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Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, that is actively looking to recruit a Technical Officer to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: • Carrying out and managing audits including GMP, Hygiene, Glass & Plastic, CCP, • Calibration of measurement equipment in factory and laboratory to the agreed schedule, • Support the Quality Assistant Manager with monitoring and investigating customer complaints., • Carrying out hygiene inspections., • Conduct thorough inspections of incoming raw materials to ensure they meet defined specifications, labelling requirements., • Raise supplier nonconformance/rejection notifications and follow up to ensure investigations are carried out within requested timeframes. What you will need to succeed:, • HACCP level 2, internal auditor qualifications, • Ideally, knowledge of customer codes or practice and BRC requirements, • Experience of working in a QA or QC function of a food factory, • Good communication skills What you will receive in return:, • to £29,000 per annum (DOE), • Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary Exchange) (Subject to contract), • 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, • 4 x Death in Service, • Long service recognition, • Wellbeing initiatives - Free flu jabs, free eye tests, £90 contribution to prescription lenses, free legal and financial helpline and mental health support, virtual GP What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. PRMSTH JBRP1_UKTJ

Hygiene Operative | Competitive Salary | Days only orNights only | Chichester Due to continued growth and high demand for our products, were expanding our team and looking for Hygiene Operatives to join us at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is your chance to be part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that truly values its people. As a Hygiene Operative, youll play a critical role in keeping our production lines running smoothly by ensuring everything is clean, safe, and ready for the next shift helping us deliver the highest-quality products to our customers. Shift pattern We operate a shift pattern covering days only 7am-7pm or nights only 7pm-7am. You will work a total of 14 days within a 28-day period. Typically, your working pattern will be as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday Responsibilities What you get from us • Salary: £27,260- £28,888 (Based on experience), • Night shift allowance - £2,420, • £3,000 invested in your training from day one, • Free English lessons (if required), • Employer matched pension up to 5%, • Health cash plan, • Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more, • Access to online GP & life assurance Responsibilities • To clean down all production machinery after each production run is completed in compliance with our Food hygiene and factory standards ensuring our productions lines are compliant and ready for the next order schedule., • Maintain high hygiene standards around the machine areas to maintain Food and Operator safety., • Chemical washing of Production machinery and surrounding areas, • Safe and careful handling of cleaning chemicals, • Operating and maintaining hygiene equipment, • Maintaining accurate and up to date hygiene records in accordance with company procedures Requirements • Previous hygiene experience in a factory or production environment, • Positive attitude, • Motivated and driven, • Willing to learn Qualifications Our Company Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But theres lots more to us than the products we make. Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation. Our Vision At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh- with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world-class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- were not just making food. Were shaping the future of fresh. At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in. Interested? Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh. JBRP1_UKTJ

Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off .Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare.Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®.Together, we are united by a

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Bilston Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 Shift: Permanent Nights Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A superb opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive and collaborative engineering team within a busy manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations. You will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site machinery. Main duties will include carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance on site machinery, equipment and systems to minimise downtime, optimise performance and maximise safety. Engineers will also be responsible for daily completion of the Engineering work log (CMMS), attending daily operations meetings, driving completion of PPM schedules, maintaining GMP standards and following all Health & Safety, Technical and Hygiene procedures across site. Sector – Factory Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer · Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. · Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory. · Experience working within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment. · Strong understanding of Health & Safety and GMP standards. Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer · Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK. · Experience with working on PLC's, ideally being able to fault find using inputs and outputs. · Experience sourcing and managing spare parts and consumables. The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: · Working for a recognised market-leading business. · Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access. · Training and development opportunities for engineers. · Supportive and collaborative engineering team environment. · Long-term stability within a well-established manufacturing site. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Begüm Halil at Pioneer Selection As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description: 📍 Melton Mowbray 💷 £50,900 - £56,900 (including shift allowances, DOE) 🎁 + £2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare. Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for Pets® 🌟 Why Join Us? At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we’re searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 💼 The Role Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks. ⭐ What’s in it for you? Welcome bonus paid in your first week's salary Hot food restaurant on site Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University Private healthcare + equal parental leave Generous pension (up to 9% contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) EV salary sacrifice scheme Gym membership & wellbeing support Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service Free parking on site ✅ What We’re Looking For Qualified to a minimum of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by practical experience Proven technical expertise within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Strong problem-solving capability, with experience in root cause analysis of technical issues. Proficient in key systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance. Competent in risk assessment and change control processes, ensuring compliance and safe working practices. Experienced in leading root cause analysis and fault-finding investigations to drive sustainable improvements. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Ability to fault find and problem solve on a broad range of equipment in a variety of situations. Effective delivery of maintenance activities, to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment. Take part in risk assessments and formulation of method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity. Identify parts for the purchasing of goods and services where these are necessary to conclude work. Fix breakdowns in a timely manner during their shift timeframe Level one problem solving including component failure analysis Detailed entry into Atlas of all breakdowns / known jobs. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow” Access world-class training & development from day one Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package #TBMEL

