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Technical Process Manager An independent contract GMP manufacturer requires a Technical Manager based in the gateway to the Northwest on a full time, permanent basis. The company processes specialist products within animal health, actives within medical devices and food ingredients. As part of the site succession plan the opportunity will embed the core values of the small company for future growth and sustainability. As the site Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the site technical engineering operations including facilities, site safety, CAPEX projects, process improvement as well as Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive site maintenance across the site. Duties may for the Technical Manager include the following: • Safety, Health & Environmental- continued development of a safe operating culture including DSEAR, HACCP and quality systems ISO9001, ISO14001, FSSC22000., • Having 100% autonomy to prioritise your own work across short term and long term strategy for the Design and Development of site assets, facilities and CAPEX projects in line with client new development programmes., • Communication of technical information with customers., • Design and manage the installation of new powder processing equipment and facilities including the design and delivery of IQ/OQ/PQ qualification and validation studies to GMP standard., • Control of maintenance budget and maintenance team using internal and external SME resources and site annual shutdown., • Manage the daily operational delivery of the maintenance/problem solving to meet business /customer needs working through root cause analysis with corresponding GMP traceable paperwork., • Support and input QA laboratory and the GMP regulatory systems working with external QP and site PQS., • provide strategy input and direction to the smooth running of the business through technical, quality, budgetary and management., • Continuous development for the site and your personal growth. The ideal candidate background and experience for the Technical Manager will be: • Educated to at least a Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent), • Ideally (or working toward) a chartered engineer with IChemE., • Ideally 5 years experience within a management/leadership role within work experience in New product introduction/development, engineering management role, • Proven experience within process industry with plant operation – OEM, Chemicals, Food, FMCG, pesticides, API pharmaceuticals specifically powder handling, or bulk solid handling exposure., • Experience of managing budgets, CAPEX, HSE, teams and staff development, • Management of quality system including CAPA, site master validation plan, deviation and coordinating site audits and managing external consultants/SME., • You must be curious, flexible, inquisitive, a team player, decision maker and good communicator This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing contract manufacturing business and in return they are offering a competitive package and the opportunity to be a site leader through being the Technical Manager. Please note the client cannot accept applications from candidates who are not based in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. About us: Templarfox if a privately owned recruitment business leading in executive search, management selection, Salary benchmarking and Business development services. The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK and on this occasion TemplarFox Consultancy is acting as an employment agency.

Job title: NPD Technologist Location: Cheshire - 5 days a week on-site Salary: £30,000 £32,000 + Benefits Were working with a growing ambient food manufacturer based in Cheshire to recruit an NPD Technologist to join their Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build or develop their career in food innovation, supporting the creation and launch of products from concept through to market. The Role Reporting into the NPD Manager, youll play a hands-on role within the development kitchen and wider cross-functional team, assisting in delivering commercially successful and technically robust products. Key responsibilities include: Conducting trend research and competitor benchmarking Preparing samples and supporting recipe development Assisting with customer presentations and product submissions Completing customer specifications and internal process documentation Compiling cooking instructions and assessing product shelf-life Processing and analysing nutritional information Supporting cross-functional teams with product and technical information About You The ideal candidate will have: An understanding of the food manufacturing industry Strong interpersonal and communication skills Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and SharePoint The ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines A proactive and enthusiastic approach Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Creativity and a genuine passion for food innovation The ability to multitask and work cross-functionally across departments Salary & Benefits £30,000 £32,000 basic salary Company pension scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Morning Foods have an exciting new Commercial Account Executive opportunity. Job Title: Commercial Account Executive Location: North West, South Cheshire, Crewe, CW2 6HP (office based). Some travel required locally and regionally Salary: Competitive rates of pay, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monthly Pay, Monday to Friday About Us: Morning Foods produces private label and branded Mornflake cereal products from sites across the UK and exports to over 80 countries all over the world. We are a technologically advanced manufacturing group with a rich heritage dating back to 1675. Commercial Account Executive The Role: • Being an integral part of the Sales function within the company - Developing and deploying effective sales strategies for assigned customers - Managing key customer relationships and commercial negotiations across both private label and branded business - Demonstrating a passionate, determined, and commercially driven mindset, balancing strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach - Analysing market and consumer data to support effective decision-making - Influencing and engaging others, taking cross-functional teams with you - Adapting communication and leadership style to influence a diverse stakeholder group - Being open to constructive feedback and actively contributing to capability building, autonomy, and ownership within the team - Support will be provided by an experienced in-house team, as well as specialists from across the wider group Commercial Account Executive Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage the interface between the business and customers across Buying, NPD, Supply Chain, Finance, and Category teams - Ensure all customer quotations meet company margin requirements and address any cost implications or sensitivities - Identify, develop, and manage strong relationships with key accounts - Present, promote, and sell products using clear, compelling commercial arguments to existing and prospective customers - Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and market share growth - Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay informed on industry trends - Provide accurate sales forecasts, activity reports, and market intelligence to internal stakeholders - Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings as required - Ensure timely resolution of customer issues and concerns to maintain high levels of satisfaction Commercial Account Executive You: • Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related discipline - Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational and time-management abilities - Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI-enabled applications - Full UK driving licence To submit your CV for this exciting Commercial Account Executive opportunity, please click Apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Maintenance Engineer - Shift Cover (FMCG / Food / Automated Warehouse) £30-£40 per hour | Contract / Shift Cover Days & Nights Available Crewe gap technical are currently supporting several FMCG, food manufacturing, and automated warehouse operations who require experienced Maintenance Engineers to provide short-term shift cover and ad-hoc contract support. This opportunity is ideal for engineers looking to pick up additional shifts, cover planned absence, peak production periods, or support during breakdown-heavy operations. Scope of Support Engineers will provide electrical or multi-skilled maintenance support across high-speed, highly automated environments, ensuring equipment uptime and safe operation. Typical Responsibilities Reactive breakdown support across FMCG production lines, food processing equipment, and automated warehouse systems Planned and preventative maintenance during production and non-production periods Electrical fault finding using schematics and diagnostics PLC fault-finding and interrogation (Siemens / Allen Bradley or similar) Support of conveyors, sortation systems, packaging machinery, robotics, AS/RS, and material handling equipment Identification and rectification of repeat faults Working safely within food hygiene, GMP, and permit-to-work systems Engineer Profile Time-served Maintenance Engineer or equivalent industry experience Electrical or Multi-Skilled background Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or automated warehouse environments Confident working on automated machinery, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, and safety circuits Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision Available for ad-hoc shift cover (days, nights, weekends) What's On Offer Competitive hourly rates Flexible shift patterns Short-term and ongoing shift cover opportunities Multiple sites and environments Apply If you are available for shift cover or short-term contract work, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option or contact gap technical directly to discuss current and upcoming shifts. This advert is published by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described. Closing Date: 27/02/2026 TPBN1_UKTJ