Quality Auditor Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension up contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Devizes, SN10 2EU Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4 on 4 off / Days / 06:00 - 18:00 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. Greencore Desserts is based in Devizes, Wiltshire, and specialises in making chilled desserts such as tarts, yum yums, doughnuts, pies and pastries. The site employs over 550 people and is one of three factories that are part of the Bakkavor Desserts sector in the UK. What you'll be doing In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager. Role Accountabilities • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure • Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances • Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly • Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing • Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements • Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions • Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis • Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels • Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits • Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions • Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards What we're looking for • A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment • A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards • Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance • Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels • A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines • Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development • A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and job-related benefits • Holidays • Competitive matched pension contributions • Life insurance up to 4x salary • Company share save scheme • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. 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.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Quality Auditor Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension up contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Devizes, SN10 2EU Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4 on 4 off / Days / 06:00 - 18:00 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. Greencore Desserts is based in Devizes, Wiltshire, and specialises in making chilled desserts such as tarts, yum yums, doughnuts, pies and pastries. The site employs over 550 people and is one of three factories that are part of the Bakkavor Desserts sector in the UK. What you'll be doing In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager. Role Accountabilities • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure • Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances • Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly • Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing • Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements • Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions • Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis • Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels • Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits • Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions • Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards What we're looking for • A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment • A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards • Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance • Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels • A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines • Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development • A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and job-related benefits • Holidays • Competitive matched pension contributions • Life insurance up to 4x salary • Company share save scheme • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. 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.
We are working with a dynamic and growing business based in London who are looking to appoint an experienced NPD Project Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with strong end-to-end product development experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Role: As NPD Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with customer expectations. You will play a key role in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Manage the full end-to-end NPD process, from concept and feasibility through to launch - Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including technical, commercial, supply chain and operations - Act as the central point of contact to ensure projects remain on track, meeting key milestones and deadlines - Work closely with customers and internal teams to translate briefs into commercially viable products - Ensure projects meet required quality, cost and timeline objectives About You Proven experience managing end-to-end product development projects Confident working cross-functionally with multiple internal stakeholders Experience working with major UK retailers Strong organisational and project management skills Able to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment If you are an experienced NPD professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. 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)
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
We are working with a dynamic and growing business based in London who are looking to appoint an experienced NPD Project Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with strong end-to-end product development experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Role: As NPD Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with customer expectations. You will play a key role in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Manage the full end-to-end NPD process, from concept and feasibility through to launch - Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including technical, commercial, supply chain and operations - Act as the central point of contact to ensure projects remain on track, meeting key milestones and deadlines - Work closely with customers and internal teams to translate briefs into commercially viable products - Ensure projects meet required quality, cost and timeline objectives About You Proven experience managing end-to-end product development projects Confident working cross-functionally with multiple internal stakeholders Experience working with major UK retailers Strong organisational and project management skills Able to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment If you are an experienced NPD professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. 