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Job Description: Compliance Manager – Prepared Fresh Produce Location: West Midlands (Site-Based) Salary: DOE Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Reporting to Senior Technical Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Manager to join a newly commissioned prepared fresh-produce site in the West Midlands. This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, high-care environment supplying major UK retailers. You will be responsible for ensuring the site operates to the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality, embedding robust compliance systems from day one and supporting the technical agenda as the site scales. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, operational setting and enjoys building strong foundations for long-term technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Food Safety & Compliance · Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS). · Ensure full compliance with BRCGS, retailer Codes of Practice, UK/EU legislation, and internal standards. · Lead the preparation and execution of third-party, regulatory, and customer audits. · Oversee HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, allergen management, and traceability systems. · Ensure all documentation, procedures, and records are accurate, up to date, and audit-ready. Operational Support & Governance · Work closely with production, hygiene, engineering, and technical teams to ensure compliance is embedded across all site activities. · Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, and compliance checks, driving corrective and preventative actions. · Support commissioning activities by ensuring new processes, equipment, and flows meet food safety requirements. · Monitor and report on key compliance KPIs, identifying trends and improvement opportunities. Customer & Supplier Interface · Support customer technical visits, audits, and queries, providing accurate and timely information. · Work with suppliers and raw-material teams to ensure incoming goods meet specification and compliance standards. · Assist in managing customer complaints, root-cause investigations, and corrective action plans. Training & Culture · Deliver food safety, hygiene, and compliance training across the site. · Promote a strong food safety culture, ensuring all colleagues understand their responsibilities. · Coach and support operational teams to drive consistent standards and behaviours. Skills & Experience Required Essential · Experience in a compliance, QA, or technical role within fresh produce, chilled foods, or high-care FMCG. · Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK/EU food safety legislation. · Proven experience in audit preparation and management. · Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and documentation skills. · Confident communicator able to influence across all levels of the business. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Desirable · Experience supporting a new site, line commissioning, or major process changes. · Exposure to major UK retailer standards (Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Asda). · Food Science or related qualification (Level 3/4 HACCP desirable). Personal Attributes · Proactive, structured, and calm under pressure. · Strong problem-solver with a practical, solutions-focused mindset. · Passionate about food safety and continuous improvement. · Able to build strong relationships across technical, operations, and customer teams

Location; UK field based - head office – Walsall We are working with a specialist engineering business supplying industrial washing and hygiene systems into food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial processing environments across the UK. The business designs, installs and maintains bespoke washing systems, supporting customers where uptime, reliability and service response are critical. Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Field Service Mechanical Engineer to join a small, experienced engineering team. This is a field-based role working on customer sites across the UK, supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, installation work and ongoing equipment reliability. You will be working on industrial washers, conveyor systems, spray bars, air knives, bin lifts and utensil washing equipment. The role combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with customer-facing service work, offering good variety and strong long-term stability. This role would suit a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter who enjoys field-based problem solving, travel, varied site work and working with specialist industrial equipment. Electrical experience is useful, but the business is happy to provide training where needed. Responsibilities of a field service mechanical engineer: Carry out planned maintenance, repairs and first-line fault finding on industrial washing systems Replace worn or damaged components to maintain safe and reliable equipment performance Work on industrial conveyor systems, spray bars, air knives, bin lifts and utensil washers Support installations, commissioning and planned service work on customer sites across the UK Carry out TIG welding where required as part of repair and modification work Work independently on service visits or as part of a team on larger installations Maintain high standards of health, safety and customer service while working on site Complete service reports and communicate clearly with customers and internal teams Skills & qualifications of a field service mechanical engineer: Strong mechanical maintenance background within industrial, manufacturing or service environments Mechanical or maintenance qualifications beneficial but not essential TIG welding experience essential Experience working on conveyors, production equipment or industrial plant desirable Electrical fault-finding experience advantageous but not essential Ability to work independently and manage field-based workloads Good communication skills and customer-facing attitude Full UK driving licence required Benefits of a field service mechanical engineer: Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 (with review based on experience) Monday to Thursday: 07:15 – 16:00 Friday: 07:15 – 12:00 Overtime paid at 1.5x UK-wide field-based role with varied customer sites and equipment Stop-out allowance including hotel accommodation plus meal allowance / £20 per night Pension scheme Training and development in electrical systems and specialist machinery Long-term stable role within a growing specialist engineering business If you feel this Field Service Mechanical Engineer role is right for you, please contact Dan Fergus at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply. Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website. Top of Form Bottom of Form

Production Shift Manager Birmingham (B71) Commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, West Brom, Walsall, Redditch, Cannock £42,000 - £45,000 12hr Shifts - Days and Nights Benefits:- Up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X4 22 Shift Days Holiday Discounts At Most Retailers, Medihealth Scheme, 24/7 EAPOur client is a leading food manufacturer that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK. This is their biggest factory, employing over 500 people. They are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join their growing team. Role & Responsibilities: Lead and motivate a team of 15-20 production operatives within the production area, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations on the shop floor Take a hands-on approach, overseeing performance, resolving issues in real time and keeping production running efficiently Coordinate daily activities, including workload allocation, production planning, KPI tracking, and effective shift handovers Maintain high standards of product quality, hygiene and food safety in line with BRC and site requirements Support team development through training, onboarding agency staff, managing attendance/holidays, and handling performance reviews or disciplinaries Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Previous experience in food or FMCG manufacturing environments is preferred Open to Supervisors or Team Leaders ready to step up, with experience managing similar team sizes and responsibilities Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards within a production setting Confident communicator with proven leadership skills; hands-on, approachable, and proactive on the shop floor Ideally familiar with BRC standards If you're interested, apply now or contact Itzel at Hunter Selection for more information. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Sales Engineer Food Processing Capital Equipment Territory: Midlands South Salary: £40,000–£50,000 + Commission (10–20% Uncapped) Benefits: Company Vehicle | 25 Days Holiday The Role We are recruiting for a Sales Engineer to join a leading distributor of food processing capital equipment. This role focuses on selling machinery such as skinners, derinders, slicing and portioning equipment, and other specialist food processing machinery. You will be responsible for managing an established customer base across the Midlands South territory, primarily serving boning halls and abattoirs. While the role is largely account management-focused, we are looking for a proactive individual who can identify new opportunities within existing accounts — a true hunter in a farmer’s world. Typical machine values range from £20,000 to £200,000, with a realistic territory sales target of £1 million, expected to be fully achieved by year two. Key Responsibilities Manage and grow relationships with existing customers across the Midlands South Identify new sales opportunities within current accounts Provide technical solutions tailored to customer requirements Promote and sell a range of capital equipment for food processing Deliver professional demonstrations and technical advice Work closely with customers to maximise equipment investment and long-term partnerships Candidate Requirements We are open to candidates from one of the following backgrounds: Option 1: Proven experience selling capital equipment Ideally within the food processing or meat industry Option 2: Engineering background within the food industry Experience in service, applications, or internal sales Looking to move into a field-based capital equipment sales role The ideal candidate will: Have strong commercial awareness Be technically minded with the ability to offer engineered solutions Be confident building long-term customer relationships Have the ability to identify opportunities and maximise customer spend Hold a full UK driving licence Package £40,000–£50,000 basic salary Uncapped commission (10–20%) Company vehicle 25 days annual leave Established customer base Long-term career development opportunities To Apply Please contact Dan Walton on (phone number removed) quoting reference SER-IN

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Process Improvement Engineering Specialist Based in West Midlands Job ref: JH /64609 The Company: A family owned and run company developing, manufacturing and selling industrial hose, pipes and ducting products based in the West Midlands. For the last 7 years the focus has been applying innovation and passion for quality to the current and future products required by the hose and ducting market. During this time it has grown by 250% and has a plan, supported by further investment, for growth both in the UK and International markets. All products are manufactured in the UK on 30 extruders with up to three on a line, with more being installed in 2026. The business is an engineering led company keen on new processes, capabilities and talent to help drive this innovation. Job Role: Reporting to the Technical Director the process engineer will be working on a variety of process improvements, new production lines and supporting