KAG Recruitment Consultancy

K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with our client, a leading manufacturer within the Food industry, to recruit a UK Financial Controller to join their finance team based in Warminster. Job Title: UK Financial Controller Location: Warminster - Hybrid (3 days per week) Package: Up to £70,000 DOE + Healthcare, Life Assurance, 6% Pension Contribution, Wellbeing & Support Workshops, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused UK Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting function across two manufacturing sites. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing the month-end close process, Group reporting, statutory accounts, cashflow forecasting, treasury, audit, tax compliance, and financial governance. Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead and develop the Financial Accounting teams while providing accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making across the business. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting the latest SAP developments, and aligning financial processes across both sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving systems, and partnering with operational stakeholders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end close and Group reporting. Manage the period-end close process and oversee the preparation and submission of Group reporting through Magnitude. Oversee reconciliation and agreement of inter-company accounts. Prepare and review monthly cost centre reporting, supporting departmental managers with financial performance and cost control. Monitor business cashflow forecasts, treasury activities, and working capital performance. Maintain General Ledger master data and ensure the integrity of financial records. Oversee statutory and regulatory submissions, including VAT, PSA, Intrastat and other HMRC returns. Prepare statutory accounts and support both internal and external audit processes. Ensure all financial records and reporting comply with company policies and legislative requirements. Lead, coach and develop the Financial Accounting teams across both sites, ensuring robust financial controls and effective ways of working. Support the continued development and optimisation of SAP, driving consistency and improved financial processes across the business. Provide financial insight and support to stakeholders across Operations, Commercial and Senior Leadership teams. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and business performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience You will be a qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG. You'll have strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of month-end reporting, statutory accounts, audits, cashflow forecasting and HMRC compliance. Advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP or a similar ERP system are essential. A confident communicator with excellent analytical and leadership skills, you'll be able to build strong relationships across the business, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. ambitious finance professional looking to join a well-established manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK food retailer in their search to find a Specification Technologist to join their team based in Leeds (LS10). Position: Specification Technologist Salary: Upto £33,000 Location: Leeds (LS10) Hours: Monday to Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm (flexible) Reporting to: Quality Manager The Role As Specification Technologist, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining accurate customer specifications, ensuring products meet retailer, legal and internal quality standards. Working closely with Technical, NPD, Commercial and Production teams, you'll play a key role in supporting new product launches and maintaining compliance. Key Responsibilities Produce and maintain customer specifications and retailer documentation. Ensure specifications are approved ahead of product launches. Prepare nutritional information, ingredient declarations and product labels. Keep specifications compliant with current food legislation. Support artwork approvals and quality attribute documentation. Maintain raw material specifications, supplier approvals and technical records. About You Previous specification writing experience within food manufacturing. Experience using retailer specification systems. Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety requirements. Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills. Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment HACCP Level 3 qualification desirable Experience within chilled or short shelf-life food manufacturing desirable, but not essential. Why Apply? Join a successful and growing food manufacturer offering a supportive team environment, varied workload and the opportunity to further develop your career within Technical. Interested? Apply today or contact K.A.G. Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a premier client in Burton on Trent who are on the lookout for an Engineering Team Leader their growing team. As an integral member of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the best performance and dependability of Manufacturing equipment, contributing to both safety and efficiency across all site assets. Role: Engineering Team Leader Location: Burton on Trent Salary: £52,500 plus shift allowance Shift: 18.00-06.00 - 3 on 3 off Your Role: Your mission is to combine hands-on Maintenance expertise, in-depth equipment knowledge, and robust communication skills to ensure the reliability and availability of all site assets. You will be at the forefront of improving plant performance and fostering a culture of professional engineering and proactive improvement. What You'll Do: To act as a role model to support, coach and motivate your reports to achieve production targets. Maximise Engineer utilisation across all departments during your shift. Ensure detailed, effective handovers and continuous communication between shifts. Ability to train engineering staff on site machinery and equipment. Flexible working to set up, changeover, operate machinery, other equipment and tools across all departments as required within standard operating procedures to achieve required outputs and quality. Carry out a range of manual tasks and activities across all departments and ensure all tasks are finished within permitted time frames. Completion of PPM's across all departments adhering to schedules, KPI's and CMMS. Complete daily engineering work reports and record work using the required format to ensure it is entered onto the CMMS. Ensure accurate recording of engineering downtime and Root Cause Analysis detail then implement RCA findings to prevent repeat issues. Actively identify areas of improvement, actively assist the implementation of any improvements. To work with the engineering team to record, develop and implement maintenance best practices to maximise plant reliability. To perform engineering functions and drive cost saving opportunities concerning site utilities. Who You Are: An Engineer with hands-on experience, ideally within the Food Manufacturing sector, supported by qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical fields (BTEC or similar). Skilled in diagnosing and resolving a variety of equipment issues, with a broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical and Electrical. A staunch advocate for safety, experienced in risk assessment and managing safe working practices, particularly with high-hazard equipment. An outstanding communicator who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and elevate the technical skills of others.