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 working with a leading Food manufacturer to find a Senior Process Technologist who can take new products from development handover all the way through to a successful factory launch. This is a role for someone who loves the practical side of NPD trials, scale-up, problem-solving and launch delivery within culinary-led, high-growth chilled categories. You'll be the link between the development kitchen and the factory floor, making sure great ideas become products that can actually be made brilliantly, consistently and on time. Running exploratory or factory trials and pre-production runs. Reviewing trial data and making recommendations on next steps. Working through critical paths to keep retailer launch deadlines on track. Sitting down with Production to iron out scale-up challenges before launch week. Speaking directly with customers on live projects. Spotting a process improvement that saves time, reduces waste or lifts quality and making it happen. You'll report into the Site NPD Manager, work alongside a supportive development team and manage one direct report of your own. For the right person, there's genuine scope to grow the role taking on greater ownership of retailer-facing projects and stepping further into project leadership. You'll be an experienced NPD professional from a food manufacturing background, ideally with: A strong track record running factory trials and managing launches through critical paths Hands-on experience working with production teams in live factory environments People management experience Confidence interpreting trial data and making evidence-based decisions Good commercial awareness and a solid understanding of factory capability Great communication skills with both internal teams and retail customers A permanent role with a major food business, working on innovative and growing chilled ranges. Real visibility this is a hands-on environment where your contribution is seen and valued. Direct retailer exposure, a passionate team around you and a competitive salary to match. Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role. For a confidential conversation please contact (phone number removed) or email (url removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
We are working with a leading Food manufacturer to find a Senior Process Technologist who can take new products from development handover all the way through to a successful factory launch. This is a role for someone who loves the practical side of NPD trials, scale-up, problem-solving and launch delivery within culinary-led, high-growth chilled categories. You'll be the link between the development kitchen and the factory floor, making sure great ideas become products that can actually be made brilliantly, consistently and on time. Running exploratory or factory trials and pre-production runs. Reviewing trial data and making recommendations on next steps. Working through critical paths to keep retailer launch deadlines on track. Sitting down with Production to iron out scale-up challenges before launch week. Speaking directly with customers on live projects. Spotting a process improvement that saves time, reduces waste or lifts quality and making it happen. You'll report into the Site NPD Manager, work alongside a supportive development team and manage one direct report of your own. For the right person, there's genuine scope to grow the role taking on greater ownership of retailer-facing projects and stepping further into project leadership. You'll be an experienced NPD professional from a food manufacturing background, ideally with: A strong track record running factory trials and managing launches through critical paths Hands-on experience working with production teams in live factory environments People management experience Confidence interpreting trial data and making evidence-based decisions Good commercial awareness and a solid understanding of factory capability Great communication skills with both internal teams and retail customers A permanent role with a major food business, working on innovative and growing chilled ranges. Real visibility this is a hands-on environment where your contribution is seen and valued. Direct retailer exposure, a passionate team around you and a competitive salary to match. Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role. For a confidential conversation please contact (phone number removed) or email (url removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Job: Portfolio Manager Location: Leads Broadgate 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. Role Purpose As Portfolio Manager you will curate a range of products within a portfolio which will deliver Greencore key performance indicators, excellence programmes and customer NPD and EPD plans Key Accountabilities: Respond to customer briefs and market insight for the portfolio to make prioritisation decisions for the product range Prepare all Project Master Document that are Greencore Portfolio led Projects and support the Customer Teams prepare Project Master Document for all Customer led Projects Prepare & represent documentation and pre work required for our Weekly ITP and Monthly IBP meetings to ensure accurate information is used to make Portfolio decisions Rigorously apply stage and gate process timelines and measures for all products in development to ensure we are meeting the critical path and any risks are escalated and that key performance indicators are delivered Take responsibility for monitoring all products classed as exceptions to timeframes or key performance indicators through subsequent stages and gate approvals to ensure that redesigns and/or pricing changes are implemented Coordinate and work closely with the Portfolio Analyst to complete post launch reviews for all products within the range to validate that financial, operational and sales key performance indicators have been achieved and to capture lessons learnt for future product designs and launches - ranking them into bronze, silver and gold Constantly review the performance of the range and take action to remove or change unproductive or margin dilutive products using the Rev Management team and Qlik to inform decision making What We're Looking For: Demonstrates strong commercial acumen Highly numerate with a proven track record in data-driven environments Skilled in building product portfolios, either as a customer or supplier Deep understanding of manufacturing capabilities, food development processes, and commercial priorities Proficient in category management principles and strategies Significant experience in a commercial role, ideally within the FMCG sector Exceptional influencing skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively Resilient and adept at making tough prioritisation decisions At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, 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 We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified closing date.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Job: Portfolio Manager Location: Leads Broadgate 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. Role Purpose As Portfolio Manager you will curate a range of products within a portfolio which will deliver Greencore key performance indicators, excellence programmes and customer NPD and EPD plans Key Accountabilities: Respond to customer briefs and market insight for the portfolio to make prioritisation decisions for the product range Prepare all Project Master Document that are Greencore Portfolio led Projects and support the Customer Teams prepare Project Master Document for all Customer led Projects Prepare & represent documentation and pre work required for our Weekly ITP and Monthly IBP meetings to ensure accurate information is used to make Portfolio decisions Rigorously apply stage and gate process timelines and measures for all products in development to ensure we are meeting the critical path and any risks are escalated and that key performance indicators are delivered Take responsibility for monitoring all products classed as exceptions to timeframes or key performance indicators through subsequent stages and gate approvals to ensure that redesigns and/or pricing changes are implemented Coordinate and work closely with the Portfolio Analyst to complete post launch reviews for all products within the range to validate that financial, operational and sales key performance indicators have been achieved and to capture lessons learnt for future product designs and launches - ranking them into bronze, silver and gold Constantly review the performance of the range and take action to remove or change unproductive or margin dilutive products using the Rev Management team and Qlik to inform decision making What We're Looking For: Demonstrates strong commercial acumen Highly numerate with a proven track record in data-driven environments Skilled in building product portfolios, either as a customer or supplier Deep understanding of manufacturing capabilities, food development processes, and commercial priorities Proficient in category management principles and strategies Significant experience in a commercial role, ideally within the FMCG sector Exceptional influencing skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively Resilient and adept at making tough prioritisation decisions At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, 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 We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified closing 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.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
We have an egg-cellent new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as an NPD Manager based in Barnsley! You will be responsible for product development at site for new and existing products, ensuring the development process is followed effectively. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
We have an egg-cellent new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as an NPD Manager based in Barnsley! You will be responsible for product development at site for new and existing products, ensuring the development process is followed effectively. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Culinary NPD Team Lead Location: Buckinghamshire (exact location & package disclosed over the phone) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (UK & EU Travel as and when required) Are you a passionate food innovator with the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team? We're looking for a Culinary NPD Team Lead to drive our UK innovation agenda, bringing exciting new products to market while shaping the future of our development function. The Role As Culinary NPD Team Lead, you'll head up the UK Product Development team, leading a talented group of NPD professionals and taking ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from concept and kitchen creation through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and the Group Development Team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, commercially successful products that delight customers and consumers alike. What You'll Be Doing Lead & Inspire Manage, coach and develop a small team Create a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Set objectives, drive performance and support career development Drive Innovation Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept to launch Develop exciting new products aligned with market trends and customer needs Oversee recipe development, product optimisation and benchmarking Deliver engaging customer presentations, tastings and innovation sessions Collaborate Across the Business Partner with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain teams Work closely with the UK General Manager to deliver strategic growth initiatives Act as the key link between the UK business and the wider Group Development Team Deliver Results Manage multiple projects, priorities and launch timelines Drive projects through stage-gate processes and critical paths Support the innovation pipeline and identify category growth opportunities Ensure Excellence Maintain compliance with food safety, quality and legal standards Keep ahead of consumer trends, ingredients and emerging technologies Champion best practice in HACCP, allergen management and quality systems What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience in Culinary NPD, Development Chef or Product Development roles within food manufacturing Previous leadership experience, with a strong track record of coaching and developing teams Successful delivery of products from concept through to launch Strong commercial awareness and food manufacturing knowledge Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders Customer-facing experience, including presentations and product tastings This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Chef or Senior NPD professional looking to step into a leadership role where you'll have real influence over innovation strategy, product development and team success. If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more details!
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Culinary NPD Team Lead Location: Buckinghamshire (exact location & package disclosed over the phone) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (UK & EU Travel as and when required) Are you a passionate food innovator with the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team? We're looking for a Culinary NPD Team Lead to drive our UK innovation agenda, bringing exciting new products to market while shaping the future of our development function. The Role As Culinary NPD Team Lead, you'll head up the UK Product Development team, leading a talented group of NPD professionals and taking ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from concept and kitchen creation through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and the Group Development Team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, commercially successful products that delight customers and consumers alike. What You'll Be Doing Lead & Inspire Manage, coach and develop a small team Create a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Set objectives, drive performance and support career development Drive Innovation Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept to launch Develop exciting new products aligned with market trends and customer needs Oversee recipe development, product optimisation and benchmarking Deliver engaging customer presentations, tastings and innovation sessions Collaborate Across the Business Partner with Commercial, Operations, Technical, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain teams Work closely with the UK General Manager to deliver strategic growth initiatives Act as the key link between the UK business and the wider Group Development Team Deliver Results Manage multiple projects, priorities and launch timelines Drive projects through stage-gate processes and critical paths Support the innovation pipeline and identify category growth opportunities Ensure Excellence Maintain compliance with food safety, quality and legal standards Keep ahead of consumer trends, ingredients and emerging technologies Champion best practice in HACCP, allergen management and quality systems What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience in Culinary NPD, Development Chef or Product Development roles within food manufacturing Previous leadership experience, with a strong track record of coaching and developing teams Successful delivery of products from concept through to launch Strong commercial awareness and food manufacturing knowledge Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders Customer-facing experience, including presentations and product tastings This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Chef or Senior NPD professional looking to step into a leadership role where you'll have real influence over innovation strategy, product development and team success. If this looks of interest, please click apply and I will be in touch with more details!
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)
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
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)
Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
South Nutfield, Surrey
Starting Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 + 15% Discretionary Bonus Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 1 day Working From Home A growing food manufacturing business is looking to appoint an NPD Projects Manager to join its Operations team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a newly created role designed to bring greater structure, visibility and governance to the delivery of new product development and customer launch projects. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will ensure projects are effectively planned, communicated and delivered, whilst keeping stakeholders aligned from concept through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with NPD, Operations, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and outsourced manufacturing partners, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines, mitigating risks and ensuring project priorities remain on track. This is a highly collaborative role that combines project management with relationship building. You'll bring people together, create momentum across teams, and ensure projects move forward through clear communication, practical governance and strong stakeholder engagement. What You'll Be Doing • Coordinate the successful delivery of NPD, customer launch and innovation projects from concept through to commercial launch • Own and develop the company's Product Development project governance framework and stage-gate process • Manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, actions and deliverables are achieved • Chair project review meetings and provide clear reporting on project progress, risks and key decisions • Build strong relationships across NPD, Commercial, Operations, Technical, Procurement and outsourced manufacturing partners • Drive accountability across project teams, ensuring actions are completed and issues are resolved promptly • Support the Chief Operating Officer with wider business improvement projects where structured project management is required • Maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring everyone remains aligned throughout the development process • Champion continuous improvement by reviewing completed projects and identifying opportunities to strengthen project delivery and governance • Balance robust project governance with the flexibility needed to support commercial priorities and customer requirements What's In It for You • A newly created role with real influence over how projects are delivered across the business • The opportunity to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on strategic business initiatives • Exposure to customer innovation, product launches and cross-functional business projects • The opportunity to shape project governance within a growing and highly collaborative organisation Your Background • Demonstrable project management experience within a food manufacturing business • Experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving cross-functional teams and external stakeholders • Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and project reporting • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment • Commercially minded, balancing structured governance with a pragmatic approach to delivery • Experience working with outsourced manufacturing partners or customer-led product development programmes would be advantageous Join a Business That Invests in You This is an opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the organisation. You'll play a key role in delivering new products to market, improving project governance and supporting the business through its next phase of growth. If you enjoy bringing people together, driving projects forward and building strong relationships across a business, we would love to hear from you.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Starting Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 + 15% Discretionary Bonus Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 1 day Working From Home A growing food manufacturing business is looking to appoint an NPD Projects Manager to join its Operations team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a newly created role designed to bring greater structure, visibility and governance to the delivery of new product development and customer launch projects. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will ensure projects are effectively planned, communicated and delivered, whilst keeping stakeholders aligned from concept through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with NPD, Operations, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and outsourced manufacturing partners, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines, mitigating risks and ensuring project priorities remain on track. This is a highly collaborative role that combines project management with relationship building. You'll bring people together, create momentum across teams, and ensure projects move forward through clear communication, practical governance and strong stakeholder engagement. What You'll Be Doing • Coordinate the successful delivery of NPD, customer launch and innovation projects from concept through to commercial launch • Own and develop the company's Product Development project governance framework and stage-gate process • Manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, actions and deliverables are achieved • Chair project review meetings and provide clear reporting on project progress, risks and key decisions • Build strong relationships across NPD, Commercial, Operations, Technical, Procurement and outsourced manufacturing partners • Drive accountability across project teams, ensuring actions are completed and issues are resolved promptly • Support the Chief Operating Officer with wider business improvement projects where structured project management is required • Maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring everyone remains aligned throughout the development process • Champion continuous improvement by reviewing completed projects and identifying opportunities to strengthen project delivery and governance • Balance robust project governance with the flexibility needed to support commercial priorities and customer requirements What's In It for You • A newly created role with real influence over how projects are delivered across the business • The opportunity to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on strategic business initiatives • Exposure to customer innovation, product launches and cross-functional business projects • The opportunity to shape project governance within a growing and highly collaborative organisation Your Background • Demonstrable project management experience within a food manufacturing business • Experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving cross-functional teams and external stakeholders • Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and project reporting • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment • Commercially minded, balancing structured governance with a pragmatic approach to delivery • Experience working with outsourced manufacturing partners or customer-led product development programmes would be advantageous Join a Business That Invests in You This is an opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the organisation. You'll play a key role in delivering new products to market, improving project governance and supporting the business through its next phase of growth. If you enjoy bringing people together, driving projects forward and building strong relationships across a business, we would love to hear from you.
