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The Senior Engineering Technician is a hand’s on, role reporting to the Senior Production Engineering Manager. As Senior Engineering Technician you shall be responsible for coordination with Production Operations and efficient day-to-day planning of Engineering works. They will lead and direct the Production Engineering Technicians on their respective shifts. As Senior Engineering Technician you shall also be responsible for coaching and mentoring the Emerging Talent cohort (Engineering Apprentices and trainees) to be capable of meeting future engineering needs. In addition, this role is responsible for the reliable and GMP compliant operation of the Production related equipment on Manufacturing and Packaging machinery and supporting systems within the EKC facility at Hatfield. “To ensure that operations carried out within your area of responsibility are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the company Quality System, GMP Guidelines and Industry Standards.” Core responsibilities • Efficient allocation of Engineering resources to meet daily operational requirements., • Planning and coordinating of Engineering maintenance activities., • Mentoring and development of the Emerging Talent cohort., • Setting and maintaining high standards and behaviours. Requirements of role • Maintenance, fault finding and repair of all pharmaceutical equipment and controls associated with Oral Solid Dose Production processing and Packaging equipment, such that production priorities are met, and the equipment performs to its optimum capability and maintains GMP compliance., • Project involvement working with other departments, • Equipment failure reports on CMMS systems. e.g Maximo, • Corrective and Preventative actions and to prevent re-occurrence of faults., • Multi-disciplined, flexible attitude to team working., • Application of Good Manufacturing and Engineering Practices in all areas of responsibility, • Develop, follow, review and update procedures, job plans, certificates and standards., • Setting maintenance regimes for equipment, implementing preventative, run time and reactive maintenance strategies, • Supervision of external contractors and equipment Vendors, • Modification to plant, manufacturing equipment and services., • Co-ordination and participation in the development of risk assessment and method statements associated with specified work., • Deviation investigations to define Corrective and Preventative actions and prevent re-occurrence., • To fully understand and comply with all relevant Site SOP’s, cGMP and safety standards. Preferred Qualifications • Time served apprenticeship and/or relevant engineering qualifications (such as):, • City & Guilds level 3 / Btec Level 3 / ONC/HNC/HND or relevant technical equivalent., • Demonstrated technical experience in engineering, ideally in a pharmaceutical environment in a senior role., • Ability to coordinate, • Fault finding skills, • Ability to read engineering drawings. eg P&ID and loop drawings, • Aptitude for neat, clear and concise documentation., • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to prioritise and plan own work., • Computer literacy, • Multi-disciplined., • Adaptable and flexible to cope with the changing needs of the production., • A determination to understand breakdown/failure root cause and prevent reoccurrence

Is it time to take the next step in your FMCG product career? Advocate Group is proud to represent a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in their search for a Product Manager to join their gorwing team! The Business: • Rapidly growing FMCG business with a strong presence across UK & ROI, • Innovative product portfolio with ongoing NPD and customer-led development, • Supportive, experienced product team with clear progression opportunities, • Values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Product Manager to make their mark and build a long-term product career within FMCG. You will support the end-to-end product lifecycle while gaining hands-on exposure to launches, customers, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the gatekeeper for product specifications, packaging options, and spec systems, • Supporting product development, tenders, and new customer projects alongside PMs and KAMs, • Coordinating internal launch processes, critical paths, and artwork approvals, • Managing samples, packaging requests, and Brandbank approvals, • Conducting market and store audits to track trends and competitor activity, • Supporting marketing activity execution and customer presentations, • Maintaining trackers, customer data files, and lab panel results, • Liaising cross-functionally with factories, R&D, quality, category, and sales teams About You: • 2–3 years’ experience within FMCG, retail, or a design/packaging agency, • Strong attention to detail with a “right first time” mindset, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, • Confident communicator able to build relationships internally and externally, • Curious, proactive, and keen to develop into a standalone Product Manager, • Comfortable working in an office-based role with some flexibility If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, I’d love to speak with you. Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with Ciara or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Senior Engineering Technician is a hand’s on, role reporting to the Senior Production Engineering Manager. As Senior Engineering Technician you shall be responsible for coordination with Production Operations and efficient day-to-day planning of Engineering works. They will lead and direct the Production Engineering Technicians on their respective shifts. As Senior Engineering Technician you shall also be responsible for coaching and mentoring the Emerging Talent cohort (Engineering Apprentices and trainees) to be capable of meeting future engineering needs. In addition, this role is responsible for the reliable and GMP compliant operation of the Production related equipment on Manufacturing and Packaging machinery and supporting systems within the EKC facility at Hatfield. “To ensure that operations carried out within your area of responsibility are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the company Quality System, GMP Guidelines and Industry Standards.” Core responsibilities • Efficient allocation of Engineering resources to meet daily operational requirements., • Planning and coordinating of Engineering maintenance activities., • Mentoring and development of the Emerging Talent cohort., • Setting and maintaining high standards and behaviours. Requirements of role • Maintenance, fault finding and repair of all pharmaceutical equipment and controls associated with Oral Solid Dose Production processing and Packaging equipment, such that production priorities are met, and the equipment performs to its optimum capability and maintains GMP compliance., • Project involvement working with other departments, • Equipment failure reports on CMMS systems. e.g Maximo, • Corrective and Preventative actions and to prevent re-occurrence of faults., • Multi-disciplined, flexible attitude to team working., • Application of Good Manufacturing and Engineering Practices in all areas of responsibility, • Develop, follow, review and update procedures, job plans, certificates and standards., • Setting maintenance regimes for equipment, implementing preventative, run time and reactive maintenance strategies, • Supervision of external contractors and equipment Vendors, • Modification to plant, manufacturing equipment and services., • Co-ordination and participation in the development of risk assessment and method statements associated with specified work., • Deviation investigations to define Corrective and Preventative actions and prevent re-occurrence., • To fully understand and comply with all relevant Site SOP’s, cGMP and safety standards. Preferred Qualifications • Time served apprenticeship and/or relevant engineering qualifications (such as):, • City & Guilds level 3 / Btec Level 3 / ONC/HNC/HND or relevant technical equivalent., • Demonstrated technical experience in engineering, ideally in a pharmaceutical environment in a senior role., • Ability to coordinate, • Fault finding skills, • Ability to read engineering drawings. eg P&ID and loop drawings, • Aptitude for neat, clear and concise documentation., • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to prioritise and plan own work., • Computer literacy, • Multi-disciplined., • Adaptable and flexible to cope with the changing needs of the production., • A determination to understand breakdown/failure root cause and prevent reoccurrence

Senior Maintenance Engineer 📍 Hertfordshire | Permanent | Engineering / Manufacturing We are currently recruiting for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting production operations, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring the reliability of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Working closely with the Senior Production Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment performance, supporting operational priorities, and developing the next generation of engineering talent. The Role As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will support the efficient operation of production by coordinating engineering activities and leading technicians on shift. You will also contribute to continuous improvement, maintenance strategy, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing and packaging systems. Key responsibilities include: • Coordinating engineering resources to support daily production requirements, • Planning and overseeing engineering maintenance activities, • Leading and directing Production Engineering Technicians on shift, • Coaching and mentoring apprentices and trainee engineers, • Performing maintenance, fault finding, and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment, • Ensuring equipment operates reliably and in line with GMP and industry standards, • Recording equipment failures and maintenance activity on CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo), • Supporting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions, • Implementing preventative, reactive, and runtime maintenance strategies, • Supervising external contractors and equipment vendors, • Supporting engineering projects and equipment modifications, • Developing and maintaining procedures, job plans, and technical documentation, • Participating in risk assessments and method statements for engineering work What We’re Looking For We are seeking a technically strong engineer with leadership capability and experience in a regulated production environment. Preferred qualifications: • Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, • Engineering qualification such as:, • City & Guilds Level 3, • BTEC Level 3, • ONC / HNC / HND or equivalent Experience: • Strong engineering maintenance background, • Experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable, • Hands-on experience with production and packaging machinery Key Skills: • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID, loop drawings), • Excellent organisation and coordination skills, • Clear and accurate technical documentation, • Good communication and team leadership skills, • Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced production environment, • Computer literate and familiar with maintenance management systems, • Flexible, multi-disciplined approach to engineering work, • Strong focus on identifying root causes and preventing repeat failures

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%) Permanent, Full Time Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. Were proud to be one of the UKs largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britains best-loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UKs top three ambient food suppliers. From much-loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites - and continues to grow. This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced, growth-focused Breakfast marketing team , working across some of the UKs most dynamic and fast-growing brands, including FUEL10K and Ambrosia . As Assistant Brand Manager , youll play a pivotal role in driving brand growth - leading innovation projects, supporting standout campaigns, and gaining end-to-end exposure across brand strategy, product development and commercial delivery. Its a brilliant step for someone looking to accelerate their FMCG marketing career within a supportive, ambitious team. What youll be doing? Youll have real ownership and visibility, with opportunities to make your mark across the full marketing mix: Brand & business performance - tracking and analysing brand performance, turning insight into clear recommendations and supporting annual brand plans Innovation & NPD - leading end-to-end delivery of innovation and EPD projects, from concept and packaging to launch and post-launch review Campaigns & activation - executing social media, BTL campaigns and brand activations across digital, in-store and e-commerce channels, working closely with agency partners Commercial & P&L ownership - owning the P&L for a defined area of the portfolio (Porridge), managing budgets and supporting forecasting Customer & channel development - supporting compelling retailer presentations and partnering with Sales to deliver best-in-class execution Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and R&D to deliver projects seamlessly What we need from you? Were looking for a proactive, commercially minded marketer whos curious, collaborative and ready to grow. Youll bring: Experience in FMCG marketing or a similarly fast-paced commercial environment Confidence working with data and insight tools (e.g. Circana, Worldpanel, Excel) Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities A passion for brands, consumers and innovation Clear communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders What we offer you in return? Competitive salary and bonus Up to 7.5% pension Private medical insurance and life assurance Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site) Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday Extensive learning and development opportunities Access to a wide employee discount scheme Ready to apply? Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. Were proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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