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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. Your Benefits and Rewards * Work life balance - working days only * Flexible hours and shifts * Bank encampments of 12.07% * Free learning and development * Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards * Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax * Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide * Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral * Great opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homes Your Experience and Qualifications * A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents * Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent * Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition * The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes * Confidence engaging with residents * Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard * Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH * Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Jackson Hogg are partnered with a specialist food manufacturing business in the North East on a Technical Manager position, reporting directly to the Head of Technical on site. The Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the business factories across Europe to successfully supply UK retailers, high street discounters, and brand owners. Technical Manager Requriements * Degree in Food technology or equivalent (desirable) * Food Science related Degree or equivalent (desirable) * Experience in Quality / Technical Managerial role in a food manufacturing environment * Experienced in UK Retailer supplier food manufacturing environment * Thorough understanding of retailer practices and frameworks * Good communication and organisational skills * Highly motivated and capable of independent analysis * Dedicated and tenacious * Deliver accurate and concise reports regarding project(s) status * Food safety level 3 * HACCP Level 3 * Lead Auditor trained * Computer literacy (Microsoft packages), SharePoint * Possess a good verbal and written communication * Strong time management and organization skills are essential * The ability to work in a fast moving rapidly changing business is essential * Proven track record in managing the delivery of multiple types of projects...

Production Manager Annual Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Location: Newcastle Job Type: Full-timeWe are excited to offer an opportunity for a Production Manager to join a well-established, family-run business. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Food Production and is looking to take ownership of the daily production process in a company that values craftsmanship and community. Day-to-day of the role: Oversee the production of a diverse range of ice cream products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency. Lead, train, and motivate a small production team to achieve excellent results. Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards, with a good understanding of HACCP. Manage stock levels, ingredient ordering, and production scheduling efficiently. Monitor and maintain production equipment, addressing any issues promptly. Collaborate with management to support new product development and manage seasonal product ranges.Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in ice cream or gelato production. Strong leadership and organisational skills, capable of leading a small team. Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage in all aspects of production. Thorough understanding of food safety regulations and quality control processes. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to work closely with both production staff and management.Benefits: Generous ho...

Job Title: Quality Assurance Assistant Location: Near St Austell Salary: up to £13.25 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, to 3:00 pm Temp to Perm We are recruiting a Quality Assurance (QA) for our food manufacturing client near St Austell. The Role You will be a vital part of their technical team, monitoring and verifying all food safety, legality, and quality procedures across the processing facility. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in ensuring every product that leaves our site meets both customer specifications and industry regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Conducting regular monitoring and verification checks throughout the factory, including temperature controls, Critical Control Points (CCPs), and pre-requisite requirements., • Inspecting raw materials upon intake, through processing, and as a final product to ensure they meet quality parameters and customer specifications., • Completing and verifying all quality control and production paperwork accurately., • Enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene rules, and health and safety standards within the factory environment., • Assisting with internal audits and preparation for third-party and customer audits (e.g., BRC, MSC/ASC certification bodies)., • Investigating non-conformances and customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis, and documenting corrective and preventative actions., • Promoting a strong quality and hygiene awareness culture among all production employees., • Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within the food manufacturing is highly advantageous., • Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and food hygiene regulations., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report findings clearly and effectively to all levels of staff., • A self-motivated and inquiring mind, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that truly values its people, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV Email your application directly to: For more information, contact us on: 01392 427 666 Allocation number : INDEXE JBRP1_UKTJ

Technical Manager - Lincoln Ready to take your food safety and technical expertise to the next level? A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Technical Manager to join their senior management team in Lincoln. This isn't just another role , it's a chance to shape technical strategy, drive quality and food safety excellence, and lead high-performing teams that make a real impact every day. Why this could be your next career move: If you're looking to step into a high-impact role where your decisions genuinely matter, this is it. You'll be at the heart of site operations, influencing quality, safety, and compliance while working alongside a supportive, ambitious senior team. Plus, with a culture focused on development and collaboration, you'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and make a visible difference across the business. What you'll be doing: Leadership & Team Development • Lead the site QA team (intake, raw materials, and factory) and manage all QA processes., • Oversee day-to-day Hygiene activities alongside the Group Hygiene Manager., • Build, coach, and inspire strong teams with clear objectives and a focus on continuous improvement., • Play an active role in senior management discussions, contributing to both operational and technical strategy., • Own and develop the site Quality Management System, keeping compliance with BRCGS, retailer, and industry standards., • Lead third-party audits and host customer visits with confidence., • Manage HACCP and TACCP plans alongside the Technical Services Manager to ensure product safety and integrity., • Partner with operations to balance commercial goals with technical and food safety requirements., • Monitor, report, and drive improvement against internal and customer KPIs., • Lead site-level Quality Improvement Plans., • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and group technical teams., • Proven experience in a senior food safety or technical management role in fresh produce or food manufacturing., • HACCP and Food Safety qualifications., • Strong knowledge of relevant codes of practice, third-party, and retailer standards., • Operational understanding with commercial awareness., • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams., • 4.5 day working week - finish at 12:30pm on Fridays, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company bonus scheme, • Enhanced pension contributions, • Life assurance & critical illness cover, • Onsite parking, • Employee discounts platform, • Long service celebrations, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Electric salary sacrifice car scheme, • Flu vaccines, • Refer a friend scheme Why Join? You'll be part of a business that values integrity, continuous improvement, and team spirit. They invest in their people, providing opportunities for professional development and career progression, all while enjoying a supportive, collaborative culture Apply now: JBRP1_UKTJ

