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Location: Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire \n Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) \n Hours: 5 days over 7 days a week shift rotation (Shifts: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) \n Position Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, self-motivated Line Chef to join a high-performing food production team at a historic venue near Hemel Hempstead. \n Cater... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Health & Safety Advisor (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n Location: Hertfordshire Contract: 6-Month FTC Salary: Competitive DOE \n Are you a Health & Safety Advisor with experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food production, FMCG, engineering, laboratory, chemical processing or other regulated operational environments? \n We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to support a programme of compliance audits, process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex multi-functional site. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has worked within regulated production or operational environments and is confident driving compliance, improving systems and promoting a positive safety culture. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Conduct Health & Safety audits across production, manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory and office environments.\n, • Review and update policies, procedures, SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.\n, • Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.\n, • Support fire safety, PPE management and workplace safety controls.\n, • Investigate incidents and strengthen reporting and root cause analysis processes.\n, • Deliver Health & Safety training and guidance to managers and employees.\n, • Work closely with stakeholders to drive sustainable compliance improvements.\n, • Provide recommendations and progress updates to senior management.\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.\n, • Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Officer or Compliance professional.\n, • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, auditing, risk assessments and COSHH.\n, • Experience within one or more of the following sectors: \n \n • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing\n, • Food Manufacturing & Food Processing\n, • FMCG Production\n, • Chemical Processing\n, • Laboratory & Scientific Environments\n, • Engineering & Industrial Manufacturing\n, • Packaging Operations\n, • Warehousing & Distribution\n, • Other highly regulated production environments\n \n, • Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver practical compliance improvements.\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Immediate opportunity to make a visible impact.\n, • Broad exposure across manufacturing and operational functions.\n, • High level of autonomy and responsibility.\n, • Opportunity to support a significant compliance improvement programme.\n, • Potential for longer-term opportunities.\n\n If you have Health & Safety experience within pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, laboratory, processing or other regulated environments, apply today to find out more. \n

\n A growing and well-established FMCG business is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join its supply chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time, supporting excellent customer service while maintaining optimal stock levels across the business. \n \n \n \n Working closely with Planning, Procurement, Operations and Customer Service teams, you'll be responsible for managing inventory performance, minimising waste, and driving continuous improvements across stock management processes. This role is 4 days a week on site in St. Albans with the option to work one day from home. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage inventory levels across a diverse product portfolio.\n, • Monitor stock availability and ensure products are available to meet customer demand.\n, • Analyse sales forecasts, demand patterns and inventory trends to identify risks and opportunities.\n, • Maintain appropriate safety stock levels to balance service and working capital requirements.\n, • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages and excess inventory.\n, • Support S&OP and planning processes through accurate inventory reporting and analysis.\n, • Collaborate with suppliers, production teams and warehouses to optimise stock flow.\n, • Develop inventory KPIs and provide regular performance updates to key stakeholders.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and stock optimisation.\n\n About You \n\n • Previous experience in an Inventory Planning, Supply Planning or Materials Planning role.\n, • Experience working within a food manufacturing, FMCG or distribution environment.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.\n, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP is highly desirable.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple functions.\n, • Proactive, organised and detail-oriented approach.\n, • Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to join a growing and successful FMCG business.\n, • Collaborative and supportive team environment.\n, • Genuine opportunities for development and career progression.\n\n \n If interested please send your CV to \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Posting Date: 25 Sept 2026 Location: Hemel Hempstead, GB Entity / company: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Job Title: Product Development Placement Student (sandwich year) Job Length: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Working Hours: 35 hours per week Competitive Salary with extensive benefits: • Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available, • Private Medical options, • Life Assurance Company bonus scheme, • Access to 24/7 GP services, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Access to a range of high street discounts Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular soft drinks and beers, including J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the license rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. It also includes Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favorites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed. About the role In this role, you will join the GB Product Development Team, collaborating with other Product Developers throughout the project lifecycle — from lab development to factory implementation. Your contributions will directly influence the creation of future products, while you gain hands-on experience in the FMCG industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in formulation and scale-up processes, all within a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll work on a variety of projects, from new product development to researching new ingredients and market trends! Are you up for the challenge? Role Responsibilities • Conduct hands-on liquid development in our lab based in Hemel Hempstead, • Research and evaluate new ingredients, • Support product scale-up in GB factories, including pilot plant trials, • Submit samples for laboratory analysis and clearly communicate results to stakeholders, • Contribute to continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation across product pipelines, • Collaborate cross-functionally with insights, analytical, procurement, and other teams Experience and Key Attributes • A Student currently in the second year of university with a sandwich placement option in the third year., • Working toward a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline., • Strong interest in product formulation and passion for product development., • Strong interest in a role combining scientific thinking and creativity., • Interest in process scale-up from laboratory to factory., • Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong administrative skills., • Ability to travel - required to travel to suppliers and other offices. Students will work 5 days per week on-site in Hemel Hempstead, with travel to Beckton/Leeds/Rugby sites Key Dates In-Person Assessment centre to be held on Wednesday 2nd of December 2026 at Carlsberg Britvic Hemel Hempstead office Start date: July 2027 This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people. Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do. We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Ferrero, we are passionate about creating high-quality products enjoyed by millions of consumers around the world. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within your production area, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Motivation and Environment (SQCDME). You will lead the day-to-day activities of your area, supporting people, processes and performance to achieve operational targets while maintaining Ferrero's commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Acting as a key link between operators and site leadership, you will foster a positive team culture, ensure effective communication across shifts and departments, and step into the Manager role when required. This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift pattern of Mornings (6am–2pm) and/or Afternoons (2pm–10pm). Flexibility will be key to supporting changing production and operational demands. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of your designated production area. You will lead and support operators throughout the shift, ensuring production lines achieve performance targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, food safety, hygiene and product quality. You will oversee daily production activities, monitor line performance and coordinate resources to ensure delivery commitments are met on time and to specification. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will proactively identify issues, lead problem-solving activities and ensure agreed escalation processes are followed whenever challenges arise. A key element of the role will be supporting and developing your team. You will coordinate training activities, maintain capability and skills matrices, ensure legal and operational training compliance, and help create development opportunities that strengthen individual and team performance. You will provide coaching, feedback and support to operators while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also play an active role in driving Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX), identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, optimise performance and sustain operational improvements. Through effective communication, shift handovers and stakeholder engagement, you will help ensure consistency, transparency and excellence across the production environment. You are a motivated and resilient leader with experience in a manufacturing or production environment and a strong understanding of machinery operation, health and safety standards, quality processes and operational performance measures. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable working under pressure and have a proven ability to deliver results through people. You are a confident communicator who builds trust and positive relationships at all levels of the organisation. Your ability to engage, influence and support others allows you to create high-performing teams while maintaining a positive and inclusive working environment. You demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively. You are confident using Microsoft Office applications and can utilise data and KPIs to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Most importantly, you share Ferrero's commitment to quality, integrity and excellence. You take ownership of your work, embrace change, encourage growth in others and are passionate about creating a safe, collaborative and high-performing workplace where people can succeed. Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here . Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com . Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here . #J-18808-Ljbffr

? Location: Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Hours: 5 days over 7 days a week shift rotation (Shifts between 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, entry-level Commis Chef to join a vibrant culinary team based at a prestigious historic estate near Hemel Hempstead. Catering to a diverse array of dining experiences—including large-scale banqueting, barbecues, high-end restaurant service, and traditional café dining—the kitchen prides itself on using local, seasonal, and sustainable produce. This role offers the perfect environment to hone your craft, expand your culinary skill set, and build a strong career foundation under the guidance of experienced chefs. Key Responsibilities Basic Food & Pastry Prep: Assist in the preparation and production of dishes, pastries, and desserts. Skill Development: Learn new culinary techniques and gain hands-on experience alongside senior chefs. Kitchen Support: Maintain high standards of workspace cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Quality Control: Follow precise recipes and instructions to maintain food consistency and presentation. Stock & Inventory: Help manage, restock, and organize ingredients and supplies as directed by senior staff. Candidate Profile Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. Enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills. High standard of personal hygiene and food safety awareness. Flexible to cover a variety of shift patterns between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM across 7 days. Must be a driver with full access to private transport (due to the remote location near Hemel Hempstead, public transport options are limited for early morning and late evening shifts). Benefits Package Holiday: 20 days paid annual leave + bank holidays. Perks: Free duty meals while on shift. Facilities: Free access to on-site gym and swimming pool. Parking: Free on-site parking. Development: Structured continuous career progression and skill development. Healthcare & Pension: Access to company pension and healthcare schemes. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus at TieTalent. This role is based in Slough and offers a salary from £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience, plus a £2,000 welcome bonus. The pattern is 4 on 4 off with 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off). The position is permanent and includes benefits such as a hot food restaurant, on-site gym, private medical insurance and flu jabs, free on-site parking, and an employee shop with a monthly allowance. • Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets, • Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery, • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment, • Use diagnostic tools and methods to identify root causes of problems, • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets, • Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure line targets are met, • Minimum 1 year's experience managing and coordinating operators, • Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques, • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand components and functionality, and reassembling it for optimal operation, • A keen eye for detail essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery, • A commitment to ongoing improvement, including suggesting modifications to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance, • Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating on improvements, • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a performance-related company bonus, • Welcome bonus paid in the first salary week, • On-site gym and hot food restaurant, • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs, • Free on-site parking and employee shop with monthly allowance, • Access to learning and development support, including Mars University, • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, producing brands such as M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA, • Mars operates in more than 80 countries and supports pet care through brands like Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners, • The Mars Five Principles are Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mars is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Line Chef needed for a high-performing food production team at a historic venue near Hemel Hempstead.Full-time, permanent role with rotating shifts.