annual performance bonus (with a strong track record of achievement) * Comprehensive healthcare options including Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Digital GP access and specialist support services * Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 7% * 25 days' holiday plus the option to purchase additional leave * Access to a flexible benefits platform offering discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks About You You will be a qualified finance professional with proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting, comfortable operating within a large, operationally complex site. You'll bring strong commercial acumen, the ability to influence at senior level, and a proactive approach to driving performance and continuous improvement. This 15-month contract offers the opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role, make a tangible impact from day one, and add significant experience within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Weve only really ever cared about making great food. We believe quality comes from acting with pride, care and consideration. Its all about the detail, thats where our attention is and that's where we need you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance Manager to take responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System across all areas of the business, from goods in, through to production to dispatch and transport. This role would perhaps suit a Quality Manager, with experience of leading a team, who is ready to take the next step in their career or an existing Technical or Compliance Manager working within Food production/FMCG, looking for an excellent long-term career opportunity with scope to develop. What you will be doing: Primarily office-based but with regular face to face contact with your production-based colleagues, you will review HACCP and traceability documentation, providing trend analysis Demonstrating compliance to BRC standards and helping to actively maintain our AA* accreditation The key point of contact for all technical QMS and data control on site Reporting results from GMP and non-conformances to senior managers Provide ideas for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems Produce and disseminate reports following audits in order to provide expert guidance and support to our team of managers Maintain an understanding of new and current food safety legislation and ensure compliance within our teams by sharing information with relevant stakeholders where necessary Responsible for continuously reviewing our food safety procedures and practices in order to suggest possible improvements to ensure that these remain compliant and relevant. Assist with periodic internal and external compliance audits and external audits of contractors to ensure that we are compliant with our standards Oversee the specifications and artwork function, providing senior support in maintaining the product and packaging specifications database and signing off brand/customer artwork Conduct export approvals Ensure that standard operating and cleaning procedures are correct and regularly reviewed Support document control systems by drafting required documents Ensure certificates of analysis are received for all relevant products and non-conformances reported About You: In a customer-facing role, you must be an ambassador of our brand. You commit to maintaining high standards of behaviour and personal appearance, endeavouring to contribute to our quality and service ethos. You will have an analytical mindset, possessing a strong ability to read and interpret documentation such as legislation changes You will have a "right first time" approach but will build strong relationships to develop credibility You perform your work with energy and drive Youll love the detail and always ask why You have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, caring about the detail You'd probably describe yourself as a " a little nerdy" but will present your information to others in a way which is appropriate to the audience and helpful TPBN1_UKTJ

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Location: Middlesbrough (On-site) Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off An international manufacturer within the Food / FMCG sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team at a high-performing production facility in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and operational efficiency are central to business success. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of automated production equipment. The position involves responding to plant breakdowns, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities Respond quickly and effectively to plant breakdowns to minimise downtime Deliver planned preventative maintenance activities across production equipment Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and product integrity Ensure equipment and processes support consistent product quality Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain operational performance Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies Maintain clear communication across departments to support production targets About You Electrical and/or mechanical qualification or time-served apprenticeship At least 2 years' experience working in a Food, FMCG, or automated production environment Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Good written and verbal communication skills Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office Desirable Skills Knowledge of PLC systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and temperature control Experience working with automated production or packaging equipment Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety awareness Welding or fabrication experience beneficial What's on Offer Opportunity to develop your career within a large global Food / FMCG manufacturer Ongoing training and career development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Pension scheme Health plan Staff discount programmes Generous family leave policies

Role - Interim Engineering Manager Duration - 3 months (plus) Day rate - £550 (LTD) Location - Middlesbrough Background - Manufacturing (FMCG or Food ideal) Ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? We're looking for a hands-on Interim Engineering Manager to lead a busy food manufacturing site for an initial 3-month contract. This is a fast-paced role where your expertise will directly drive performance, reliability, and team effectiveness. What you'll be doing: * Leading and supporting a 10-12 strong engineering & maintenance team * Taking ownership of all plant ancillaries and site services * Managing and enforcing permit systems to ensure safety and compliance * Driving improvements through CMMS systems - including implementation and optimisation of CMMS System * Boosting line performance, uptime, and efficiency * Acting as a key link between production and engineering to keep operations running smoothly What we're looking for: * Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment * Strong leadership skills with the ability to quickly gain team trust * Solid background in maintenance strategy, reliability, and continuous improvement * Experience with CMMS implementation and management * A proactive, no-nonsense approach - someone who delivers results from day one There is also opportunity for this role to be permanent, should that be of interest If this role sounds of interest, please apply now to this advert with your updated CV