new product trials. The focus for the company is to improve process consistency to make higher performance products and reduce scrap whilst also introducing new processes with best practises. This role will be working with an experienced quality and technical team to develop our new training program, new tooling, setting sheets and 5S. Main responsibilities: Process Control: · Trial new materials and process improvements then test samples to scientifically assess benefits · Reduce scrap by improving startup procedures, tooling, training · Make sure startup checks and inspections are completed by setters and operators · Check material processing recommendations are being followed using SOPs or setting sheets · Assess extrusion stability from first principles and come up with improvements · Create setting sheets for new products and trials, continuously improve them and monitor if jobs are run to them Training: · Create training programmes, SOPs, checks · Mentor trainees, sign them off on training levels · Flow charts for processes OEE: · Monitor and report on machine down time · Reduce machine downtime where possible Research and Development: · Research for new processes, standards or materials · Research and advise on new equipment for process control and material analysis Trials: · Monitor trial procedures · Make sure samples are tested, catalogued and despatched to the correct recipients Teamwork: · Collaborate with operations, quality, IT, maintenance, engineering and senior management to drive factory performance, new processes and improvement projects Knowledge and Expertise: · Professional qualification (degree or apprenticeship) or part-qualified with relevant experience · Experience in extrusion is required, training will be given in house on how the company manufacture spiral and braided hoses · Good understanding of extruders, extrusion heads and polymers from first principles · Knowledge of extrusion tooling design · Previously written shop floor documents and procedures · Mixture of theory and hands on experience · Proven experience in process and continuous improvement · Strong track record of control and analysis and able to provide quantifiable examples of success in process improvements. The Person: · A passion for manufacturing and operational improvement · Works well cross functionally with different cultures · Resilience and adaptability · Flexible as will be working between 2 sites in Kitts Green and Coleshill For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application. Why select Listgrove? · Five Decades of Market Intelligence · Unrivalled Industry Networks · Recognised International brand · HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: (phone number removed)

Job Title: Content Writer Location: Birmingham, in-office (B33 0LG) Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, based on experience Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hour work week Armagard Ltd is a growing brand and a leading industrial manufacturer of protective environmental enclosures. We're seeking a content writer who can leverage AI as a force multiplier to create high-quality, human edited content that is cited and referenced by LLMs, supporting inbound lead generation. As part of our experienced in-house marketing team, you'll work closely with the Head of Marketing and colleagues across marketing and IT to promote products internationally across two companies. Responsibilities: Optimise content to improve SEO performance and visibility in AI citations. Leverage the use of AI (LLMs) to scale content production efficiency. Create content plans aligned with company objectives and product launches. Research and write content across web, email, social, and case studies. Lead outreach to drive link building and branded content syndication. Produce long-form technical articles by liaising with sales and engineering. Write in a B2B tone, distilling technical concepts into clear accessible content. Ensure a consistent brand tone across all marketing assets.About you: Skills and Experience: Proven experience in B2B copywriting and online marketing content. Knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and on-page optimisation. Bachelor's degree in English or a content related field (preferred). Good written English, with a GCSE grade 5/6 (or equivalent). Clear communicator, able to collaborate effectively with other departments. Good attention to quality, with good self-organisation and time management.Benefits: Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, based on experience Holiday: 31 days, inclusive of annual bank and public holidays. Pension: Access to a contributory pension scheme. Working Hours: Flexible start between 8:00am-9:00am and finish between 4:00pm-5:00pm. Lunch: Flexible, 30 or 60 minutes. Parking: On site Parking availableAbout Us: Established for over 30 years, Armagard Ltd is a leading industrial designer and manufacturer of protective environmental enclosures, based in Birmingham, England. We sell globally, with core territories including the UK, US, and Europe, and operating across six languages. Our housings protect professional displays, computers, and printers in hazardous environments, including food manufacturing facilities, industrial warehouses, and outdoor drive-through locations. Our solutions are trusted by leading brands including McDonald's, KFC, GSK, Nestlé, Airbus, and more. Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Marketing Analyst, Marketing Content Writer, Marketing Content Analyst, Marketing Executive, Copywriting Executive, Copywriter, SEO Marketing Campaign Executive, may also be considered for this role

Electrical Project Engineer Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Overtime About the Company TCS Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a growing automation business that works with leading manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, and food & beverage. They deliver full automation and digital transformation projects and are known for taking ownership from concept through to commissioning. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to bring in an Electrical Project Engineer to strengthen their delivery team. The Role This is a hands-on, project-focused role where you will take ownership of the electrical delivery across automation projects. You will work closely with the Project Manager and be responsible for everything from panel build and installation through to commissioning and start of production. This role will suit someone who is comfortable being both hands-on and commercially aware, with the ability to manage projects while still getting involved technically when needed. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of electrical projects from sales handover through to completion * Plan and coordinate all electrical activities in line with project timelines * Manage on-site installation teams and ensure safe delivery of work * Oversee panel build activities within the workshop * Manage electrical materials and ensure availability across workshop and site * Select and source installation materials (cabling, containment, etc.) * Support installation teams on-site and ensure quality standards are met * Carry out commissioning of control panels, I/O and drives * Support with hands-on installation and panel build where required * Work closely with Project Managers to track progress and mitigate risks * Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout delivery * Produce RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) * Support with project costing and estimates where required What We’re Looking For * Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within electrical engineering / automation projects * Strong background in electrical installation, panel build and commissioning * Experience working on industrial automation or manufacturing projects * Ability to manage projects while remaining hands-on * Comfortable working on-site and leading installation teams * Strong communication skills with both internal teams and customers Qualifications * NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) * Completed electrical apprenticeship * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) * 2391 Inspection & Testing (preferred) Additional Information * Hybrid working (Birmingham base) * Around 25% travel to customer sites * Overtime available (including weekends where required) * Company car included * Performance-related bonus

Refrigeration Engineer (East Midlands/Birmingham) The Opportunity We're looking for a skilled and driven Refrigeration Engineer to join a growing, forward-thinking engineering business operating across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, thrives in a field-based role, and wants to be part of a company that values both technical excellence and customer relationships. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality service across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems , while also supporting wider business objectives including client engagement and project delivery. This is more than just a service role — it's an opportunity to become a trusted expert and a key contributor within a highly regarded engineering team. The Role Deliver both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of refrigeration systems Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs in a timely manner Work across complex systems including chillers, process cooling, blast freezers, and cold rooms What We're Looking For F-Gas qualified with NVQ Level 2 (Level 3 or above desirable) Strong experience working on commercial and/or industrial refrigeration systems Confident working with chillers and HFC/HFO refrigerants Full UK driving licence Equipment You'll Work On Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems Process Cooling within Food & Beverage Manufacturing Air & Water-Cooled Chillers Spiral Chill & Freeze Systems Cold Rooms & Freezer Rooms Blast Chillers & Freezers Condensing Units & Pack Systems Package & Benefits 40 hours per week (door-to-door paid) Overtime On-call rota (approx. 1 in 7): Standby allowance Call-outs paid at enhanced rates Company van (business & personal use) Laptop and mobile device provided 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Private healthcare scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager required to join a leading global engineering manufacturer. The successful Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing key accounts across various industries, selling engineered mechanical and industrial solutions via end-user channels. You will focus on selling cutting-edge products such as pneumatic systems, actuators, valves, cylinders, automation, and motion control systems throughout the Midlands. Full product training will be provided. The Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will ideally have a technical sales or solution sales background within engineering, and most importantly, the desire and hunger to grow and progress within a leading global manufacturer. Package: £45,000 - £52,000 base salary (depending on experience) Bonus scheme Company car Pension contribution 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private healthcare and additional benefitsSales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Role: Sell engineered mechanical products and solutions into end-user channels, including pneumatic components, actuators, and automation systems. Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts within end-user channels across various industrial sectors. Predominantly, the food and beverage industry. Identify and develop new solution sales opportunities within the market by engaging with potential clients through demonstrations, exhibitions, and negotiations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful application and delivery of engineered solutions. Provide expert knowledge on solutions to clients on the technical aspects of pneumatic systems and automation solutions. Fully remote role, covering the Midlands.Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Requirements: Experience as a Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, or Technical Sales Engineer selling technical products or solutions. Proactive attitude and sales acumen with experience managing and growing key accounts for their technical solutions. Strong technical sales or solution sales background within engineering, and most importantly, the desire and hunger to grow and progress within a leading global manufacturer. A technical qualification (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or Degree) is desirable. Full clean driving licence. Willingness to work fully remote with travel throughout the Midlands. (4 days on the road, 1 day WFH)