If youre a skilled craft professional who wants more than just a block and a knife, this Head Butcher role gives you influence, ownership and leadership in a thriving central Manchester shop. This is not just hands-on production, youll combine traditional carcass work with shop leadership, operational decision-making and genuine customer engagement. Roughly 40% craft butchery, 60% oversight and shop management. Whats in it for you • £37,000 pa on a 40-hour week (DOE), • Clear leadership position within a respected retail environment, • Tuesday to Saturday working pattern (Sunday & Monday off), • Central Manchester location, 5 minutes from Piccadilly Station, • Real autonomy in daily operational decisions, • Full carcass breakdown to high retail craft standards, • Maintaining exceptional product quality and presentation, • Overseeing stock control, ordering and supplier coordination, • Managing waste control and protecting margins, • Training, supervising and scheduling junior team members, • Delivering knowledgeable, confident customer service, • Developing sausages, marinades and ready-to-cook lines, • Supervising equipment and shop maintenance, • Extensive artisan or retail butchery experience, • Strong carcass skills and confident knife work, • Customer-facing confidence and communication ability, • Team leadership capability within a small business environment, • Solid HACCP and food safety knowledge JBRP1_UKTJ

A market-leading fresh produce business supplying major UK retailers is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager to join its team. This is a senior-level compliance leadership role with responsibility across a diverse global supply base. You will take ownership of food safety, ethical due diligence and environmental compliance, while managing and developing an established compliance team. The position offers real influence across supplier governance, customer engagement and continuous improvement strategy. The Role As Technical Compliance Manager, you will lead the compliance agenda across multiple product categories and geographies, ensuring that standards are achieved, maintained and continuously improved. You will provide clear direction to the compliance team, strengthen supplier due diligence frameworks and ensure alignment with retailer expectations and sustainability commitments. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Technical Compliance team, setting clear priorities and ensuring delivery against business objectives. * Take ownership of supplier due diligence processes, ensuring accurate data is collated, reviewed and maintained across internal and customer systems. * Oversee supplier approval and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance accuracy and timeliness. * Complete and review supplier risk assessments, ensuring effective compliance monitoring throughout supply periods. * Oversee chemical surveillance testing schedules for supplier arrivals across the supply base. * Direct supplier recall and traceability exercises to validate compliance systems. * Maintain and manage approved supplier lists in line with internal governance and customer requirements. * Develop and implement compliance procedures and internal guidance to drive consistency and best practice. * Provide clear reporting on compliance performance and sustainability KPIs to senior stakeholders, highlighting risk areas and solutions. * Collaborate with Technical, Procurement and Commercial teams to embed compliance and sustainability objectives into wider operations. * Lead preparation for customer audits and quarterly HACCP reviews. About You * Degree educated, ideally in Food Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline. * Experience within fresh produce or a comparable food supply environment (preferred). * Proven team management experience with a strong track record of leadership and delivery. * Confident using Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis. * Highly organised with strong project management capability. * Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills. * Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams. * Deadline-driven with a strong sense of accountability. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact technical leadership role within a responsible, forward-thinking fresh produce business. You will influence supplier standards globally, strengthen retailer relationships and contribute to a sustainability-led operating model. If you are an experienced compliance professional ready to step into a broader leadership remit, we would welcome your application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day production of a range of ice cream products Lead, train, and motivate a small production team Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP knowledge essential) Manage stock levels, ingredient ordering, and production scheduling Monitor and mai

Manpower engineering is working with one of our prestigious partners, a global manufacturing, leading brand. With 100+ years heritage, a presence in 40 countries, and more than 300 plants globally, they are considered within their industry as an 'Employer of Choice'. Our client is looking to strengthen their existing team by appointing an experienced Process Quality Analyst, working a 3-shift system: 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00, Monday - Friday, based at their Newcastle site. Main Duties Ensure that all critical process control parameters are maintained within specification. Ensure that all appropriate actions are taken to supply a quality finished product to the customer. Identify high-risk activities, events, and trends. Work pro-actively with the manufacturing team and use your own initiative based on data and information available. Provide a central point of reference regarding customer or Plant-related ongoing quality issues. Work flexibly in any work area as far as safety and capability permit.Experience/Qualifications A proven quality background Experience of working in a high-speed production environment In-depth knowledge of ISO standards, SPC (Statistical Process Controls), HACCP (Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point) and Continuous Improvements techniques NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline would be advantageousPersonal Attributes Team-player, commercially aware, self-starting with excellent communication skills. A methodical and systematic approach to problems. Computer literate with a good up to date knowledge and understanding of systems, data interfaces and the operational use of spreadsheets and databases. Demonstrate leadership and change management abilities. Apply today so a member of the team can review your application and look to schedule in call at a time suitable to you

Production Assistant Annual Salary: Up to £30,000 Location: Newcastle Job Type: Full-timeWe are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Production Assistant to join a well-established, family-run business known for crafting exceptional ice cream. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about ice cream production and is eager to support the daily production process in a company that values craftsmanship and community. Day-to-day of the role: Assist in the production of a diverse range of ice cream products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency. Support the production team under the guidance of the Ice Cream Production Manager to achieve excellent results. Help maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards, with an understanding of HACCP principles. Assist in managing stock levels, ingredient ordering, and production scheduling. Help monitor and maintain production equipment, addressing any issues under supervision. Collaborate with the production team to support new product development and manage seasonal product ranges.Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in ice cream or gelato production is advantageous. Strong organisational skills, capable of supporting a small team. Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage in all aspects of production. Basic understanding of food safety regulations and quality control processes. Good communication and teamwork skills, able to work closely with both production staff and management.Benefits: Generous holiday allowance plus an extra day off on your birthday. Early finish on Fridays. Opportunities for overtime. Significant role in supporting production processes and contributing to business growth. Supportive and inclusive team environment. Substantial discounts on company products including Ice Cream, Wines, and a range of Italian foods.To apply for this Production Assistant position, please submit your up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

Quality Assurance Technician (Manufacturing) Location: Newcastle Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-shift system (Monday-Friday) 06:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 22:00 22:00 - 06:00Manpower Engineering is partnering with one of our most prestigious clients, a global manufacturing organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice within its industry. With over 100 years of heritage, operations in 40 countries, and more than 300 manufacturing sites worldwide, this organisation is a true market leader. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join their established team at their Newcastle site, supporting high-speed manufacturing operations on a rotating shift basis. Key Responsibilities Ensure all critical process control parameters are maintained within specification Take appropriate and timely actions to ensure the delivery of high-quality finished products to customers Identify and analyse high-risk activities, trends, and events within the production process Work proactively with manufacturing teams, using data-driven insights and personal initiative Act as a central point of contact for customer-related and plant quality issues Support quality standards across multiple work areas, working flexibly where safety and competence allow Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: Proven experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment Background in high-speed production environments Strong knowledge of ISO standards, SPC (Statistical Process Control), HACCP, and Continuous Improvement methodologies Confident using data, systems, spreadsheets, and databases to support quality decisionsDesirable: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline Personal Attributes A strong team player with a commercial mindset Self-motivated, methodical, and systematic in approach to problem-solving Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support change Demonstrates leadership qualities and an ability to support continuous improvement initiatives Next Steps Apply today, and a member of the Manpower Engineering team will review your application and arrange a confidential call at a time that suits you

An educational institution in London is looking for a Sous-chef to join their team on a full-time basis.The role involves managing meal production, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards.Candidates must have strong cooking techniques, knowledge of H.Benefits i

This role involves maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC standards, and leading the HACCP function.

A leading global consumer goods company seeks a Qualified Person / Senior Quality Assurance Manager in Weybridge, UK.This role is vital in ensuring product quality and compliance with UK regulations in food supplements.Responsibilities include acting as Qualified Person, leading quality governance,

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Technical Manager to join their London team on a hybrid basis.The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety standards and oversee technical processes.Responsibilities include managing BRC certification, supplier audits, and product development.T

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and tracing in manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Food Science, HACCP, and allergen management.

The role involves conducting audits, supporting HACCP, and working closely with production teams. Ideal candidates have experience in food manufacturing and HACCP qualifications.

A leading global assurance provider is seeking an experienced Audit Professional to conduct ISO9001 and food safety audits in the United Kingdom.The ideal candidate should possess at least 8 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree, alongside excellent communication skills and the abilit