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Baked Product Development Manager Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Baked Product Development Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role This role reflects our increased innovation focus on our baked snacks portfolio as part of KP Snacks’ long-term growth ambitions. You’ll bring specialist knowledge of baked goods/crackers/biscuits and lead the development and improvement of products from concept through to commercialisation. Alongside this technical focus, you’ll play a key role within our UK R&D leadership team, to further enhance our R&D tools and processes, driving technical excellence with technical agility. Reporting directly into our Head of R&D, you'll partner with cross-functional teams across KP and the wider Intersnack Group, including marketing and consumer insights, supply chain, procurement and suppliers/academia, whilst ultimately be a critical member of our One R&D Intersnack Community. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with solid R&D experience within a reputable FMCG organisation, with passion and knowledge in baked categories, with a genuine desire to help develop and influence our wider R&D capability. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * £6000 car cash allowance * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Lead the development of baked snacks projects You'll be responsible for developing and commercialising new baked snacks across our UK brands. This will include recipe formulation, benchtop development, scale-up planning, and overseeing trials at factory level, ensuring every product meets our quality, safety, and brand standards. * Deliver projects with technical excellence and agility You’ll design and lead robust experimental plans, from bench to scale with strong focus on data-led decision-making, and help embed R&D best practice via enhanced tools and processes. You’ll ensure product designs are factory-ready and transitioned smoothly into production using our P2M and MoPD stage gate processes. * Collaborate across KP and the wider Intersnack network Partner closely with colleagues in manufacturing, marketing, procurement, and our Intersnack flavour team, you’ll ensure projects are technically sound and commercially viable. You’ll also be an active contributor to the Baked Community of Practice, sharing insights and championing technical innovation. * Develop yourself and others As a member of the UK R&D Leadership team, your contributions will influence the overall UK R&D agenda, and you will be one of our champions to nurture R&D talent across our organisation. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * FMCG Baked expertise: Several years experience in developing baked goods (e.g. crackers, biscuits) with a strong understanding of ingredients, processes, and functionality. * STEM qualification: A degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or another STEM discipline; relevant certifications or project management training are a plus. * Strong technical skills: Confident designing and running experiments, analysing data, and writing reports to support R&D decision-making. * Project delivery in FMCG: Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of projects and programs within a fast-paced environment. * Leadership/collaborative mindset: Natural affinity to lead, engage, and coach others, sharing best practice, and contributing to a positive, continuous improvement culture. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Functional Assessor– Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Hybrid Working Salary: £39,000 – £40,500 per annum + OTE up to £46,575 Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Location: Durham Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor Are you an experienced NMC-registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD) or HCPC-registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist ready for a new challenge? This is your chance to apply your clinical skills in a rewarding hybrid role, offering structured hours, a blend of home and centre-based working, and clear pathways for career advancement. As a PIP Functional Assessor, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by conducting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments. You’ll combine professional collaboration with the flexibility of home working, making a real difference to people’s lives. What you’ll do • Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for PIP in a professional and empathetic manner, • Analyse clinical information and medical evidence to produce clear, detailed and objective reports, • Work to set standards/targets and respond positively to feedback, • Operate independently while collaborating with clinical and administrative colleagues, • Stay up to date with DWP guidelines, policies and assessment criteria, • Engage in continuous learning to enhance clinical knowledge and practice Essential: • Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist, • Minimum 1 year’s UK clinical experience, • Active NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions, • UK right to work (sponsorship not available), • Strong IT skills (minimum typing speed 35 WPM), • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Recent clinical experience with a background in a broad range of settings, • Previous experience in functional assessment or clinical decision-making, • Competitive salary with regular increases and bonus scheme, • Hybrid working arrangement, • Structured hours – no evenings, weekends or bank holidays, • 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, • NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement after probation, • Full training and ongoing support provided, • Opportunities for career progression and CPD, • Pension, life assurance, EAP and lifestyle discounts At Medacs, we’re committed to supporting our teams and delivering outstanding care. You’ll be valued for your expertise, encouraged to develop your skills, and supported every step of the way. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply today and start your journey as a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor with Medacs Healthcare. Ts&Cs apply. OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role. We celebrate diversity and encourage inclusion. You may anonymise your CV if you wish. Please see our privacy notice for details on data processing: .