Account Manager Food Processing Systems & Bespoke Machinery UK & Ireland | Home-Based | Permanent Are you an experienced Account Manager who enjoys building strong customer relationships within technical manufacturing environments? Do you thrive in a role where you can act as the link between customer needs and tailored engineering solutions, helping clients improve performance through bespoke machinery and automation? SimWest is working in partnership with a well-established engineering business that designs and supplies specialist food processing equipment and automation systems to customers across the UK and Ireland. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are now looking to appoint an Account Manager to take ownership of key customer relationships while also identifying opportunities to expand business within existing and new accounts. The Role This is a home-based, customer-facing position offering a high degree of autonomy. Supporting customers across the UK and Ireland, you will take responsibility for managing relationships, understanding operational challenges, and helping develop commercially viable machinery solutions in collaboration with internal technical teams. This opportunity would suit someone who is commercially aware, technically credible, and confident managing a sales cycle that is consultative rather than transactional. Key Focus of the Role The successful Account Manager will be responsible for maintaining and developing established client relationships, while also helping generate new opportunities within food and FMCG manufacturing businesses. The role will be weighted towards account development, with a focus on nurturing long-term partnerships, increasing customer spend, and identifying projects where bespoke equipment can add operational value. Responsibilities • Manage and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts across the UK and Ireland, • Build strong working relationships with decision-makers across engineering, operations, and production, • Understand customer processes, challenges, and future plans in order to identify suitable solutions, • Work closely with internal engineering teams to help shape tailored proposals, • Support customers through the full project journey, from initial discussions through to order placement, • Identify opportunities to increase revenue within existing accounts while also opening doors with new customers, • Maintain regular contact with customers through site visits, meetings, and follow-up activity, • Represent the business professionally in the market and act as a trusted point of contact, • Travel across the UK and Ireland as required, with occasional visits to the company’s head office About You To be successful in this role, you will need to be comfortable operating in a technical sales environment where solutions are bespoke and customer needs are often complex. You may already be working as an Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Engineer, or in a similar commercially focused role within engineering or machinery-led sectors. Requirements • Previous experience in account management, technical sales, or customer-facing commercial roles within engineering, machinery, automation, or capital equipment, • A proven ability to manage long-term customer relationships and grow accounts strategically, • Experience selling tailored or project-led solutions rather than standard catalogue products, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of value-led solution selling, • Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage your own diary and priorities, • Comfortable travelling across the UK and Ireland as part of a home-based role, • Experience within food manufacturing, processing, or FMCG would be beneficial, although other relevant technical sectors will also be considered What’s on Offer • Basic salary aligned with senior Account Manager / Technical Sales roles within bespoke machinery and capital equipment environments, • Commission structure linked to project and equipment sales, • Car allowance/Company Car, • Home-based role with flexibility and autonomy, • Established customer base with repeat business and long-term growth potential, • Opportunity to join a stable and respected engineering business, • Collaborative working environment with strong internal technical support Apply SimWest is managing this vacancy on an exclusive basis. If you have the commercial skills to develop customer relationships within a bespoke machinery or technical solutions environment, we would be interested in hearing from you

