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This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving machinery performance, and keeping a high-speed manufacturing site running safely and efficiently. My client is a leading player in the food industry seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Technician to join their fast-growing food production facility. TITLE: Mandarin Speaking On-Site Maintenance Technician Location: Erith Job Type: Permanent, full-time Salary up to 42,000 Language required: Fluent Mandarin and English As an On-Site Maintenance Technician, you will be at the heart of our operations maintaining, repairing, and optimizing machinery and infrastructure in a busy food production environment. Your work will be critical to minimizing downtime, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting the seamless execution of daily production targets. Key Responsibilities Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on equipment such as dumpling machines, mixers, grinders, refrigeration units, boilers, and packaging lines., • Respond swiftly to machinery failures to minimize production disruption., • Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective solutions., • Maintain accurate records via CMMS, including spare parts usage and repair histories., • Adhere to BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH, and Health & Safety guidelines., • Liaise with external specialists (e.g., boiler and refrigeration contractors) and oversee their work on site. Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills (Required in at least one area) • Mechanical maintenance (bearings, shafts, gearboxes), • Electrical fault finding (control panels, sensors, wiring), • Refrigeration systems (experience with R404A/R448A is a plus), • Boiler and compressed air systems, • Strong problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure, • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, • Effective communication and teamwork, • Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial maintenance, • Relevant engineering qualifications:, • Level 2/3 Mechanical Engineering, • Electrical Installation (18th Edition preferred), • F-Gas Certification (advantageous), • FLT Licence (beneficial), • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and participate in an on call rota

Do you have a FOOD BACKGROUND? Do you have experience in a MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT? If so, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to join a very well-established food distribution company based in the UK as part of their Quality Assurance team. The company in question prides themselves on their quality and for this reason they are trusted by over 400 clients and a huge customer base across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity for you to join this crucial team at the company and join a rapidly expanding player in the ever changing, always moving Food distribution industry. Quality Assurance Supervisor Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor Salary: £30,000 Languages: MANDARIN and/or CANTONESE ideal. Other languages are a bonus. Location: Southwest London (Accessible via M25 and Southeastern Rail) Car Parking: Free Parking Hours: Total 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday Work style: Fully office based Start date: ASAP Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank holidays, great discounts on food products. The company: This company has been operating in the UK for many years and following COVID with the explosion in home cooking seen on social media and on store shelves, they have been consistently working to increase their product line and bring their items to more and more supermarkets and restaurants. As tastes and trends change, this company strives to move with them and stay on top of the most popular food items and ingredients. One key reason the company has been able to make such a huge impact is their adherence to high quality products and processes from start to finish. This role is a great opportunity to join such an integral team to a large company pushing to continue their success. The Role in a nutshell: 1. QA Compliance and Administration: • Controlling the labelling system, ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene codes and quality documentation., • Preparing NCN and foreign body records, • Controlling technical equipment stock and quality, • Taking charge of traceability documentation (mass balance, supporting documentation etc.), • Reporting on quality system performance to all levels, • Collect samples and prepare laboratory paperwork, • Support auditing of equipment, the environment, and fabrication, • Handle customer and supplier communication (customers include supermarkets/restaurants etc.) 2. QA Team management: • Supervising the QA team., • Deputise for QM in case of absence, • Assist QM, • Production line and QA Inspection Checking, • Controlling health and safety for all QA staff Requirements: • Minimum 3 years in supervisor role in a similar position (Food industry ideal), • Technical background is desirable

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for production excellence? This is a leading player in the food industry who is looking for a sharp, detail driven Mandarin Production Manager to join the dynamic team. In this position, you will leading the whole production team, take charge of end to end manufacturing operations ensuring every process runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape production strategies, lead motivated teams, and introduce smart, data driven improvements that boost productivity and profitability. From workflow design and cost optimisation to supplier management and team development, your leadership will make a real impact on the success of the business. TITLE: Mandarin Production Manager Location: Erith Job Type: Permanent, full-time Sector: Food Manufacturing Salary: 50000-65000 Language required: Fluent Mandarin and English Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and coordinate all manufacturing and production processes., • Design and implement new workflows to improve product quality, productivity, and profitability., • Plan and manage staff rotas to meet production demands., • Monitor production quality, costs, progress, and onsite management on a daily basis., • Work closely with senior management and other department heads to enhance efficiency, manage timelines, and control costs., • Implement safety, health, environmental, and quality standards., • Develop and deliver training programmes to upskill production teams., • Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery., • Utilise real-time data collection to improve accuracy and reduce labour costs., • Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness., • Produce regular reports and optimise production documentation, forms, and procedures., • Build sustainable production strategies using internal and external data, forecasts, and historical performance. Requirements: • Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SAP., • Flexible and adaptable to meet changing production needs., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • Highly responsible, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement., • Must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. Language Requirements: • Mandarin Chinese: Fluent, • English: Fluent, • Additional languages will be considered an advantage.

This senior, customer-facing technical role offers full accountability for key Fresh Food categories, giving you the opportunity to influence both retail and supplier performance. Proven experience in Fresh Food supply, with retail-facing re. Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Food.

Passion for the food industry and commitment to long-term career development. A leading supplier of premium Japanese food products, serving restaurants and hospitality businesses across the UK. Ability to participate in tastings (no food allergies).

Are you ready to take the next step in your technical career within the Fresh Produce industry?. Educated in Food Safety, Agriculture, or a related discipline.

