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Job Description: Mechanical Operator Mars Snacking | Slough 📍 Shape the Future with Mars! 🌍 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success. What You'll Do 🔧 • Lead & Inspire: Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery, • Diagnose & Solve: Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise, • Collaborate: Guide a small team to achieve production targets, • Innovate: Drive continuous improvement in our processes What We're Looking For ✅ • At least 1 years' experience in manufacturing and team coordination, • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, • Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance, • Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement Your Mars Benefits ⭐ • Competitive Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance), • Welcome Bonus: £2,000 paid in your first week, • Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits, • Career Growth: Structured development & Mars University, • Private Healthcare & Equal Parental Leave, • Onsite Nurse, Osteopath, Podiatrist, • Hot Food Restaurant & Free Parking, • Generous Pension (up to 9%), • Life Assurance (4x salary), • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support, • Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service Shift Pattern ⏱️ • 12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) What can you expect from Mars? 🚀 • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today., • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus Ready to make an impact? Join Mars and build your future with us. Mars. Tomorrow starts today.

Job Description: Mechanical Operator Mars Snacking | Slough 📍 Shape the Future with Mars! 🌍 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success. What You'll Do 🔧 • Lead & Inspire: Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery, • Diagnose & Solve: Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise, • Collaborate: Guide a small team to achieve production targets, • Innovate: Drive continuous improvement in our processes What We're Looking For ✅ • At least 1 years' experience in manufacturing and team coordination, • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, • Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance, • Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement Your Mars Benefits ⭐ • Competitive Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance), • Welcome Bonus: £2,000 paid in your first week, • Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits, • Career Growth: Structured development & Mars University, • Private Healthcare & Equal Parental Leave, • Onsite Nurse, Osteopath, Podiatrist, • Hot Food Restaurant & Free Parking, • Generous Pension (up to 9%), • Life Assurance (4x salary), • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support, • Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service Shift Pattern ⏱️ • 12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) What can you expect from Mars? 🚀 • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today., • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus Ready to make an impact? Join Mars and build your future with us. Mars. Tomorrow starts today.

Job Description: Mechanical Operator Mars Snacking | Slough 📍 Shape the Future with Mars! 🌍 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success. What You'll Do 🔧 • Lead & Inspire: Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery, • Diagnose & Solve: Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise, • Collaborate: Guide a small team to achieve production targets, • Innovate: Drive continuous improvement in our processes What We're Looking For ✅ • At least 1 years' experience in manufacturing and team coordination, • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, • Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance, • Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement Your Mars Benefits ⭐ • Competitive Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance), • Welcome Bonus: £2,000 paid in your first week, • Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits, • Career Growth: Structured development & Mars University, • Private Healthcare & Equal Parental Leave, • Onsite Nurse, Osteopath, Podiatrist, • Hot Food Restaurant & Free Parking, • Generous Pension (up to 9%), • Life Assurance (4x salary), • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support, • Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service Shift Pattern ⏱️ • 12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) What can you expect from Mars? 🚀 • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today., • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus Ready to make an impact? Join Mars and build your future with us. Mars. Tomorrow starts today.

Category Analyst Welwyn Garden City / Home-Based Retail Impact is a specialist data analytics company supporting fresh food suppliers and major supermarket chains across the UK. We help our partners optimise their supply chain and commercial operations through insight-led decision-making. We are looking for a Category Analyst to play a key role in working with some of the UK’s biggest retailers and supply chains, driving performance improvements across product ranges, store execution, and supplier engagement. Key Responsibilities Data Analytics & Category Management • Conduct KPI performance reviews, including base-level and historical performance analysis., • Deliver enhanced reactive and proactive volume planning., • Lead range reviews that deliver value for consumers, retailers, and suppliers., • Carry out pack size, sustainability, product life, and rate-of-sale suitability assessments., • Analyse store-level performance, including space allocation, replenishment cycles, and rate-of-sale patterns., • Evaluate order profile accuracy and assess fit-for-sales., • Manage new line set-ups and provide post-implementation insights., • Complete distribution assessments and support short- and long-term range review initiatives., • Deliver range cube analysis, segmentation, and clustering reviews., • Facilitate regular category performance reviews with suppliers and retailer partners., • Provide best-practice guidance and support to new internal colleagues., • Offer supplier product performance insight and strategic recommendations., • Conduct region, format, and store-specific analysis., • Review seasonality behaviour and support seasonal implementation planning., • Evaluate promotional performance, including halo and victim impacts., • Manage category management relationships across supermarkets and fresh food suppliers., • Build strong, trusted partnerships with retailers—becoming their go-to source for impartial, actionable advice., • Act as a key liaison between supplier sites and retailer stakeholders., • Demonstrate value by identifying and delivering opportunities that optimise category performance., • Upsell within the existing client base and support the development of new business opportunities., • Identify and pursue opportunities to engage and onboard new clients.

! Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom - Hybrid Start date: ASAP Type of position: Permanent Job Description Exciting project within EML: Currently manufacturing ambient tablets and capsules, EML is expanding into biologics with the upcoming production of LEQEMBI for Alzheimer’s/Dementia. As part of this growth, the company is building a new goods‑in/goods‑out warehouse to support cold chain biologics, with packaging activities scheduled to begin in 2027. In addition, EML is investing in new production lines, vial packaging, and auto‑injector capabilities. These roles form part of the operational capabilities workstream, alongside James, Tom, and two new hires. A dedicated project team has been assembled to drive this operational build‑out. Packaging Operator (Project) • Pharma packaging background preferred; however, candidates with packaging experience from other highly regulated industries (e.g., Food, FMCG) may also be considered., • Greater flexibility applies to this role compared to the Technician position, where cross‑industry experience would only be considered as a last resort., • Experience with batch documentation, SAP process order confirmation, and other SAP transactions required for production activities., • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) essential, as the role involves preparing presentations and documentation. If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help! About Planet Pharma Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

NPD Manager Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package Hertfordshire NPD Manager – Own the Development Journey from Concept to Launch Are you someone who doesn’t just love food – but lives and breathes it? Do you track the latest food trends before they hit the shelves, and find yourself wondering how you’d do it better? If so, you might have just found your perfect next step. This is a tasty opportunity to join a global food business as they continue to invest in innovation and growth. They’re looking for a driven, energetic, and commercially astute NPD Manager to join a high-performing team that delivers real innovation – not just product tweaks, but true concept-to-launch development. So, what’s the role? You’ll report directly to the Head of Development and will be trusted to take the reins on end-to-end product development projects. You’ll be: • Leading the NPD critical path – from kitchen bench to customer launch., • Acting as a key customer-facing contact – building trust, handling detail and delivering on deadlines, • Collaborating with internal teams across Commercial, Technical, and Supply Chain to make sure what’s promised gets delivered., • Preparing for customer presentations – using insight and creativity to pitch winning concepts., • Ensuring all documentation, systems and BRC processes are followed to the letter (not just ticking boxes – but getting it right)., • Bringing competitor awareness and food trend insight to the table – keeping innovation fresh and commercially relevant. What makes you the right fit? • You’ve got NPD experience in a food manufacturing or supply role – maybe as an NPD Technologist, NPD Executive, or Assistant NPD Manager., • You’re food degree qualified and confident working with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams., • Detail matters to you – you’re organised, solutions-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Strong commercial awareness – you understand the balance between creativity and margin., • Communication is your superpower – both with customers and colleagues., • You’re curious, passionate about food, and love keeping ahead of trends., • You’ve got a driving licence and are happy to travel (UK and occasionally global). What’s in it for you? • A collaborative culture where your ideas are heard, and your development is supported., • Opportunities to grow – in the UK and globally Why now? This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make your mark in a fast-moving business that values entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. You’ll be joining a team that delivers, in a company that’s investing in people, products, and the future. Ready to bring your passion for food to a global stage? Click apply to submit your CV or get in touch with Rachel for further details REF RLS59727

General Manager vacancy in GAIL’s - Welwyn Garden City! If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL’s family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

A leading supermarket chain in the UK is looking for a Head of Food Product Development to lead a team in creating innovative products that reflect customer needs. You will be responsible for the product plan over the next 1–2 years, driving both new and existing product development efforts.

The ideal licensee will have a strong background in hospitality, a passion for homemade traditional pub food, and proven expertise in marketing and social media. On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discusse

As Head of Food Product Development, you’ll lead a talented team to shape and deliver best-in‑class product development that truly reflects the Tesco Customer strategy. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work.

Assistant Brand Manager - Healthy Food SME Brand. Lead the development of the 1-3 Year Vision & Strategy brand plan with execution of key brand activities identified in the brand planning process. They are seeking innovative and ambitious Assistant Brand Managers to shape the future of their portfol