Shift Maintenance Engineer Location: Wednesbury Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights) A leading food manufacturing company based in Wednesbury is seeking a skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment, supporting site performance through proactive maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will provide multi-skilled engineering support across the site, ensuring production equipment and plant assets operate efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in maintaining operational reliability while contributing to improvement projects that support long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across site equipment and production machinery Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Use the site computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to record work, monitor assets and manage maintenance activities Support production by responding promptly to engineering breakdowns and technical issues Participate actively in shift handovers and operational meetings to monitor engineering performance against KPIs Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency Provide technical support for engineering projects and site improvements Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety, food safety, hygiene and environmental standards Support and coach team members where required to maintain high engineering standards Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions Work collaboratively with production and operational teams to maintain service levels Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing maintenance environment UK recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or above) Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Basic PLC input/output understanding Good understanding of drives, motors, brakes, transmissions, feedback systems and transducers Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment Self-motivated, organised and proactive approach Desirable Previous experience within food manufacturing Health & Safety qualification or certification BS7671 18th Edition qualification Experience with SCADA and machine control systems VSD programming experience Fabrication skills MEWP licence Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off rotation: 2 Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm 2 Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am Benefits Competitive salary Sponsorship available Excellent job security Ongoing training and development opportunities 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Staff rewards and discount platform Subsidised refreshments Modern manufacturing facility Supportive team-focused working environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to join a well-established food manufacturing business offering long-term career development in a fast-paced production environment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Shift Maintenance Engineer Location: Wednesbury Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights) A leading food manufacturing company based in Wednesbury is seeking a skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment, supporting site performance through proactive maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will provide multi-skilled engineering support across the site, ensuring production equipment and plant assets operate efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in maintaining operational reliability while contributing to improvement projects that support long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across site equipment and production machinery Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Use the site computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to record work, monitor assets and manage maintenance activities Support production by responding promptly to engineering breakdowns and technical issues Participate actively in shift handovers and operational meetings to monitor engineering performance against KPIs Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency Provide technical support for engineering projects and site improvements Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety, food safety, hygiene and environmental standards Support and coach team members where required to maintain high engineering standards Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions Work collaboratively with production and operational teams to maintain service levels Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing maintenance environment UK recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or above) Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Basic PLC input/output understanding Good understanding of drives, motors, brakes, transmissions, feedback systems and transducers Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment Self-motivated, organised and proactive approach Desirable Previous experience within food manufacturing Health & Safety qualification or certification BS7671 18th Edition qualification Experience with SCADA and machine control systems VSD programming experience Fabrication skills MEWP licence Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off rotation: 2 Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm 2 Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am Benefits Competitive salary Sponsorship available Excellent job security Ongoing training and development opportunities 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Staff rewards and discount platform Subsidised refreshments Modern manufacturing facility Supportive team-focused working environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to join a well-established food manufacturing business offering long-term career development in a fast-paced production environment

