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Maintenance Engineer (534 / 27413) Gloucester Up to £47,000 Shift pattern: mixture of Earlies, Days & Lates - NO Weekends A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a company operating within a highly automated environment. With no two days the same, this role offers the chance to work for a market‑leading business that continually invests in new technology and innovation, while providing excellent long-term career development within a first-class organisation. Role & Responsibilities: Provide electrical and mechanical support across production and packaging machinery Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to reduce downtime Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement tasks Support the installation and integration of new equipment and technology Work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain performance, efficiency, and safety standards Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent (minimum NVQ Level 3) Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and preventative maintenance ability Good understanding of health, safety, and quality standards A team player with strong communication skills; self-motivated and adaptable Experience within FMCG, Food, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments Familiar with RCM, FMEA, PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) and automated equipment Experience ...

Head of Technical Full-time | Permanent £60000 - £70000 + benefits The Role The Head of Technical is the guardian of technical excellence, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, quality, and integrity. Working closely with the Production and Operations teams, you will embed robust technical governance into daily operations, balancing compliance and commercial priorities. Through leadership, continuous improvement and a strong floor presence, you will ensure technical standards are a cultural norm, not a tick-box exercise. Key Responsibilities Food Safety & Quality Leadership • Own and continuously develop the Food Safety & Product Integrity framework, • Lead and maintain HACCP, including TACCP and VACCP, ensuring risk assessments are robust, current and operationally embedded, • Provide expert oversight of allergen management, gluten control, traceability, raw material risk profiling, testing regimes and product verification, • Act as the senior authority on food safety and legality, with the autonomy to stop production or dispatch where necessary Certification & Audit Management • Lead technical strategy for BRCGS Food Safety and other relevant systems/processes, • Act as senior technical representative during third-party audits, customer visits and regulatory inspections, • Ensure audit findings drive meaningful improvements rather than reactive compliance Technical Governance • Oversee supplier approval, raw material risk assessments and finished product specifications, • Approve and technically sign off critical documentation and specifications, • Lead investigations into significant food safety or quality incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and preventative actions are robust, • Lead the annual Management Review for the Food Safety & Quality Management System Collaboration & Continuous Improvement • Partner with various operational teams to ensure technical standards are integral to daily practice, • Support process optimisation, grain performance analysis and product consistency improvement, • Provide technical direction for NPD, reformulation and process changes, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product performance and customer confidence. People Leadership • Line manage and develop Technical and Hygiene team members, • Oversee hygiene contractors and ensure the effectiveness of hygiene systems, • Define and maintain technical and food safety standards for induction and ongoing training, • Foster a culture where technical discipline and artisan craft complement one another Who We're Looking For A technically strong, commercially aware food manufacturing professional who combines deep food safety expertise with practical, hands-on leadership. You’ll be credible on the production floor, comfortable leading audits, and confident making decisions that protect product integrity. You recognise that technical excellence underpins both compliance and premium product performance. Personal Attributes • High attention to detail and strong professional integrity, • Pragmatic and solutions-focused, • Strong technical judgement with a commitment to continuous learning, • Excellent communicator across all functions and levels, • Naturally analytical, curious and improvement-driven, • Calm, credible and decisive under pressure, • Thrives in hands-on production environments Qualifications & Experience Essential • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related field, • Significant technical leadership experience within food manufacturing, • Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety and food safety management systems, • Practical HACCP experience, ideally as a leader or chairperson, • Experience leading external audits and delivering strong audit outcomes, • Hands-on experience in a production environment Desirable • Experience within an SME or artisan food business., • Lead Auditor qualification and/or Advanced HACCP certification.

Whats in it for you? • Opportunity to join a specialist business providing monitoring and data logging solutions to critical industries, • Hybrid working with a mix of office, remote, and field-based customer engagement, • Work with innovative technology used across medical, pharmaceutical, logistics, and food sectors, • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to influence sales growth and strategyMust haves, • Proven experience in sales or account management, • Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills, • Ability to identify new market opportunities and develop strategic sales plans, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, • Strong organisational skills and experience managing a sales pipeline, • Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systemsNice to haves, • Experience working with distributors, partners, or value-added resellers, • Background in business, sales, marketing, or a related field, • Technical understanding or willingness to quickly learn about monitoring and data logging technologySo, what will you be doing?, • Driving sales growth by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, and resellers, • Managing and progressing a structured sales pipeline, • Identifying new markets and contributing to business development strategy, • Supporting customers with product information and solution guidance, • Preparing sales reports and maintaining accurate CRM records, • Representing the business in customer meetings and presentationsHelpful Extras, • Interest in technology-driven solutions used in regulated or critical industries