The Project Manager – Engineering Installations, Maintenance & Site Services is responsible for leading and delivering engineering installation projects, NPI activities, CapEx programs, and site services. The role provides proactive leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and facilities. This position coordinates internal teams, contractors, and cross-functional departments to maintain continuous production, ensure compliance, and drive improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Leadership, NPI & CapEx Delivery Lead engineering installation projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring delivery against scope, safety, quality, budget, and time targets. Develop and execute CapEx projects, including business case creation, vendor engagement, installation, commissioning, and ROI tracking. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring full engineering readiness, line capability, utility availability, and on-time delivery of required modifications. Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Health & Safety (H&S) to ensure project alignment and minimise operational disruption. Prepare project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports, escalating risks and deviations promptly. Ensure all CapEx and project activities comply with internal governance, statutory requirements, and site engineering standards., 2. Engineering Installation & Technical Responsibilities Install and, when required, design pipework (tank room), valves, utilities, and ancillary systems (CIP) for new and existing plant equipment. Fabricate components, fixtures, and assemblies using welding and general workshop techniques. Manage installation contractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements, safe systems of work, permits-to-work, and engineering standards. Install lagging/insulation and safely operate and manage MEWP equipment. Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, performance, and safety across the plant., 3. Boiler Monitoring & Compliance Ensure daily and weekly boiler checks are completed, recorded, and compliant with statutory and internal requirements, including servicing. Monitor boiler performance, escalate issues, and support remedial actions to maintain safe and compliant operation., 4. Shift Leadership, Team Management & Culture Provide strong, proactive leadership to engineering personnel, promoting Greencroft values and professional behaviours. Coordinate technical skills and resources effectively to maximise production uptime. Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring hazards and exposures are reported through Sevron. Train, coach, and mentor team members and apprentices in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Foster a positive team environment, lead by example, and manage performance concerns collaboratively with senior management. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and H&S, ensuring areas remain audit-ready at all times. 5. Maintenance Coordination, Reliability & Systems Ensure equipment maintenance tasks and faults are accurately logged in the CMMS (UpKeep) for timely corrective and preventative action. Work with Engineering Management to develop SOPs, work instructions, and Dynamic Risk Assessments (DRA). Issue out-of-hours permits to work (hot work, working at height, confined space, etc.), ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to., 6. Materials, Procurement & Inventory Order materials, components, and equipment required for engineering tasks, project delivery, and routine maintenance. Support procurement planning for CapEx, NPI upgrades, engineering maintenance, and wider site infrastructure improvements. Safety: Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety legislation (including HACCP and BRC) as well as internal procedures. Ensure correct and consistent use of PPE and safety equipment by all personnel. Maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to safe systems of work. Immediately report hazards, major faults, or risks to the appropriate responsible person. Play an active role in promoting a strong, zero-harm safety culture across the engineering function.

We are now looking for a passionate Functional Skills Tutor to join our team and help young people develop essential English and Maths skills that will set them up for future success. Tradewind are proud to be working closely with Local Authorities and Virtual Schools across Sunderland to provide de

Role - Functional Skills Tutor Location - Hillingdon Rate - £25 - £35 per hour Subject Functional skills Start date - ASAP As a Functional Skills Tutor, your role involves delivering dynamic and interactive lessons in functional skills subjects such as English and mathematics. Funct

Delivering engaging, high-quality Functional Skills sessions (1:1 and small groups). Tradewind are proud to be working closely with Local Authorities and Virtual Schools across Sunderland to provide dedicated support to students studying Functional Skills. English and Maths skills that will set them

We have amazing opportunities for Functional SkillsTutors to work for one of the country's leading training providers, supporting small groups of disengaged adult learners to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours while helping them achieve their long-term goals and aspirations. If you have

Functional Skills Tutor/Teacher (MoD, Defence)Chippenham (12 months FTC)£32,000 to £35,000 + Training Qualifications + Pay Progression + Company Benefits + Much much more Are you a Functional Skills Tutor or similar looking to join one of the UK's leading engineering and defence companies.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Manager (Functional Skills), to work for one of the country's leading Educational Training Providers as part of HMPS. You will support the Education Manager with effective management of the curriculum of Functional Skills, ensuring the needs of learner

Job Title: Functional Skills Maths and English TutorLocation: HMP HighpointSalary: From £30,000 (higher salaries may be considered based on experience)Contract: PermanentPrison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement. Role Overview:We are recruiting a dedicated F

We have amazing opportunities for a Functional Skills MathsTutorto work for one of the country's leading training providers, working with small groups of disengagedlearners to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours while supporting them with their long-term goals and aspirations. If you have

Job Title: Functional Skills Lead (Justice)Location: HMP OnleySalary: From £35,000 Contract: PermanentRole Overview:We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager (Functional Skills Lead) to support the Education Manager in overseeing curriculum delivery and quality assurance within a prison ed

We have amazing opportunities for Functional SkillsTutors to work for one of the country's leading training providers, supporting small groups of disengaged adult learners to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours while helping them achieve their long-term goals and aspirations. If you have

Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!.

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way - conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. You'll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that's both challenging and rewarding. Conducting functional as

Strong communication and organisational skills.

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way - conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. You'll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that's both challenging and rewarding. Conducting functional as

The course will provide you will the skills to support customers and transfer your current medical skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. Computer or IT skills are a distinct advantage. Typing or keyboard skills with an ability to type at 35 words per minute.

