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Micro Space Planner | North West Retail Leader Our client is a premier food distribution and retail specialist, operating a massive network of over 400 stores. We are seeking a data-driven Micro Space Planner to join their state of the art office. You will bridge the gap between data and design, ensuring every inch of shelf space across their estate drives maximum commercial value. Core Responsibilities • Create and manage high-performing layouts using industry-standard software (JDA/Blue Yonder or similar)., • Translate sales data and customer trends into actionable shelf strategies., • Partner with Category Managers and Supply Chain to support range reviews and new store refits., • Identify opportunities to increase density and visual appeal across various categories. The Ideal Candidate • Background in Micro Space Planning, Merchandising, or Retail Analytics., • Proficiency in Blue Yonder (JDA), Nielsen Spaceman, or equivalent., • Highly analytical with an eye for detail and a passion for layout efficiency., • Able to present evidence-based recommendations to key stakeholders. Key Benefits • A "business for life" culture with exceptional job security., • Fully funded accredited training and industry qualifications., • On-site medical access, 24/7 mental health support, and enhanced holiday packages., • Modern head office with free, secure on-site parking and staff discount schemes. If this role looks like the next step in your Space Planning career, then please apply now!

About The Business Dewlay Cheesemakers is a third-generation family run cheesemaking business based in Garstang, Lancashire. The Company produces and packs a range of Award-winning cheeses from its “Best in Class” facility for a range of UK and oversees customers. To meet further business growth, we are now looking to further add to our leadership team with the recruitment of a Head of Operations. Job Purpose • Forming a key part of the senior management team, the Head of Operations will help shape and influence an innovative family run business built on a strong family culture., • This pivotal role will drive operational excellence within the manufacturing and packing process, to ensure it continues to run smoothly, profitably and successfully., • Reporting directly to the Managing Directors the Head of Operations will act as a senior point of contact between different operational departments, coordinating communication and collaboration to ensure that the business functions as a cohesive and integrated entity., • The varied role will also help implement the organization’s strategic goals and provide guidance and support in executing complex project management and capital expenditure. Main Tasks and Responsibilities • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and employees, to ensure that their needs and expectations are met., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively identifying opportunities for operational enhancement within the sites cheese production and packing facility., • Efficiently manage resources, including raw materials, manpower and equipment to meet production goals and quality targets while controlling costs., • Implement best practice and enhance production efficiency, yield and product quality., • Oversee and manage the production and packing operations to meet customer service levels, ensuring maximum efficiency and profitability, • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of production managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of quality excellence and right first time, • Oversee onsite visits, showcasing the company’s cheesemaking heritage to potential or existing customers or stakeholders, • Assist in HR issues such as disciplinary and annual performance reviews, • Ensure strict adherence to all relevant health and Safety and environmental regulations, and champion sustainability initiatives within the production process., • Carry out trials and R&D across the cheese manufacturing and packing process., • Key Involvement in the commissioning of new equipment across the site such as packing lines & dairy equipment., • Manage quality assurance issues in conjunction with the Technical Manager What you’ll bring to the role • Previous experience in food operational management is essential., • Excellent “hands-on leadership skills” with the ability to motivate and inspire a team., • Manage internal and external stakeholders., • Process orientated with the ability to identify, resolve, and escalate problems where necessary., • Be results driven and commercially minded., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Knowledge of quality assurance standards, food safety, and regulatory compliance., • Commitment to driving industry-leading performance Package Competitive remuneration package and benefits, which is reflective of this full-time senior role. To apply Send your CV to Deadline: 03/06/2026

TalkingRain Beverage Company in Preston, England, is seeking a Production Line Operator to safely operate production equipment and perform quality checks. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in the food production industry and will ensure food safety and quality practices a

Experience The Ivy Asia: Featuring open sushi bars and iconic decor, we invite you to join us for an interactive culinary experience like no other. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team, offering a chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic setting. Whether seasoned or aspiring, join us in redefining luxury dining with each tantalising Asian dish. Embrace the culinary magic of The Ivy Asia and be part of an extraordinary journey through Asian-inspired excellence. Job Description: The Junior Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who loves being actively involved in the kitchen, cooking on section, leading by example, and working with a passionate team to create memorable culinary experiences for our guests. The Junior Sous Chef will also work alongside the Head Chef and Sous chefs participating in many aspects of the kitchen operations to further develop their career, these may include but are not limited to the following responsibilities. Responsibilities: Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team. Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver. Temperature records. Junior staff wellbeing. Checking cleaning rotas are completed. Monitoring and training staff. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Requirements: Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment. Strong culinary skills with a passion for learning and growth. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and basic culinary techniques. Benefits & rewards: Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc). Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years . 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants. Career Development and Training , including Apprenticeships. You can take your Birthday as a day off • Guaranteed! Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Junior Sous Chef! About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences. TPBN1_UKCT

We are seeking a highly motivated Factory Manager to join a well-established business within the FMCG industry to lead their Preston based facility. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering operational excellence and a strong commitment to employee development and engagement. Client Details This is an exciting opportunity to join a market‑leading FMCG manufacturer recognised for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and premium‑quality products. With a rapidly expanding global footprint, the business operates multiple high‑performing production facilities across three continents, supplying their products internationally. Description Reporting directly to the Group Operations Director, the Factory Manager will take full responsibility for site performance, strategic direction and leadership. This role will play a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, team engagement and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Key Responsibilities Deliver consistent performance against site KPIs, customer requirements, and operational targets Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring teams are empowered and performance‑focused Own and manage site budgets, identifying cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities Implement, refine and embed robust operational processes Lead and execute Capex projects and future site development plans Champion the Health, Safety & Environmental agenda, ensuring all legal, internal and external standards are met Provide inspirational leadership across Production, Engineering and Distribution, promoting collaboration, accountability and high performance Profile The successful Factory Manager will demonstrate: Proven leadership experience within FMCG manufacturing (food manufacturing experience advantageous) Strong background in continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement operational enhancements Sound financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and cost‑control initiatives Excellent knowledge of HACCP, BRC, HSE and food safety standards A results‑driven mindset, complemented by a hands‑on, visible leadership style Engineering or technical background (desirable) Job Offer Competitive salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Performance‑based bonus scheme Additional company benefits (discussed on application) Opportunity to lead a key strategic site within a growing global FMCG organisation

Interaction Recruitment are currently looking for HGV Class 2 (C+E) drivers to work for our client who is one of the UK's leading food & drink cash and carry suppliers to the fast-food industry serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from multiple locations across the country. Working out of their Leyland depot, successful applicants will be responsible for completing regionalised drops where the number of deliveries will vary depending on the route and the locality of the drops. You will need Valid UK Licence Previous experience of driving HGV Class 2 is essential Previous experience of delivery driving is preferred Ability to carry out manual deliveries (although most of the work will be with a drivers mate) The Role Driving Class 2 vehicle delivering food and drink provisions to the fast-food industry £15 - 15.50 per hour Local and regional multi-drop or site-to-site work Safe loading and unloading (training provided if required) Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reports Ensuring compliance with tachograph, WTD, and health & safety regulations Representing the company professionally with customers and site staff What We’re Looking For Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card Previous Class 2 experience is desired but not essential Good knowledge of UK road transport regulations Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-focused Positive attitude and strong work ethic Whats on offer Competitive hourly rate Well-maintained vehicles Potential long-term work if suitable Supportive management and friendly team environment INDLIV

More About The Role We Make Morrisons… From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s fourth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities. We’re recruiting for a high performing Night Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed. Our colleagues work hard through the night to make sure our stores are ready for the thousands of customers who will walk through the doors the very next day. As Night Manager, it’s your job to lead and empower our colleagues to ensure our stores are always customer ready. Reporting into the Store Manager, you will also: * Lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service * Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly * Ensure market leading availability across the store. * Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department * Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations * Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their role * Enable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments * Identify and develop talent within the department * Build effective relationships with other operating departments * Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department(s) * Take a leadership role within the store * Ensure resource is planned thoroughly How do we say thank you? You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package. Want more? Our benefits package not only includes a generous bonus but you will also receive an attractive pension scheme, private healthcare. We also offer a 10% discount card for your friends or family members giving you 15% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer a range of family friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave. No doubt you'll have shopped in our stores before, but why not take a look at some of the areas our customers don't see, such as our warehouses and colleague canteens to get a real taste of life at Morrisons. Explore using our 360 tour here. About You Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? * Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment * You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices * You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible * You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively * As a Senior Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About The Company - Shopkeepers for over 100 years, we love providing our customers with a great shopping experience they won’t find anywhere else. At just under 500 stores across the UK, our retail colleagues work as one team to provide plenty of food essentials, a great service and a buzz people enjoy. It’s why our customers keep coming back for more. The UK’s 4th largest supermarket, we provide great value for money and good quality fresh food and groceries to over 11 million customers every week. Our focus on freshness makes us stand out as we prepare more fresh food in-store than any other supermarket. It’s challenging. It’s fast-paced. But from Market Street to checkout our friendly team loves going above and beyond to bring our customers what they want. At Morrisons we believe in investing in our colleagues and industry-leading training programmes. We provide our colleagues with the opportunities they need to make it to the top. Many of our store managers started out on the shop floor. They’ve been there and done that. It’s how they know how to support our colleagues and help our customers so well

Chef Manager Location: Leyland Salary: Up to £32,364 per annum, depending on experience (free meal on shift and access to onsite gym also included) Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however the site operates 7 days a week so attendance at weekends will be required in line with business needs. For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We're looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a hands-on leader who's as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. This site provides a breakfast, lunch, dinner, vending, coffee shop, retail and hospitality services for our client. As the heartbeat of the site, you'll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You'll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it's your own. What You'll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house. Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you'll bring to the table: Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy. A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships. Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team. Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love. Personality behind every plate Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero. #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT