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Engineering Team Leader Location: Thetford Shifts:, 4 on 4 off pattern, 4 Days and 4 Nights Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package + Progression in Engineering Management About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role Our Thetford operation is a breaded/coated product centre of excellence. As a value added, non-kill site we have no live animals or butchery onsite. It uses best in class equipment, which enables the site to deliver significant environmental benefits. The low-energy building is the flagship development within the 2 Sisters Food Group. As an Engineering Team Leader, you will be working with the Engineering Team on shift to carry out daily mechanical and electrical maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out in line with appropriate Health & Safety instructions and site policies. You will maintain clear communication between the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure seamless daily operations. Key Responsibilities Attend regular meetings with operations Report into the Engineering Shift Managers and Head of Engineering Point of call for escalations for any major downtimes and breakdowns of machinery Ordering parts as required Leading the engineering team and support where required Ensure that the Engineering plan is delivered on time and in full ensuring all team members are logging their activities on the CMMS system About You The ideal candidate will have prior experience leading a team and have experience as an Electrical Engineer from a multi-skilled environment. Ideally you will have experience within the food manufacturing industry. Key Skills/Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering techniques Improvising ability under breakdown conditions and product development situations and be aware of the relevant regulations NVQ Level 3 qualification at a minimum Experience of working in reactive maintenance roles Strong interpersonal skills: a team player who is prepared to support fellow engineers and can also develop good relationships with colleagues in departments across the business Benefits Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

Engineering Team Leader Location: Thetford Shifts:, 4 on 4 off pattern, 4 Days and 4 Nights Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package + Progression in Engineering Management About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role Our Thetford operation is a breaded/coated product centre of excellence. As a value added, non-kill site we have no live animals or butchery onsite. It uses best in class equipment, which enables the site to deliver significant environmental benefits. The low-energy building is the flagship development within the 2 Sisters Food Group. As an Engineering Team Leader, you will be working with the Engineering Team on shift to carry out daily mechanical and electrical maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out in line with appropriate Health & Safety instructions and site policies. You will maintain clear communication between the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure seamless daily operations. Key Responsibilities Attend regular meetings with operations Report into the Engineering Shift Managers and Head of Engineering Point of call for escalations for any major downtimes and breakdowns of machinery Ordering parts as required Leading the engineering team and support where required Ensure that the Engineering plan is delivered on time and in full ensuring all team members are logging their activities on the CMMS system About You The ideal candidate will have prior experience leading a team and have experience as an Electrical Engineer from a multi-skilled environment. Ideally you will have experience within the food manufacturing industry. Key Skills/Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering techniques Improvising ability under breakdown conditions and product development situations and be aware of the relevant regulations NVQ Level 3 qualification at a minimum Experience of working in reactive maintenance roles Strong interpersonal skills: a team player who is prepared to support fellow engineers and can also develop good relationships with colleagues in departments across the business Benefits Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

LIVE-IN Head Chef (2-bed flat) About us: Tucked away in the loveliness of leafy Ealing, The New Inn is just a hop, skip & jump from South Ealing Tube station and a stones throw from the buzz of Ealing Broadway. We don't like to brag (okay, maybe just a little bit), but we are rather proud of our cracking seasonal menus and drinks list that could charm even the fustiest of sippers. Our garden? Shes a bit of a show off herself, bursting with good vibes and sun seekers in the summer and cosily wrapped up come the winter months. Liam our new GM has been with Young's for many years and has a strong focus on generous hospitality, quality service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests - we would love to welcome you in to our tight-knit family and continue to delight our customers. We had a top to toe glow up a few years back, and she's still looking like a proper stunner. So if you're in the area pop in, introduce yourself and see what all the fuss is about! Being a Head Chef at Young's: We believe every pub should be different. This means that you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs . Being a Head Chef at the New Inn: Here at the New Inn we are a vibrant, well-loved community pub in the heart of Ealing, famous for our warm hospitality, legendary Sunday roasts, and an ever-changing menu of exceptional seasonal specials. Boasting one of the biggest and best beer gardens in west London, we are a go-to destination for outdoor dining and drinking throughout the summer as well as into the winter when we winterize the garden area. We are entering a new, exciting chapter and want to fully maximize our incredible outdoor space by launching a premium barbecue and outdoor food concept. We are looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, maintain our high standards, and spearhead this outdoor expansion with their own ideas and influence. What we offer our Head Chefs: Your own 2-bed flat above the pub - perfect for a comfortable commute and massive saving on rent Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials alongside the General Manager Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop Free meals on shift 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms Share save Scheme Enhanced Company Pension Scheme 28 Days paid holiday per year What we look for in a Head Chef: This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business. Have at least 2 years experience taking full responsibility of the kitchen either as a Head Chef or in the position of Snr Sous Chef Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training, stock and all health and safety effectively at all times Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both food GP and labour Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams Experience or genuine interest in live-fire cooking, barbequing and managing outdoor food set-up

Business Development Manager Manchester/ Liverpool - Field Based Premium Butchery Wholesale - HORECA Up to 50,000 OTE I currently have an exciting opportunity to join a premium butcher wholesaler supplying high-quality meats to some of the North West's leading HORECA venues. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a highly capable Business Development Manager to strengthen their presence across Manchester and Liverpool. The Role This is a field-based, high-energy sales role focused on winning and developing new business within the HORECA sector. You will be selling premium meat products into restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, catering groups, and hospitality operators. You will be responsible for building long-term relationships with chefs, head chefs, procurement teams, and business owners, positioning yourself as a trusted partner rather than just a supplier. Key Responsibilities Drive new business growth across Manchester & Liverpool's HORECA market Build strong, lasting relationships with chefs, hospitality buyers, and venue owners Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals Grow existing accounts through upselling and product development opportunities Conduct face-to-face meetings, tastings, and site visits Maintain strong knowledge of competitor activity and market trends Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets About You We are looking for someone with genuine credibility in the foodservice sector. You will either come from a foodservice sales background or have a career within hospitality (e.g. chef or similar) and understand how professional kitchens operate. Excellent knowledge of the foodservice industry is essential Proven experience in B2B sales within foodservice OR a strong hospitality background Strong network or ability to quickly build relationships within HORECA is highly desirable Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Highly self-motivated and target-driven Comfortable working independently in a field-based role Full UK driving licence required Passion for premium food and high-quality ingredients The Package Competitive package up to 50,000 (OTE) Opportunity to represent a respected premium food brand Strong career progression as the business expands Supportive, fast-moving, food-led culture Product tastings and staff discounts Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Business Development Manager opportunity. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Join a leading UK food processor near Pontefract, supplying high-quality prepared products to major supermarkets and foodservice providers. We are looking for an experienced Raw Material Coordinator to create and manage production plans for allocated protein products. You'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently, responding to logistical and operational challenges, and helping to achieve targets while minimising waste. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive organiser who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a real impact. THE ROLE To review Raw Material against the Specification that we buy against. Updating supplier specification as and when required to maintain current approved raw material specification along with the technical team. Factory based role that will proactively work to ensure the correct quality of raw material is used to deliver customers specification. Reporting all findings, both positive and negative, to the Technical Manager, Commercial and Operational Teams and communicating with suppliers. Over time the principle of the role is to improve the general quality of all Raw Material that is used on site. Relationship with Suppliers to be built on Compliance and Integrity and a working together mentality. Any improvements to butchery methods or packaging formats to be quantified and discussed within the site teams before approaching the Supplier. Any Raw Material not meeting Specification must have NCR or Rejections Notices to Suppliers and communicated within the site teams. Site visits to Suppliers to support Technical manager working on improving specifications and addressing quality issues. Supporting the understanding of butchery specifications and Cuts of meat used in product to Production Leaders and staff members. Create regular reports and trend analysis to keep customer performance up to date. Once role is becoming established weekly/monthly calls with suppliers to manage performance. To add value to raw material by using butchery knowledge. Preparation and participate in factory visits and technical audits. Conduct product assessment against agreed parameters during intake of raw material and during production, using several monitoring methods (Foss analysing and cook up and butchery) Raw material review and assessment online to support any supplier claims or downgrade to material. And any other duties in line with your skillset, as requested by the company Working hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. THE BENEFITS 25 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas period, raising with service years. Company pension, life cover 4x salary, company discounts THE CANDIDATE Food Safety Level 2 Strong butchery knowledge across Beef, Lamb, and Pork Experience working in a fast moving environment Experience working within food manufacturing Good planning skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify errors in data or written information Computer literate with ability to use excel and word to an intermediate level (constructing graphs, data trending etc Proactive with a 'can do' attitude Willing to undertake further training to develop within the role and support the business as and when required and when change in the food industry or customer COP Good interpersonal skills and effective team player Collaborator and ability to drive improvement and development. Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner Demonstrable ability to embrace and adapt to change and work in an agile environment Flexible approach to working hours The Consultancy: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Raw Materials Coordinator Pontefract, West Yorkshire £40,000 £45,000 per year Monday Friday (08 00 or 06 00) Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in raw materials? We re looking for an experienced Raw Materials Coordinator to join a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This factory-based role is vital in maintaining and improving raw material quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities: Review raw materials against specifications and update supplier specifications as needed. Work closely with the technical team to maintain approved raw material standards. Conduct product assessments during intake and production, using monitoring methods such as Foss analysis and butchery checks. Report findings (positive and negative) to Technical, Commercial, and Operational teams. Build strong, compliance-led relationships with suppliers, addressing quality issues proactively. Raise NCRs or rejection notices for materials not meeting specifications. Support supplier visits and audits with the Technical Manager. Provide training and support to production teams on butchery specifications and meat cuts. Create regular reports and trend analysis to monitor supplier and product performance. Drive continuous improvement in butchery methods, packaging formats, and raw material use. What We re Looking For: Strong background in food manufacturing, preferably with meat and butchery knowledge. Experience working with raw material specifications, quality systems, and compliance. Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams. Analytical mindset with the ability to create reports and identify trends. Practical approach, comfortable with factory-based work and supplier site visits. What s on Offer: Competitive salary of £40,000 £45,000 Monday Friday role with flexible start/finish times (06 00 or 08 00) Opportunity to make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality Long-term career development within a growing food manufacturing business

Job Title: Raw Materials Coordinator Salary: 40,000 Location: South Kirkby (near Pontefract / Wakefield) Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Overview: The Flavour Network has partnered with a well-established UK Food Processor to recruit a Raw Material Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis. As Raw Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining raw material specifications, ensuring all products consistently meet customer and business standards. The Raw Materials Coordinator is a site-based role will involve liaising with suppliers, conducting material assessments at intake and during production, and supporting the technical team with quality improvements. As Raw Materials Coordinator you play a key part in building strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance through reporting and trend analysis, and contributing to audits and customer visits. Strong background in butchery and meat specifications is desirable, alongside the ability to collaborate with production, technical, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities of the Raw Materials Coordinator: Review raw materials against agreed specifications to ensure compliance. Maintain and update supplier specifications in collaboration with the technical team. Ensure raw materials consistently meet business and customer requirements. Report findings to internal teams and liaise with suppliers on corrective actions. Drive improvements in raw material quality across the site. Build and maintain compliant, transparent supplier relationships. Identify opportunities to improve butchery methods or packaging formats and discuss internally before approaching suppliers. Manage non-conformances by issuing NCRs or rejection notices, ensuring effective site communication. Support the Technical Manager on supplier site visits to resolve quality concerns and review specifications. Share butchery expertise with production teams to support understanding of meat cuts and specifications. Produce reports and trend analysis to track supplier and raw material performance. Lead regular supplier performance calls to drive improvements. Contribute to technical audits and customer site visits. Conduct product assessments at intake and during production using methods such as Foss analysis, butchery checks, and cook-ups. Support supplier claims or product downgrades through raw material reviews and online assessments. Requirements for the Raw materials Coordinator Strong butchery knowledge across beef, lamb, and pork. HACCP trained. Food Hygiene certification. Ability to trend data and create reports. Understanding of third-party audits and industry standards (BRC, EFSIS, Red Tractor, Retailer standards, etc.). Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence improvements. Familiarity with both written and digital specification systems. Willingness to undertake further training and adapt to customer or industry requirements.