Business Development Executive Food Manufacturing - B2B Commercial Growth - Customer Development Berkshire / Hybrid Working c 45-50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Exceptional Long-Term Opportunity A highly respected and commercially ambitious UK food manufacturing business is seeking an exceptional Business Development Executive to help drive the next phase of growth across its evolving B2B commercial function. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organisation supplying into complex food manufacturing environments and to play a genuinely influential role in developing new customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities and strengthening long-term commercial partnerships across the sector. Importantly, this is not a traditional account management role it is a new business development role. The organisation already possesses strong manufacturing capability, established customer relationships, respected operational infrastructure and significant technical expertise. What it is now looking to strengthen is its proactive commercial growth capability, somebody capable of identifying opportunities, understanding customer challenges, developing relationships and helping convert prospects into profitable long-term partnerships. The role has been specifically created to bring greater external focus, customer development, market intelligence and new business capability into an evolving B2B commercial function. For the right individual, this represents an exceptional opportunity to gain broad commercial exposure within a collaborative and fast-paced food manufacturing environment whilst building a long-term career within a commercially ambitious business. The Opportunity Operating within the B2B commercial team, you will focus on identifying and developing new commercial opportunities, building relationships with prospective manufacturing and food service customers, understanding market gaps and customer challenges, supporting commercially compelling proposals and helping convert opportunities into profitable long-term business relationships. You will work closely across Commercial, NPD, Technical, Finance, Purchasing, Planning and Operations to ensure opportunities are commercially viable, operationally deliverable and strategically aligned. This is a highly cross-functional commercial role requiring somebody who enjoys understanding how manufacturing businesses operate, where commercial opportunities exist and how long-term customer relationships are developed. You will spend significant time externally engaging with customers and prospects, understanding their businesses, identifying opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships across the market. The role combines elements of business development, customer engagement, commercial analysis, onboarding support, market insight generation, strategic relationship building and customer growth development. This opportunity would suit somebody who enjoys being externally visible, commercially curious and proactive in identifying opportunities rather than operating purely within a reactive or heavily account-administration-led environment. The Type Of Individual Likely To Succeed The successful individual is likely to be ambitious, commercially curious and motivated by the idea of building long-term customer relationships within a complex manufacturing environment. You will enjoy understanding how businesses operate, identifying gaps and opportunities, asking intelligent commercial questions and developing relationships across multiple stakeholders. This role is unlikely to suit somebody who prefers purely desk-based account administration or heavily process-led commercial support work. Instead, the organisation is looking for somebody who enjoys engaging customers directly, is comfortable operating externally, demonstrates strong commercial instinct and naturally builds credibility and trust with others. The business is particularly interested in individuals who combine energy, resilience, commercial curiosity, relationship-building capability, strong organisational skills and genuine ambition to develop their commercial career further. Equally important will be the ability to work collaboratively across functions including NPD, Technical, Finance, Operations and Planning. This is a role sitting at the intersection of customer development and operational delivery, meaning strong internal collaboration is just as important as external commercial capability. Background & Experience We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals currently operating within food manufacturing, ingredients, flavourings, seasonings, beverage manufacturing, foodservice manufacturing, B2B FMCG or wider manufacturing-led commercial environments. You may currently be working as a Commercial Executive, Sales Executive, Customer Executive, Business Development Executive, Customer Development Executive, Junior Commercial Manager or within another commercially customer-facing environment. Experience engaging with or selling into manufacturing customers would be highly advantageous, particularly within complex food manufacturing or B2B environments. Candidates with exposure to customer development, commercial proposals, manufacturing relationships, NPD collaboration, margin-focused commercial thinking and consultative customer engagement are likely to be particularly well suited. Academic & Development Background The organisation is particularly interested in individuals who have built strong commercial foundations early in their career. This may include degree education, formal commercial graduate training schemes, structured FMCG commercial development programmes or broader customer-facing commercial training within manufacturing-led businesses. The successful individual is likely to demonstrate strong commercial acumen, excellent numeracy including expertise in Excel an analytical capability and the intellectual curiosity to understand both the commercial and operational drivers behind customer relationships. Exposure to areas such as negotiation, customer presentations, commercial analysis, product portfolio management, project coordination or broader commercial planning would all be viewed positively. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This opportunity offers the chance to join a business that combines genuine manufacturing capability, established customer relationships, operational agility, collaborative leadership and strong long-term commercial ambition. Unlike larger corporate environments, this role offers broad commercial exposure, visibility across the organisation, close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an evolving B2B function. The organisation is looking for somebody capable of growing with the role over time and sees this as an important long-term commercial hire rather than simply a short-term vacancy fill. As the B2B channel continues to evolve, there is genuine opportunity for increased exposure, responsibility and long-term career development.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Business Development Executive Food Manufacturing - B2B Commercial Growth - Customer Development Berkshire / Hybrid Working c 45-50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Exceptional Long-Term Opportunity A highly respected and commercially ambitious UK food manufacturing business is seeking an exceptional Business Development Executive to help drive the next phase of growth across its evolving B2B commercial function. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organisation supplying into complex food manufacturing environments and to play a genuinely influential role in developing new customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities and strengthening long-term commercial partnerships across the sector. Importantly, this is not a traditional account management role it is a new business development role. The organisation already possesses strong manufacturing capability, established customer relationships, respected operational infrastructure and significant technical expertise. What it is now looking to strengthen is its proactive commercial growth capability, somebody capable of identifying opportunities, understanding customer challenges, developing relationships and helping convert prospects into profitable long-term partnerships. The role has been specifically created to bring greater external focus, customer development, market intelligence and new business capability into an evolving B2B commercial function. For the right individual, this represents an exceptional opportunity to gain broad commercial exposure within a collaborative and fast-paced food manufacturing environment whilst building a long-term career within a commercially ambitious business. The Opportunity Operating within the B2B commercial team, you will focus on identifying and developing new commercial opportunities, building relationships with prospective manufacturing and food service customers, understanding market gaps and customer challenges, supporting commercially compelling proposals and helping convert opportunities into profitable long-term business relationships. You will work closely across Commercial, NPD, Technical, Finance, Purchasing, Planning and Operations to ensure opportunities are commercially viable, operationally deliverable and strategically aligned. This is a highly cross-functional commercial role requiring somebody who enjoys understanding how manufacturing businesses operate, where commercial opportunities exist and how long-term customer relationships are developed. You will spend significant time externally engaging with customers and prospects, understanding their businesses, identifying opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships across the market. The role combines elements of business development, customer engagement, commercial analysis, onboarding support, market insight generation, strategic relationship building and customer growth development. This opportunity would suit somebody who enjoys being externally visible, commercially curious and proactive in identifying opportunities rather than operating purely within a reactive or heavily account-administration-led environment. The Type Of Individual Likely To Succeed The successful individual is likely to be ambitious, commercially curious and motivated by the idea of building long-term customer relationships within a complex manufacturing environment. You will enjoy understanding how businesses operate, identifying gaps and opportunities, asking intelligent commercial questions and developing relationships across multiple stakeholders. This role is unlikely to suit somebody who prefers purely desk-based account administration or heavily process-led commercial support work. Instead, the organisation is looking for somebody who enjoys engaging customers directly, is comfortable operating externally, demonstrates strong commercial instinct and naturally builds credibility and trust with others. The business is particularly interested in individuals who combine energy, resilience, commercial curiosity, relationship-building capability, strong organisational skills and genuine ambition to develop their commercial career further. Equally important will be the ability to work collaboratively across functions including NPD, Technical, Finance, Operations and Planning. This is a role sitting at the intersection of customer development and operational delivery, meaning strong internal collaboration is just as important as external commercial capability. Background & Experience We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals currently operating within food manufacturing, ingredients, flavourings, seasonings, beverage manufacturing, foodservice manufacturing, B2B FMCG or wider manufacturing-led commercial environments. You may currently be working as a Commercial Executive, Sales Executive, Customer Executive, Business Development Executive, Customer Development Executive, Junior Commercial Manager or within another commercially customer-facing environment. Experience engaging with or selling into manufacturing customers would be highly advantageous, particularly within complex food manufacturing or B2B environments. Candidates with exposure to customer development, commercial proposals, manufacturing relationships, NPD collaboration, margin-focused commercial thinking and consultative customer engagement are likely to be particularly well suited. Academic & Development Background The organisation is particularly interested in individuals who have built strong commercial foundations early in their career. This may include degree education, formal commercial graduate training schemes, structured FMCG commercial development programmes or broader customer-facing commercial training within manufacturing-led businesses. The successful individual is likely to demonstrate strong commercial acumen, excellent numeracy including expertise in Excel an analytical capability and the intellectual curiosity to understand both the commercial and operational drivers behind customer relationships. Exposure to areas such as negotiation, customer presentations, commercial analysis, product portfolio management, project coordination or broader commercial planning would all be viewed positively. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This opportunity offers the chance to join a business that combines genuine manufacturing capability, established customer relationships, operational agility, collaborative leadership and strong long-term commercial ambition. Unlike larger corporate environments, this role offers broad commercial exposure, visibility across the organisation, close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an evolving B2B function. The organisation is looking for somebody capable of growing with the role over time and sees this as an important long-term commercial hire rather than simply a short-term vacancy fill. As the B2B channel continues to evolve, there is genuine opportunity for increased exposure, responsibility and long-term career development.
