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A Fabric Technologist with Production experience is needed to join a fast fashion supplier to busy supplier to high street retailers. The Role: Testing fabric and garments to ensure they meet the required standards. Ordering and approving labels and packaging Assisting the Production Manager with the development of multi-products. Working on products from initial design through to the final product. Chasing up production orders, samples, trim orders and shipping documents. Following up bulk fabric test reports. Liaising with overseas factories. Managing critical paths. General ad-hoc duties in accordance with the daily needs of this busy supplier. Skills Required: Knowledge of critical path management. Minimum of 3- 5 years experience gained either with a UK High Street supplier or retailer. Knowledge and experience of fitting garments/products. Knowledge of garment construction. Full IT literate including Excel. Strong communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.

Food/ Specification Technologist Role Description: Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing customer specifications, product labelling and packaging artwork to ensure compliance with food legislation, customer requirements and company standards. Working closely with the Technical, NPD, Sales and Operations teams, you will support new product launches, maintain accurate technical documentation and provide technical support to customers while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality and compliance are maintained. Key Responsibilities for an Interim Role: Complete the generation of new customer specifications and complete customer portals with all customer requirements. Deal with Technical Customer Service queries, responding in a timely and professional manner and supporting key customer accounts as required. To sign off artwork in accordance with legal requirements. Be part of the new product development process, ensuring full compliance to technical standards. Be competent to cover the generation of labels in the absence of our NPD and project coordinator. Support and manage NPD, trials and sample processes including managing and supporting shelf-life validation processes. Supporting customer COP requirements and gap analysis. Support and complete complaint investigations via the non-conformance process. Additional tasks as required. Key Responsibilities of a Permanent Role: Carry out Monthly Traceability & Mass Balance Audits. Member of Internal Audit Team (carry out assigned audits) Supporting the Food Safety & Quality Management System maintenance. Weekly export documentation and lead Vet visits. To Deputise for the Technical Services & Compliance Manager as required. Support with implementation of new processes in alignment with the EFSQMS. Be an integral member of the team during external audits for traceability/mass balance, supplier approval and other areas as required. Be involved in supporting and actioning non-conformances and corrective action plans where applicable. The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate must have: Food related qualification or relevant industry experience. Previous experience of working within a compliance and standards driven environment BRC Knowledge of food legislation. Legal labelling trained to approval label and artwork. High levels of attention to detail. Food Safety Level 3. HACCP Level 3. Understanding of microbiology and nutrition. Experience within a similar role in FMCG. An understanding of the operational side of Food Manufacturing. Salary is 30-35k & Working hours are 9am-5pm (Flexible Start from 8am)

NPD Process Technologist Location: Coventry Salary: 30-35k Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production. The Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth. What You'll Be Doing Own the process from idea to launch Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way. Get stuck into trials & production Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours. Create, test & innovate Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate across the business Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together. Deliver compliant, high-quality launches Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches. Support customers & suppliers Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready. What Makes This Role Exciting Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically What You'll Bring Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience) Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!) A passion for food trends and innovation Strong organisational skills & attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it The Details Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits) Driving licence beneficial Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details!

Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work 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 contribution 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. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

RAW Material Specifications Technologist East Kilbride Permanent A well-established manufacturing site is looking to bring in a Specifications Technologist to take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the board. This is a hands-on role where detail matters. You'll be working closely with technical, QA, procurement, and suppliers to make sure everything is right first time. What you'll be doing Creating and maintaining finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications Managing retailer specification portals Ensuring compliance with UK food legislation (labelling, allergens, nutrition) Reviewing packaging, artwork, and label approvals Maintaining allergen risk assessments and declarations Supporting audits and customer technical queries Monitoring specification KPIs and accuracy Supporting product launches and changes What we're looking for Experience managing specifications for UK retailers Strong understanding of food labelling and legislation Experience with retailer portals (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.) High attention to detail and strong data accuracy Confident working across multiple teams Why consider it Stable, structured environment Clear role ownership Good exposure across technical, QA, and NPD Opportunity to strengthen retailer-facing experience