Food Production Operative - Bramley.At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Food Production Operative to work with a leading company in the food manufacturing sector in Bramley.You will have the opportunity to join an amazing and successful team in the factory operations and activities.This is a grea

Department Manager | Up to £37,000 base salary | Shift Allowance | Chichester Were on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Department Manager to join our team at the bustling Runcton site in, Chichester! Reporting to the Shift Manager, youll take the reins of a talented team of Manufacturing and Production Operatives, leading the charge in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your section on the factory floor. This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow! Shift Pattern We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 both days and nights. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically, you would be working as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday What you get from us • Salary between £34,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience, • Annual bonus, • Shift Allowance, • Employer matched pension up to 5%, • Health cash plan, • Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more, • Access to online GP & life assurance Responsibilities Key responsibilities • Drive product excellence by coaching and developing your team, ensuring timely production that meets all specifications, • Lead with passion and energy, inspiring and engaging a diverse team to achieve success, • Collaborate effectively to tackle seasonal challenges, manage raw material variations, and meet quality and tight deadline requirements, • Challenge the status quo and mentor your team to continuously improve, striving for perfection in every product that leaves the facility, • Meet and exceed KPIs while adhering to GMP standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety regulations Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless operations As a line manager, you are responsible for identifying and reporting signs of modern slavery within your team Qualifications Experience/skills required • Demonstrated experience in managing teams within a Food, Manufacturing, or FMCG factory environment, • Solutions-focused, adept at handling a complex and demanding workload, • Strong, clear communicator, both verbally and in writing, • Skilled at balancing priorities and making timely, effective decisions to meet customer needs, • Resilient and composed under pressure, capable of guiding your team through rapid and necessary changes Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food-to-go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But theres lots more to us than the products we make. Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation. Interested? Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh. JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading FTSE 250 manufacturing business based in Barnsley is looking for an ambitious Management Accountant to join its established finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant who is looking for a role where they can make a real commercial impact, develop their leadership skills and have a clear career path towards Financial Controller. For almost 50 years, the business has continued to grow and evolve, building an enviable reputation for supplying some of the UKs best-known food products.# 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, Annual bonus opportunity, BUPA private healthcare, ShareSave scheme, excellent career development and managing a team of 2 • Preparing weekly trading figures and providing insight into site performance, • Preparing weekly and monthly stock valuations, including provisions, • Producing factory KPI information and weekly performance reports, • Preparing and analysing sales and margin reports, • Preparing costings for new products, • Providing commercial analysis and supporting business scenario modelling, • Monitoring, maintaining and continually improving the accuracy of the site cost model, • Evaluating capital expenditure proposals and providing financial recommendations, • Managing and developing two members of the finance team You will be a qualified Accountant with strong commercial awareness, ideally gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and Excel, • The drive and ambition to progress your career, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge and influence This is more than just a Management Accountant role. It offers the opportunity to join a successful FTSE 250 business, broaden your commercial and leadership experience and work towards your next career move into Financial Controller. If you are an ambitious qualified Accountant looking for a role that can genuinely accelerate your career, this could be an excellent next step. JBRP1_UKTJ