Thermal Processing Lead/ Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire Campden BRI, our Processing Innovation Team supports our members and clients with consultancy, project work and training activities in the thermal processing area, including process development, validation and optimisation. This encompasses heating (e.g. cooking, pasteurisation and sterilisation) and cooling (chilling and freezing) processes. Due to the work they do there's an exciting travel element to this role- UK, Europe and Globally! Expenses paid work trips across the globe, recent trips include- Turkey, Iceland, Jamacia, South Africa, Italy and Spain. You will be working in a range of different food & drink manufacturing sectors, growing your skills and knowledge! The work of the Group is firmly rooted in the application of sound science and engineering principles to the solution of food industry problems. The route to delivering this is through a blend of longer-term research activities and short-term contract support for companies. In addition, there is a significant training and knowledge transfer activity aimed at facilitating the application of best practice within the food manufacturing sector. The Group has facilities for traditional thermal processing (including heating and cooling operations), as well as a selection of more innovative technologies, supporting areas such as product development and food packaging. You will provide thermal process authority support to Campden BRI clients in the form of technical project work, validation solutions and the delivery of training to clients. You will play a leading role in the development of new business within the team. You will lead a team of process technologists (3-4 direct reports), in the delivery of scientific and technical projects, particularly focused on delivery of the thermal process validation services. Position • Management & oversight of the thermal validation service, ensuring quality of work, planning of resource and maintenance of equipment (e.g. repairs & calibration), • Managing own project work activities to meet project deadlines. These will be the more technical validation and/or consultancy projects, some of which will involve travel to client sites in the UK and abroad, • Design and provision of training courses and presentations on external/internal training courses, seminars and symposia, • Proposing and delivering funded research, around thermal and none-thermal processing technologies, • Development of the technical and professional skills of staff reports (3-4 G2/3 level staff), • Responsible for the business development of research and contract work building client relationships, preparing/reviewing quotes, • Responding to direct technical enquiries and requests for processing advice Requirements • Degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, science or food technology., • A fundamental awareness of the importance of heat processing in the food industry., • Proven experience working in a food production related setting. Experience of working within a specific processing areas such UHT, pasteurisation, or retort processing is advantageous., • Experience of and/or enthusiasm for, people management and development., • Proven business development skills, with the potential and desire to develop these further., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (client meetings, emails, reports)., • Time management and financial awareness to facilitate effective project management, • Full UK/EU driving licence and eligibility to live/work in the UK. Ability to travel within the UK and beyond, • Computer literate: MS Office (particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Benefits • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £45,000- £55,000 pa based on experience Please note due to our rural location you must have your own transport (car) and have a valid UK drivers license. Click 'apply now' or send your CV to .

Food Development Technologist Product & Ingredient Development Team Here at Campden BRI, the aim of the Product and Ingredient Development Team is to provide world class research and development support to the food and beverage industry. A key focus is helping clients to bring innovative products to market in an efficient yet safe manner. The team also provides technical training and support to the industry. This role supports this through the delivery of research and development projects and training activities, particularly within the bakery category. The role will involve practical product developments and ingredient testing, using laboratory and pilot plant equipment as well as desk-based activities. Position • Executing technical food and beverage related projects / research, much of which will be practical work using lab and pilot plant facilities, • Office-based activities- collecting project data and preparing client reports, liaising with clients and creating proposals, • Providing support to practical delivery on training courses and presentation on external/internal training courses, • Assisting in health & safety, hygiene, good manufacturing activities, • Contribute to idea generation for the group, • Developing knowledge of a pilot plant equipment to include maintenance and records Requirements • Graduate or equivalent, with relevant experience within food or beverage manufacture or development. A degree in food science or technology is preferable, but other relevant subjects would be considered. Relevant industrial experience may be considered in lieu of higher qualifications., • Proven competence of working in the food industry, preferably within product development., • Knowledge of raw materials and / or production methods, processes and food product analysis., • Experience in using pilot plant equipment however, a bias towards using such equipment would be sufficient., • Good communication and organisational skills for holding discussions with staff and clients., • Ability to manage work on a number of projects simultaneously to agreed deadlines., • Ability to write reports and proposals of varying length and complexity., • An analytical mind with good attention to detail and the ability to find solutions to complex problems., • Puts the client/customer and their needs at the heart of everything that we do., • A strong team player Benefits • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £27,000 pa Please note due to our beautiful location in the rural Cotswolds, you will need your own transport. Due to the nature of this role, we can not offer visa sponsorship. Click 'apply now' or send your CV to .

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In the heart of Stevenage, Hertfordshire an Good Secondary School are on the hunt for a Food Technology Teacher that can teach up to GCSE. They are looking for a Food Technology Teacher to join them from September 2026 on a permanent contract (Employed directly by the school. The Head Teacher is loo

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The successful candidate will teach Food Technology across the full age and ability range from KS3 to KS4 and contribute to the broader Design and Technology curriculum at KS3. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Food Technology and Design and Technology, and who will inspire students

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A prominent educational organization is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Newham starting in September.

An educational institution in West London is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2019.

Are you an enthusiastic and creative Food Teacher looking for your next opportunity? A welcoming secondary school in Durham is seeking a Food Technology specialist to join their team from November 2025 through to Easter 2026, with the possibility of extending the role. A fully equipped Food Technolo

A well-regarded secondary school in the Hemel Hempstead area is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Subject Leader for Food Technology to lead and develop their Food Technology provision. If you are interested in this Subject Leader – Food Technology opportunity in the Hemel Hempstead area, plea

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Hillingdon, London.

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A recruitment agency for education is seeking a Teacher of Food Technology to join a secondary school in Hertfordshire, Stevenage.

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A recruitment agency seeks a Food Technology Teacher for an inclusive secondary school in London Borough of Lambeth. Ideal candidates will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards it and possess a degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related subject.

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Experience teaching Food Technology up to Key Stage 4. The school is looking to take on a Food Technology Teacher on a full‑time basis on a long‑term contract starting in April 2026 after the Easter break. The successful Food Technology Teacher will have:.

A prominent secondary school in the UK is seeking a passionate Teacher of Food Technology to deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to excel.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and resilient Food Technology Teacher to join their specialist provision supporting pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will deliver creative and hands‑on Food Technology lessons, helping pupils develop essential life skills, independence, and c

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons that cover food preparation, nutrition, and health, in line with the national curriculum. Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Food Technology teacher or someo

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Experience teaching Food Technology within a secondary school setting. To apply for this Food Technology Teacher role in Selby, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link or contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information. GSL Education are seeking a passionate and motivated

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A trusted education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher for a full-time role starting in March 2026 in Barnet. QTS with a Food Technology specialism is preferred, and experience in secondary education is essential.

The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, a passion for food education, and experience teaching Food Technology. A forward-thinking secondary school in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to inspire students in cooking and nutrition.