Night Shift Manager Location: Romford Industry: Food Manufacturing Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 Are you an experienced food manufacturing leader who thrives on the night shift? We have partnered with an impressive, fast-growing food brand that is heavily investing in its team, site, and future. Following significant year-on-year growth, they are looking for a high-caliber Night Shift Manager to take the reins of their night operations, drive performance, and maintain exceptional standards. This is a senior site leadership role with genuine strategic influence and the scope to shape the future of the night shift culture. While the business has ambitious long-term goals, this remains a hands-on, visible role where you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Safety First: Actively promote a world-class safety culture. Ensure all Health & Safety and legislative requirements are met (including risk assessments, COSHH, and PUWER). Operational Performance: Manage shift-based teams to achieve a , ensuring seamless service levels for the Supply Chain Planning function. Quality & Hygiene: Maintain strict product quality, food safety, and hygiene standards through robust operational control, compliance, and equipment clean downs. Cost & KPI Management: Deliver standard cost measures across materials, labor, and overhead budgets by tracking daily, weekly, and periodic KPIs. People & Culture: Own the employee journey on your shift-from recruitment and training to holiday scheduling and performance feedback. Drive a positive, evolving culture aligned with company values. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across departments, collaborating closely with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Finance, and NPD. About You Industry Experience: Proven senior leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG (ideally in value-add sectors like bakery, ready meals, protein, or extrusion). Environment: Direct experience working within high-risk manufacturing facilities. Change Management: A strong track record of leading teams through operational change and growth. Leadership Style: A practical, people-focused leader who is visible on the shop floor, honest, and accountable. Talent Development: Experienced in nurturing workforce culture, developing team capabilities, and implementing succession planning. Continuous Improvement: Ability to establish best practices and lean manufacturing methods. How to Apply If you are ready to take full ownership of a premier night operation, let's talk. Reach out to me directly at (url removed) or click below to apply.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Night Shift Manager Location: Romford Industry: Food Manufacturing Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 Are you an experienced food manufacturing leader who thrives on the night shift? We have partnered with an impressive, fast-growing food brand that is heavily investing in its team, site, and future. Following significant year-on-year growth, they are looking for a high-caliber Night Shift Manager to take the reins of their night operations, drive performance, and maintain exceptional standards. This is a senior site leadership role with genuine strategic influence and the scope to shape the future of the night shift culture. While the business has ambitious long-term goals, this remains a hands-on, visible role where you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Safety First: Actively promote a world-class safety culture. Ensure all Health & Safety and legislative requirements are met (including risk assessments, COSHH, and PUWER). Operational Performance: Manage shift-based teams to achieve a , ensuring seamless service levels for the Supply Chain Planning function. Quality & Hygiene: Maintain strict product quality, food safety, and hygiene standards through robust operational control, compliance, and equipment clean downs. Cost & KPI Management: Deliver standard cost measures across materials, labor, and overhead budgets by tracking daily, weekly, and periodic KPIs. People & Culture: Own the employee journey on your shift-from recruitment and training to holiday scheduling and performance feedback. Drive a positive, evolving culture aligned with company values. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across departments, collaborating closely with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Finance, and NPD. About You Industry Experience: Proven senior leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG (ideally in value-add sectors like bakery, ready meals, protein, or extrusion). Environment: Direct experience working within high-risk manufacturing facilities. Change Management: A strong track record of leading teams through operational change and growth. Leadership Style: A practical, people-focused leader who is visible on the shop floor, honest, and accountable. Talent Development: Experienced in nurturing workforce culture, developing team capabilities, and implementing succession planning. Continuous Improvement: Ability to establish best practices and lean manufacturing methods. How to Apply If you are ready to take full ownership of a premier night operation, let's talk. Reach out to me directly at (url removed) or click below to apply.