InstaStaff are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter with hydraulics experience to join a manufacturing and production company based in Great Bridge on a temp to perm basis. You will be joining a dynamic team of Fitters, and you will be working in a clean mechanical factory environment. You will be required to build parts for vehicles, dealing with hydraulics, building around one vehicle every 1 – 2 weeks. For the first 3 months you will be working closely with an experienced fitter, shadowing and learing the job, full training will be given on all elements of the build. This role would suit someone who has experience in car mechanics, building vehicles or products that need mechanical hydraulics to work. You will be using a variety tools, including air, electric and manual with torque range settings, experience of using these types of tools is essential Mechanical Hydraulics experience and the ability to read and understand technical drawings via an iPad is a vital part of this role, so experience is essential. The role of the Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics will include: Following technical drawings via an iPad to build and assemble electric vehicles Use of various tools such as air, electric and manual Use torque range setting tools Working in a factory environment Operating tools and machinery The ideal Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics will have: Mechanical Hydraulics experience Experience of interpreting engineering technical drawing via an iPad Experience of building vehicles, cars, tractors, HGVs Experience in a similar role The hours of work for the Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics will be, Monday to Thursday - 7:00am to 4.30pm and Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm The salary for the Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics will be £28,975 you will also receive a £1,014 shopfloor bonus per year Benefits include, increased company sick pay, increased holidays with long service , increased Paternity and maternity leave , increase bereavement leave , and the free EAP system, social events including ice cream machines on site, summer BBQ, food wagons, they will also put you through your Bendi FLT licence and train you on spray painting

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title – Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location – Sutton, Cambridgeshire Salary – £46,500 – £53,000 Shift – 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights – 5:45–6 / 6–5:45, incl. handover) Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility supplying sustainable packaging solutions to the global food industry. This site forms part of a well-established international group and offers excellent long-term career progression for engineers looking to grow within a forward-thinking business. Working in a fast-paced production environment, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of modern machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency. You will be working on equipment such as thermoformers, extruders, conveyors, grinders, and printing machinery, with a strong focus on electrical fault finding (approx. 60%) alongside mechanical maintenance. Sector – FIndustrial Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Level 3 Engineering qualification or above Manufacturing background Experience as an Engineer Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Electrically biased (approx. 60/40 split) Experience within packaging, plastics, or thermoforming environments PLC fault-finding experience The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: Working for a global, market-leading manufacturing business Competitive salary with strong earning potential 8% pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer) Bupa cash plan & high street discounts Ongoing training and development opportunities Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC`s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: · Overtime to earn circa £60,000 · Hybrid company car · 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLCs, or similar. You will be covering the whole of the UK and Ireland, and will be expected to spend 2 to 3 nights per week away from home, plus working one weekend a month on average. · Full training will be offered on the job and occasionally at HQ in Europe. · Full training will also be provided on upgrading & modifying PLC`s. · Overtime is paid door to door. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery · You MUST have a proven track record as a Field Service Engineer with hands on packaging machinery experience working in the food and/or beverage markets. · You will be a Multi-skilled Engineer with electrical & electronic engineering qualifications and ideally specific experience and training on fault finding, modifying & upgrading of Siemens PLC`s, or similar. · We will consider applicants with a track record as a Factory Maintenance Engineer who have hands on end of line packaging machinery experience, used in the food and/or beverage market and who have the PLC knowledge mentioned above. THE COMPANY: We are the UK sales and service office of a major European manufacturer of end of line packaging machinery sold into the food, beverage and logistics / pallet markets. We are growing fast and are investing in new premises and strengthening our sales and service teams. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18460, Wallace Hind Selection

Factory FSQA Manager Department: Technical Location: West Bromwich covering Leicester as well Salary:£52,000 We are currently seeking an experienced Factory FSQA Manager to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance within our manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring robust quality management systems are in place, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards across all technical processes. The Role As Factory FSQA Manager, you will: • Oversee all aspects of on-site quality assurance, from raw material intake through to finished product dispatch., • Lead and manage the quality team, allocating resources and guiding technical initiatives., • Ensure the Quality Management System is fully implemented and maintained in line with BRC standards., • Maintain strict document control across all policies, procedures, and factory documentation., • Drive continuous improvement across product specifications, master data, and operational procedures., • Lead HACCP verification and validation, ensuring effective CCP monitoring and team competency., • Promote a right-first-time culture through auditing and performance monitoring., • Conduct risk assessments and approve operational and product-related concessions., • Manage