Great opportunity to work as a Skilled Operator for our client's site, one of the leading producers of well-known products across the UK. Staffline is recruiting Skilled Operators in Carlton, Barnsley. The rate of pay starts from £13.35 per hour until successfully trained to Grade 3, after training it will increase to £14.43 per hour! Overtime is available and is paid at: • Grade 3 Operators £22.10 per hour This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday. The hours of work are: • 6am to 4pm Your Time at Work Our client's production lines are fast-paced and high-pressure. Our planning schedule means that the lines will stop and change to other products, therefore requiring equipment to be changed over in between production runs. Key responsibilities: • Checking and weighing raw ingredients, • Ensuring that machine settings are correct., • Running quality checks on the size and weight of the depositing ingredient, • Simple machine maintenance, • Maintaining a clean and safe production environment, • In-depth cleaning, including taking machinery apart and using chemicals., • Ensure own personal hygiene meets the requirements of a food factory!, • Complete CCP checks thoroughly - training will be given., • Completing paperwork accurately Our Perfect Worker We are looking for a Skilled Bakery Operative who is hard-working, willing to learn, and keen to progress. The role would suit an individual with the ability to perform their duties in a physically demanding, fast-paced and agile environment. What we need from you: Essential • Machine operating experience, • Be enthusiastic and conscientious, • Understand or be willing to learn the principles and application of Food Safety, • Have a proactive approach to Food Safety, • Be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment and working in a factory environment with cleaning chemicals., • Have the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations, • Demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team, • Good level of maths and English, • Decision-making skills, • Attention to detail and ability to concentrate, • Able to follow instructions and production schedules, • Able to act quickly and safely when a problem arises. Key Information and Benefits • Earn £13.35 - £22.10 per hour, • Monday to Friday, • Temp to perm opportunity, • On-site support from Staffline, • Canteen on site, • Free car parking on site, • Free hot drinks, • Good links to public transport, • Uniform provided + PPE provided, • Full training provided, • Opportunities for overtime, • Shop on site Job Ref: 1PFCA About Staffline Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales. As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security. Important Information • Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process., • This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline., • Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. JBRP1_UKTJ

Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off .Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare.Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®.Together, we are united by a

Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off .Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare.Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®.Together, we are united by a

Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off .Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare.Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®.Together, we are united by a

Job Description: 📍 Melton Mowbray 💷 £54,700– £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE) 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare. Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for Pets® 🌟 Why Join Us? At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we’re searching for a talented Electrical & Controls Technician to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 💼 The Role We have an opportunity for an Electrical & Controls Technician to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities. Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training. Shift Pattern – 12 Hours • 2 Days: 7am-7pm, • 2 Nights: 7pm-7am …and then repeat. ⭐ What’s in it for you? • Welcome bonus paid in your first weeks salary, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site ✅ What We’re Looking For • Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field., • Understanding of precision instrumentation—including repair and calibration—or experience with similar technical equipment., • Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency., • Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting., • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles., • Apply engineering principles—drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge—to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability., • Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability., • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries., • Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem-solving environment. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”, • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package #TBMEL

Finsbury Food Group is seeking a Shift Senior Engineer for its Fletcher site in Sheffield.

Mechanical Engineer If you're the kind of engineer who'd rather fix problems than spend half your shift explaining why you couldn't... keep reading. We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer that's investing in both its people and its site. This isn't one of those places that talks about culture while expecting you to struggle with worn-out kit and zero support. The engineering team is valued here. Your ideas are listened to, your development is encouraged, and if you want to learn new skills or progress your career, you'll be backed to do it. The Role You'll be responsible for keeping production running by carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns and identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability. Expect to get involved with: Mechanical fault finding and repairs across production machinery Planned preventative maintenance Continuous improvement projects Root cause analysis and permanent fixes, not just sticking plasters Working closely with production to keep the factory performing at its best What We're Looking For You don't need to tick every box, but you'll probably have: A recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent) Experience working in an FMCG, food, packaging or manufacturing environment Strong mechanical fault-finding skills A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement The ability to work well within a close-knit engineering team Why Join? A business that genuinely invests in its engineers Excellent training and development opportunities Clear progression routes if you want to move your career forward Supportive engineering leadership who want you to succeed A positive culture where people enjoy coming to work Ongoing investment in equipment and the site Competitive salary and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you'll be appreciated, challenged and given the opportunity to develop, we'd love to tell you more