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Talentmark are recruiting for an Adhesive Manufacturing Technologist to join an Adhesive Tape manufacturing company at their site based in Leicester on a full time, permanent basis for a salary ranging from £38,000 - £43,000 per annum. The Company: A Leading and well-established UK-based manufacturer of a wide range of Adhesive Tapes. Working hours are 36¼ hours, Monday – Friday (8.30 am – 5 pm) with 1¼ hours for lunch, with a flexi-time option. Location: The Adhesive Manufacturing Technologist will be based at the company's site in Leicester, also commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Coventry and surrounding areas. Adhesive Manufacturing Technologist Role: Your main duties will include: • Evaluating, qualifying and conducting studies on project ideas., • Leading projects in line with defined processes, assessing risks and mitigating these., • Visiting customers, suppliers and end users., • Being one step ahead of technological advances and legislative changes in adhesives and tape manufacture ., • Being one step ahead of market trends and competitors to identify gaps in the company's product range., • Working with the company's marketing team to launch new products., • Supporting commercial staff with responding to customer queries and technical questions. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: • BSc, MSci or MChem degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Adhesive Science., • Excellent knowledge of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Adhesive Tape Technology., • Extensive experience with Manufacturing Processes., • Excellent and demonstrable Cross-Functional Communication, at all levels., • Experience with Project Management and leading cross-functional teams., • Minimum 2 years' experience with New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI)., • Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Adhesive Manufacturing Technologist position, please contact Tehmina Sepai on 01246457712 or email . Please quote reference 176911.

As a Specification Technologist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining product specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This role within the FMCG sector involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.\n\nClient Details\n\nOur client is a luxury cake manufacturing company specialising in handcrafted celebration cakes, biscuits, and bespoke wedding designs. Founded in 1986, the company has built a strong reputation for high-quality, artisan baking using premium ingredients and supplying major retailers\n\nDescription\n\nWriting and updating finished product and packaging specifications in customer and internal systems\nCoordinating artwork reviews and ensuring pack copy compliance with UK food labelling legislation\nLiaising with NPD, Raw Material Technologists, Packaging teams and suppliers to gather accurate product data\nManaging specification trackers and ensuring deadlines for customer submissions are met\nReviewing ingredient, allergen and nutrition data and assessing the impact of any changes\nSupporting retailer technical requirements and customer queries\nMaintaining strong attention to detail and data accuracy at all times12 Month FTC- Monday-Friday-8AM-5PM\n\nProfile\n\nPrevious experience in a food manufacturing technical or specification role is essential\nExperience with retailer specification systems and artwork approval processes would be highly advantageous\nGood understanding of food labelling legislation, allergens and nutrition data\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines\nConfident communicator able to work cross-functionally with internal teams and suppliers\nGood IT skills and experience working with specification or data management systemsJob Offer\n\nSalary ranging from £32,000-£35,000\nOpportunity to work within a reputable company in the FMCG industry.\nSupportive and professional work environment.\nPotential to contribute to exciting product development projects

Specification Technologist \n\nContract: 12‑Month Fixed-Term Contract\n Salary: £32,000-£35,000\n Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday\n Reports to: Technical Manager\n\nRole Purpose & Context\n\nThis role is responsible for ensuring all customer product specifications are completed accurately, on time, and in line with individual customer requirements. Working closely with the Technical Manager, NPD, and Production teams, you will play a key part in maintaining high technical standards, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring product compliance throughout the specification and artwork process.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport the Technical Manager in day‑to‑day technical activities.\nComplete finished product specifications to meet customer requirements and critical path deadlines, ensuring "right first time" delivery.\nReview and check finished product artwork to ensure alignment with customer specifications and critical path timelines.\nMaintain and update retailer online systems, ensuring all finished product specifications and site information are accurate and up to date.\nManage internal and external customer interactions professionally, contributing to audits and customer visits and leading discussions in areas of expertise.\nConduct internal audits as part of the site audit team.\nProvide administrative support including data input for customer complaints, KPI reporting, and technical analysis.\nSupport technical projects and documentation to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.\nManage product recipes within the internal process control systems.\nGenerate and manage in‑house label printing for WIP, best‑before, outer case, and ingredient labels.\nComplete gap analyses against customer Codes of Practice.\nCarry out additional tasks as directed by the Technical Manager

Category Procurement Manager (Commodities)\n\nFood Manufacturing – Midlands\n\n£75K + Bonus + Benefits\n\nReady to take ownership of commodity procurement, build strategic supplier partnerships and lead teams across two sites within a growing food business?\n\nWe are recruiting for an established and highly respected food manufacturing group with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. The organisation supplies a diverse range of globally inspired products to major retail and foodservice customers and is recognised for responsible sourcing, authentic ingredients and long-term supplier partnerships.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Category Procurement Manager will be responsible for the procurement of commodities within a defined portfolio, developing and executing category strategies that deliver value, mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply. The role also carries people management responsibility across two sites, leading a small procurement team, ensuring alignment, capability development and consistent ways of working.\n\nOperating cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Technical and NPD, the role will manage a global supplier base and play a key part in shaping procurement strategy.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Ownership of the procurement of commodities for the assigned categories\n\n * Leadership and development of a small teams across two sites, managing workload, priorities and performance\n\n * Developing and implementing category strategies to maximise commercial benefit and security of supply\n\n * Leading Commodity Risk Management (CRM), monitoring global markets and price trends\n\n * Ownership of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and input to annual budgeting\n\n * Delivery of cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency improvement programmes\n\n * Supplier relationship management, KPI monitoring and resolution of performance issues\n\n * Execution of tenders and negotiation of supplier contracts\n\n * Identification and onboarding of best-in-class suppliers and strategic partners\n\nAbout You\n\nThe ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement professional from a food manufacturing environment, combining strong commercial capability with proven people leadership.\n\nEssential skills and experience:\n\n * 5+ years’ experience in commodity procurement, in food manufacturing\n\n * Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation expertise\n\n * Experience in Commodity Risk Management and market analysis\n\n * Working knowledge of supplier contracts and legal principles\n\n * Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems\n\n * Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and PowerPoint\n\n * Experience managing and developing small teams, ideally across multiple sites\n\n * Understanding of global supply chains and strategic sourcing\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis role will see you at one site 3 days a week and the smaller site 1 day, with one day working from home, both sites are in the Midlands area

The environment is complex, NPD is constant, and materials decisions have a direct impact on service, waste, and working capital.

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities The Opportunity We are looking for a highly organised Senior Specification Technologist to join our Technical Services team, playing a key role in delivering accurate specifications, artwork approval and project management for major UK retailers. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working at pace, solving problems, and collaborating across multiple functions while also supporting and developing trainee technologists. Key Responsibilities : Leading specification and artwork activity for allocated customer accounts, ensuring all data is accurate, compliant and delivered on time. Managing launch and housekeeping specifications, following critical paths and supporting NPD, Process and Commercial teams from concept to launch. Training and coaching trainee specification technologists, including the use of Oracle and internal systems. Presenting confidently to senior managers and retailers, providing accurate data and updates. Writing and maintaining customer specifications across multiple platforms (including Foods Connected, Excel-based formats and retailer systems). Coordinating artwork approvals, cutter guides and pack copy checks, working closely with studios and internal stakeholders Being available for audit support at both sites (Saladworks & Kettleby Foods), ensuring all specs and documents remain audit-ready. The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: Minimum 2 years specification writing experience within the chilled food industry. Strong understanding of food labelling regulations, retailer guidelines and artwork processes. Confident using specification and artwork systems (Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Lidl etc.). Ability to travel between both Saladworks and Kettleby Foods as required. Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems. Full UK driving licence required. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! About Us Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UKs best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, were proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, were committed to excellence in everything we dofrom the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, youre more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process thats fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an ambitious Technical Manager with COMAH experience? Do you have a solid background in chemical manufacturing where you have led formulation development (NPD) and / or quality? We're a sub-contract and own label manufacturer. Our Technical Director is on course to retire. Come and spend time with them before they leave and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: · 25 days annual leave + bank holidays · 4% company pension · 3 x death in service · Christmas shut-down · Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech Why you should join us: 1. Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring, 2. We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD JBRP1_UKTJ

NPD Technologist - Leicester | Full-time We are recruiting an enthusiastic and detail-driven New Product Developer to join our client's NPD team in Leicester. Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will play a key role in bringing innovative, great-tasting products from concept through to launch.

Join a highly respected and innovative food manufacturing business, renowned for creating premium, luxury products enjoyed by customers across the UK and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a position where quality, creativity and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do. You'll be working closely with passionate teams, playing a key part in bringing exceptional, high-end products to market. As a Specifications Technologist, you will take full ownership of writing, maintaining and updating product specifications for an exciting portfolio of luxury food products. Your expertise will ensure all specifications are accurate, fully compliant with legislation, and aligned with retailer expectations. Working closely with NPD, Quality and Production teams, you will support the launch of beautifully crafted products, ensuring every specification reflects the premium standards the brand is known for. This is a highly collaborative role where you will build strong relationships with retailers and internal teams, ensuring every product detail is captured with precision. Your work will play a vital part in ensuring that each luxury product reaches the market with the highest level of accuracy, quality and professionalism. To thrive in this role, you will bring proven experience writing retail product specifications within food manufacturing, alongside excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. In return, you will receive a salary of £35,000 and the opportunity to work onsite within a forward-thinking business known for its high-quality products. Most importantly, you'll be joining a company where your expertise will be valued and where you will play a meaningful role in delivering products that truly stand out in the market. To find out more or apply, please contact Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) . 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)

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