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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 everyday 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 Kiveton employs over 600 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals and soups. 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 crossfunctional 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 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. Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment Relevant 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 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. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date

Raw Materials Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals - Cumberland, Cumberland Avenue, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm 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 Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this pivotal role as a Raw Materials Technologist, you will ensure that customer, business, and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are fully met. You will establish, monitor, and maintain quality, safety, and risk evaluation systems, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time. Role Accountabilities • Ensure all raw materials have approved, validated specifications and risk assessments • Challenge and verify supplier information to ensure full understanding and compliance • Maintain accurate raw material systems, databases, and launch-ready documentation • Support NPD activity and product launches by identifying material risks and operational impacts early • Ensure full supplier approval, including SAQs, audits, and certification requirements • Support and lead raw material elements of internal, customer, and group audits • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP standards, driving corrective actions to closure • Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives • Communicate customer and business requirements clearly to suppliers and site teams • Support food safety incidents by providing timely and accurate technical information • Promote safe working practices and contribute to a strong health and safety culture What we're looking for • Strong knowledge of food safety, supplier assurance, and raw material risk management • Experience working with quality management systems, specifications, and risk assessments • Confidence challenging supplier data to ensure compliance and robustness • Ability to work cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, NPD, and suppliers • Strong audit capability with a clear understanding of GMP and HACCP requirements • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills, able to influence at all levels • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks • Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement 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.

Development Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions , Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Boness Ways of Working: Monday to Friday Hours of work: 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 Bo'ness employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments for a range of customers. The site is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles from Falkirk. What you'll be doing In this busy and exciting role, you will support the delivery of the development pipeline, working closely with crossfunctional teams to bring new product ideas to life. You will use your creativity, commercial understanding and technical skill to support recipes, track trends and deliver accurate development information that drives successful innovation. Role Accountabilities • Build strong relationships with key functions to support development activity • Maintain awareness of retailer requirements and expectations within your product area • Demonstrate passion for food and curiosity around flavours, trends and innovation • Identify emerging food and market trends to inspire product development • Understand relevant site capabilities to support feasible development solutions • Use recipe management systems to generate accurate recipe information and costings • Monitor competitor products and communicate relevant insights • Input accurate information into sector development pipeline documentation • Work at pace with strong organisation, creativity and attention to detail • Support the delivery of development tasks to agreed standards and timelines What we're looking for • Highly motivated with a passion for food and innovation • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills • Excellent PC skills and confident using development or recipe systems • A foodbased degree or relevant experience • Valid driving licence • Resilient, selfmotivated and able to manage time effectively • Strong communication skills and an effective team player • Curious, creative and willing to learn and grow within the business • Ability to understand basic engineering or technical principles 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 jobrelated 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 onthejob training and development opportunities to further your career.

Chief Engineer Power Electronics Midlands, UK £90-130 + bonus + benefits Mild Hybrid working (4 days in the office) This role involves working within a successful and growing engineering company aligned to electrified propulsion / e-mobility sectors. Key elements of this role include: Very strong technical competence within power electronics engineering (demonstrable detailed level design experience , previous or current) Excellent communication and technical leadership skills Demonstrable customer facing experience and commercial acumen Credible product delivery experience within transport / vehicle applications (electrified powertrain and propulsion systems) taking products to series production As chief engineer you will be the technical specialist within the team and have significant and credible experience of delivering power electronic products into transport / vehicle applications (e.g. passenger cars, 2-3 wheelers, off highway, marine vessels, drones / UAVs, etc) You will be a technical leader and guide within the business with the ability to advise internal teams and customers on all aspects of power electronics design and development from concept to release. (particularly in the field of power conversion, including DC-DC converters, OBCs & rectifiers) You will have delivered numerous products to series production within similar arenas and have a firm grasp of product certification processes. As a credible technologist aligned to power electronics, you will be a figurehead within the company, interfacing with key customers and demonstrating the company s capabilities in this field. Furthermore, you will be commercially aware, will support bids, guide customers and capture requirements at customer meetings. You will also provide technical direction to design teams and represent the company at conferences. It is likely you will have a strong academic background and many years of experience within power electronics design, developing DCDC converters, OBCs, rectifiers and similar (likely between 60V to 6kV) for vehicle / transport applications. You will also keep abreast of changes and advancements relating to power electronics technologies and the production of such products (e.g. SiC, GaN, MLC, etc). You will need to be a strong communicator and confident working directly with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Visa and location: For the right person, relocation assistance and visa sponsorship could be provided. Hybrid working initially there would be more time required in the office but this can reduce as you become more familiar with company culture, processes, people, etc.