environmental monitoring programmes and hygiene validation schedules., • Plan and oversee internal audits, ensuring timely close-out of non-conformances., • Work closely with production and engineering teams to uphold food safety and quality standards., • Support internal and external audits, traceability exercises, and product recalls where required., • Analyse site performance data to identify trends and implement corrective actions., • Ensure effective handling of customer complaints and non-conformance investigations., • Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g. pest control, calibration, waste)., • Oversee equipment calibration and ensure records are accurate and up to date., • Control the quality budget, including purchase order approvals and tracking., • Partner with HR to ensure training and development needs are met across the team., • Support new equipment commissioning, hygiene inspections, and production trials., • Lead allergen management and promote a strong food safety culture across site., • Manage team administration including holidays and attendance systems., • Act as a key point of contact for food safety concerns, escalating where necessary. About You We are looking for someone who brings: • At least 5 years’ experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing., • Strong knowledge of quality systems, food safety standards, and compliance requirements., • Proven leadership and team management capability., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills., • A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement., • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across departments. Why Join Us This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping quality and food safety standards within a dynamic manufacturing environment, with real scope to drive improvements and make a measurable impact

Engineering Manager Food West Midlands* Monday to Friday days Up to £75,000 + bonus Healthcare Option to purchase an additional two weeks annual leave *Commutable from Burton / Tamworth / Lichfield / Walsall / Wolverhampton A well-established multi-site food manufacturer is looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to take full ownership of site engineering performance across a 24/7 operation. With expansion and growth projects currently underway, this is an ideal time for an Engineering Manager who is looking for a move where there is opportunity to implement significant and positive change across the department. As Engineering Manager, you will thrive in being a visible and approachable leader. The Role As part of the leadership team, cross functional collaboration is key. The Engineering Manager will be instrumental in championing the company ethos of encouragement, empowerment and development. Key responsibilities include: Overall responsibility for the engineering department. Lead, develop & support the Maintenance Manager, alongside the wider engineering team. Devise clear training and development plans to encourage technical and career growth within the engineering team. Develop and improve the existing engineering systems to positively impact site performance. Drive reliability and efficiency, across the site to increase productivity. Build annual department budgets in order to ensure correct resources are available to fulfil engineering targets set. About You Qualified in Engineering to degree level would be highly advantageous, although a minimum of level 3 in engineering will be considered alongside strong industry experience. Established Manager, leading an engineering department within food manufacturing. People focussed with well-rounded communication skills. Project control experience. Highly visible & approachable leadership style. Please apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 working hours

Due to promotion of the current job holder, this worldwide market leading manufacturer of packaging machinery supplying the pharmaceutical market is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager who is a qualified Engineer, and who has experience of a similar role working with the pharmaceutical or food or similar industries. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: · Open ended Annual Bonus · 7.5% Pension · Life Assurance LOCATION: Factory based in Warwickshire, with trips to client sites 4 or 5 times per year in the UK and worldwide when necessary. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Cheltenham, Warwick, Rugby, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Manager, Project Engineer - packaging machinery, capital equipment, PPMA A classic Project Management role, acting as a liaison point for clients, sales, design, manufacturing, 3rd party suppliers, agents and after sales & service in the UK and worldwide. As the successful Project Manager, you will be taking projects from order through to installation. Projects are typically worth up to £5 million with project cycles lasting 3 months to over 1 year and you will be typically working with 10 to 15 live projects at any one time. Full and intensive product training will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Project Manager, Project Engineer - packaging machinery, capital equipment, PPMA · You MUST have a proven track record as a Project Manager or Project Engineer. · You MUST have worked with a manufacturing company supplying machinery based solutions to the pharmaceutical, food or similar industries. · You will be an excellent communicator and happy to be a Project Manager. · You WILL be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in either Mechanical or Electrical engineering. THE COMPANY: A well established UK manufacturing site of a worldwide market leading manufacturer of packaging machinery supplied into the pharmaceutical industry in the UK and worldwide via the companies own sales teams and agents. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18457, Wallace Hind Selection

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