D R Newitt & Associates

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D R Newitt & Associates Rosyth, Fife
Jan 25, 2026
Full time
Our client is a global leader in the food manufacturing sector, supplying high-quality products to major retailers. Due to continued growth and innovation, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Process Technologist to join their Product Development team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the factory floor while also working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, operations, and external partners to deliver new and improved products to market. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving process development, supporting product launches, and ensuring consistency, safety, and quality across production. The role will involve supporting the Process Development Manager with the preparation and coordination of new and modified product launches. You will arrange and oversee production trials, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant with food safety requirements. You will coordinate trial follow-ups, product sampling, and lessons learned, and work closely with Technical and Production teams to develop product specifications and support accurate set-up within the business ERP system. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Technical colleagues to resolve production issues, work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to establish or improve supply solutions, and take responsibility for artwork approval across your product portfolio. The role includes regular contact with retailer technologists, occasional store visits for product evaluation, and ad-hoc travel to customers and suppliers. The successful candidate must hold a third-level qualification (diploma or degree) in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. A recognised Food Safety qualification such as REHIS would be advantageous. A thorough understanding of food processing and the systems that underpin food safety is essential. This role requires flexibility, as working hours may include weekends, night shifts, and other non-standard hours in line with business needs. Business travel is required on an ad-hoc basis. You will bring a genuine enthusiasm for food and food manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to your work. You will be well organised, highly detail-focused, and able to perform under pressure while adapting quickly to changing situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with customer and market requirements. Applicants must have proven experience in a similar role within food manufacturing, ideally working with major retail customers, and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality work to deadlines. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including gym membership, retail discount vouchers, and health and wellbeing support. Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities are also available. A full job description and company brief will be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your most up-to-date CV to Simon Norris.
D R Newitt & Associates Holland-on-sea, Essex
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship
D R Newitt & Associates Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Successful Food Manufacturer now looking to recruit QA SUPERVISOR PERMANENT POSITION WORKING 4 ON 4 OFF DAYS 6am-6pm ROLE Reporting into the QA Manager key responsibilities will be as follows: Responsible to escalate CCP's, OPRP's, and QCP breaches. Responsible to monitor the performance of CCP's, OPRP's, and QCP (Safety & Quality KPI's). Where required, carry out investigations when CCP s fail. Support the site management team on all validation and verification activities (i.e. CCP, OPRP, QCP). Maintain and implement Factory related risk assessment (i.e. Swab, water, FB, etc.). Work collaborative with Compliance Co-ordinator to update Risk assessments and schedules when required. Support QA Manager when hosting external audits or visits. Deputise for QA Manager during external audits and visits. Maintain departmental KPI s and address factory performance through positive challenge at daily management meetings. Escalate poor performance to Technical Manager Regularly attend taste panel. Ensure samples are available. Gather the information required to allow a thorough investigation and root cause analysis to be carried out following the identification of food safety, legality and/or quality issues i.e. product contamination, hygiene issue, process control, audit non-conformances and breach of critical control points and operational prerequisite. Ensure the correct documents are issued, implemented, and completed within the site and kept up to date with any amendments being issued in a timely manner. Ensure schedules i.e. environmental swabbing and testing, calibration, raw material testing are carried out as per stated frequency. Implement corrective actions, as required. Support the investigation of any complaints using RCA to prevent a recurrence. Escalating to the Technical Manager or designated deputy, any serious breach that could potentially lead to a recall or withdrawal. Support with any findings. Working with other site management team members drive and enforce food safety culture initiatives. Presence and support any NPD trials, Pre-Pros, ensuring any technical actions are raised and completed. Participation in completing the internal audits against the internal audit schedule. Own the Factory internal auditing process, including Risk assessment, schedule, training, completion rate, non-conformance close out. Report Findings to QA Manager. Verify and confirm the end-to-end traceability process including the factory start up checks daily. Address and close out non-conformances as these occur. Escalate to the QA Manager where a serious breach has occured. Management and key contact for all department QA s including holiday scheduling and performance review. Review QA team members setting personal performance and objectives that help drive deliverance of the technical business plan. Manage T&A system and always ensure cover. Ad-hoc project work as gaps are identified. Support Technical Manager with continuous improvement projects such as amendments to traceability paperwork, better ways of working, task analysis. Manages the Calibration RA, ensure calibration activities are conducted at the established frequency. Confirm Line Start-up, Hygiene audits and checks are completed correctly, and any issues are flagged. Maintain, and review the completion of the GMP system. Address and close out non-conformances as these occur. Escalate to the QA Manager where a serious breach has occurred. Support and manage the use of the dispensation log, and the downgrade material process. Communicate decisions accurately and at pace. Supporting Operation Supervisors to ensure all product exiting the factories daily meet the customers final product specification (including brand, own label, and food service) CANDIDATE A degree or equivalent in a Food Science or related discipline, would be an advantage but not essential. Experience within the food industry, Technical and Quality preferable. Experience managing major retailers in particular M&S and Tesco Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, nutritional and allergen information A strong communicator with a conscientious, confident and diligent attitude Ability to deal with colleagues across all levels and functions of the business. Can interpret the technical agenda. The ability to be flexible, multitask and work well under pressure. An understanding of technical systems including HACCP Competency in Microsoft Word/Excel BENEFITS 20 DAYS HOLIDAYS INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS PENSION, 5% employee contribution 3% employer contribution LIFE ASSURANCE , 3 x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Unlimited Refreshments On-site parking Referral Programme WORKING 4 ON 4 OFF 6AM- 6PM 42 HOUR WEEK WITH BREAKS ACCOUNTED FOR THE COMPANY IS VERY FOCUSED ON UPSKILLING AND PUTTING EMPLOYEES THROUGH TRAINING COURSES- STRONG PROGRESSION POTENTIAL!