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.

Our client is a fast-growing, ambitious lifestyle apparel business seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join its expanding product team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, commercially successful collections across multiple product categories. Working closely with design, product development, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, you will be responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, performance, and compliance throughout the development process. Key Responsibilities Conduct fit sessions and provide clear, detailed technical feedback to suppliers and manufacturers. Create and maintain technical specifications, size charts, grading information, and garment construction packs. Ensure products consistently meet quality standards, brand requirements, and customer expectations. Review fabrics, trims, prints, embellishments, and wash treatments to ensure performance and durability standards are achieved. Identify and resolve garment fit, construction, and quality issues throughout product development. Ensure all products comply with relevant UK and EU safety and compliance regulations. Liaise regularly with overseas suppliers and factories regarding technical specifications and production requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, fit consistency, and manufacturing efficiency. Skills & Experience Previous experience in a Garment Technologist role within fashion, sportswear, lifestyle apparel, or a related sector. Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, fit, and fabric performance. Experience working across multiple product categories. Good knowledge of production processes and factory workflows. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Experience Experience within sportswear, licensed apparel, merchandise, or fanwear products. Knowledge of print and embellishment techniques, including embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, and appliqué. Understanding of compliance testing and product safety requirements. Qualification in Fashion, Clothing Technology, or a related discipline. About You You will be a proactive, solutions-focused individual who enjoys collaborating across teams. Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, you'll combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious apparel business. Varied role with genuine ownership and influence across product development. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Modern office facilities. Excellent opportunity for long-term career development. If you're an experienced Garment Technologist looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Graduate NPD Technologist - Food Manufacturing 27,000 - 27,500 South Manchester Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK's fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided? This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years. They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation. This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie - someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that'll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK. Responsibilities: Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs. Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches. Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards. Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business Full right-to-work in the UK Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date. Graduate NPD Technologist, NPD Technologist, NPD, Product Development, Food Technologist, Food Science, Food Science, Food Design, Graduate, Nutritional, Nutritional Science, Food Technology, Graduate NPD Technologist, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Food, Bakery, Dairy, Meats, Condiments, Fresh Produce, Ambient, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, North West, Sale, Stockport, Altrincham

Specifications Technologist In this newly created role, we are looking for a key person to join our team to support our growing NPD and Technical teams in managing the product development journey from concept through to creation. The Specifications Technologist will ensure ingredients, packaging and service suppliers are approved for supply to our customer base. You will assist with ensuring the compliance of raw materials, finished product specifications and artwork are in line with our specified standards. What you will be doing: Playing a lead role in ensuring that our internal and customer specifications follow a right first-time approach Ensuring that ingredient, packaging and service supplies are approved, conducting supplier reviews at set intervals Ensure comprehensive handovers are in place with our NPD team, to ensure data is accurate before adding to customer specifications Work with our supply chain team and suppliers to ensure data is accurate before adding to specifications Review raw material specifications from NPD and complete checks at set intervals, ensuring compliance to standard and processing changes in line with our procedures Review, approve and create artwork files working closely with the Head of Technical Lead the creation of finished product specification sheets for both internal use and for our customers. Participating in benchmarking reviews and taste panels, feeding back results to respective departments and closing out known issues Involvement with production trials and first production runs Following all BRC, HACCP requirements during work activities Using bespoke databases and Microsoft Excel to write and maintain compliance documents General administrative support duties where required Complying with company health and safety policies and working practices to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment What you'll bring: Studied a Food related course at College or University A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a specifications team, including managing HR processes such as absence management, PDPs, performance management etc Industry-recognised qualification in legal labelling Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Candidates must be flexible, hard-working and possess a positive attitude to work Experience using retailer specification databases/portals is essential

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong national presence. With a network of over 200 professionals across 9 offices and a turnover exceeding 20 million, this employee-owned practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking a talented Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing Shrewsbury team. The practice delivers award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, Transport, and Leisure. Their current projects focus are for various Education projects ( 1m - 40m) and large scale Healthcare projects (up to 400m). experience within either sector would be beneficial but not essential. Senior Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary 40,000 - 50,000 DOE Company pension - salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contributions Life assurance scheme Season ticket loan for commuting and parking Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days, after 3 years, plus public holidays Holiday enhance - option to buy extra leave via salary exchange Hybrid working - 2 days a week Company car / car allowance (dependant on role) Company mobile phone (dependant on role) Flexible working options Sabbatical leave Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs Cycle to Work scheme Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) scheme with BUPA Critical Illness Insurance Discretionary bonus scheme Return to work baby bonus Continuous development / learning Support for further education and paid study leave Sports and social activities Annual Winter / Summer parties Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview Produce effective working drawing packages with minimum supervision Advise on environmental and building regulatory requirements affecting the project Carry out Designer Risk Assessments (CDM) Co-ordinate with other consultants/colleagues, disseminate information to team members and negotiate with statutory bodies Work on a range of exciting Healthcare & Education projects Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements Co-ordinate detailed design information Liaise with and produce documentation for statutory and local approval authorities Use latest Revit Level 2 BIM processes Programme work schedules and carry out inspections at various stages Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements Architectural Technologist with minimum 5 years' experience Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of production packages Good knowledge of Revit with at least three years' continual use in practice as the primary design/delivery tool Good knowledge of UK Construction and Building Law Live within a commutable distance of Shrewsbury 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 working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in the West Midlands who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function. The Role As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires Attending and supporting internal and external audits Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility About You You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience in food specifications management Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders Experience mentoring or managing junior team members 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)

We are partnering with a fast-growing, market-leading food-to-go business to recruit a Process Technologist for a confidential hire. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on individual who thrives in manufacturing environments and enjoys bridging product development with scalable, efficient production. The Role As Process Technologist, you will play a critical role in translating product concepts into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes across chilled food operations. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting factory trials, first productions, and scale-up activities Optimising manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, efficiency, and consistency Working closely with NPD, Technical, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth product launches Troubleshooting process issues on site and implementing corrective actions Supporting the transfer of products between sites or suppliers where required Ensuring processes meet food safety, legal, and customer standards Documenting process parameters, SOPs, and manufacturing specifications The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Process Technologist or Development / Manufacturing Technologist within chilled food or food-to-go Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and factory operations Confident working hands-on in production environments Experience running factory trials and scaling products from bench to factory Organised, resilient, and comfortable working at pace Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Alliance Personnel are seeking a dedicated Food Technologist Support to join one of their clients based in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, quality assurance, and safety of food products through development and research. JOB PURPOSE: To offer general support within the product development department. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES To provide administrative support with filing and organising of product development paperwork. To monitor, facilitate and support with factory trials of new products. To provide support for managing product samples. To provide kitchen support where necessary. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Food technologist background is preferable. Must have excellent administration and organisational skills. Should have strong work ethic with a keen interest in working with food. Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Windows. Kitchen working experience is preferred. HOURS OF WORK A flexible 8hours a day, Monday to Friday (40hrs per week) TEMP TO PERM