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and much-loved food business in Hull for an NPD Technologist to join their growing development team. If you love getting your hands stuck into new food ideas and want to be part of the journey from lightbulb moment to launch day, this could be the perfect role for you. Working Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, you will be joining a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where every week brings a new brief, a new flavour, or a new challenge to get stuck into. As NPD Technologist, you will be right at the heart of the development team, helping to turn customer briefs into exciting new products, all while making sure everything ticks the boxes on shelf-life, testing, and cooking instructions. You will team up with the NPD Chef to cook up new and exciting recipes, balancing great taste with the practical realities of consumer, customer, business, commercial, operational, nutritional and process development needs. Generating detailed and accurate trial reports and records will be a key part of your day-to-day, and you will keep yourself fully up to speed with customer codes of practice and brand standards. You will have your finger on the pulse when it comes to packaging developments, liaising directly with suppliers, and you will get involved in benchmarking panels, sharing your findings with colleagues and customers alike. To thrive in this role, you will need a genuine passion for great food and an eye for quality, along with the confidence to make a brilliant first impression and present yourself well. A positive, friendly, and driven attitude with a naturally outgoing personality will help you build strong relationships with everyone from shop floor colleagues to senior stakeholders. Experience in an NPD environment within UK food manufacturing. Above all, you should love working somewhere fast-moving, where change is constant and expectations are high, because that is exactly where this role will keep you. Sound like your kind of role? Get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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)

The Company: As a Textile Technologist you are responsible for assisting with all stages of product development through the critical path for product launch, working to strict specifications and adhering to technical & quality manuals. You are required to become an expert within your product area to deliver fit for purpose products, ensuring high levels of performance and problem-solving issues. You will be required to understand and meet all sustainability requirements. You are expected to play an active part in projects, including comp shops and user trials. The Role: Understand and work to all specifications and manuals, including testing requirements and legislation. Assess product for safety & risk level, highlighting and solving any potential issues to prevent rejects and returns. Review product for make-up and intended purpose, conduct thorough red and gold seal checks. Give clear instructions for amendments and changes in order to achieve and improve product standards. Drive improvements with all factories to maintain product quality, performance & continuity. Develop strong relationships with all vendors. Attend meetings with suppliers and customers as required. Assist with corrective improvement plans and problem solving as required. Assist with resolution of customer complaints and implementation of root cause corrective action. Perform any reasonable requests as given by the management team. Keep the critical path spreadsheet up to date and attend critical path meetings. Administration duties include record keeping, inputting and analysis of information, responding to emails and telephone calls. Attendance at pre productions meetings Assist the Packaging coordinator with packaging proofs for accurate information. Sealing reports & testing matrix Understand sustainability requirements and work with the supply base to be in line with customer expectation and industry demands. Drive improvements to reduce packaging / chemicals / waste. Develop more sustainably sourced products where possible (including fibres and processing of materials & circularity) Ensure that a good level of housekeeping around your department is maintained at all times. Take responsibility for your own and your departments Health and Safety, ensure that at all times you comply with company policies and procedures. Immediately report any potential HR, quality, health & safety or environmental issues, risks, accidents and hazards immediately, including near miss accidents, to your manager Skills Required: Experienced at making decisions independently. Strong organisational skills to effectively support and manage the team and multiple deadlines. The ability to consult with all levels of management to support the Head of technical and wider team. Able to support collaboration and teamwork to build strong relationships. Require a proven track record in managing, implementing, driving and sustaining high quality standards to meet customer satisfaction and business requirements. Able to demonstrate problem solving tools and techniques. Require a proven track record in managing, implementing, driving and sustaining high quality standards to meet customer satisfaction and business requirements. Experienced in communicating with stake holders at all levels, including suppliers, customers, line managers, peer groups and supporting departments. Ability to establish, develop and maintain supplier and customer relationships with professionalism. Established decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload and deadlines accordingly. Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and demands. Able to demonstrate project management, planning and change management skills. Benefits: Free onsite secure parking Onsite Canteen (Hot/cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks can be purchased) 60% staff sales on any product we sell. Long term service aware from 5 years, and every 5 years (additional holidays and cash reward) Events calendar. 50 days WFH a year Fantastic staff parties (Summer Events and Christmas Party) Overseas travel for all Technologists 1-2 times a year Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated on a daily basis.

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.

Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Desired: educated to degree level in a food science or related subject Ideally qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation Essential Work experience within a food manufacturing environment and process Must be able to take part in taste panels Experience signing off packaging and artwork This role is Monday - Friday, flexibility will be required on start and finish times during trials 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 Pension up to 8% matched 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.

Quality Technologist Located near Mold (office based) Up to £35,000 DOE Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Company Pension Monday to Thursday 8.30-17.00, Friday 14.00 Finish We are seeking a Quality Technologist with a background in Quality Control to join a leading manufacturer supplying to a global client base. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established company offering long-term stability and strong prospects for technical development. The role will particularly suit candidates with a Quality or Technical background. Comprehensive training will be provided across all implemented systems and associated packaging. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience across all areas of Quality, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineering. You will also play a key role in supporting and maintaining our strong track record in external audits The Quality Technologist Role: Creation and maintenance of product specifications Updating specifications in line with regulatory and customer standards Generating artwork, labels, barcodes, packaging etc. Support new product development Centred around all aspects of Product Specifications, you will be liaising with different internal departments to ensure compliance and accuracy. Your input will help optimise & improve product parameters, often in collaboration with our Suppliers Additionally, you will be assisting our International Sales Office with technical queries and be the interface for Retailer Technical portals. The Quality Technologist Candidate: Experience in a specifications or QC or QA role Technical manufacturing / production background food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals or similar Experience working with regulations and specifications

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role Are you passionate about bringing new food products to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas can shape the future of dairy and snack innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for a Senior NPI Technologist to lead the charge in New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into reality - from factory trials to packaging perfection. Key responsibilities Management of the NPI Process, working cross functionally as part of the R&D team, ensuring a standardised approach to New Product Introduction Carry put factory trials on processed cheese, Yollies products in the factory, establishing the process control parameters and validation of product standards to ensure that the operations team to manufacture products with consistent product design Communicate the product quality standards as part of the NPI process and provide training to facilitate understanding and effective implementation Organise and co-ordinate new packaging trials and ensure that the outcome are effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders. Own activities related with introduction of new products into the factory using various systems Work cross functionally with internal teams, supplier, customers, brand and marketing Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers as appropriate, co-ordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process Support the delivery of process and profit improvement projects at site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined capabilities, ensuring product quality attributes are preserved and Food safety and legal requirements are met Build relationships with marketing, operations and commercials and ensure customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, vison and Value Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes Presentation of samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders Qualifications and skills BSc in food Science or equivalent Experience in food Industry Previous people management experience Experience in artwork approval, packaging development Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions Numerical ability to record and analyse key process data Highly organised multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources Attention to detail with a structured approach Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service Able to play a key role as a high performing team Excellent communication skills

Tired of the bowels of beige cubicles, restrictive rules, and an under-stimulating environment? How does joining a dynamic team at a vibrant and endlessly innovative organization sound? If you re a go-getter Packaging Technologist who thrives in the realm of fast-paced, retail-centric environments, then make way - this advert is calling you! This position isn t for the faint-hearted. It s a key role with the power to effect dramatic change as you'll be responsible for the delivery of brand packaging on-shelf - the very face of the brand. Imagine the possibilities, with you racking your brains over print, innovation, quality, and on-time delivery, or tightening the course of an ambitious Plastic Free agenda. This role is your canvas, so go ahead and paint your visionary ideas on it. The nitty-gritty of the role includes applying cost minimisation and reduction techniques across the work - an exhilarating balancing act of ensuring maximum appeal without breaking the bank. Mix that with some exhilarating supplier visits, and we're talking about pushing the envelope in packaging. We said it was more than just a 9-5 gig, didn t we? As an orchestrator, you ll drive the packaging innovation agenda, collaborating with trading, merchandising, technical, development, and packaging teams. Talk about harnessing collective genius! Do you have what it takes? Are you blessed with supplier management capabilities? Can you build, manage, and report on project-based approaches like a hot knife through butter? Do you have the technical chops to lead the packaging agenda with conviction? If you're nodding vehemently, we might be a match. On the flip side, you might be asking, "What's in it for me?" That's a fair question. For one, you get to leave your distinct fingerprint on a wide array of packaging types. And two, being the packaging maestro, you hold sway over shaping up strategies that have a direct bearing on the brand's image and sustainability initiatives. If that doesn t get your heart racing, not much will. Convinced? Ready to tackle packaging challenges head-on, engage suppliers, and champion the cause of the Plastic Free agenda? If yes, pull up your sleeves and let s start chatting! Let s revolutionise packaging together - shall we?

