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Mulit Skilled Engineer up to £57,000 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights) A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Maintenance Engineer to join an excellent Food/Drink Manufacturing Company in the Newton Abbott Area. With no day ever being the same the Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment. Role & Responsibilities: • Provide front line maintenance support to the shift operations team, • Keep machinery working to the designed output efficiency, • Dismantle and re-assemble all production equipment, • Electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance, • Multi Skilled Background, • Demonstrable understanding of Programme Logic Control (PLC), • Manufacturing experience is preferred, • Self-motivated and able to work in a team, • Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices & continuous improvement mentality, • £47,000-£57,000, • 4 on 4 off (Days/Nights) Suitable candidates for the Maintenance Engineer role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button by calling Olly on or by sending your CV directly to We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants. 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. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £47000 - £57000 per annum Location: Exeter, Devon

Location: Ambrosia Creamery, PL16 0BB Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Salary: £55,000+ per year + overtime Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (alternating days & nights) About the role We are looking for a skilledMulti-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)to join our engineering team at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. This role is key to keeping our production lines running efficiently, ensuring our iconic products reach millions of customers every day. What you'll be doing • Diagnosing, repairing, and preventing equipment faults to minimise downtime, • Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across food process, filling, and packing machinery, • Using your Siemens PLC expertise for programming, troubleshooting, and fault-finding, • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance, • A qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent), • Knowledge of Siemens PLCs with proven experience in fault diagnosis, • Familiarity with process controls and instrumentation (desirable but not essential), • Competitive salary of£55,000+plus overtime opportunities, • 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern, • Comprehensive training, including machine-specific OEM training, • Career development opportunities within Premier Foods, • £55,000+ per year + overtime, • Attendance bonus, • Additional service days and long-service rewards, • Access to employee benefits including Share Save scheme, Cycle to Work, and more, • Heavily subsidised canteen

Synergise Recruitment are looking for severalButchers / Meat Production Operativesfor our client in theExeter area. This is a long term on going role or even a potential temp to perm for the right people. You can apply today and start tomorrow if you are available! Schedule:- The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Days/Hours 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday) & 6:00pm until finish Rate of Pay:-£14.90 per hour Key Responsibilities: • Cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning meat to specification, • Preparing meat products for production and dispatch, • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times, • Previous experience as a butcher or within meat/food production, • Confident using knives and butchery equipment safely, • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, • Competitive pay rates (PAYE)., • Temp-to-perm opportunity. Register today, interview today, maybe even start tomorrow? How to Apply: If youre interested in this role, please apply now. Alternatively, contact our office directly for more information. xrnqpay We are available 7 days a week to take your call and make your placement! Contact on

Join a dynamic food production team with immediate start opportunities and comprehensive training provided.We are looking for Food Production Operatives Basic pay rate is £12.Location: Willand Immediate start No previous experience required Shift: 05:30 to 14:30 or 05:00 to 15:15 or 05:00 to 17:00

Mach Recruitment is recruiting for several Food Production Operatives to work in a large food production and distribution site in Willand. As a Food Production Operative you will be working within a food production environmen. We are looking for Food Production Operatives.

A prestigious golf and country club in Woodbury is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the culinary team and oversee food production.

A local food production company in Exeter is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in food production and kitchen cleanliness. This position is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to join a passionate kitchen team.

Food Production Operative – Day Shift. A busy food production facility in. Completing paperwork and recording production data.

NPD Technologist Near Exeter Up to £38,000 DOE Day-Based Role | Growing FMCG Business Are you an ambitious NPD Technologist looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and forward-thinking food manufacturer? My client, a leading and expanding Food / FMCG business based near Exeter, is seeking a talented NPD Technologist to join their close-knit technical team. Reporting directly to the Site NPD Manager, this role offers genuine career development within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term progression. This is a hands-on, technically focused development role where you will be involved from concept through to production. You will play a key part in supporting product innovation, customer engagement, and technical problem-solving across the site. Key Responsibilities: Evaluating raw materials, nutritional profiles, and ingredient functionality within formulations Providing technical insight into powder behaviour, particle size, and product performance Supporting first production trials and troubleshooting where required Assisting with flavour development and innovation projects Responding confidently to customer technical queries Preparing technical documentation and supporting customer presentations Attending customer meetings and factory trials Contributing to market insight and identifying new product opportunities Working closely with Compliance to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements Supporting the NPD Manager with ongoing development projects What We’re Looking For Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline Experience within NPD, R&D, or technical support in food or beverage manufacturing Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with customers and internal teams This role would suit a Food Technologist, Development Technologist, or Technical Coordinator looking to step into a broader, customer-facing NPD position. What’s On Offer Salary up to £38,000 DOE 1 day per week remote working (after 3-month probation) On-site EV charging Increasing holiday entitlement up to 36 days Additional week’s pay every August after 5 years’ service Excellent long-term career development within a growing business If you’re looking to join a business that combines technical excellence with genuine career progression, I’d love to speak with you. Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion

This Commercial Butchery Manager role gives you the chance to take full control of a growing production operation and shape how it performs, scales, and delivers commercially. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo - it’s about building something better, faster, and more efficient from the ground up. What’s in it for you Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience Genuine ownership of a newly created leadership role Opportunity to shape a modern, scalable production environment Investment in facilities and future growth already in place Staff discount on products and company pension Christmas bonus and scope to introduce performance incentives Your responsibilities as Commercial Butchery Manager Lead production across butchery, small goods, and packing operations Plan and deliver production schedules aligned to demand Improve workflow, output, and operational efficiency across the site Drive the shift from traditional methods to a scalable production model Maintain a strong shop floor presence, supporting and guiding the team Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards What we’re looking for in a Commercial Butchery Manager Extensive experience within the meat industry and production environments Strong hands-on butchery capability, including full carcass work Proven background in commercial or high-volume butchery operations Solid understanding of production efficiency, yield, and workflow improvement HACCP knowledge and experience working within food safety regulations Working hours: Based in Cullompton, you will work Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 (40 hours per week) If you’re ready to step into a Commercial Butchery Manager position where you can lead from the front and directly impact business growth, apply now

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 + Overtime + Bonus Location: Devon (Commutable from Exeter, Taunton, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, and surrounding areas. Shift: 4O4O • (06:00 - 18:00//18:00-06:00) About Us: Zest engineering have teamed up with a leading food manufacturer looking to take on an experienced electrical engineer. Their facility is a fast-paced environment, and they pride themselves on delivering consistent, top-quality products while ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. To support the growth and maintain high standards, we're looking for an experienced Engineer who thrive on a challenge and are eager to make an impact. Key Responsibilities: * To carry out both reactive and planned maintenance in the fast paced environment. * Rapidly respond to machinery breakdowns and failures to ensure minimum disruption to production. * Provide hands-on repairs and adjustments on a range of machinery, including conveyors, packing equipment, wrappers and other critical food production systems. * Work closely with the production and engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities. * Conduct routine safety checks, report hazards, and ensure safe working practices are always followed. * Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and parts usage. Qualifications & Skills: * Strong electrical and mechanical background in a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment. (Food Manufacturing preferred) * Excellent fault-finding skills with a logical approach to troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues. * NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; a recognised apprenticeship or similar qualification is desirable. To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact George for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) / (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Maintenance Engineer - Exeter, Devon £44,000 - £46,000 4 on 4 off days and nights Employee discounts, 25 shifts in any year (including public holidays On site parking, BUPA Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that's quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book, investment going into the factory & growth into various export markets they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team. Role & Responsibilities: Planned Maintenance inspections, review parts used Recommend improvements in line with projects and maintenance schedules, carry out safety checks on range of equipment Monitor plant conditions, report defects, repair of machinery Generate and maintain compliance to SOP's, risk assessments Report on plant performance using systems, ensure action on non-conformance issues Working on a range of valves & Pumps Supporting production & continuous improvement projects Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Formal Engineering Qualification - C&G Level 3, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship trained Continuous improvement knowledge Strong knowledge of good engineering standards Experience in food, packaging, drink, manufacturing environments Benefits Package: £44,000 - £46,000 4 on 4 off days and nights Employee discounts, 25 shifts in any year (including public holidays On site parking, BUPA Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman 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

Hygiene Operative – Late Shift Location: Exeter Hours: Monday–Friday, 15:00–23:30 (42.5 hours per week) Pay: £13.66 per hour + overtime at time & a half Start Date: Immediate starts available Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent A busy food production facility in Exeter is looking for reliable KP/ Hygiene Operatives to join their late‑shift team. This role is primarily based in the washroom and hygiene areas, with additional work supporting the production line when required. Key Benefits £13.66 per hour Overtime paid at time & a half Set Monday–Friday late shift Free on‑site parking Full training provided Role Duties Working in the washroom, washing up trays, utensils, and equipment Cleaning down production areas at the end of shift Using industrial cleaning equipment and chemicals safely Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards General KP and hygiene duties across the site Supporting the production line when required Handling ingredients and packing products Recording cleaning checks and basic paperwork What We’re Looking For Reliable and hardworking individuals Previous KP, hygiene, or cleaning experience preferred but not essential Willingness to follow strict hygiene and food safety procedures Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment Good attention to detail How to Apply For more information or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Alice at Interaction Recruitment: Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) About Interaction Recruitment Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across multiple industries throughout the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We provide both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Allocation number: INDEXE

Production Planner (6-Month Contract) – Food Manufacturing£35,000 Pro RataThis isnt a long, drawn-out “ease yourself in” kind of role. The roleYoull be responsible for planning production across multiple lines,.