We're for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a successful food manufacturing business. If you're a hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys leading people, working closely with Production and maintaining high standards on the factory floor, this could be the opportunity you're looking for! The Role: You'll lead the site's QA team, working closely with Technical, Production and NPD to ensure products consistently meet food safety, quality and customer requirements. Alongside managing the day-to-day QA function, you'll help drive continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop the QA team. Work closely with Production to resolve quality issues. Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions. Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System. Support customer, retailer and third-party audits. Monitor quality trends and identify improvement opportunities. Play an active role in HACCP and support new product launches. About You You'll have experience in a QA leadership role within food manufacturing and a good understanding of HACCP, retailer standards and knowledge of BRC. You'll be a confident communicator with experience leading teams, solving problems and building strong relationships across the business. If you'd like to find out more, apply today for a confidential discussion. 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)
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
We're for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a successful food manufacturing business. If you're a hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys leading people, working closely with Production and maintaining high standards on the factory floor, this could be the opportunity you're looking for! The Role: You'll lead the site's QA team, working closely with Technical, Production and NPD to ensure products consistently meet food safety, quality and customer requirements. Alongside managing the day-to-day QA function, you'll help drive continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop the QA team. Work closely with Production to resolve quality issues. Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions. Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System. Support customer, retailer and third-party audits. Monitor quality trends and identify improvement opportunities. Play an active role in HACCP and support new product launches. About You You'll have experience in a QA leadership role within food manufacturing and a good understanding of HACCP, retailer standards and knowledge of BRC. You'll be a confident communicator with experience leading teams, solving problems and building strong relationships across the business. If you'd like to find out more, apply today for a confidential discussion. 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)
Senior NPD Technologist - Durham Got a passion for food innovation and love seeing your ideas land on shelf? We are on the hunt for a Senior NPD Technologist, with UK food manufacturing experience, to join a fast-moving, creative NPD team based in Durham. This is your chance to take real ownership of exciting new product development, driving concepts from first idea through to launch across both retailer and own-brand ranges. You will be right at the heart of the action, developing standout recipes and improving existing products. The role is offered on a 4 days on site, 1 day working from home basis. You will get stuck into everything from kitchen trials and supplier innovation to artwork sign-off, nutritional and shelf-life testing, customer samples and retailer briefs. Alongside the hands-on work, you will step up as a senior voice within the team, mentoring a Junior NPD Technologist, sharing your knowledge and experience and deputising for the NPD Manager when needed. To be considered for this role, you will need solid experience in NPD gained within UK food manufacturing, along with a genuine passion for food trends and innovation. If you thrive in a busy food manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across teams and love turning trends and briefs into brilliant products that consumers want to buy, this could be the perfect role for you. If you have relevant experience, please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist - Durham Got a passion for food innovation and love seeing your ideas land on shelf? We are on the hunt for a Senior NPD Technologist, with UK food manufacturing experience, to join a fast-moving, creative NPD team based in Durham. This is your chance to take real ownership of exciting new product development, driving concepts from first idea through to launch across both retailer and own-brand ranges. You will be right at the heart of the action, developing standout recipes and improving existing products. The role is offered on a 4 days on site, 1 day working from home basis. You will get stuck into everything from kitchen trials and supplier innovation to artwork sign-off, nutritional and shelf-life testing, customer samples and retailer briefs. Alongside the hands-on work, you will step up as a senior voice within the team, mentoring a Junior NPD Technologist, sharing your knowledge and experience and deputising for the NPD Manager when needed. To be considered for this role, you will need solid experience in NPD gained within UK food manufacturing, along with a genuine passion for food trends and innovation. If you thrive in a busy food manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across teams and love turning trends and briefs into brilliant products that consumers want to buy, this could be the perfect role for you. If you have relevant experience, please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £38-40k Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status : Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours : 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Technologist - What you'll be doing: Support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers' needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers' technical agenda to improve performance. Provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the allocated customer technical accounts: Manage Own Label (OL) NPD - From agreed listing to launch & post launch Monitor the quality of the products ensuring they meet the specifications and QAS at all times Manage customers' technical requirements: ensure updates & changes are tracked, interpreted, summarised and passed on to TAM for implementation Customers' ethical / CSR requirements: updates, changes & requests passed on to colleagues responsible for these topics. Build strong and proactive relationships with customers; meeting expectations, requirements, requests