Business Development Manager - B2B Food Manufacturing Location: UK (Travel required) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our value-added component supply division, specialising in sachets and dip pots for a broad range of industrial and B2B food manufacturing clients. This hands-on, hunter-style role is perfect for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. Day-to-day of the role: Identify, target, and win new B2B accounts across the food manufacturing sector, focusing on value-added sachet and dip pot supply. Develop and execute a structured business development plan to grow revenue across primary and secondary channels. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and onboarding. Establish and nurture strong relationships with procurement, technical, and NPD teams within target customers. Collaborate with internal operations, NPD, and quality teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide market intelligence on customer trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities. Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. Report on pipeline activity, forecasts, and commercial performance against targets. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven track record in B2B business development or sales management within the food manufacturing or food ingredients sector. An established network of contacts within ready meal, salad, seafood, meat, vegetable processing, or meal kit businesses. Strong understanding of the technical demands of supplying into food manufacturing environments, including specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and cold outreach through to contract closure and account growth. Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements. Self-starter who works proactively and independently, comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels from buyer to board. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as required. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus. Opportunity to shape and grow a key commercial function within a well-established food manufacturer. Autonomy and ownership - this is a role where initiative is rewarded. Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - B2B Food Manufacturing Location: UK (Travel required) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our value-added component supply division, specialising in sachets and dip pots for a broad range of industrial and B2B food manufacturing clients. This hands-on, hunter-style role is perfect for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. Day-to-day of the role: Identify, target, and win new B2B accounts across the food manufacturing sector, focusing on value-added sachet and dip pot supply. Develop and execute a structured business development plan to grow revenue across primary and secondary channels. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and onboarding. Establish and nurture strong relationships with procurement, technical, and NPD teams within target customers. Collaborate with internal operations, NPD, and quality teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide market intelligence on customer trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities. Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. Report on pipeline activity, forecasts, and commercial performance against targets. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven track record in B2B business development or sales management within the food manufacturing or food ingredients sector. An established network of contacts within ready meal, salad, seafood, meat, vegetable processing, or meal kit businesses. Strong understanding of the technical demands of supplying into food manufacturing environments, including specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and cold outreach through to contract closure and account growth. Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements. Self-starter who works proactively and independently, comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels from buyer to board. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as required. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus. Opportunity to shape and grow a key commercial function within a well-established food manufacturer. Autonomy and ownership - this is a role where initiative is rewarded. Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Technical Manager £50,000 + Bonus Opportunity 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Office-Based Leadership Role Are you a hands-on technical professional with a passion for engineering, product development and leading teams? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected supplier of industrial and workshop equipment, seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead a growing technical function and play a key role in shaping the future of its product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical mindset who enjoys solving problems, developing products, working with suppliers, and leading people. Whether your background is in machinery, automotive, agricultural equipment, compressed air systems, welding equipment, manufacturing or a similar engineering environment, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. Why This Opportunity? The business has a long-standing reputation within its sector and supplies products to major customers across the UK and Ireland. Following the departure of the current Technical Manager, who is moving into a specialist laboratory leadership role, the company is looking for an individual who can build upon the strong foundations already in place and continue driving technical excellence across the business. You'll be joining a collaborative and experienced team, working alongside a highly knowledgeable senior technical leader who remains within the business and will provide support during the transition period. The Role Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead a Technical Team of four, including dedicated Quality Assurance and Product Development specialists. This is a varied role combining technical leadership, new product development, compliance management, supplier engagement, quality improvement and customer support. The business sources products globally and works closely with manufacturing partners to develop, test and launch products for the UK and Irish markets. You'll take ownership of ensuring products are fit for purpose, compliant with relevant legislation and continuously improved through data-driven quality initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and develop the Technical Team. - Manage all technical activities associated with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD). - Oversee product testing, validation and technical approval processes. - Drive continuous quality improvement through analysis of product performance, warranty claims and customer feedback. - Investigate technical and quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. - Work closely with international suppliers and manufacturing partners to improve product quality and performance. - Attend and contribute to regular NPD project meetings. - Review and maintain product compliance documentation, ensuring conformity with relevant standards and legislation. - Monitor changes to industry regulations and standards, ensuring products remain fully compliant. - Support service engineers, customer service teams and technical support functions with complex technical enquiries. - Manage technical documentation, instruction manuals, technical specifications and product literature. - Lead Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work. - Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. - Visit suppliers, customers and industry exhibitions within the UK and overseas when required. About You We're looking for a technically capable leader who enjoys being involved in the detail and isn't afraid to get hands-on when needed. You may currently be working as a: - Technical Manager - Engineering Manager - Product Development Manager - Senior Product Development Engineer - Quality & Technical Manager - Senior Technical Engineer ready to step into leadership You'll ideally bring: - A strong mechanical or electro-mechanical background. - Experience within sectors such as machinery, automotive, agricultural equipment, workshop equipment, welding, compressed air systems, manufacturing or similar. - Proven experience managing or mentoring technical teams. - Knowledge of product development and product lifecycle management. - Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers. - Understanding of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes. - Familiarity with CE marking, product compliance, certification or related standards (training can be provided for the right candidate). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - A practical, hands-on approach and genuine interest in engineering products. We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have a natural curiosity for how products work. Previous successful Technical Managers have shared a genuine enthusiasm for engineering, whether through their professional background, automotive interests, restoration projects, machinery, fabrication, or practical DIY pursuits. Working Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible start times available between 8:00am and 9:00am, with some early-morning supplier communication required due to international manufacturing partnerships. If you're an experienced technical professional looking for a leadership role where you can combine engineering expertise, product development, compliance and team management, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager £50,000 + Bonus Opportunity 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Office-Based Leadership Role Are you a hands-on technical professional with a passion for engineering, product development and leading teams? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected supplier of industrial and workshop equipment, seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead a growing technical function and play a key role in shaping the future of its product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical mindset who enjoys solving problems, developing products, working with suppliers, and leading people. Whether your background is in machinery, automotive, agricultural equipment, compressed air systems, welding equipment, manufacturing or a similar engineering environment, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. Why This Opportunity? The business has a long-standing reputation within its sector and supplies products to major customers across the UK and Ireland. Following the departure of the current Technical Manager, who is moving into a specialist laboratory leadership role, the company is looking for an individual who can build upon the strong foundations already in place and continue driving technical excellence across the business. You'll be joining a collaborative and experienced team, working alongside a highly knowledgeable senior technical leader who remains within the business and will provide support during the transition period. The Role Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead a Technical Team of four, including dedicated Quality Assurance and Product Development specialists. This is a varied role combining technical leadership, new product development, compliance management, supplier engagement, quality improvement and customer support. The business sources products globally and works closely with manufacturing partners to develop, test and launch products for the UK and Irish markets. You'll take ownership of ensuring products are fit for purpose, compliant with relevant legislation and continuously improved through data-driven quality initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and develop the Technical Team. - Manage all technical activities associated with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD). - Oversee product testing, validation and technical approval processes. - Drive continuous quality improvement through analysis of product performance, warranty claims and customer feedback. - Investigate technical and quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. - Work closely with international suppliers and manufacturing partners to improve product quality and performance. - Attend and contribute to regular NPD project meetings. - Review and maintain product compliance documentation, ensuring conformity with relevant standards and legislation. - Monitor changes to industry regulations and standards, ensuring products remain fully compliant. - Support service engineers, customer service teams and technical support functions with complex technical enquiries. - Manage technical documentation, instruction manuals, technical specifications and product literature. - Lead Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work. - Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. - Visit suppliers, customers and industry exhibitions within the UK and overseas when required. About You We're looking for a technically capable leader who enjoys being involved in the detail and isn't afraid to get hands-on when needed. You may currently be working as a: - Technical Manager - Engineering Manager - Product Development Manager - Senior Product Development Engineer - Quality & Technical Manager - Senior Technical Engineer ready to step into leadership You'll ideally bring: - A strong mechanical or electro-mechanical background. - Experience within sectors such as machinery, automotive, agricultural equipment, workshop equipment, welding, compressed air systems, manufacturing or similar. - Proven experience managing or mentoring technical teams. - Knowledge of product development and product lifecycle management. - Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers. - Understanding of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes. - Familiarity with CE marking, product compliance, certification or related standards (training can be provided for the right candidate). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - A practical, hands-on approach and genuine interest in engineering products. We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have a natural curiosity for how products work. Previous successful Technical Managers have shared a genuine enthusiasm for engineering, whether through their professional background, automotive interests, restoration projects, machinery, fabrication, or practical DIY pursuits. Working Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible start times available between 8:00am and 9:00am, with some early-morning supplier communication required due to international manufacturing partnerships. If you're an experienced technical professional looking for a leadership role where you can combine engineering expertise, product development, compliance and team management, we'd love to hear from you.
Electronics & Software Design Manager South Wales - M4 Corridor 70,000 - 85,000 Yolk Recruitment is managing a new opportunity for an Electronics Design Manager to join a growing advanced technology business with a strong record of developing, manufacturing and launching complex electronic products into global markets. This is a future proof business, the creator of a technology that defines a sector and that continues to invest in advancing their competitive lead, in new product development, manufacturing capability and future technologies. This is a leadership role for someone who can get the best out of an experienced electronics and embedded firmware team, keep projects moving, improve how work is planned and delivered, and still support technical decision making when problems need support to resolve. You'll be leading teams of electronics and embedded firmware engineers, supporting new product development, existing product improvement, regulatory readiness and transfer into manufacture, in an environment that welcomes new ideas. This is what you'll be doing as Electronics Design Manager You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of a mixed electronics and embedded firmware team, giving engineers the structure, support and challenge needed to deliver high quality work. You'll lead, coach and develop, driving project delivery across NPD, NPI, sustaining engineering, obsolescence and cost reduction activity. You'll help engineers work through technical problems by asking the right questions and organising a clear route to resolution, not expected to simply take on the problems yourself. You'll work closely with internal teams across development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, compliance and project delivery, while also supporting supplier and contract manufacturer communication The experience you'll bring to the team A background in electronics, hardware, embedded systems, firmware or a closely related discipline Experience leading, managing or mentoring engineers in product development and electronics, hardware, embedded software or firmware. The role would suit someone who has worked in a regulated, safety-critical or highly controlled product development environment, although the most important thing is an understanding of why process, documentation, traceability and controlled delivery matter. And this is what you'll get in return Attractive salary DOE Annual salary review 10% combined company pension Flexible start/finish around core hours 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus Ongoing training and development Career development opportunities Are you up to the challenge? If you're an Electronics Design Manager, Electronics Manager, Hardware Manager, Embedded Systems Manager or technical leader looking for a role where you can stay close to the engineering detail while developing a team and improving delivery, apply now.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Electronics & Software Design Manager South Wales - M4 Corridor 70,000 - 85,000 Yolk Recruitment is managing a new opportunity for an Electronics Design Manager to join a growing advanced technology business with a strong record of developing, manufacturing and launching complex electronic products into global markets. This is a future proof business, the creator of a technology that defines a sector and that continues to invest in advancing their competitive lead, in new product development, manufacturing capability and future technologies. This is a leadership role for someone who can get the best out of an experienced electronics and embedded firmware team, keep projects moving, improve how work is planned and delivered, and still support technical decision making when problems need support to resolve. You'll be leading teams of electronics and embedded firmware engineers, supporting new product development, existing product improvement, regulatory readiness and transfer into manufacture, in an environment that welcomes new ideas. This is what you'll be doing as Electronics Design Manager You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of a mixed electronics and embedded firmware team, giving engineers the structure, support and challenge needed to deliver high quality work. You'll lead, coach and develop, driving project delivery across NPD, NPI, sustaining engineering, obsolescence and cost reduction activity. You'll help engineers work through technical problems by asking the right questions and organising a clear route to resolution, not expected to simply take on the problems yourself. You'll work closely with internal teams across development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, compliance and project delivery, while also supporting supplier and contract manufacturer communication The experience you'll bring to the team A background in electronics, hardware, embedded systems, firmware or a closely related discipline Experience leading, managing or mentoring engineers in product development and electronics, hardware, embedded software or firmware. The role would suit someone who has worked in a regulated, safety-critical or highly controlled product development environment, although the most important thing is an understanding of why process, documentation, traceability and controlled delivery matter. And this is what you'll get in return Attractive salary DOE Annual salary review 10% combined company pension Flexible start/finish around core hours 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus Ongoing training and development Career development opportunities Are you up to the challenge? If you're an Electronics Design Manager, Electronics Manager, Hardware Manager, Embedded Systems Manager or technical leader looking for a role where you can stay close to the engineering detail while developing a team and improving delivery, apply now.
Product Manager Location: Stevenage Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 + Package + Bonus Are you a Product Manager with experience working on physical engineered or manufactured products, looking to take ownership of a product portfolio within a global engineering business? This is an opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing company at their UK Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Stevenage. This Engineering & Manufacturing business designs, manufactures and assemles physical industrial products, so this role is not suited to backgrounds in software, digital, AI or service-based products. The Product Manager Role As a Product Manager, you will take ownership of a range of products, ensuring they deliver against commercial targets while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and sales teams, using data and insight to support decision making and product performance Key Responsibilities of the Product Manager Manage the performance of product lines, ensuring sales, margin, and growth targets are achieved Support new product introduction activities from concept through to launch Develop pricing strategies and product positioning to improve market performance Analyse demand, forecasts, and product data to support planning and decision-making Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure product availability and efficiency Assess market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities Support business planning processes including forecasting, inventory and lifecycle management Use data and reporting to highlight risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement Requirements for the Product Manager Role Degree in Engineering or Business-related field Experience in a Product Manager role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage product performance Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data, forecasting and analysis Experience supporting new product introduction or lifecycle management Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial teams Experience working with ERP, forecasting or planning systems is beneficial What's On Offer Salary 55,000 - 65,000 + Bonus Pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing business Clear scope for progression and development Location - Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Bedford and surrounding areas Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of a product portfolio and make a real impact. Product Manager, Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Engineered Products, Manufactured Products, Assembly, Industrial Products, New Product Development (NPD), Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Commercial Management, Pricing Strategy, Margin Management, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Excel Modelling, Pivot Tables, Data Interpretation, Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), S&OP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, ERP Systems, MRP, Market Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Voice of Customer (VOC), Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, P&L Responsibility, Business Planning, Growth Strategy To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed) Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Product Manager Location: Stevenage Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 + Package + Bonus Are you a Product Manager with experience working on physical engineered or manufactured products, looking to take ownership of a product portfolio within a global engineering business? This is an opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing company at their UK Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Stevenage. This Engineering & Manufacturing business designs, manufactures and assemles physical industrial products, so this role is not suited to backgrounds in software, digital, AI or service-based products. The Product Manager Role As a Product Manager, you will take ownership of a range of products, ensuring they deliver against commercial targets while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and sales teams, using data and insight to support decision making and product performance Key Responsibilities of the Product Manager Manage the performance of product lines, ensuring sales, margin, and growth targets are achieved Support new product introduction activities from concept through to launch Develop pricing strategies and product positioning to improve market performance Analyse demand, forecasts, and product data to support planning and decision-making Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure product availability and efficiency Assess market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities Support business planning processes including forecasting, inventory and lifecycle management Use data and reporting to highlight risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement Requirements for the Product Manager Role Degree in Engineering or Business-related field Experience in a Product Manager role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage product performance Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data, forecasting and analysis Experience supporting new product introduction or lifecycle management Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial teams Experience working with ERP, forecasting or planning systems is beneficial What's On Offer Salary 55,000 - 65,000 + Bonus Pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing business Clear scope for progression and development Location - Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Bedford and surrounding areas Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of a product portfolio and make a real impact. Product Manager, Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Engineered Products, Manufactured Products, Assembly, Industrial Products, New Product Development (NPD), Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Commercial Management, Pricing Strategy, Margin Management, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Excel Modelling, Pivot Tables, Data Interpretation, Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), S&OP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, ERP Systems, MRP, Market Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Voice of Customer (VOC), Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, P&L Responsibility, Business Planning, Growth Strategy To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed) Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
THE COMPANY Ramsden International are an award-winning British Grocery Export Business, proud to supply 24,000+ products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide. HYBRID WORKING POLICY (39 hours per week) Monday and Friday working from home. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday working from the Head Office in Grimsby. ROLE OVERVIEW The primary aim of the Category & Trading Assistant role is to support the category management function and management of our relationships with two major retail partners reporting to the Category & Trading Manager. You will work closely with the Category & Trading Manager to support the international sales team and our retail partners with category insight, whilst also driving growth for our private label brands globally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the category & trading manager to support the category and retailer own brand business Provide customer facing category insight in collaboration with the sales team Support the development of annual budgets Support the delivery of the annual budgets through cross-functional working internally and with external retail partners Support the delivery of partner category strategies Through collaborative cross-functional working and utilising external resources (including Mintel, IGD, Trade Magazines, Suppliers), provide category performance updates to help influence customer purchasing decisions by the Sales team Monitor all range and pricing amendments and provide context for this internally Develop and communicate an annual brand support plan Monitor and communicate range changes internally Select relevant NPD for featuring in New Lines communications to customers and the wider business Work closely with the Product Data and Compliance Teams to ensure all product data and other relevant information is current and available when suggesting products in territory Select appropriate product substitutions for discontinued lines where not offered by suppliers. SKILLS REQUIRED Experience of category management or commercial/customer relationship management A person who can work in a fast-paced export team environment Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation Project management skills with an ability to see things through to completion A strong commitment to align the business operations with the needs of customers A positive, can-do approach, one that wants to test new things, develop creative and innovative solutions and seeks continual improvement Ability to balance the needs of commercial performance with the ethos of the business Not afraid to be hands on, collaborative and support across the business Decisive individual with ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and with customers and suppliers. Good IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint experience required) Strong numeracy skills ranging from interpretation of data to management accounts and budgeting. Ability to source and review the latest Category Insights available and develop them for other functions to use to drive performance. Ramsden International are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers and communities .
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
THE COMPANY Ramsden International are an award-winning British Grocery Export Business, proud to supply 24,000+ products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide. HYBRID WORKING POLICY (39 hours per week) Monday and Friday working from home. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday working from the Head Office in Grimsby. ROLE OVERVIEW The primary aim of the Category & Trading Assistant role is to support the category management function and management of our relationships with two major retail partners reporting to the Category & Trading Manager. You will work closely with the Category & Trading Manager to support the international sales team and our retail partners with category insight, whilst also driving growth for our private label brands globally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the category & trading manager to support the category and retailer own brand business Provide customer facing category insight in collaboration with the sales team Support the development of annual budgets Support the delivery of the annual budgets through cross-functional working internally and with external retail partners Support the delivery of partner category strategies Through collaborative cross-functional working and utilising external resources (including Mintel, IGD, Trade Magazines, Suppliers), provide category performance updates to help influence customer purchasing decisions by the Sales team Monitor all range and pricing amendments and provide context for this internally Develop and communicate an annual brand support plan Monitor and communicate range changes internally Select relevant NPD for featuring in New Lines communications to customers and the wider business Work closely with the Product Data and Compliance Teams to ensure all product data and other relevant information is current and available when suggesting products in territory Select appropriate product substitutions for discontinued lines where not offered by suppliers. SKILLS REQUIRED Experience of category management or commercial/customer relationship management A person who can work in a fast-paced export team environment Ability to identify areas of change, recommend future actions and manage implementation Project management skills with an ability to see things through to completion A strong commitment to align the business operations with the needs of customers A positive, can-do approach, one that wants to test new things, develop creative and innovative solutions and seeks continual improvement Ability to balance the needs of commercial performance with the ethos of the business Not afraid to be hands on, collaborative and support across the business Decisive individual with ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and with customers and suppliers. Good IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint experience required) Strong numeracy skills ranging from interpretation of data to management accounts and budgeting. Ability to source and review the latest Category Insights available and develop them for other functions to use to drive performance. Ramsden International are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers and communities .
Technical Support Manager FMCG Leicester £35,000 Your New Employer This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and growing FMCG manufacturing organisation supplying innovative products to a diverse customer base across the UK and Europe. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business is committed to quality, innovation, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. As Technical Support Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the development and launch of new products whilst ensuring existing product ranges continue to meet the highest standards of quality, compliance and customer expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, customers, sales teams and quality professionals in a business that values technical excellence and professional development. Your New Job As Technical Support Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) activities across the site. Working closely with the Technical Director and commercial teams, you will coordinate the technical aspects of product launches, maintain customer and product specifications, oversee artwork approvals and manage packaging and chemical compliance requirements. You will conduct competitor product analysis, support site audits, coordinate product validation activities and ensure all technical documentation is maintained to the highest standard. The role will also involve supporting the creation of Production Information Files, managing raw material documentation and working closely with Quality and Operations teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer satisfaction. This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, project management and technical problem-solving skills. Your Experience and Requirements ZAP are searching for candidates with previous experience within a Technical, Quality or Product Development role within a FMCG manufacturing environment. An audit qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Technical Support Manager FMCG Leicester £35,000 Your New Employer This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and growing FMCG manufacturing organisation supplying innovative products to a diverse customer base across the UK and Europe. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business is committed to quality, innovation, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. As Technical Support Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the development and launch of new products whilst ensuring existing product ranges continue to meet the highest standards of quality, compliance and customer expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, customers, sales teams and quality professionals in a business that values technical excellence and professional development. Your New Job As Technical Support Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) activities across the site. Working closely with the Technical Director and commercial teams, you will coordinate the technical aspects of product launches, maintain customer and product specifications, oversee artwork approvals and manage packaging and chemical compliance requirements. You will conduct competitor product analysis, support site audits, coordinate product validation activities and ensure all technical documentation is maintained to the highest standard. The role will also involve supporting the creation of Production Information Files, managing raw material documentation and working closely with Quality and Operations teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer satisfaction. This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, project management and technical problem-solving skills. Your Experience and Requirements ZAP are searching for candidates with previous experience within a Technical, Quality or Product Development role within a FMCG manufacturing environment. An audit qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives. The role as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex will be leading the NPI Development team and will be responsible for liaising with the relevant design staff to ensure the overall quality and delivery of new parts, to the highest standards. You will also work to ensure the proposed design concepts can be manufactured cost-effectively. You will oversee the prototype build of products in question, prepare relevant documentation and actively participate in PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and DFMEs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis). This role will also require you to work with Operations personnel to allow for the optimisation and layout of the assembly areas, as well as the assembly tooling used in the NPI build. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager must have experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex, you will have experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) role within electronics assembly, and/or PCB/cable assembly or electronics box build as well as experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferable). You will also have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position. Awareness of all types of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques is beneficial. My client are a Market Leader who combine over 30 years of experience within the Electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start-up company. APPLY NOW for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager East Sussex job, or to apply for similar jobs, by sending your CV to (url removed), otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other production jobs on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives. The role as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex will be leading the NPI Development team and will be responsible for liaising with the relevant design staff to ensure the overall quality and delivery of new parts, to the highest standards. You will also work to ensure the proposed design concepts can be manufactured cost-effectively. You will oversee the prototype build of products in question, prepare relevant documentation and actively participate in PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and DFMEs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis). This role will also require you to work with Operations personnel to allow for the optimisation and layout of the assembly areas, as well as the assembly tooling used in the NPI build. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager must have experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex, you will have experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) role within electronics assembly, and/or PCB/cable assembly or electronics box build as well as experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferable). You will also have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position. Awareness of all types of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques is beneficial. My client are a Market Leader who combine over 30 years of experience within the Electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start-up company. APPLY NOW for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager East Sussex job, or to apply for similar jobs, by sending your CV to (url removed), otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other production jobs on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
Assistant Development Chef £28,000 - £31,000 ?Leicestershire Food Manufacturing Job ref: 9065 The company This is a successful family-owned food manufacturing organisation which has grown rapidly and aspires to accelerate this growth over the coming years. Currently a single-site operation, there are plans to move to multi-site to manage the increasing demand. This exciting new role brings with it the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and members of the senior team to develop and drive the people strategy to ensure success of the organisation with the growth plans in place. About the job As Assistant Development Chef you will be assisting the NPD Development Chef in creating new products through demand and innovation whilst maintaining the high standards that the company are famous for. Your expertise will be used to work on specific briefs as well as originating menu ideas to target new business. Key tasks Scale up the recipes and review the processes for bulk preparation and production then instructing and training their team of cooks. React to customer demands and blue skying new ideas whilst researching new ingredients and trends. Assist the NPD Chef with the quality management of their food. Present to the company products and ingredients as the customer would expect to see them considering how such products may go through the factory, including presentations either in house or at sites that the customer requests. Conduct factory trials with the production manager and technical manager, testing the feasibility of products. Sample products from the factory via the daily taste panel ensuring our quality standards are maintained and planned production and recipes are absolutely followed. About You You must be a creative and passionate foodie! Previous experience within a similar food manufacturing environment is essential. Confident and personable, you will liaise internally and externally with key stakeholders. You must be professional and presentable with the desire to be a trend setter, not follower! More details The Assistant Development Chef's job (ref:9065) is paying £28,000 - £31,000 according to your experience. This is Monday to Friday site-based role with company events, pension and free parking. Alternate job titles Development Chef NPD Chef New Product Development Chef Business Chef Innovation Chef Menu Development Chef Food Manufacturing NPD Jobs Process Development NPD Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Assistant Development Chef £28,000 - £31,000 ?Leicestershire Food Manufacturing Job ref: 9065 The company This is a successful family-owned food manufacturing organisation which has grown rapidly and aspires to accelerate this growth over the coming years. Currently a single-site operation, there are plans to move to multi-site to manage the increasing demand. This exciting new role brings with it the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and members of the senior team to develop and drive the people strategy to ensure success of the organisation with the growth plans in place. About the job As Assistant Development Chef you will be assisting the NPD Development Chef in creating new products through demand and innovation whilst maintaining the high standards that the company are famous for. Your expertise will be used to work on specific briefs as well as originating menu ideas to target new business. Key tasks Scale up the recipes and review the processes for bulk preparation and production then instructing and training their team of cooks. React to customer demands and blue skying new ideas whilst researching new ingredients and trends. Assist the NPD Chef with the quality management of their food. Present to the company products and ingredients as the customer would expect to see them considering how such products may go through the factory, including presentations either in house or at sites that the customer requests. Conduct factory trials with the production manager and technical manager, testing the feasibility of products. Sample products from the factory via the daily taste panel ensuring our quality standards are maintained and planned production and recipes are absolutely followed. About You You must be a creative and passionate foodie! Previous experience within a similar food manufacturing environment is essential. Confident and personable, you will liaise internally and externally with key stakeholders. You must be professional and presentable with the desire to be a trend setter, not follower! More details The Assistant Development Chef's job (ref:9065) is paying £28,000 - £31,000 according to your experience. This is Monday to Friday site-based role with company events, pension and free parking. Alternate job titles Development Chef NPD Chef New Product Development Chef Business Chef Innovation Chef Menu Development Chef Food Manufacturing NPD Jobs Process Development NPD Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
Senior Product Development Technologist Our client is a highly respected and ambitious food manufacturer, renowned for delivering exceptional (and delicious) products to some of the UK's leading retailers and foodservice customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Technologist to join their dynamic and collaborative NPD team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food innovator who enjoys bringing products to life, from initial concept through to successful launch. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future product portfolio, working on exciting customer-driven and branded projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where creativity and commercial thinking are equally valued. The Opportunity Reporting to the NPD Manager, you'll take ownership of a diverse range of development projects, leading the process from concept creation and recipe development through to factory trials and product launch. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Procurement, Process and Production teams, you'll ensure products not only delight customers but are commercially viable and operationally successful. You'll have the opportunity to: - Lead innovative product development projects from brief to launch - Create and refine recipes, produce customer samples and identify new ingredients and trends - Collaborate directly with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver market-leading products - Manage project timelines, costs and critical paths to ensure successful delivery - Support and mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping to develop future talent - Act as deputy to the NPD Manager when required, contributing to wider team leadership and strategic projects - Play a key role in driving continuous improvement and innovation across the development function About You We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially aware product developer who combines technical expertise with excellent project management skills. You'll ideally have: - A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline - Proven experience within Product Development or NPD in a food manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of the product development process from concept to launch - Excellent organisational and project management skills - A creative mindset and genuine passion for food innovation - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities - The confidence to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-moving environment What's On Offer? Alongside a competitive salary, our client offers an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, facilities and innovation agenda. Benefits include: - Enhanced pension scheme - 31 days holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown - Holiday buy and sell scheme - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative working culture - The opportunity to work on exciting, market-leading product launches This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NPD professional looking to make a real impact within a successful and forward-thinking food manufacturing business. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Product Development Technologist Our client is a highly respected and ambitious food manufacturer, renowned for delivering exceptional (and delicious) products to some of the UK's leading retailers and foodservice customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Technologist to join their dynamic and collaborative NPD team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food innovator who enjoys bringing products to life, from initial concept through to successful launch. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future product portfolio, working on exciting customer-driven and branded projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where creativity and commercial thinking are equally valued. The Opportunity Reporting to the NPD Manager, you'll take ownership of a diverse range of development projects, leading the process from concept creation and recipe development through to factory trials and product launch. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Procurement, Process and Production teams, you'll ensure products not only delight customers but are commercially viable and operationally successful. You'll have the opportunity to: - Lead innovative product development projects from brief to launch - Create and refine recipes, produce customer samples and identify new ingredients and trends - Collaborate directly with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver market-leading products - Manage project timelines, costs and critical paths to ensure successful delivery - Support and mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping to develop future talent - Act as deputy to the NPD Manager when required, contributing to wider team leadership and strategic projects - Play a key role in driving continuous improvement and innovation across the development function About You We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially aware product developer who combines technical expertise with excellent project management skills. You'll ideally have: - A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline - Proven experience within Product Development or NPD in a food manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of the product development process from concept to launch - Excellent organisational and project management skills - A creative mindset and genuine passion for food innovation - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities - The confidence to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-moving environment What's On Offer? Alongside a competitive salary, our client offers an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, facilities and innovation agenda. Benefits include: - Enhanced pension scheme - 31 days holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown - Holiday buy and sell scheme - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative working culture - The opportunity to work on exciting, market-leading product launches This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NPD professional looking to make a real impact within a successful and forward-thinking food manufacturing business. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Our client is a fast-growing cosmetics manufacturing business with an enviable reputation for quality, innovation, and partnership. They are proud to work with some of the most exciting brands in personal care, and as their business scales, so does the ambition behind their commercial team. This is a brand-new role, created because they ve grown. They need a commercially sharp, people-first leader to take day-to-day ownership of their account management function protecting what they ve built, and driving what comes next. If you're a B2B sales leader who thrives in technically complex, relationship-driven environments and you want a role where your impact will be immediate and visible, our client would love to hear from you. Why This Role, Why Now Our client has grown significantly and this role exists because of that success. You'll step in as the single point of accountability for revenue delivery across their customer base, leading a talented team and working hand-in-hand with the Commercial Director to shape how they go to market. You'll own the relationship with their top account, lead joint business planning across all key accounts, and build the operational rigour that lets their commercial team perform at its best. This is a high-profile, high-impact position with real scope to leave your mark. What You ll Be Doing Revenue and Account Management: Own the annual revenue target across all key and managed accounts, with full accountability for delivery and forecast accuracy. Act as the senior commercial relationship holder for our client s anchor account, working closely with the dedicated Senior AM. Lead joint business planning across key accounts commercially rigorous and aligned to their growth objectives. Identify and execute growth opportunities volume, range extension, NPD listings, and new categories. Set performance standards and escalation protocols for small accounts managed via the Inside Sales Executive. Pricing and Commercial Proposals: Own the commercial approval process for complex pricing proposals involving formulation and packaging variables. Develop robust, defensible pricing models that balance margin protection with competitive positioning. Ensure the team has the tools, templates, and capability to turn around accurate proposals within agreed timescales. Team Leadership and Development: Line manage and develop a team of five, setting clear objectives, running 1:1s, and building individual development plans. Foster a high-performance, customer-first culture with strong commercial acumen at its core. Recruit and onboard commercial talent as the business continues to grow. Commercial Operations and Insight Drive accurate CRM usage and pipeline reporting across the accounts and new business team. Deliver monthly revenue forecasts, account performance reports, and risk registers to the Commercial Director and board. Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and R&D to ensure customer commitments are deliverable and margin is protected. What They re Looking For Essential Experience: Significant B2B sales leadership experience, ideally in FMCG, personal care, cosmetics, contract manufacturing, or adjacent sectors. A proven track record managing large, complex customer accounts and protecting high-value revenue relationships. Experience leading and developing commercial teams including Account Managers and sales support functions. Strong grasp of consultative, long-cycle sales (6 12 months) involving multiple stakeholders and technical variables. Commercial fluency in pricing, margin management, and proposal development comfortable challenging numbers and building business cases. Experience working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, or R&D in a product manufacturing environment. Highly Desirable: Background in personal care, toiletries, or beauty an understanding of formulation and packaging complexity is a real advantage. Experience managing a customer representing a disproportionately large share of revenue. Exposure to NPD commercialisation briefing, costing, and negotiating new product listings with retail or brand customers. Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot. Benefits: 37.5 hour week; Monday Friday; 8am to 4pm Company Bonus Scheme Quarterly Incentives Long service award Company pension Employee discount Free on-site parking
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Our client is a fast-growing cosmetics manufacturing business with an enviable reputation for quality, innovation, and partnership. They are proud to work with some of the most exciting brands in personal care, and as their business scales, so does the ambition behind their commercial team. This is a brand-new role, created because they ve grown. They need a commercially sharp, people-first leader to take day-to-day ownership of their account management function protecting what they ve built, and driving what comes next. If you're a B2B sales leader who thrives in technically complex, relationship-driven environments and you want a role where your impact will be immediate and visible, our client would love to hear from you. Why This Role, Why Now Our client has grown significantly and this role exists because of that success. You'll step in as the single point of accountability for revenue delivery across their customer base, leading a talented team and working hand-in-hand with the Commercial Director to shape how they go to market. You'll own the relationship with their top account, lead joint business planning across all key accounts, and build the operational rigour that lets their commercial team perform at its best. This is a high-profile, high-impact position with real scope to leave your mark. What You ll Be Doing Revenue and Account Management: Own the annual revenue target across all key and managed accounts, with full accountability for delivery and forecast accuracy. Act as the senior commercial relationship holder for our client s anchor account, working closely with the dedicated Senior AM. Lead joint business planning across key accounts commercially rigorous and aligned to their growth objectives. Identify and execute growth opportunities volume, range extension, NPD listings, and new categories. Set performance standards and escalation protocols for small accounts managed via the Inside Sales Executive. Pricing and Commercial Proposals: Own the commercial approval process for complex pricing proposals involving formulation and packaging variables. Develop robust, defensible pricing models that balance margin protection with competitive positioning. Ensure the team has the tools, templates, and capability to turn around accurate proposals within agreed timescales. Team Leadership and Development: Line manage and develop a team of five, setting clear objectives, running 1:1s, and building individual development plans. Foster a high-performance, customer-first culture with strong commercial acumen at its core. Recruit and onboard commercial talent as the business continues to grow. Commercial Operations and Insight Drive accurate CRM usage and pipeline reporting across the accounts and new business team. Deliver monthly revenue forecasts, account performance reports, and risk registers to the Commercial Director and board. Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and R&D to ensure customer commitments are deliverable and margin is protected. What They re Looking For Essential Experience: Significant B2B sales leadership experience, ideally in FMCG, personal care, cosmetics, contract manufacturing, or adjacent sectors. A proven track record managing large, complex customer accounts and protecting high-value revenue relationships. Experience leading and developing commercial teams including Account Managers and sales support functions. Strong grasp of consultative, long-cycle sales (6 12 months) involving multiple stakeholders and technical variables. Commercial fluency in pricing, margin management, and proposal development comfortable challenging numbers and building business cases. Experience working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, or R&D in a product manufacturing environment. Highly Desirable: Background in personal care, toiletries, or beauty an understanding of formulation and packaging complexity is a real advantage. Experience managing a customer representing a disproportionately large share of revenue. Exposure to NPD commercialisation briefing, costing, and negotiating new product listings with retail or brand customers. Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot. Benefits: 37.5 hour week; Monday Friday; 8am to 4pm Company Bonus Scheme Quarterly Incentives Long service award Company pension Employee discount Free on-site parking
Technical Manager Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30 -17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing In this integral role as Technical Manager, you will ensure robust controls are in place to consistently deliver food safety, quality, legality and customer technical requirements. You will take a proactive approach to preventing food safety issues, while ensuring effective systems and controls are in place to manage incidents or crises should they arise. You will lead and motivate the technical team across all aspects of the function, setting the technical agenda for the business unit in line with the site strategy. A key part of the role is defining and embedding a strong quality culture across customer service, raw material management and factory standards, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the site. Role Accountabilities: Ensure food safety, quality, legality and customer standards are clearly defined, implemented, communicated and monitored across the site Lead, maintain and continuously improve HACCP and quality management systems, including risk assessments for new products, processes and raw materials Drive and host technical audits, manage non-conformances and use KPIs, complaints and microbiological data to identify trends and deliver continuous improvement Own technical communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, defining and delivering the customer technical agenda Lead, motivate and develop the technical team through training, PDPs and succession planning, embedding a culture aligned to Greencore values Support NPD and process development, ensuring technical standards are met from concept through to launch Manage the technical budget, support profit improvement initiatives and champion a strong food safety, quality and health & safety culture across the site What we're looking for Strong technical leadership capability within a chilled food manufacturing environment In-depth knowledge of food safety, quality, legality and customer technical standards Proven ability to lead HACCP, quality management systems and technical audits Confidence managing customer and supplier technical relationships Ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development and succession planning Commercial awareness and the ability to align technical priorities with site and business objectives Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30 -17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing In this integral role as Technical Manager, you will ensure robust controls are in place to consistently deliver food safety, quality, legality and customer technical requirements. You will take a proactive approach to preventing food safety issues, while ensuring effective systems and controls are in place to manage incidents or crises should they arise. You will lead and motivate the technical team across all aspects of the function, setting the technical agenda for the business unit in line with the site strategy. A key part of the role is defining and embedding a strong quality culture across customer service, raw material management and factory standards, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the site. Role Accountabilities: Ensure food safety, quality, legality and customer standards are clearly defined, implemented, communicated and monitored across the site Lead, maintain and continuously improve HACCP and quality management systems, including risk assessments for new products, processes and raw materials Drive and host technical audits, manage non-conformances and use KPIs, complaints and microbiological data to identify trends and deliver continuous improvement Own technical communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, defining and delivering the customer technical agenda Lead, motivate and develop the technical team through training, PDPs and succession planning, embedding a culture aligned to Greencore values Support NPD and process development, ensuring technical standards are met from concept through to launch Manage the technical budget, support profit improvement initiatives and champion a strong food safety, quality and health & safety culture across the site What we're looking for Strong technical leadership capability within a chilled food manufacturing environment In-depth knowledge of food safety, quality, legality and customer technical standards Proven ability to lead HACCP, quality management systems and technical audits Confidence managing customer and supplier technical relationships Ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development and succession planning Commercial awareness and the ability to align technical priorities with site and business objectives Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Senior NPD Technologist Location: Leeds Reporting to: NPD Manager Ready to lead the next big product launch? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to take ownership of exciting food innovation projects, from concept right through to launch. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love bringing products to life, this could be your next move. What you'll be doing Own product development from idea through to factory launch across retailer and own-brand ranges Lead innovation by developing new and improved food products aligned to trends and customer needs Turn retailer briefs into commercially viable, high-quality products Manage factory trials, scale-ups, and product launches with cross-functional teams Drive recipe development, reformulation, and value engineering Work closely with Technical, Procurement, Production, and Commercial teams Stay ahead of the market with trend analysis and competitor insights Ensure products meet food safety, nutritional, and retailer standards Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise Play a key role in continuous improvement and ways of working What we're looking for Proven experience in NPD within the food industry Strong understanding of product development, factory processes, and retailer expectations Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams Passion for innovation, trends, and food excellence Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members Full driving licence (occasional store visits/customer meetings) Why join? Be part of a collaborative and innovative NPD function Work on exciting, customer-facing product launches Opportunity to shape products at scale and make a real impact Develop your leadership skills as you mentor and deputise for the NPD Manager If this looks of interest, please click apply now!
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Location: Leeds Reporting to: NPD Manager Ready to lead the next big product launch? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to take ownership of exciting food innovation projects, from concept right through to launch. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love bringing products to life, this could be your next move. What you'll be doing Own product development from idea through to factory launch across retailer and own-brand ranges Lead innovation by developing new and improved food products aligned to trends and customer needs Turn retailer briefs into commercially viable, high-quality products Manage factory trials, scale-ups, and product launches with cross-functional teams Drive recipe development, reformulation, and value engineering Work closely with Technical, Procurement, Production, and Commercial teams Stay ahead of the market with trend analysis and competitor insights Ensure products meet food safety, nutritional, and retailer standards Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise Play a key role in continuous improvement and ways of working What we're looking for Proven experience in NPD within the food industry Strong understanding of product development, factory processes, and retailer expectations Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams Passion for innovation, trends, and food excellence Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members Full driving licence (occasional store visits/customer meetings) Why join? Be part of a collaborative and innovative NPD function Work on exciting, customer-facing product launches Opportunity to shape products at scale and make a real impact Develop your leadership skills as you mentor and deputise for the NPD Manager If this looks of interest, please click apply now!
Calling all foodies I am currently recruiting an NPD Manager for a growing and developing family run business in the south of Wales supplying products into all major retailers across the UK. Why Apply? Competitive salary Opportunities for growth and development Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Working with the UK's major retailers In this role you will lead an NPD team and be the spearhead for New Product Development across the business and bring new products to market using insights and current trends to stay ahead of the curve for development. The ideal candidate will have a background in New Product Development and managerial experience with expertise in the concept to launch process ensuring products meet commercial and brand expectations. For more information and an informal conversation about the role, apply now! Call Adam on (phone number removed) for an informal chat or email (url removed)
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Calling all foodies I am currently recruiting an NPD Manager for a growing and developing family run business in the south of Wales supplying products into all major retailers across the UK. Why Apply? Competitive salary Opportunities for growth and development Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Working with the UK's major retailers In this role you will lead an NPD team and be the spearhead for New Product Development across the business and bring new products to market using insights and current trends to stay ahead of the curve for development. The ideal candidate will have a background in New Product Development and managerial experience with expertise in the concept to launch process ensuring products meet commercial and brand expectations. For more information and an informal conversation about the role, apply now! Call Adam on (phone number removed) for an informal chat or email (url removed)
Role: Senior Product Test Technician Location: Waterbeach Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Per Annum - Depending on experience Proactive are currently in search of a Senior Product Test Technician to begin work for a world leading manufacturing company based in Waterbeach. You will be required to carry out testing on company products as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that new products meets the specification and is fit for release. The role may include providing hands-on support during product development. Purpose of Role: The Senior Engineer - Product Test will carry out testing on company technology as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that a new product meets the project specification and is fit for release to market. Other activity within the role may include providing hands-on support during product development or supporting customers where required. The Senior Engineer - Product Test will be expected to act as the Test Lead within new product development (NPD) projects, owning and delivering the test work package. The person will create test plans from project specifications and design experiments to validate or verify a new technology. They will then be expected to lead the execution of this work in the laboratory and be responsible for a high-quality output. The role will also involve processing data and writing final reports to conclude the test activity. This position is expected to be predominately laboratory based and will require a hands-on skill set alongside an organised mentality and a positive driven outlook. The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development. The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for the design, execution and reporting of Product Test work packages within NPD projects. Lead experimental activity within projects and become a technical leader within the laboratory setting. Set a high standard within the laboratory for tidiness, organisation and technical output. Provide detailed feedback within project meetings, identifying next steps and being accountable for work achieved and actions. Recording and processing raw data to create concise final reports to conclude test activity. Operate printing equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools. Set-up, operate and clean ink delivery systems and print heads. Lead fault finding activity to identify issues and create solutions. Own equipment or processes within R&D including writing documentation, such as standard operating. procedures (SOP) or risk assessments (RA). Lead initiatives to improve Product Test capability. Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities. Adherence to H&S standards at all times. Key Challenges: Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of company products, drive electronics, ink systems and best printing practices. Be able to work successfully in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly. Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable. Creating an environment to match the desired culture - professional, energetic, innovative, vibrant. Person Specification: Minimum bachelor's degree in a STEM or life sciences subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Chemistry). Minimum 6 years' experience of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within an R&D function. Ability to investigate and analyse complex systems in a methodical way. Able to debug a system from the printhead through to a printing application as required. A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills. Confident communicator, able to adjust their style when explaining complex technical issues to peers, managers, customers etc. Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail. Effective team worker - able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team. Ability to manage multiple demands and manage time effectively. Experience of: Leading activity within new product development or research projects Proven lab experience within an engineering setting Experience of working successfully within R&D or engineering projects Familiarity with engineering best practises, such as failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Experience of working within the digital print industry (preferred but not essential How to Apply: Please contact Jemal on (phone number removed) or (url removed) Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Role: Senior Product Test Technician Location: Waterbeach Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Per Annum - Depending on experience Proactive are currently in search of a Senior Product Test Technician to begin work for a world leading manufacturing company based in Waterbeach. You will be required to carry out testing on company products as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that new products meets the specification and is fit for release. The role may include providing hands-on support during product development. Purpose of Role: The Senior Engineer - Product Test will carry out testing on company technology as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that a new product meets the project specification and is fit for release to market. Other activity within the role may include providing hands-on support during product development or supporting customers where required. The Senior Engineer - Product Test will be expected to act as the Test Lead within new product development (NPD) projects, owning and delivering the test work package. The person will create test plans from project specifications and design experiments to validate or verify a new technology. They will then be expected to lead the execution of this work in the laboratory and be responsible for a high-quality output. The role will also involve processing data and writing final reports to conclude the test activity. This position is expected to be predominately laboratory based and will require a hands-on skill set alongside an organised mentality and a positive driven outlook. The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development. The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for the design, execution and reporting of Product Test work packages within NPD projects. Lead experimental activity within projects and become a technical leader within the laboratory setting. Set a high standard within the laboratory for tidiness, organisation and technical output. Provide detailed feedback within project meetings, identifying next steps and being accountable for work achieved and actions. Recording and processing raw data to create concise final reports to conclude test activity. Operate printing equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools. Set-up, operate and clean ink delivery systems and print heads. Lead fault finding activity to identify issues and create solutions. Own equipment or processes within R&D including writing documentation, such as standard operating. procedures (SOP) or risk assessments (RA). Lead initiatives to improve Product Test capability. Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities. Adherence to H&S standards at all times. Key Challenges: Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of company products, drive electronics, ink systems and best printing practices. Be able to work successfully in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly. Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable. Creating an environment to match the desired culture - professional, energetic, innovative, vibrant. Person Specification: Minimum bachelor's degree in a STEM or life sciences subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Chemistry). Minimum 6 years' experience of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within an R&D function. Ability to investigate and analyse complex systems in a methodical way. Able to debug a system from the printhead through to a printing application as required. A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills. Confident communicator, able to adjust their style when explaining complex technical issues to peers, managers, customers etc. Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail. Effective team worker - able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team. Ability to manage multiple demands and manage time effectively. Experience of: Leading activity within new product development or research projects Proven lab experience within an engineering setting Experience of working successfully within R&D or engineering projects Familiarity with engineering best practises, such as failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Experience of working within the digital print industry (preferred but not essential How to Apply: Please contact Jemal on (phone number removed) or (url removed) Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Area Sales Manager - London & South-East Based - Up to 41,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to join one of Europe's leading distributors with a full portfolio of market-leading products. This business has been established over 30 years, turnover 400m+ and has exciting growth plans in the pipeline, through new partnerships and exciting NPD projects! Due to growth, they are hiring for an Area Sales Manager to focus across London and South-East regions. You will be responsible for leading sales activity across your territory, developing customer relationships, and driving growth in line with company targets. Key Responsibilities of a Area Sales Manager: Manage and grow sales within your designated area Build and maintain strong relationships with independent and multi-operating customers Negotiate and execute promotional plans to maximise sales opportunities Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business potential Deliver accurate forecasting and reporting on sales performance About You: Proven track record in FMCG sales, operating at Area Sales Manager level Experience within the non-food FMCG industry, the likes of Houseware, SDA, DIY or Pet industry Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels Results-orientated with the ability to work independently Flexibility to travel across London and the South-East What We Offer: Competitive salary, up to 41,000 Performance-related bonus, up to 40% Company car All travel expenses covered Comprehensive training and career development opportunities A dynamic and supportive team environment Apply for more information on this exciting Area Sales Manager role.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Area Sales Manager - London & South-East Based - Up to 41,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to join one of Europe's leading distributors with a full portfolio of market-leading products. This business has been established over 30 years, turnover 400m+ and has exciting growth plans in the pipeline, through new partnerships and exciting NPD projects! Due to growth, they are hiring for an Area Sales Manager to focus across London and South-East regions. You will be responsible for leading sales activity across your territory, developing customer relationships, and driving growth in line with company targets. Key Responsibilities of a Area Sales Manager: Manage and grow sales within your designated area Build and maintain strong relationships with independent and multi-operating customers Negotiate and execute promotional plans to maximise sales opportunities Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business potential Deliver accurate forecasting and reporting on sales performance About You: Proven track record in FMCG sales, operating at Area Sales Manager level Experience within the non-food FMCG industry, the likes of Houseware, SDA, DIY or Pet industry Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels Results-orientated with the ability to work independently Flexibility to travel across London and the South-East What We Offer: Competitive salary, up to 41,000 Performance-related bonus, up to 40% Company car All travel expenses covered Comprehensive training and career development opportunities A dynamic and supportive team environment Apply for more information on this exciting Area Sales Manager role.
NPD Manager 50,000 Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading food manufacturer in the search for an ambitious New Product Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded professional to take ownership of developing award-winning products from concept to launch. If you're passionate about food innovation and want to be at the heart of bringing exciting new products to market, this could be the perfect next step in your career. As the NPD Manager, you'll play a key role in driving the innovation pipeline, ensuring products are successfully developed, tested, and delivered to meet both consumer demand and customer expectations. You'll work cross-functionally with commercial, brand, and operations teams to ensure that each product launch aligns with business objectives and maintains the highest standards of quality. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end New Product Development process, from concept generation through to launch. Develop innovative, market-leading food products that meet brand and retailer requirements. Oversee trials, testing, and development in the test kitchen, ensuring feasibility and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Brand, and Operations to align NPD with business strategy. Monitor food trends, competitor activity, and market insights to identify new opportunities. Ensure all new products meet required quality, compliance, and commercial standards. Manage project timelines and budgets to deliver products on time and within cost parameters. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners. This is what you'll need: Proven experience in New Product Development within the food or FMCG industry. Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and product innovation. Excellent project management, organisation, and communication skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Chance to join growing secure company. Catering events. Employee rewards. Christmas activities.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager 50,000 Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading food manufacturer in the search for an ambitious New Product Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded professional to take ownership of developing award-winning products from concept to launch. If you're passionate about food innovation and want to be at the heart of bringing exciting new products to market, this could be the perfect next step in your career. As the NPD Manager, you'll play a key role in driving the innovation pipeline, ensuring products are successfully developed, tested, and delivered to meet both consumer demand and customer expectations. You'll work cross-functionally with commercial, brand, and operations teams to ensure that each product launch aligns with business objectives and maintains the highest standards of quality. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end New Product Development process, from concept generation through to launch. Develop innovative, market-leading food products that meet brand and retailer requirements. Oversee trials, testing, and development in the test kitchen, ensuring feasibility and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Brand, and Operations to align NPD with business strategy. Monitor food trends, competitor activity, and market insights to identify new opportunities. Ensure all new products meet required quality, compliance, and commercial standards. Manage project timelines and budgets to deliver products on time and within cost parameters. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners. This is what you'll need: Proven experience in New Product Development within the food or FMCG industry. Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and product innovation. Excellent project management, organisation, and communication skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Chance to join growing secure company. Catering events. Employee rewards. Christmas activities.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the utilities sector. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse product portfolio, drive strategic initiatives, and support operational and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain multi-generational product roadmaps, delivering new product development (NPD) on time, in budget, and to scope. Lead strategic initiatives, including market analysis, competitor insight, identification of growth opportunities, and deployment of digital and AI-based initiatives. Support P&L operations by collaborating with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams to ensure product line profitability and regional performance. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, R&D, marketing, operations, distributors, and customers. Provide training and guidance on product knowledge and support the implementation of business improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience: Degree-level qualification in a technical or business-related field. Proven experience in product management, ideally within the utilities or manufacturing sector. Strong project management experience, including leading teams and delivering complex initiatives. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Innovative, proactive, and able to drive change while working independently. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans. Ability to influence and lead teams across multiple functions. Detail-oriented, organised, and focused on delivering results. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy and growth within a dynamic and globally connected business. HIT 'APPLY NOW'
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the utilities sector. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse product portfolio, drive strategic initiatives, and support operational and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain multi-generational product roadmaps, delivering new product development (NPD) on time, in budget, and to scope. Lead strategic initiatives, including market analysis, competitor insight, identification of growth opportunities, and deployment of digital and AI-based initiatives. Support P&L operations by collaborating with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams to ensure product line profitability and regional performance. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, R&D, marketing, operations, distributors, and customers. Provide training and guidance on product knowledge and support the implementation of business improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience: Degree-level qualification in a technical or business-related field. Proven experience in product management, ideally within the utilities or manufacturing sector. Strong project management experience, including leading teams and delivering complex initiatives. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Innovative, proactive, and able to drive change while working independently. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans. Ability to influence and lead teams across multiple functions. Detail-oriented, organised, and focused on delivering results. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy and growth within a dynamic and globally connected business. HIT 'APPLY NOW'