We are recruiting for a Food Production Operative to join our busy team based on-site at our client's food factory in Manton Wood Worksop S802RS. If you are interested in the Food Production Operative role above please apply and one of our recruiters will be in touch with you. You will be working on

A leading convenience food manufacturer in Bassetlaw is seeking a Skilled Production Operative to support the production line. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of English and previous experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing, leading, and motivating a team of production and packing operatives to meet company targets and customer standards. Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and experienced Production Manager who can demonstrate a history of success in trai

The role involves assisting in the production process, ensuring that food products are manufactured, quality-checked, and packed following safety standards. A leading facilities management company is seeking a Food Production Operative in Blackpool. Previous experience in food manufacturing is desir

As a Night Food Production Operative, you’ll help keep our factory running efficiently through the night. Night Shift Food Production Operative. Making adjustments to maintain smooth production.

We are recruiting for a Food Production Operative to join our busy team based on‑site at our client’s food factory in Manton Wood Worksop, S802RS. Salary of a Food Production Operative. Benefits of working with us as a Food Production Operative.

A leading food company in York seeks Food Production Operatives for day shifts (Monday-Friday). Responsibilities include operating machinery, monitoring production quality, and troubleshooting equipment. This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive team and contribute to the production of

A recruitment agency is looking for a Food Production Operative for on-site work in England.

A leading food manufacturing company in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Production Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production, with proven management experience.

A leading food production company in the East Midlands is looking for a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and support a team. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include coordinating production activities, m

A leading food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and an ability to maintain high safety an

A food production company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Production Manager who will oversee the food factory area, ensuring production targets are met and compliance standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will have experience in food production management and a strong technical background.

A well-established food manufacturing company in the North East of England seeks an experienced Production Manager for a permanent day shift role. Previous management experience in a fast-paced production environment and a background in food manufacturing are essential.

A temporary staffing agency is seeking reliable and hardworking Food Production Operatives in Uckfield. Responsibilities include preparing, packing, and labeling food products, maintaining hygiene standards, and conducting quality checks.

A leading food manufacturing company in Worcestershire is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in daily operations. You will ensure production targets are met while maintaining health and safety standards.

Candidates should have prior food production experience and be reliable and team-focused. A leading agriculture firm in Easton, Norwich, is hiring Production Operatives for an innovative vertical farming facility.

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Assistant Production Manager for a leading food manufacturing company in Woolwich, London. Candidates should have expertise in food manufacturing, management experience with a team of 10+, and a strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and HSE.

A well-established food manufacturer is looking for Food Production Operatives near Bishops Stortford. The ideal candidate will have a good work ethic and may possess previous food production experience, although this is not essential. Your duties will include preparing and packing spice food produc

Houston Skilled Consultancy is actively seeking dedicated and motivated Food Packaging Workers for leading grocery and food production companies across the UK. Conduct quality checks to ensure food items meet production and packaging standards. Willingness to work in a temperature-controlled food pr

Is open to working in a production environment with varying temperature. It is one of our main ambitions here at Myton Food Group. As a Key Production Operative you will work on our busy lines in a fast‑paced factory.

Candidates should have electrical or mechanical qualifications, experience in an automated production environment, and strong analytical skills.

A leading artisan bakery in Greater London is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end operations.This role involves managing supplier relationships, team development, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods.Candidates should have experience in supply chain management, proven leadership

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only.A fantastic opportunity apply now!.Putting the vegetables into the bags ready for delivery.Checking the vegetables if they are acceptable to be bagged.Hourly Rate: The rate will be £12.Please note we do not accept visa sponsorships.Workin

A leading artisan bakery in London is seeking a Stock Controller to manage inventory effectively.The ideal candidate will have experience in stock control, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.Responsibilities include maintaining accurate stock records, managing orders, and working coll

A leading food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Food Production Operative to join their team.

A UK-based food manufacturer is seeking dedicated Production Operatives to join their team at the Hockley site. In this hands-on role, you will be involved in various aspects of the production process, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

Previous Food Production Experience Desirable But Not Required. Food Production Operatives required. Good Grain is recruiting Production Operatives for our overnight oats production site in Finchley.

An award-winning food manufacturer is searching for a driven Team Leader to join their UK production team. The role involves leading and motivating your shift team to ensure safe and efficient production while fostering a culture of accountability and development. Candidates should have experience i

A seafood processing company in Chessington is seeking a Multiskilled Operative to join their team. This full-time role involves setting up machines, controlling production processes, and ensuring quality control.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operative for a role based at a client's food factory in Bassetlaw, England. The position involves working on a production line to create and package sandwiches and wraps.

We're looking for reliable Food Production Operatives to join a growing food manufacturing site supplying major retailers. This is a food production setting and there is a noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with stronger aromas of spices and seasoning due to the food being pr

The role involves ensuring optimum equipment reliability in a fast-paced food production environment.

A reputable recruitment agency in Exeter is seeking reliable Food Production Operatives for day shifts, with a pay of £12. Immediate openings are available for candidates ready to contribute to a busy food production team. Duties include handling ingredients, working on production lines, and operat