Alexander Steele

This is a hands-on role within a chilled food production environment where stock control, product integrity, food safety, hygiene, and traceability are critical to daily operations. The Stock Controller will play an important role in ensuring products are stored, rotated, handled, and moved safely while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible not only for stock accuracy and product flow, but also for supporting a culture of food safety awareness, contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance across the department. Key Responsibilities Stock Control & Operational Duties Accurately count, record, and monitor stock levels across departments Conduct regular stock takes and investigate stock discrepancies Manage stock rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to maintain product freshness, quality, and shelf-life control Manage product flow into and within the department to ensure efficiency and reduce waste Support loading, unloading, and movement of stock within chilled storage and production areas Maintain accurate stock records to support traceability, audits, and operational planning Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance Ensure all products are stored, handled, and transported in line with food safety, hygiene, quality, and traceability requirements Maintain product integrity by supporting temperature control procedures within chilled environments Follow strict hygiene and housekeeping standards to minimise contamination risks and maintain a clean, organised workspace Support compliance with HACCP procedures, food safety policies, and site quality standards Identify, escalate, and report any food safety risks, contamination concerns, damaged packaging, or quality issues Support internal audits, stock traceability checks, and compliance inspections where required Ensure stock movement and storage practices align with company procedures and food safety regulations Skills & Experience Previous experience in stock control, warehouse, stores, logistics, or food production would be advantageous Experience working in a food manufacturing, chilled storage, FMCG, or regulated production environment is highly desirable Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, stock traceability, contamination prevention, and stock rotation principles Knowledge of HACCP, temperature-controlled storage, or quality assurance processes would be beneficial Strong numeracy and attention to detail for stock counting, record keeping, and compliance documentation Ability to work safely and efficiently in a chilled environment involving manual handling A forklift licence would be an advantage, as stock may need to be loaded onto vehicles; however, training can be arranged for the successful candidate Hard-working, conscientious, and reliable with a strong attention to detail Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced production environment Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and operational excellence

Lead Transport Planner 32,000 - 36,000 Alexander Steele Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a successful FMCG business in their search for a Lead Transport Planner. This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day planning and optimisation of a UK-wide delivery fleet, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, on time and in full. You will coordinate fleet movements, driver schedules, supplier collections and internal transfers while maintaining compliance with transport legislation and drivers' hours regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving fleet utilisation, reducing costs, enhancing service levels and supporting continuous improvement across transport operations. Key Requirements: Transport planning experience within a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of transport compliance and drivers' hours regulations Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to manage changing priorities and operational demands Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30

Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing food manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and partnering closely with managers to deliver a first-class people service. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. About the Role As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused HR support. Key responsibilities will include: Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases. Coaching and supporting managers to drive a positive, high-performing culture. Managing long and short-term absence cases, including liaison with occupational health providers. Supporting recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding and induction. Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports on key people metrics and trends. Assisting with monthly payroll processes, ensuring all employee changes are communicated accurately and on time. Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives. Building strong working relationships across the business and supporting employee engagement activities. Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational change initiatives. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Business Partner position. CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience. Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation. Experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases. The confidence to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience supporting recruitment and payroll processes. A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR. Why Join? Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Broad and varied generalist HR role with genuine responsibility. Exposure to business improvement and people-focused projects. Supportive leadership team and positive working culture. Excellent opportunity for career development and progression. If you're looking for your next HR opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Hygiene Manager Salary: 55,000 Shift: Permanent Night Shift Reporting to: Site Operations Manager Team size: 20-25 staff The Role The Hygiene Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing hygiene standards across the site. Manage day-to-day hygiene activities and systems. Ensure hygiene standards are met and continuously improved. Lead, train, and develop the hygiene team. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance hygiene systems. Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements. Implement technical strategies based on customer and business needs. The Candidate To excel as a Hygiene Manager you should possess the following: Experience in team building and management, with motivational skills. Attention to detail and quality assurance. Self-motivation with a hands-on approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Background and previous work experience in Hygiene within a manufacturing environment is preferable. Knowledge of food safety principles and BRC standards. Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The Package As Hygiene Manager you will enjoy a comprehensive package that includes a permanent night shift, totalling 40 working hours per week. Shift will be discussed at interview. You will also receive 31 days of annual leave. This role offers an opportunity to work with a supportive and innovative team, driving initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. If you are passionate about food safety and quality and have the skills to lead and innovate as a Hygiene Manager, we invite you to apply. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Hygiene Supervisor, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Safety Officer or Sanitation Manager, you might find this Hygiene Manager position to be an exciting opportunity. Please note that sponsorship can unfortunately not be provided.

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with leading award-winning food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep their renowned brands on shelf and their supply chain running smoothly. On Offer Salary will be circa + Car Cash Allowance Performance Bonus Comprehensive Healthcare + Pension Plan 25 days leave + 8 bank holiday Hybrid remote working (3 days in the Berkshire based office) Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of Demand Planners, building capability in forecasting tools and techniques, as well as coaching on S&OP processes. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias by refining tools, processes and ways of working. Contribute to overall goal of delivering outstanding service levels while reducing waste and obsoletes Own the end-to-end forecasting process for a portfolio of major grocery customers, from base sales and promotional plans to NPD and seasonal lines, ensuring alignment between customer, sales and supply teams Provide long-term demand insights that feed into business capacity planning and raw material procurement, collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing and Supply colleagues to ensure future growth plans are supported Contribute to the Supply Chain leadership community, helping to shape how the wider function operates, and influencing improvements to cross-functional collaboration, S&OP maturity and data-driven decision making Candidate requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications will be desired At least 5 years proven experience in demand planning and forecasting within the FMCG industry. People management exposure is preferred. Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration Experience working with Retailers, with knowledge of forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Planner) an advantage