The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Raw Materials Technologist to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Approve and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with standards. Review and verify supplier GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) accreditation. Approve and monitor raw materials and packaging to meet quality standards. Carry out raw material and allergen risk assessments. Verify raw material specifications and associated documentation. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities in raw materials, ensuring supplier compliance. Liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance or out-of-specification issues. Ensure the accuracy of Chain of Custody (CoC) claims (e.g. provenance, varietal information). Conduct raw material and mass balance traceability exercises. Obtain and manage supplier Certificates of Conformance (CoC) / Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Take swift action on food safety alerts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Support raw material approvals and reviews to ensure timely and accurate product launches. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong literacy and numeracy skills - able to interpret data and documentation accurately. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal). 3+ years' food manufacturing experience (preferably in Supplier Assurance). Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification. Auditor qualification and experience conducting audits (BRCGS preferred). Recognised allergen qualification with strong allergen management knowledge. Familiar with customer codes of practice (allergens, labelling, coding, foreign body detection). Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme

Senior Specifications Technologist - Hybrid Opportunity Our client, a successful and well-respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their Technical Department. This opportunity arises due to continued growth and significant investment in the company. Key Responsibilities Support New Product Development: Ensure product specifications and information are accurate to support the NPD team and process. Due Diligence: Adhere to time scales, company procedures, legislation, and customer codes of practice. Technical Packaging Information: Ensure correct technical information is on the appropriate packaging. Customer Interaction: Attend customer meetings to represent the company s technical capabilities. Legislation and Policy Updates: Stay current with legislation and company policies to ensure compliance. Raw Material Specifications: Assess raw materials against standards. Data Review: Analyze and review analytical data to ensure product quality. Customer Compliance: Ensure all products meet customer requirements. Production Support: Collaborate with production to provide technical solutions. Skills and Experience HACCP, GMP, and Hygiene: Understanding of these critical food safety and quality standards. Microbiology and Nutrition: Basic understanding to support product development and compliance. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing and ensuring accuracy of technical information. Computer Proficiency: Good computer skills for data management and communication. Communication: Strong communicator to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Role Details Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working from home. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Development Opportunities: Potential for career progression and development within the company. Benefits: Pension plan included. Join a dynamic team in a company that values growth and technical excellence. Apply now to advance your career as a Specifications Technologist! Key words- Specifications Technologist, Process Technologist, Process Development Technologist, Raw Materials, Raw Materials Specifications

Senior Specifications Technologist My client a successful and well-respected food manufacturer in the East Midlands are seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their Technical department, you will take a key role in supporting the New Product Development Team and Technical teams to ensure product specifications and information is correct Key Responsibilities Ensure due diligence and take into consideration timescales, company procedures, legislation, and customer codes of practice Ensuring that correct technical information is on correct packaging Attendance at customer meetings To ensure you keep up to date with current legislation and company policies Ensuring that raw materials specifications are assessed according to standards Reviewing analytical data Be compliant with customer requirements Support to production to provide solutions Skills and experience Understanding of HACCP, GMP and hygiene Basic understanding of Microbiology and Nutrition Minimum 2 years experience within Food Manufacturing Experience working with major retailers Role Days Mon- Friday, 8.00am-4pm ( Hybrid ) Salary DOE Pension Life Cover Genuine development and progression Mach are acting as an agent for this role