Lead Developer - AWS Serverless/Node.js Manchester (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £725/day (Inside IR35) Eligible for SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Lead Developer to drive both hands-on delivery and technical leadership across a high-impact programme within a UK government environment. This role suits a senior technologist who can shape technical direction while remaining close to the code, mentoring teams, and delivering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions. What You'll Be Doing Taking ownership of technical leadership and delivery across a key programme Setting and evolving the technical strategy and architectural direction Remaining hands-on with development across Node.js and AWS serverless environments Coaching, mentoring, and supporting engineers to build a high-performing team Collaborating with architects, stakeholders, and product teams to deliver aligned solutions Driving engineering best practices Key Skills Experience Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript Deep experience with AWS, particularly serverless technologies Strong background in software development, including integrating multiple systems and services Experience with authentication and security, including OIDC and modern identity approaches Experience setting technical direction and leading delivery in complex environments Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering capability Desirable Previous experience working within the UK Government or Public Sector Architectural experience If youre a hands-on technical leader with strong cloud and integration experience, looking to shape and deliver impactful systems in a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Interactive Media Producer / XR/VR Producer 46,000 - 56,000 + Excellent Pension + 39 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working + Leading Creative Projects + Training & Development Hybrid Role - Central London 3 days on site Are you a Producer, Media Project Manager, or Digital Content Lead with experience working within Digital Media, XR, VR or similar looking for the opportunity to showcase your skillset, working as part of a close knit team of experts on cutting edge media applications? Do you want to work on projects that go beyond traditional media production, taking the technical lead on projects from concept through completion, all whilst having the ability to continue progressing your career working for a highly regarded specialist? This is a fantastic chance to become part of a prestigious organisation known for excellence in engineering, research, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-leading digital media environment where you won't just deliver media projects, but will play a key part in the continued development of this team. On offer is a highly varied and creative production role where you will take ownership of end-to-end media projects across film, audio, XR and interactive formats. You will work closely with academics, researchers, designers, technologists and external production partners to deliver high-quality content that enhances teaching and learning at scale. This role suits someone with a Media Production background, looking for the opportunity to lead projects through completion continuing their development as part of a close knit team of experts. The Role: Lead and manage end-to-end media production projects across film, audio, XR and interactive media Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including academics, designers, technologists and external suppliers Manage production budgets, schedules and delivery timelines across multiple concurrent projects Oversee production workflows from concept development through to final delivery The Person: Producer, Production Manager, or Media Project Manager within film, media or digital production Strong experience delivering end-to-end audiovisual or interactive media projects Proven experience managing budgets, schedules and production logistics Experience with XR, interactive media or educational content highly desirable Interest in emerging technologies such as AI, XR and digital learning innovation Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Process Development Technologist - 1 Year FTC 35,000 Wrexham Are you an experienced Process Development or NPD professional in the Food Manufacturing sector with a passion for turning concepts into success solutions and looking for a high-impact role where you can work on projects for major retailers? This leading Food Manufacturer specialises in ready meal solutions for big supermarkets & foodservice providers, having over 100 years of history and a strong footprint in the UK. They operate several modern production facilities and have benefited from significant investment in recent years. This is a key role supporting the development and scale-up of new and existing food products, ensuring they can be delivered efficiently within a manufacturing environment. You will be working cross-functionally to bring concepts to life while balancing quality, cost and capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Food Manufacturing sector in an NPD or Process Development role where they have worked cross-functionally and developed a competence in Recipe, Nutrition & Yield Calculations. This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career to enhance their experience and bolster their CV by joining a big name in the Food Manufacturing sector on a 1 year contract developing products for high-profile clients. Day-to-day of the role: Supporting the development and sale-up of new and existing products to meet customer and business requirements Translating kitchen and concept recipes into viable factory processes Working with production, technical and commercial teams to ensure successful product launches Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness Assisting with trials, documentation and validation The ideal person will have: 2+ years' experience in NPD or Process Development in the Food Manufacturing sector An understanding of factory processes, scale-up and food safety standards Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once Preferable holding experience with chilled products If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. Process Development Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD, NPD Technologist, Food Science, Food Scientist, New Product Development, Process Development, Process Development Technologist, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Ambient, Meat, Fresh Produce, Meals, Food, Beverage, Fresh Produce, Wrexham, Cheshire, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Flint, Buckley

Training Systems Engineer Be at the forefront of transforming British Army training. About us: At OMNIA Training, we've brought together some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army's training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK's bold Land Industrial Strategy. The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the Systems Solutions Lead. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: Working with a multidisciplined team to define work packages and technical requirements across multiple complex services and capabilities to meet required technical and operational specifications Defining requirements and producing designs. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature, logging, delegating and quality assuring Act as the technical liaison between engineering teams and supply chain partners, ensuring technical specifications, standards, and integration requirements are clearly communicated and understood. Maintains relevant records and documentation, leads audits Individually contribute to the execution and delivery of key work packages Lead and undertaking activities associated with Systems Engineering, including product development and qualification Work with the OMNIA Training team to assist in the review, analysis, implementation and delivery of advanced training environments and concepts Contributes to maintenance, installation and problem resolution Contributes to and helps improve system operation Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers. Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training Systems Engineer will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of complex bespoke training systems capabilities, technology and solutions for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Responsible to the Systems Solutions Lead, this position will be critical to the successful technology and interoperability of the entire solution. The position is suited to a Training Technologist or Systems Engineer who has the appetite to develop further into Systems Engineering or Training Solution Systems and thrives on the challenge of tackling requirements definition, design, integration and delivery of a wide range of solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies, including simulation systems and synthetic environments. This will be done following the System Engineering process through the lifecycles through waterfall and agile methodologies. A key part of the role will be liaising across third parties and subcontractors to ensure their technical deliveries are aligned through the supply chain. This position requires a customer first mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and Experience: Working in multi-disciplinary teams within a system engineering environment. Knowledge of Systems Engineering Process (ISO 15288) Experience of writing system requirements and producing design documentation. Knowledge in the System Engineering V-model lifecycles and processes. Writing technical specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Systems Engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques Experience with the Atlassian Suite, working with Jira, Confluence Engineering background with a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience Ability to translate operational and technical requirements into practical system architectures, designs and implementation plans Experience supporting technical deployments within structured delivery environments (e.g. Agile or SAFe) Experience supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and operational phases Experience of Cloud Service and hosting with AWS or Azure. Holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of writing training system requirements and designs across the Live Virtual and Constructive environments. Engineering, (mechanical, electrical, software, systems) Awareness of TOGAF and/or NAFv4 Experience delivering multi-system integration projects within defence, government, or highly regulated environments. Working knowledge of Training Systems standards and frameworks (DIS/HLA/SISO) Experience implementing and configuring training solution technologies across Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments. Experience working with external suppliers and vendors to deliver integrated technical solutions, including reviewing technical documentation to ensure alignment with system/architecture requirements and standards. Experience supporting procurement or supply chain teams by translating technical specifications and integration requirements. Understanding of interoperability standards or integration frameworks used within enterprise or defence systems. Experience or knowledge of Combined Arms Virtual Simulations (CAVS) or Tactical Engagement Systems (TES) What we offer: Be Part of a Groundbreaking Mission Join the UK's most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence. A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in Northamptonshire who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function. The Role As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards Reviewing raw materials and supplier approval processes Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires Attending and supporting internal and external audits Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility About You You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience in food specifications management Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders 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)

Graduate NPD Technologist - Food Manufacturing £27,000 - £27,500 South Manchester Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK's fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided? This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years. They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation. This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie - someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that'll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK. Responsibilities: Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs. Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches. Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards. Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business Full right-to-work in the UK Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.

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.

Are you an experienced Process Development Technologist looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment? We are partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturer to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative technical team and play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept through to successful factory launch. Working closely with Development, Production, Technical and Quality teams, you will take ownership of the critical path from kitchen approval through to commercial production, ensuring products are launched efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards. The Role Transfer of products from development kitchen to factory production. Plan and coordinate factory trials. Generate process documentation, specifications and photographic standards. Create Quality Attribute Specifications (QAS) and support product validation activities. Coordinate shelf-life, nutritional and cooking guideline testing. Work cross-functionally with Production, Technical and QA teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support HACCP reviews and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Drive successful product implementation while maintaining quality, efficiency and food safety standards. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Previous experience in a Process Development, Process Technologist or similar role. Experience within chilled food manufacturing, ideally within high-care and/or high-risk environments. Strong understanding of factory trials, product launches and process documentation. Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments within manufacturing. Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality systems. Competency in recipe management, nutritional calculations and yield calculations. What's on offer? Opportunity to work with a respected food manufacturing business. Exposure to exciting product development and launch projects. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Valuable experience within a dynamic and innovative manufacturing operation. If you're passionate about turning great concepts into successful factory launches and thrive in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion with Adam. Alternatively call in on (phone number removed) ir email (url removed)