We are looking for someone with strong sales skills with a receptionist ability that is at the highest standard for providing Gold Standard service to patients and work colleagues. This is a full-time on-site role for a Medical Receptionist with leadership and management skills. We are looking for s

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way - conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. You'll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that's both challenging and rewarding. Conducting functional as

Functional Assessor– Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. Are you an experienced NMC-registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD) or HCPC-registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist ready for a new challenge? This is your chance to apply your clinical skills in a r

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Attend training courses to stay up to date with technical skills.

Office Based Cleaner - TN31 Pay rate: £12.We are currently looking for a cleaner to work a total of 4 hours per week, based on 2 days.The job will include office cleaning, emptying bins, mopping, vacuuming, etc.This job can be made flexible on days and hours.It is a small office To apply for

Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

As a Doctor Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision.

Are you looking for a different way to use your clinical skills, whilst gaining a great work-life balance?. Opportunity to enhance pay through skills progression.

Teacher of English KS3 with a small element of Drama in the timetable Surrey (excellent transport links) Permanent Contract Main scale/Upper scale (fringe) January 2026 Are you an experienced English teacher looking to develop your career in a great school with a real passion for helping stude

We are recruiting for an apprentice receptionist at our care home, Covent House to provide a welcoming first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and professionals entering the care home.The Apprentice Receptionist supports the smooth day-to-day running of the reception and assists wi

Job Title: Mobile Cleaner Location: Preston (PR1 - applicants must live nearby) Pay Rate: £12.Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm Job Description: We are recruiting a Mobile Cleaner to join a two-person cleaning team covering multiple local sites in Preston.This is a full-ti

Agency Catering Assistant – Care Homes & Care Settings Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts We’re looking for a dedicated Agency Catering Assistant to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire.This

We're looking for a Female Cleaner in Manchester M1.Please find the job details below: Job Title : Female Cleaner Start - ASAP Pay rate : 17 PH Location : Manchester M1 Must have CSCS If Interested, please call Lalit on (phone number removed) or you can reply on (url removed) or click &quo

We are looking for a Cleaning Support, someone who is passionate about creating a super clean and tidy work environment for our clients.You will be working alongside your Contract Manager helping to cover sites in the north of the UK.You need to be able to be flexible, organised, and able to respond

Our client is seeking dedicated and reliable Cleaners to join their team on a part-time, fixed-term contract, to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.Monday – Friday, 16:00 – 19:30.Flexible lifestyle benefits – purchase up to 5 extra days holiday!.Discounts on high street bra

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Rendall & Rittner as a Cleaner.Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? Rendall & Rittner, an acclaimed Residential Leasehold Property Management company, is on the lookout for a Cleaner.This is an incredible career opportunity with a fantastic package.Join an esta

At Iceland we like to do things differently.We are a fair and ethical retailer, who believe in investing in our people and making a difference.We are now recruiting for a Cleaner to join our Iceland family.As a Cleaner, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who sha

Job Title: Cleaner - Glass Manufacturing Site Location: Elton, Cheshire (CH2) Employment Type: Various Shifts Available Introduction We are recruiting dependable and professional Cleaners to join our team at a well-established glass-manufacturing facility in Elton, Cheshire.This role is essentia

Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Belle Vue Sunderland.The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.We are see

Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision . As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life.

English Teacher - Secondary PRU Tradewind Education is recruiting an English Teacher to work in a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit, supporting students who need a more personalised approach to learning.The role involves teaching small groups, delivering engaging English lessons, and supporting pupils

At Iceland we like to do things differently.We are a fair and ethical retailer, who believe in investing in our people and making a difference.We are now recruiting for a Cleaner to join our Iceland family.As a Cleaner, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who sha

KS3/KS4 English Teacher – Secondary School in Hillingdon January 2026 – End of the academic year Full-Time Position A welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Hillingdon is seeking a dedicated KS3/KS4 English Teacher to join their team from January 2026 to May 2026.About the Rol

Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK.Application Deadline: Sunday, 25th January 2026.Our client’s Enterprise Studio is a 13-19 Mainstream Studio School based in Darwen, Lancashire, specialising in Creative/Technical Digital Technologies and Care Sector.They are currently ranked as the number on

People Solutions are currently recruiting for.This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.Monday to Friday (Rotating Shifts).AM Shift: 06:00 – 14:00 (£12.PM Shift: 14:00 – 22:00 (£13.Picking and packing customer orders accurately and effi

Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

At Iceland we like to do things differently.We are a fair and ethical retailer, who believe in investing in our people and making a difference.We are now recruiting for a Cleaner to join our Iceland family.As a Cleaner, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who sha

Conduct assessments to evaluate functional capability. Conduct face-to-face and/or virtual assessments of individuals functional capability. Strong communication and analytical skills.