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Join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious food business? Do you enjoy leading a team, solving problems on the production floor, and making sure operations run smoothly? If you're passionate about food production, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products to customers, we'd love to hear from you. We're Planthood, one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies. Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier, happier lives by making delicious plant-based whole foods more accessible. From our production kitchen in East London, we prepare and deliver thousands of meals across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've cooked over 4 million meals, appeared on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown by more than 300% year-on-year. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) to take ownership of one of the most important stages of our production process. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and making a real impact on the day-to-day success of our operation. Role Overview The Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) is responsible for coordinating and leading one of the most important areas of Planthood's production operation. Our production process is divided into two key departments: Kitchen Production and Packing & Dispatch Production. Once our chefs have prepared sauces and meal components, your team takes over. You'll oversee the depositing process, ensuring our chef made sauces are accurately portioned into pouches using our Riggs Autopack depositing machines, before being sealed using our continuous stand-up sealing machine and prepared for dispatch. As Planthood continues to scale, you'll help lead the introduction of our new twin-head depositing machine and support the launch of our hot filling operation, playing an important role in the next phase of our production growth. You'll coordinate a small production team, keep production running efficiently, maintain high food safety and quality standards, and ensure customer orders are produced accurately and on time. This role combines production coordination, team leadership, equipment ownership, food safety, operational reporting and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently through production and into our customers' homes. Key Responsibilities Production Coordination • Coordinate daily depositing and packing operations to achieve production targets., • Allocate tasks and manage workflow across the team throughout the shift., • Monitor productivity, efficiency and output during production runs., • Adapt production plans in real time to respond to operational changes., • Ensure production plans are completed accurately and on schedule., • Lead by example and create a positive, motivated and accountable team culture. Depositing Operations • Coordinate the daily operation of our Riggs Autopack Model 1000 depositing machines., • Ensure hot and cold sauces are deposited accurately and consistently., • Oversee the sealing process using our continuous stand-up sealing machine., • Ensure packaging, sealing and labelling standards are maintained., • Monitor allergen controls and food safety procedures throughout production., • Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency., • Support new product launches and production trials. Equipment Ownership & Process Management • Become the operational owner of the depositing and sealing equipment., • Carry out machine start-up, shut-down and routine operational checks., • Troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues and resolve minor faults where possible., • Escalate maintenance issues where required and work with relevant teams to minimise downtime., • Support the implementation of new equipment and production technologies. Dispatch & Stock Control • Coordinate finished goods counts and dispatch readiness., • Ensure products are organised, labelled, counted and prepared correctly for shipment., • Maintain accurate production and dispatch records., • Support stock accuracy and product traceability., • Work closely with the Warehouse and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operational flow. Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure team adherence to HACCP, allergen management and food safety standards., • Complete and review production records and operational documentation., • Support investigations into quality issues and operational incidents., • Escalate food safety, quality and compliance concerns appropriately., • Maintain audit readiness within the depositing and dispatch areas. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, support and motivate the depositing and dispatch team., • Train and onboard new team members on production processes and equipment., • Monitor team performance and maintain accountability to standards., • Conduct regular coaching and feedback conversations., • Support the development of team capability and future talent. Communication & Stakeholder Liaison • Act as the main point of contact for depositing and dispatch operations., • Communicate effectively with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams., • Use Slack, spreadsheets and production reporting tools to communicate operational updates., • Flag production risks, delays, shortages and operational concerns., • Support coordination across departments to ensure production targets are achieved. Continuous Improvement • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement., • Drive improvements in production efficiency, workflow and organisation., • Support the implementation of new systems, processes and operational changes., • Contribute ideas that improve productivity, quality and team performance. Key Skills & Competencies • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment., • Experience leading or coordinating a small production team., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and support others., • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles., • Confident numerical skills and ability to work with production targets and operational data., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets., • Comfortable using communication tools such as Slack and email., • Ability to troubleshoot operational and equipment issues., • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments., • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Key Behaviours • Strong sense of ownership and accountability., • Leads by example and sets high standards., • Proactive and solutions-focused., • Calm and organised under pressure., • Positive, professional and supportive., • Committed to food safety, quality and operational excellence., • Strong attention to detail., • Open to learning and continuous improvement., • Ambitious and motivated to grow with the business. What We Offer • A chance to join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses., • Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress your career., • A supportive, ambitious and collaborative team environment., • The opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to grow.

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Pests R Us Ltd is a growing pest control company providing professional pest management services to domestic, commercial and public-sector clients across London and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and customer-focused Pest Control Technician to join our team. This is a practical and varied role. No two days are the same, and you will visit a range of properties, identify pest problems, carry out treatments and provide customers with professional advice to prevent problems from returning. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems and dealing with customers professionally. Key Responsibilities • Attend scheduled domestic and commercial pest control appointments., • Investigate pest activity and identify the cause and extent of infestations., • Identify common pests including rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, ants, wasps, flies and other nuisance pests., • Carry out pest control treatments safely and effectively using approved methods and products., • Set, inspect and maintain traps, bait stations and monitoring equipment., • Carry out follow-up visits and assess the effectiveness of treatments., • Identify potential pest entry points, harbourage areas and contributing factors., • Provide customers with clear advice and recommendations to prevent future infestations., • Complete treatment reports, photographs and job records accurately., • Communicate with the office regarding completed jobs, follow-up requirements and customer issues., • Maintain pest control equipment, PPE and company vehicles in a clean and professional condition., • Follow all company health & safety, COSHH and pest-control procedures., • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when representing Pests R Us., • Build positive relationships with customers and site managers., • Identify opportunities for additional pest-control, proofing or preventative work where appropriate. Types of Properties You may work across a wide variety of environments, including: • Restaurants and food businesses, • Schools and nurseries, • Offices, • Residential properties, • Hotels and accommodation, • Property-management sites, • Shops and commercial premises, • Warehouses, • Construction sites, • Public-sector buildings, • Communal areas and external grounds Skills & Experience Essential: • Reliable and punctual., • Professional attitude and good work ethic., • Good communication and customer-service skills., • Practical and confident approach to problem-solving., • Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule., • Good attention to detail., • Comfortable working in different environments and weather conditions., • Physically capable of carrying equipment, climbing stairs and working in confined or awkward areas., • Basic smartphone skills for completing job reports and uploading photographs., • Appropriate driving/riding entitlement for the vehicle being used. Desirable: • Previous pest control experience., • BPCA or RSPH pest-control qualification., • Commercial pest-control experience., • Knowledge of COSHH and safe pesticide use., • Experience with digital job-management or CRM systems., • Experience in proofing, bird control or other property maintenance work. Driving & Motorcycle Licence Because the role involves travelling between customer sites, applicants must have a suitable means of travelling to work locations. A full UK driving licence is preferred. Applicants who use a motorcycle or scooter are also welcome. A valid CBT with the appropriate motorcycle entitlement or a full motorcycle licence is acceptable where applicable. Any motorcycle/scooter used for work must have appropriate business-use insurance and comply with all legal requirements. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be: • Reliable and trustworthy, • Hardworking and motivated, • Friendly and approachable, • Professional when dealing with customers, • Practical and good at solving problems, • Comfortable working alone, • Organised and able to manage their time, • Willing to learn new skills, • Confident using technology, • Presentable and respectful of customers’ homes and businesses Training & Development Previous pest-control experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate. Training can be provided to the successful applicant, including company procedures, pest identification, treatment methods, health and safety and customer service. There will also be opportunities to develop additional skills in areas such as: • Rodent control, • Insect control, • Bed bug treatment, • Bird control, • Pest-proofing, • Bird-proofing installations, • Commercial pest management, • Rope-access/property maintenance work What We Offer • Competitive salary/rates of pay., • Full training and ongoing development., • Company equipment and PPE., • Company vehicle where applicable., • Varied domestic and commercial work., • Regular work with established customers., • Opportunity to earn additional income through performance and additional work., • Career progression within a growing company., • Opportunity to develop specialist pest-control and property-maintenance skills., • Support from an experienced management team. Progression As Pests R Us continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on additional responsibility. Potential progression could include: Pest Control Technician → Senior Technician → Team Leader → Operations/Field Supervisor There may also be opportunities to specialise in commercial pest management, bird control, proofing and property maintenance. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply want to turn up, complete a job and leave. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, care about the customer experience and want to develop their skills as the company grows. If you are practical, reliable, motivated and enjoy solving problems, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join Pests R Us Ltd and become part of a growing professional pest-control team.