EMEA Health & Safety Lead (Food Industry) – Kent (regular travel required). We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Lead – EMEA to join a leading international food manufacturing organisation. Our client is a highly respected global food manufacturer known for quality, innovation and integ

Site Technical Assistant - Fresh Produce.Based in Essex - commutable from Kent, Suffolk, and surrounding areas.Take ownership of technical compliance and quality standards at a fast-paced Fresh Produce site as a Site Technical Assistant.Join a high-performing Fresh Produce operation where quality, c

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Some understanding of quality and technical standards within the Fresh Produce or food industry. Are you ready to take the next step in your technical career within the Fresh Produce industry?. Educated in Food Safety, Agriculture, or a related discipline.

Our established client based in Haverhill is currently looking for Production Operatives who are passionate about delivering the highest standards of food production, ensuring all health and food safety measures are followed. Personal Specification: * Previous relevant experience in a food manufa

Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Food. Are you ready to take the lead on high-profile Fresh Food categories and shape the future of retail product categories?. This senior, customer-facing technical role offers full accountability for key Fresh Food categories, giving you the opportunity to influenc

Maintenance Operative - Basildon.Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group?.Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do.W e are on the look out for a passionate Maintenance Operative to join our team!.Our maintenance operative team

Experience in a Food site technical compliance position, with exposure to BRC standards.

Duties * Prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes with precision, creativity, and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality standards are met consistently * Supervise kitchen staff during shifts, providing leadership, guidance, and training to foster a cohesive and efficient team * Manage

A recruitment agency specializing in the food industry seeks an experienced Senior Technical Manager in Kent. This role focuses on leading technical relationships, managing quality standards, and supporting product development for Fresh Food categories. The ideal candidate will have proven experienc

You will be responsible for managing a section during service and helping deliver great food in a timely manner for our customers. Passionate about great food and the drive to excel in your field. Are you passionate about food? Have you got experience working as a chef in a fast-paced environment?.

Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Food. Are you ready to take the lead on high-profile Fresh Food categories and shape the future of retail product categories?. This senior, customer-facing technical role offers full accountability for key Fresh Food categories, giving you the opportunity to influenc

Key Responsibilities: * Taking customer orders accurately * Handling payments and tills * Preparing customer orders efficiently and correctly * Cooking and assembling gourmet burgers and fried chicken * Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and front-of-house area

Youll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UKs leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges.

As part of our culinary team, you’ll contribute to a respected food offering enjoyed by members, guests, and event attendees throughout the year. Company benefits include: Competitive Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience Holiday: 28 days per year Additional: Contribut

As part of the culinary team, you’ll contribute to a respected food offering enjoyed by members, guests, and event attendees throughout the year. Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, contributing to the preparation and delivery of high-quality food across the Bar, Restaurant, Functi

With no day being the same, you must be adaptable and positive to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards. Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too – it will vary between bakeries but typically around

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients and customers days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. Were currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare o

This is a great opportunity for a culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, and a passion for high quality food in the care home industry.

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then youve come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 3 brands, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! </p

A hands on role which will involve training and motivating your food and beverage team.

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS!.We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients.And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986.In every restaurant, you'll fi

Elderly residents with a luxury, high quality finish and wants the flexibility to work around your lifestyle, this opportunity in.This role offers variety, flexible shifts, and the chance to make a difference every day ideal if you're looking for a fulfilling position without late nights or split s

Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our residents’ days by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and

As a Bank Chef, you will work in preparing all residents' meals, ensuring work is carried out in a safe and hygienic way, the kitchen is kept clean, meeting the Food Safety guidelines and the care homes own high standards in the absence of Head Chef/Sous Chef.

This is a great opportunity for a culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, and a passion for high quality food in the care home industry.

Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen. Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

A nonprofit organization in Tonbridge is seeking volunteers aged 18 and over to support shop operations.This role includes opening and closing the shop, allocating tasks to volunteers, and ensuring the shop runs smoothly.No experience is necessary, and full training will be provided.Volunteers will

Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off.

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee.We’re all about embracing passion, energy and teamwork as we serve memorable moments for every one of our customers.In this role, you’ll be the perfect partner in setting up the store for success.You’ll help make sure tha

Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft.It’s about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people’s faces, and proudly making greatness every day.We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:.Access to the Coca-Cola share sc

Our client, an educational establishment servicing children with special needs located in Swanley, are seeking a Temporary School Cook for a 12-month contract starting 6.Previous experience in a similar environment is essential.Preparing and cooking Burgers, Lasagnas, Roasts etc.Flexibility to cove

You will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry‑specific accreditations along the way.

You will take ownership of the front of house team, overseeing the day to day operations of the food and beverage side of the club, reporting into and working closely with the house manager. About you: Previous experience in food & beverage management. Very social working hours for the hospitality i

A leading food recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to take ownership of a significant portfolio of ambient food products.

The Head of Quality will create and lead all operational quality and technical compliance for the business and ensure compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, retail food standards and company policies & procedures. Monitor and oversee the implementation of retail food standards compliance pro

Join a Market-Leading Retailer - Assistant Manager | Cambridge | Up to £32,000.Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Cambridge Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a dr

At Gant we are passionate and curious about everything we do.Through our performance- and solution-driven mindset, we have the opportunity to make a difference.We believe that you should Never Stop Learning.Support the Store Manager in his/her daily work.Being the main responsible for the team, the

Help Our Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery Sparkle in Stansted!&##Were buzzing with excitement as we open our brand-new nurseryy in Stansted and were looking for a caring, cheerful Housekeeper to keep everything clean and cosy, giving our children the best start in life! &##Join our founding team an

Premium on trend jewellery retailer are seeking a Store Manager, who will be the driving force behind your store's success.With a hands-on leadership style, you'll create a dynamic environment that delivers exceptional service, strong sales, and an empowered team.You'll set the standard, ensuring ev

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected care provider committed to delivering exceptional standards of food and service for their residents. Chef Manager , you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through delicious, high-quality food. Controlling food stock leve