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Major Recruitment have an exciting and rare opportunity available for an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, long-standing packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias and proven experience within a manufacturing environment.\n\nAbout Our Client\n\nOur client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, operating from modern, state-of-the-art modern facilities. They specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for major UK and European brands across food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry.\n\nPlease note: sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK.\n\nWhat's in it for you\n\nSalary: £50,000 - £58,000 (Depdendent on experience)\nShifts: Rotating (Mon-Fri: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am)\nImmediate start available for the right candidate\nOn-site canteen facilities\nCompany pension scheme\nCycle to Work scheme\nHealth and wellbeing programme\nGenuine opportunity for progression\nCompany sick pay\nStaff store discounts \n\nAbout the Role\n\nOur client is seeking a skilled electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on, technically engaging role where you'll act as a key engineering contact on shift, driving machinery performance, supporting production, and championing continuous improvement across the site.\n\nYou'll ideally be multi-skilled, with exposure to PLCs and automated systems, and thrive in a preventative maintenance environment. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.\n\nMaintenance Engineer - Day-to-Day Duties\n\nProviding reactive maintenance support to the production operation.\nAssessment, identification, modification and performance of preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, modifications, or failures / breakdowns on production and packaging machines / lines, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.\nEngineering corrective actions to support the Production Line Manager in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Quality standards.\nActively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies.\nUndertaking fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance.\nEnsuring compliance with quality and safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.\nIdentify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness.\nAttend and resolve breakdowns, to ensure minimum down time.\nContinuous improvement of equipment, improving safety, efficiency, changeovers and minimising downtime.\nUndertaking improvements projects to increase machine efficiencies and output.\nReporting on potential breakdowns, maintenance issues, equipment performance, and plant data.\nInstall and commission new equipment when required.\nWorking with PLC's to fault find and repair production equipment.\nCarry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment, maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times.\nWork closely with the production team.\nGain a wide, in-depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and processes.\nResponsibility for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme and aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost.\nCarry out proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on the companies state of the art production lines in a number of different areas of the business. \n\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\n\nAdhere to and promote safe working practices\nIdentify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment\nAccurately report incidents, near-misses, and maintenance issues\nMaintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping \n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEducated to a minimum NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering time served apprenticeship.\n17thor 18th edition wiring regulations is desirable\nWill have knowledge in electrical or mechanical maintenance, within a manufacturing industry.\nHave excellent fault-finding and repair skills.\nDemonstrate strong mechanical comprehension\nHave working knowledge of PLC fault-finding and repair, any programming skills would be of great interest.\nExperience of modern manufacturing techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM would be ideal.\nAn analytical mind-set coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.\nBe familiar with working to planned and preventative maintenance schedules in a continuous improvement environment.\nBe keen to learn and develop your skills further with a great work ethic and can-do attitude.\nDriving licence and own transport. \n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nProactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently\nStrong communication skills across all levels of the business\nWell-organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively\nTeam-oriented with a collaborative mindset\nCommitted to continuous learning and development \n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering stability, technical challenge, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nThis is your chance to join a company that values its people, supports career progression, and invests in high standards and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic production environment, this is the role for you.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nSound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.\n\nINDMG

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Senior Quality & Compliance Officer Location: Leeds Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 DOE About the Opportunity Major Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected packaging manufacturer in Leeds to recruit an experienced Senior Quality & Compliance Officer. Our client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, they specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for brands across the food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing business operating from modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. We are seeking a proactive and quality-driven professional with strong compliance expertise and experience within a manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. What's in it for You? Competitive salary package (£45,000 - £47,000 DOE) Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17:00 and Friday 08:45 - 16:30 Early finish every Friday Immediate start available for the right candidate Permanent secure role Genuine long-term progression opportunities Company pension scheme Company sick pay Cycle to Work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site canteen facilities Staff discount scheme Role Summary To maintain and monitor where appropriate, our quality and compliance Systems. You will have an impact on plant performance, improving print, manufacturing and quality metrics and ensuring we always remain compliant. An excellent knowledge of BRC packaging standards V7 or above and conducting internal audits is essential in this role to ensure customer service excellence. Record keeping and maintenance of supplier standards. Core Duties/Responsibilities Ensure our compliance to BRC and ISO accreditation requirements Customer focused - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers; gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Drive for Results - constantly and consistently reducing quality complaints & time to respond; pushes oneself and other for best results. Ensuring non-conformances raised during internal and external audits are logged, managed, actioned, closed and action effectiveness is monitored Problem solving - uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer. Aligns employees with the objectives of implementation and improvement results focused at plant level Provides system expertise to plant management and personnel Drives improvement that helps support and deliver the plants planned results Prepare information for quality meetings & host the meeting Completion of monthly quality/complaints analytic reports for senior meetings Be the HARA team leader Be the contact for the pest control contractor, manage visits and issues arising Understand your responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment. Continuous learning Teamwork Sharing a 'can do' attitude Any other duties to meet the needs of the business Health and Safety Workplace Safety: Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures. Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents. Incident Reporting: reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses. Health and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination. Training Skill Development: enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role. Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency. Diversity and Inclusion: create a respectful and supportive workplace culture. Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Minimum HACCP Level 3. Level 4 preferred Strong knowledge and experience of BRC standards and implementation Lean continuous improvement Clear understanding of manufacturing processes - packaging/print preferred Excellent Communication skills - both report writing and verbal with a strong influence Interpersonal Skills - relates well to all kinds of people throughout the organisation. Builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact and can deal with volatile situations comfortably. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload. Problem solver and Proactive thinker. Analytical. Ability to work both efficiently and effectively alone, as well as part of a large and varied team. Flexibility and excellent attention to detail is essential. Knowledge of all MS Packages including Excel and Word. Willingness to learn and a strong desire to develop and grow within the organisation. Enjoy working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment. Have experience building relationships and liaising with stakeholders. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to check own work Enthusiastic, committed, and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business with a significant amount of change. Ability to work under pressure. Problem-solving skills. Creativity Positive Work Ethic Team working skills Possess high regard for Health and Safety in the workplace Quality and Hygiene in the workplace Environmental Awareness Why Join? This is your chance to join a company that values its people, supports career progression, and invests in high standards and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic production environment, this is the role for you. How to Apply Sound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days. INDMG

Ink Technician Leeds | Rotating Days & Nights | £14.37 - £15.73 per hour + Excellent Benefits Major Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly respected packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with modern production facilities, strong investment in people and technology, and genuine long-term career prospects. About the Company: Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of innovative flexible packaging solutions, supplying major UK and European brands across the food, homecare, and consumer goods sectors. Their product range includes printed packaging, pouches, bags, films, and laminated products, all produced within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. What's on Offer: Competitive hourly rate: £14.37 - £15.73 per hour (depending on experience) Average 40 hours per week Rotating continental shift pattern: 2 weeks working 3 shifts 1 week working 4 shifts Shift times: 07:00 - 19:00 19:00 - 07:00 Monday to Friday rotating days and nights On-site canteen facilities Company pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Company sick pay Staff store discounts Genuine opportunities for progression and development The Role - Ink Technician: As an Ink Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the printing operation by preparing and managing inks to precise customer and production specifications. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will use specialist colour management and dispensing systems to ensure consistent quality, minimise waste, and maintain efficient production flow. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider production team. Key Responsibilities: Prepare inks using GSE dispensing systems and X-Rite colour management tools Produce accurate colour matches in line with production schedules and customer specifications Manage and reuse press return inks efficiently Troubleshoot ink-related issues on printing presses Deliver inks to production presses and return unused stock to the ink store Unload ink deliveries and safely store materials within the designated compound Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the ink store area Carry out routine maintenance of dispensing systems Safely handle 200kg barrels and 20kg pails using appropriate equipment and handling tools Work in line with strict Health & Safety and quality standards at all times Health, Safety & Quality: The successful candidate will be expected to: Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies Identify and report hazards, accidents, near-misses, or unsafe practices Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping Ensure products consistently meet quality assurance standards and KPI targets Support a positive, respectful, and inclusive working environment Skills & Experience Required: Previous experience in an Ink Technician, Ink Mixing, or similar manufacturing role Experience using GSE systems or equivalent colour dispensing equipment preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately Good communication and teamwork skills Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment Basic computer literacy Flexible approach to working hours and overtime when required Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Reasonable level of physical fitness due to lifting, bending, and manual handling requirements Please note: this role is subject to an Ishihara colour vision test Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturer with an excellent reputation in the packaging industry. The company offers long-term career prospects, supportive training, and a modern working environment where employee wellbeing and development are genuinely valued. How to Apply Sound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days. INDMG

Graduate Development Technologist Hybrid Working | 1 Day WFH + 4 Days On Site Driving Licence & Own Car Required Perfect for 2025 & 2026 Food Graduates Ready to turn your passion for food into a career? We're looking for a curious, organised and food-obsessed Development Technologist to join a fast-moving product development team creating exciting products for major UK retailers. If you love supermarket trends, new flavours, innovation, food samples and bringing ideas to life from concept to launch - this could be the perfect first step in your career. You'll work closely with Product Managers, suppliers and customers to help deliver new food products from brief through to supermarket shelves. One day you could be benchmarking products and spotting the next big trend, the next you might be preparing samples for customer presentations or attending first production trials in factory environments. This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate who wants real exposure to the full product development process. You'll gain hands-on experience with retailer submissions, category insight, supplier collaboration, product launches and commercial decision-making - all while learning from an experienced and supportive team. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and ready to get stuck in. You'll need great organisation skills, confidence communicating with different teams, and a genuine interest in food trends and innovation. A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related subject is essential, with a placement year in industry. The role offers hybrid working with 1 day working from home and 4 days on site, you'll need a full driving licence and access to a car. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Nicola on (phone number removed) for more information. 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)

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Leeds As an HLTA, you will support pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including communication difficulties, sensory needs, learning disabilities, and SEMH challenges. You will also play a key role in delivering and supporting cooking/food tech sessions designed to build independence and life skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the planning and delivery of accessible lessons, • Leading and supervising small groups and occasionally whole classes, • Delivering cooking / food technology sessions, including preparation, organisation, and health & safety, • Providing targeted interventions tailored to individual needs, • Assisting with assessing, tracking, and recording pupil progress, • Helping maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive environment, • Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals Requirements • HLTA status or strong TA experience with the ability to take on HLTA responsibilities, • Experience working with pupils with complex or additional needs, • A minimum Level 4 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent), • Cooking / food tech experience (school-based, catering, or life-skills delivery), • Strong behaviour management, patience, and resilience, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable learners If you meet the requirements and you would like to apply for the Primary HLTA opportunity ‘Apply Now’ or call Chloe in the Leeds Office on (phone number removed) Rate of pay is dependent on current grade, experience, and payroll method. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing. Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website. Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: · Home based - remote / hybrid working · 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays · Company Vehicle · 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: · You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person · This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK · If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG · Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. · Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment · Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications · Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing · Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc · Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG · You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. · You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. · Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. · You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. · You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection