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Senior Finance Manager - ManufacturingAshford, Kent£Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday PurchaseVitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff.Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility.The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement.This varied p...

Job Title: Technical Lead Compliance Location: Ashford, Kent Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 with flexibility Contracted Hours: 37.5hrs per week Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience As our next Technical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Technical Team to ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legal requirements. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting the standards of BRCGS, our customers, and Premier Foods Technical Standards. You will be responsible for planning and completing internal GMP and QMS audits, and for leading the associated Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. In addition, you will lead HACCP and allergen review activities, working closely with cross-functional site teams to ensure the business remains fully audit-ready at all times. Key Responsibilities Own and lead HACCP and allergen management, including reviews, risk assessments, and control validation Maintain the QMS and document control systems, ensuring updates are communicated site-wide Support BRCGS, retailer, and customer standards, including gap analysis and due diligence questionnaires Lead internal GMP and QMS audits and drive CAPA actions Support third-party, mock recall, and traceability audits Promote a strong quality culture, working closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams Support QA inductions, investigations, non-conformances, and quality improvement projects What We're Looking For Essential: Strong working knowledge of BRCGS and retailer standards HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (minimum) Internal auditing experience Excellent communication, reporting, and attention to detail Proactive, action-driven, and passionate about food safety and quality Desirable: Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification Experience with SAP/MES, pest control, or lab awareness What we can offer you: Support and training to build a successful career Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen Cycle to Work Scheme Sharesave Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support 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. We're 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. The Next Step... Click apply via our website and upload your CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing Ashford, Kent £Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday Purchase Vitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff. Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility. The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement. This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support. Key Responsibilities: • Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders - Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances - Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership - Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast - Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership - Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities Manage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments - Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives - Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling - Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations - Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making - Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements - Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant) - Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performance We are looking for the following: • Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA - Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment - Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers - Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis - Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders - Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight - Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making - Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable - Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Please apply using the link or email you CV to (url removed) AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Site Finance Manager Based - Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LU Permanent, Full Time Competitive package including car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance We're looking for aSite Finance Manager to play a key role within Supply Chain Finance at ourAshford manufacturing site, partnering closely with the Site Leadership Team to drive performance, insight and decision making. Reporting into the Manufacturing Financial Controller as part of our three-site grocery cluster, you'll combine strong financial control with commercial insight, supporting a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment within one of the UK's largest food businesses. What you'll be doing Acting as a trusted finance partner to the Site Leadership Team and Factory General Manager Owning site financial control, reporting, forecasting and budgeting cycles Leading weekly and monthly performance reporting, including KPIs, forecasts and variance analysis Driving cost control, productivity and performance improvement across the site Supporting strategic decision making through detailed analysis, modelling and business cases Managing product costing, COGS analysis and margin impact Leading the month-end close and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements Developing and managing a Management Accountant on site Playing an active role as a member of the Site SLT, contributing beyond finance What we're looking for Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Strong experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable operating at pace Advanced SAP and Excel capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills and ability to meet tight deadlines What success looks like You'll quickly establish yourself as a key member of the site leadership team, operating with autonomy, providing clear and credible financial insight, and positively influencing operational and strategic decisions. 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. We're 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Up to £47,000 Basic plus OTE Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (no weekends!) If you’re a skilled Automotive Technician/Mechanic, qualified to NVQ L3 or equivalent Just Recruitment Solutions are seeking a skilled Automotive Technician for a dealership vacancy . My client operates in the local area, representing exciting Brands and an opportunity exists for those with NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service & Repair or equivalent and a stable workshop-based career profile, ideally gained within a Franchised Dealership or reputable independent Garage. This role will be based within a busy Automotive Workshop, carrying out service and repair on a range of vehicles. The successful candidate should be qualified to NVQ L3 or equivalent and will receive industry-leading support and training in order to progress his/her skills within an ever-evolving and highly exciting environment. You should be highly organised, conscientious and a great team-player with a strong work ethic, completing jobs to Dealership standard along with all associated documentation. Plenty of overtime is available and a bonus system is in place, rewarding for productivity and efficiency. About the position The successful candidate for our Vehicle Technician position will have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills. You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product. A large part of the Technician position involves: Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards. Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control. Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion. Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge. Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals. Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work. About our requirements We expect you to demonstrate some skills that will prove very beneficial in the position, including: Aptitude for multi-tasking. An eye for detail. Ability to work under pressure. Quality awareness. Communication skills. Full driving licence. MOT is desirable NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair, along with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience are essential for this role. Though not essential, a valid MOT Smart Card would be beneficial. Please apply for this vacancy by contacting James Steer at Just Recruitment Solutions Ltd. james Due to the volume of applicants we receive, it may not be possible to respond to every one individually. If you do not receive a response within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but if you do have relevant industry experience, we will retain your details and will be in touch when further suitable roles emerge

About the role Title – Retail Security Officer Pay Rate –12.71 Location – Ashford, TN24 Shift Timings – Must be fully flexible You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike. What will you get in return? Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer. Company-funded SIA License renewal. Cycle to work scheme. Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest. Salary finance loans and monthly advances. Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more. Save as you earn. Life cover. Private medical cover. Childcare vouchers. Private pensions. Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family. Your main responsibilities may include: Patrolling the Retail Store Premises. Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store. Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices. Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations. To succeed in this role, you will need the following: SIA License. 5-year checkable work/career history. Experience in a similar role, would an advantage Physically fit to undertake given tasks. Possess the ability to work under pressure. About our company At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress

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