D R Newitt & Associates Deeside, Clwyd
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
A Rapidly expanding FMCG Food Manufacturer is working exclusively with me to secure a Supply Chain Export Leader to join their team. The Supply Chain Export Leader will have the opportunity to be part of a continued success story within a business with global reach and who operate in a niche, high premium category from a pallet air freight, to a container road freight or deep sea. Supply Chain Excellence Leader responsibilities include: Administer the documented and logistics process in the business including the liaison with key stakeholders internally and externally. Work closely with key markets: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific. Logistics organisation, shipping price negotiation and/or monitoring, and customer service engagement. Technical knowledge to include label content and barcodes /product identifiers and an understanding of internal manufacturing key information and processes such as batch coding. Accuracy for customs and shipping records in the written word and numbers (maths) are an essential skill. Must be a team player to naturally deputise their work or hand over for shipping out of normal hours or when on holiday. You will ideally be a Supply Chain Export Leader / Supply Chain & Export professional within a food manufacturing environment. This role will require a very level headed, resourceful troubleshooter with good maths / IT skills. To apply, please email a cv
D R Newitt & Associates
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights High-End Food Distribution West London, Salary Up to £40K The Company A leading distributor of luxury and gourmet ingredients, connecting top chefs and hospitality professionals with the world s finest foods. The Role This role will see you safely lead, motivate, and develop your night shift team (approx. 13 heads) from 9 pm to 6 am (Sun to Thurs with Flex) to ensure that customers are delivered quality products on time and in full. This role will see you. Manage and support all goods-in and picking within the warehouse. Continually reviewing practices within your shift team and involving the team to identify and implement any required changes to deliver cost savings and service improvements. Provide training and perform annual appraisals. Manage and support drivers, route planning using TMS and vehicle compliance. Stock investigations & inventory cycle counts Set a high example for Health & Safety matters. Your Skills & Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate proven strength as a people leader setting clear expectations, inspiring and engaging your team, driving motivation, and bringing hands-on experience in managing warehouse teams. You will also need. Previous experience in Food/FMCG warehousing, distribution and transport Ability to act in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. Experience using WMS and TMS systems. Ability to improve and maintain Health and Safety standards, challenge poor behaviour and achieve best practice. A highly effective communicator with drive and enthusiasm Flexible availability across days/hours (working 5 nights out of 7 rotating)
D R Newitt & Associates Cullompton, Devon
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the food production industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of everything? If so, we d love to hear from you. We re an independent, fast-growing food-to-go manufacturer with a reputation for delivering top-quality products to retailers and foodservice partners across the South West and South Wales. With our own bakery and deli operations, and a talented production team on-site, we re committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement. We re now looking for a Food Production Manager to take the lead at our busy production facility and play a key role in the next stage of our growth. What You ll Be Doing: Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals Supporting training and staff development across production teams What You ll Bring: Proven experience in a food production management role ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable) Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style A passion for food quality and operational excellence
D R Newitt & Associates Norwich, Norfolk
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The company is a leader in their sector of the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their well known customers. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they are looking to expand the team with a dynamic and experienced Technical Manager. Position Overview: As a Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in the business's food manufacturing processes. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will contribute to the development and implementation of quality management systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The business is going through exciting times with movements into site expansion. You will play a key role in this. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development and maintenance of quality management systems. Monitor and enforce compliance with food safety regulations and standards. Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Support the Technical Manager in training and development programs for staff. Stay abreast of industry trends and updates related to food safety and quality. Details: Up to £55k £5,000 Relocation Package 5% Pension Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Banks on top Private Health Care Policy Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
D R Newitt & Associates Ossett, Yorkshire
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
