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Job title: HR Officer Location: Folkestone Salary: up to £33,000/annum Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays! HR Officer Benefits: • 20 days annual leave, increasing with service + 8 days bank holidays, • Christmas shutdown, • Cycle to work scheme, • Death in Service, • Company pension scheme, • Family run business, • Free parking onsite Working closely with the Operations Manager, key responsibilities would be: • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation., • Supporting with recruitment administration such as arranging interviews., • Prepare onboarding information for new starters., • Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies, payroll and general queries., • Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation., • Support HR processes such as absence and holiday monitoring., • Communicate employee updated., • Assist with other general HR and preparation of payroll admin with training. Experience and skills required: • Previous experience within a HR role in a standalone role or be ready to step into a standalone role, • Preparation of payroll or a willingness to learn this area, • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices, • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel and Excel, • Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, • Be able to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality, • Ability to prioritise tasks and workloads efficiently Next steps: If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Lab Technician Location: Folkestone Pay: competitive Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (6:00am - 6:00pm) inclusive of weekends Temporary ongoing The Role Working for an innovative and thriving manufacturing company in Folkestone, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with required quality standards. Working within a regulated manufacturing environment, the role ensures all testing activities are completed in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specification prior to release for production and distribution. * Conduct testing of regulated products, including medical devices, in accordance with defined quality and compliance requirements. * Maintain a strong quality mindset within the laboratory environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to GMP, ISO standards, and internal systems. * Ensure all testing activities, results, and documentation are accurately recorded and maintained in line with company and regulatory expectations. * Work independently to complete daily tasks assigned by supervisory staff while meeting required timelines. * Support the validation and verification of new analytical methods and laboratory procedures. * Identify and escalate out-of-specification (OOS) results promptly and contribute to investigations to determine root causes. * Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles and internal audit requirements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Technical Services, to support new product introductions and ongoing product support. * Manage retention sample programmes and ensure samples are correctly stored and tracked. * Carry out stability testing in line with established programmes to ensure ongoing product quality over time. * Support the review, update, and implementation of laboratory procedures and test methods within required timeframes. * Assist in training laboratory personnel on procedures, equipment, and analytical techniques. * Undertake additional duties as required to support laboratory operations. Requirements • Previous experience in a Quality Control or laboratory environment within a manufacturing or FMCG setting is advantageous. * A qualification in an analytical or scientific discipline is desirable but not essential. * Understanding of GMP principles and ISO standards (including ISO 13485) is beneficial. * Strong organisational, communication, and planning skills. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively under tight deadlines. * Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes and techniques. Health & Safety • Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements and incident reporting. * Report any accidents, near misses, or hazards in accordance with site procedures. * Actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment. Benefits of joining our temps team: *Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process *Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant *CV's in Word Format New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.