Welcome to a day in the life of an IT Technician, where your role is about more than keeping systems running; it's about being the hero behind the seamless operation of cutting-edge technology in a bustling production environment. Picture yourself walking through the facility past buzzing machinery and dedicated teams and knowing your expertise keeps every digital pulse firing accurately. This isn't just a job; it's your stage to shine, troubleshoot, and innovate alongside leaders in the industry. At K.A.G. Recruitment, we are excited to offer you this gateway to not only advance your career but to also provide an essential service that impacts every layer of our client's operations. Job Title: IT Technician Location: Queenslie ( G33) Schedule: 4 ON 4 OFF - 6AM - 6PM - The role is fully on site based Package: Upto £40,000 DOE Your Role: As you start this IT Career journey, your days will be filled with opportunities to make tangible impacts. You'll interface directly with the machinery and people that make our client a leader in its field. From deploying critical updates to ensuring the resilience of their network infrastructure, every task you undertake will enhance both your skills and the productivity of the facility. Your primary responsibilities will include: Proactively managing IT services to ensure continuous production without interruptions. Hands-on engagement with hardware and systems critical to our day-to-day operations, from network servers to complex production line technologies. Delivering the installation of system updates and new tools, ensuring compatibility and efficiency across departments. Offering strategic out-of-hours support to pre-emptively address and resolve issues, ensuring that operations continue smoothly around the clock. Who You Are: We're looking for a proactive, dynamic individual who: Thrives in an ever-changing environment where innovation is encouraged and your input makes a difference. Brings a solid foundation in IT, with hands-on experience in networking, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory tools. Is eager to face new challenges head-on, with previous commercial experience in a fast-paced Production/Manufacturing setting. Has a knack for strategic thinking and problem-solving, with the ability to adapt swiftly to the evolving tech landscape. Wants a long-term career where they can work autonomously and have a desire to progress within the business Why Choose This Role? Choosing this role means choosing a path where your career growth is interlinked with the advancement of innovative IT solutions. Here, you won't just witness the future of tech unfold you'll be an integral part of its implementation. Enjoy the perks of working in a supportive environment that appreciates your hard work and dedication with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

K.A.G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a new and exclusive opportunity for a Senior Production Manager to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Glasgow. Position: Senior Production Manager Location: Glasgow (G33) Salary : £50 - £55,000 (DOE) Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 14:30 - 23:30 (flexibility to meet business needs) Reporting to: Operations Manager Purpose of the Role As Senior Production Manager you will report directly to the Operations Manager and are responsible for delivering business value, improving customer service and driving employee performance across two production halls. The role ensures targets are achieved and continuously improved while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, GMP and health and safety compliance. Key Responsibilities Set clear standards and expectations across the production teams. Drive performance in health and safety, food safety, product quality and customer specifications. Ensure process compliance, specification adherence and full traceability. Manage service levels, labour costs and resource planning. Lead structured meetings, communication and escalation processes. Develop team capability through performance management, succession planning, training and skills development. Manage employee rotation, holidays and absence. Monitor and improve KPI performance, including yield, giveaway, labour and waste. Ensure the correct use of systems and hardware, including Innova, Piranha and Shire. Promote consistent ways of working and continuous improvement across the operation. Skills & Qualifications You will have experience managing a food manufacturing facility and working to BRC standards, with significant leadership and people management experience. You will possess excellent spoken and written English, strong numeracy skills and attention to detail, and be an effective leader who is adaptable, quick to learn and able to support the development of others. A Food Hygiene qualification equivalent to Level 3 and HACCP certification are essential.