I guess if you re reading this then you are probably not entirely satisfied in your current role, whether that is due to lack of progression / development opportunities, poor company culture, an underfunded engineering department or company performance. The silver lining is that your skill set is in demand. The client I m representing scores highly in all those metrics, I know this as I ve placed numerous Engineers with them who are still with the business and are very satisfied with how they are being treated. Realistically this role will suit someone who desires stability and has medium to long-term career goals, this role will not be suitable for candidates who job hop every 18 months. The business is a FMCG giant that have a global footprint, make well-known products and the site is one of their largest and well-funded in Europe. Additionally, to the comprehensive support and development opportunities, they also offer a leading benefits package which consists of a Pension (18%) + Bonus + Share Scheme. The Role: Working on a 3on / 3off basis, alternating days & nights. Reporting into an Engineering Team Lead you will work within a large Engineering team. To carry out planned and unplanned maintenance with a single point of focus on a large production line. Help develop maintenance plans and strategies with your Reliability Engineer. There will be an element of coaching less experienced members of the team. The Person: You will have previously worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Multi-skilled either bias. Be a natural problem solver who has a mind for getting to the root cause of issues. Must be either apprenticeship qualified or hold an engineering based NVQ level 3 or better. Ideally have some form of Electrical qualification. If this is of interest, please send me a copy of your CV.
D R Newitt & Associates Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Key Account Manager Gloucestershire 30,000 - 40,000 plus car allowance Are you interested in working for a foodservice brand who offer a premium product into high end and boutique food clients? I am looking for someone with a couple of years food sales experience who is interested in joining a premium brand, selling their deluxe products into the Foodservice industry across the country. You will be targeting wholesalers, end users and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really cut their teeth in the high-end food industry by selling a premium product. They offer fantastic training and a very good commission scheme for their sales team members. You will be based out of the Gloucestershire office once a week Apply to find out more!
D R Newitt & Associates Deeside, Clwyd
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
A Rapidly expanding FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Export Leader to join their team. The Supply Chain Export Leader will have the opportunity to be part of a continued success story within a business with global reach and who operate in a niche, high premium category from a pallet air freight, to a container road freight or deep sea. Supply Chain Export Leader responsibilities include: Administer the documented and logistics process in the business including the liaison with key stakeholders internally and externally. Work closely with key markets: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific. Logistics organisation, shipping price negotiation and/or monitoring, and customer service engagement. Technical knowledge to include label content and barcodes /product identifiers and an understanding of internal manufacturing key information and processes such as batch coding. Accuracy for customs and shipping records in the written word and numbers (maths) are an essential skill. Must be a team player to naturally deputise their work or hand over for shipping out of normal hours or when on holiday. You will ideally be a Supply Chain Export Leader / Supply Chain & Export professional within a food manufacturing environment. This role will require a very level headed, resourceful troubleshooter with good maths / IT skills. To apply, please email a cv
D R Newitt & Associates Ipswich, Suffolk
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
If you would like to sample the inner workings of a challenger brand prioritizing genuine quality over quick wins, you'll want to have a conversation about this role. With the fast pace of a growing brand making moves in a niche market, along with the know-how of an owner who's been there and done it in the Food industry, you will bolster your experience and knowledge of an emerging market. You will need to bring enthusiasm strong enough to maintain a position as a site lead on the manufacturing front. This will keep you on your toes, and will provide the level of responsibility needed to drive your career forward! Due to size and age of business, there has never been anyone in this position before, providing a unique opportunity to build a business' operational proceedings from the ground up! You would be department lead for Engineering which presents an incredible opportunity to grow this wing of the start up! - £55k-£60k - Monday-Friday - 8-5 - No night shifts or full weekend work - 25 + 8 Holidays - Flexibility provided if need be If interested, I'd be very keen to have a call!
D R Newitt & Associates Twyford, Hampshire
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Are you a Food Science graduate looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client is an innovative and inspiring B-Corp accredited food manufacturer, where sustainability and culture is at the heart of everything they do. They are a BRC AA award winning business with a lot of exciting projects on the go, looking to welcome a new member into their Technical team. QA Technologist Hampshire Monday - Friday Competitive Salary DOE Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: UK based Food Science or related degree Full UK Driving License If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch!