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  • Production Technician and Precision Fitter - Personalised Metal and Wood
    Production Technician and Precision Fitter - Personalised Metal and Wood
    2 months ago
    £41700–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Production Technician & Fitter to join our creative manufacturing team. This role is unique: it combines the technical "bench fitter" skill set with modern digital fabrication. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of our precision machinery (Laser Engravers, UV Printers, CNC cutters) to produce high-quality, bespoke accessories and gifts from metal and wood. Key Responsibilities & Tasks 1. Production Fitting & Assembly • Precision Assembly: Fit and assemble small-scale metal parts and sub-assemblies (such as welding necklaces, attaching clasps, or inlaying metal into wood) to fine tolerances., • Technical Specifications: Examine digital drawings and customer specifications to determine the most efficient sequence of operations for custom orders., • Finishing: Use hand tools and bench techniques to ensure all metal and wood products meet our "Prestige" quality standards before dispatch. 2. Machine Operation & Digital Fabrication • Laser & UV Systems: Calibrate and operate laser engraving and UV printing machinery, adjusting settings for different materials including stainless steel, silver, wood, and acrylic., • Material Preparation: Execute the cutting and preparation of raw metal and wood sheets to required dimensions using industrial cutting equipment. 3. Maintenance & Engineering • Plant Maintenance: Install, repair, and service our industrial production machinery to minimise downtime., • Fault Diagnosis: Examine the operation of electrical and mechanical components within our engravers and printers, making adjustments to ensure laser alignment and print head accuracy., • Tooling: Maintain and sharpen cutting tools and jigs used in the daily production of accessories.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    16 minutes ago
    Full-time
    London

    Reports to: Head Chef (Shankar Gurumurthy) Department: Operations Location: Wood Green, London N22 Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (full-time) Type: Permanent About Eat Píng Eat Píng is a fast-growing, London-based meal subscription business delivering balanced and nutritious Asian food at scale. We combine authentic flavours with healthier ingredient substitutions and no trade-off between taste and health. We’ve scaled from zero to over 5,500 meals per week within our first year and are building the operational foundations to triple that. This is not a live-service kitchen. We are a food production operation built with systematic, military-grade operational discipline. Every dish follows a standardised recipe bible and plating bible, batch cooked and blast chilled to exacting food safety standards. The Role We’re hiring a Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and be a hands-on leader in the kitchen. You’ll play a central role in production execution, quality assurance, team supervision, and food safety compliance as we scale. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high-intensity, process-driven environment and takes personal ownership of output quality. Key Responsibilities Production & Execution • Lead and execute batch cooking across a weekly production cycle: sauce prep (Tuesday), main prep (Wednesday), production (Thursday), portioning and sealing (Friday–Saturday), • Operate and oversee use of commercial kitchen equipment including Rational Bratt Pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes, and heat sealers, • Ensure all food is blast chilled to below 2°C within protocol timeframes and correctly stored in cold rooms, • Prepare dishes to exact specifications set out in the recipe consistency is a non-negotiable, • Conduct taste tests on every production batch and escalate quality concerns to the Head Chef for sign-off, • Uphold a zero-tolerance food safety culture; ensure all team members are HS2 certified and wearing full PPE (hair nets, gloves, white overalls, safety shoes) at all times, • Supervise and direct kitchen assistants and picker/packers during production and portioning shifts, • Act as second-in-command to the Head Chef; take full ownership of the kitchen in their absence, • Train new team members on SOPs, equipment handling, food safety procedures, and production workflows Essential • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-volume food production or commercial kitchen environment, • Strong knowledge of batch cooking techniques, blast chilling protocols, and cold chain management, • Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (HS2) — or willingness to obtain before start date, • Demonstrable understanding of HACCP principles and food safety record-keeping, • Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment (Bratt pans, convection ovens, blast chillers, Robocoupes), • Ability to lead a team under pressure while maintaining quality and safety standards, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment with high expectations for output and discipline, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Experience with Asian cuisine — particularly South East Asian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese cooking techniques and flavour profiles, • Background in meal prep, subscription food, or FMCG food production, • Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification, • Experience with recipe scaling and cost-aware production planning Our Culture Eat Píng operates by four core standards. These aren’t aspirational — they’re how we work every day: • Aggressive Intensity — We are here to win. We expect high performers who consistently bring their A-game., • Ruthless Efficiency — Every effort must drive meaningful results. We focus on what matters most and execute relentlessly., • Cross Collaboration — No role operates in isolation. Kitchen, operations, growth, and tech work together with shared responsibility., • Creative Discipline — Punctuality, professionalism, and respect are mandatory. At the same time, if you believe a process can be improved, we want to hear it.

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  • Production Manager
    Production Manager
    2 days ago
    £30000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Production Manager ABOUT UNICO GELATO Unico Gelato is an Italian delicatessen specialising in gelato, coffee and pastries. Unico is linked with one of the most famous gelato shops in Bologna, Cremeria Funivia, and uses the great Italian culinary traditions and historic recipes of its hometown to bring a true taste of Italian gelato to London. Owned by a group of experienced Italian entrepreneurs plus Italian football legends, Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo, and managed by a young team of professionals, Unico has operated since 2015 and currently has sites in Fulham, Saint John’s Wood, Bromley and Holland Park avenue. The brand Quality and freshness are our key driving factors reflected in the choices we make along our supply chain. The atmosphere is equally important - inspired from the familiar and welcoming vibes of our mediaeval hometown, the brand provides a customer-centric experience, welcoming its customers to a safe and self-indulgent experience. OBJECTIVE The Production Manager will be responsible for creating high-quality gelato cakes and gelato following established recipes and production guidelines. This position involves executing the gelato cake-making process, ensuring consistency in taste and texture, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The Production Manager will collaborate with the production team and contribute to the development of new flavours to enhance the gelato offerings. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring adequate stock levels and ordering of products from different suppliers. TASKS 1. Recipe development & innovation, 2. Create new gelato cake flavors, textures, and designs, 3. Adapt seasonal or trending concepts into products, 4. Cake assembly & decoration oversight, 5. Ensure consistent layering (gelato, sponge, fillings, coatings), 6. Maintain visual presentation standards, 7. Quality control, 8. Taste, texture, structure, and appearance checks, 9. Ensure proper freezing, storage, and shelf life, 10. Customization management, 11. Handle special orders (birthdays, events, dietary needs), 12. Coordinate personalized designs and messages, 13. Production planning & scheduling, 14. Forecast demand (daily/weekly/seasonal), 15. Plan batch production of gelato bases, cakes, and components, 16. Inventory & supply chain management, 17. Order ingredients (cream, chocolate, dry goods, etc), 18. Monitor stock levels and minimize waste, 19. Staff supervision, 20. Train team members on techniques and hygiene, 21. Assign shifts and manage workflow, 22. Process optimization, 23. Improve efficiency in churning, freezing, and assembly, 24. Standardize recipes and procedures, 25. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP principles), 26. Maintain hygiene standards and cleaning schedules, 27. Monitor storage temperatures and traceability, 28. Cost control - manage food cost percentages and production efficiency, 29. Sales coordination - work with front-of-house or marketing on product launches, 30. Reporting - track production output, waste, and product performance REQUIREMENTS • Gelato & pastry expertise, • Organization and time management, • Leadership and team coordination, • Attention to detail (especially aesthetics), • Problem-solving under pressure, • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a production environment AVAILABILITY • Up to 45 hours / week - Usual schedule is Monday to Friday, • Location: 495 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SU, • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays BUDGET Yearly salary: £30.000,00 to £35.000,00 depending on experience

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  • Temporary technicians
    Temporary technicians
    2 months ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Borehamwood

    We've invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to create and sell their products worldwide via our store at zero cost. We partner with leading record labels, streaming services, digital providers, distributors, and iconic global artists to build a global solution for physical media, but most importantly, we give small and emerging artists frictionless access to offer vinyl and CDs to their fans through our innovative solution and planned production/fulfilment centres in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We’re looking for 1-2 temporary technicians/operatives to support our existing team with assembly and basic installation work. The initial work will involve assembling components alongside or under the supervision of our in-house engineers. Role overview: Title: Temporary Electrical / Installation Technician (or Assembly / Installation Operative) Location: Borehamwood, North London Start: Week commencing 16th of February • Duration: Initially 1 week, with the possibility of extending, • On-site, full-time during that period Key skills/experience: • Practical, hands-on background in: Mechanical assembly., • Basic electrical wiring (cable routing, connectors, simple panel/machine wiring)., • Comfortable working from instructions and guidance., • Tool-confident (basic electrical and mechanical hand tools)., • Health & safety aware, comfortable in a workshop / industrial environment., • Any electrical background (e.g. Electrical Mate / Improver level) is a plus, but not essential.

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