and tasks by the deadlines set Manage customers' technical websites Complete technical customers' specifications with all the relevant attachments required, ensuring they are up-to-date at all times. Complete & send all documents / reports required by customers (QAS, KPIs, CoC, CoA, 3rd party certificates & reports, panels, scorecards, allergens questionnaires, supplier questionnaires) Organise customers' audits & visits as per plan, attend (physically or remotely) and close the reports on time, with the support of the TAM if required Prepare and attend (physically or remotely) any routine customer meetings, follow up on the agreed actions until closed off Support TAM / Customer Technical Lead (CTL) - Head of Group technical projects & customer experience (HGC) for any tasks as and when required Build strong & proactive relationships with company factories & divisions, co-manufacturers and depots ensuring the customer needs & expectations are met Manage branded NPD information and documentation: complete Internal specifications, NPD check-list, PIF, rework documentation Check and comment on artworks and assets, to ensure they are legal in the UK and in line with specifications With the support of the CTL - HGC (where applicable), attend the NPD project meetings and ensure the products comply with food quality, safety and legal expectations. For allocated customer technical accounts, manage customer complaints: log, investigate, respond to the customer, assign costs and responsibilities, close off in a timely manner Support the TAMs / CTLs - HGC (where applicable) for product withdrawals & recalls, as and when required Hold and release products from depot as and when required Support the TAM with issues raised by depots (temperatures, wrong SKUs, labelling) for OL and brands allocated as and when required Manage samples Complete organoleptic assessments on a variety of dairy products, mainly cheese, butter & cream Work in partnership with Business Units ensuring technical topics are embedded in any day-to-day work Gather 3rd party certificates & reports for all factories and distribute as necessary Take an active role in business cross-functional projects Raise awareness of issues related to food safety, legal and quality risks on products to TAM Support the business and participate with CSR related topics as and when required Organise, prepare and lead the trained panel Manage consumers calls and log complaints Food Technologist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Food science degree or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Food Safety (HACCP) & BRC Experience with UK retailers and food services specifications systems Experience in providing excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels Ability to challenge others in a respectful way Strong levels of analytical & curiosity & ability to cross-check information Good at planning and organizing workload to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver pro- active and reactive support Proficiency using key software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Be able to travel in the UK & EU as and when required Clean driving license (1 year +) We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £38-40k Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status : Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours : 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Technologist - What you'll be doing: Support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers' needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers' technical agenda to improve performance. Provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the allocated customer technical accounts: Manage Own Label (OL) NPD - From agreed listing to launch & post launch Monitor the quality of the products ensuring they meet the specifications and QAS at all times Manage customers' technical requirements: ensure updates & changes are tracked, interpreted, summarised and passed on to TAM for implementation Customers' ethical / CSR requirements: updates, changes & requests passed on to colleagues responsible for these topics. Build strong and proactive relationships with customers; meeting expectations, requirements, requests and tasks by the deadlines set Manage customers' technical websites Complete technical customers' specifications with all the relevant attachments required, ensuring they are up-to-date at all times. Complete & send all documents / reports required by customers (QAS, KPIs, CoC, CoA, 3rd party certificates & reports, panels, scorecards, allergens questionnaires, supplier questionnaires) Organise customers' audits & visits as per plan, attend (physically or remotely) and close the reports on time, with the support of the TAM if required Prepare and attend (physically or remotely) any routine customer meetings, follow up on the agreed actions until closed off Support TAM / Customer Technical Lead (CTL) - Head of Group technical projects & customer experience (HGC) for any tasks as and when required Build strong & proactive relationships with company factories & divisions, co-manufacturers and depots ensuring the customer needs & expectations are met Manage branded NPD information and documentation: complete Internal specifications, NPD check-list, PIF, rework documentation Check and comment on artworks and assets, to ensure they are legal in the UK and in line with specifications With the support of the CTL - HGC (where applicable), attend the NPD project meetings and ensure the products comply with food quality, safety and legal expectations. For allocated customer technical accounts, manage customer complaints: log, investigate, respond to the customer, assign costs and responsibilities, close off in a timely manner Support the TAMs / CTLs - HGC (where applicable) for product withdrawals & recalls, as and when required Hold and release products from depot as and when required Support the TAM with issues raised by depots (temperatures, wrong SKUs, labelling) for OL and brands allocated as and when required Manage samples Complete organoleptic assessments on a variety of dairy products, mainly cheese, butter & cream Work in partnership with Business Units ensuring technical topics are embedded in any day-to-day work Gather 3rd party certificates & reports for all factories and distribute as necessary Take an active role in business cross-functional projects Raise awareness of issues related to food safety, legal and quality risks on products to TAM Support the business and participate with CSR related topics as and when required Organise, prepare and lead the trained panel Manage consumers calls and log complaints Food Technologist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Food science degree or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Food Safety (HACCP) & BRC Experience with UK retailers and food services specifications systems Experience in providing excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels Ability to challenge others in a respectful way Strong levels of analytical & curiosity & ability to cross-check information Good at planning and organizing workload to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver pro- active and reactive support Proficiency using key software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Be able to travel in the UK & EU as and when required Clean driving license (1 year +) We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Technical Services Manager 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: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) 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, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing The Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety management systems across the site, ensuring full compliance with legal, customer, and industry standards. This includes ownership and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), incorporating HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, audit and compliance activities, customer, and product standards, and change control. The role also provides leadership to the Technical Services team, supporting the delivery of a quality-focused culture while ensuring effective management of complaints, coordination of KPI reporting, and maintenance of factory systems (e.g. Redzone, Olympus, and corrective action databases). In addition, the role oversees pest control, traceability systems, and cross-functional collaboration to support the consistent delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products, enabling the operational teams to maintain high standards. (The role covers the main site at Spalding Road and the smaller Bourne Growing Unit where beansprouts are grown one of our USP's at Bourne) Key Responsibilities Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of site food safety, quality, and compliance programmes, ensuring alignment with HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and customer requirements. Provide oversight and guidance to the Technical team responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS), including compliance, audit readiness, traceability, pest control, customer complaints, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement. Support the Specification team in maintaining accurate product specifications, artwork, technical documentation, nutritional information, and labelling in line with customer and legislative standards. Assist the Technical Manager in managing customer relationships and technical matters, acting as a key point of contact during customer visits and audits. Support and coordinate internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, helping to achieve positive outcomes and timely completion of corrective actions. Promote a quality-focused culture through collaborative change management, risk assessment, data review, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with Production, NPD and Supply Chain, supporting these teams in delivering products that are safe, legal, and meet quality and customer expectations. Coach, mentor, and support the Technical Services team, encouraging strong performance, engagement, and alignment What we're looking for: Key Skills & Experience A dedicated and engaged team player who is committed to supporting the team and delivering strong results. Experience working within technical or quality roles in food manufacturing, FMCG, or fresh produce environments, with the ability to positively influence and support team performance. Good working knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 minimum, Level 4 desirable), along with an understanding of TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and traceability systems. Solid understanding of BRCGS standards, retailer codes of practice, customer specifications, nutritional requirements, and food labelling legislation. Experience supporting quality management systems, audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a team environment. Ability to interpret technical data, recognise potential risks and trends, and contribute to the development of effective corrective and preventative actions. Personal Attributes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Resilient and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail and a consistent approach to high standards. Friendly, approachable, and supportive, with the ability to build positive relationships and encourage team engagement. Confident communicator who can interact effectively with colleagues, customers, auditors, and senior stakeholders, with the ability to positively influence outcomes. Well organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support audit and operational requirements. Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Excel and customer portals, with the ability to use these tools to support team and business needs. 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 At 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.
Jul 26, 2026
Full time
Technical Services Manager 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: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) 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, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing The Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety management systems across the site, ensuring full compliance with legal, customer, and industry standards. This includes ownership and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), incorporating HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, audit and compliance activities, customer, and product standards, and change control. The role also provides leadership to the Technical Services team, supporting the delivery of a quality-focused culture while ensuring effective management of complaints, coordination of KPI reporting, and maintenance of factory systems (e.g. Redzone, Olympus, and corrective action databases). In addition, the role oversees pest control, traceability systems, and cross-functional collaboration to support the consistent delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products, enabling the operational teams to maintain high standards. (The role covers the main site at Spalding Road and the smaller Bourne Growing Unit where beansprouts are grown one of our USP's at Bourne) Key Responsibilities Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of site food safety, quality, and compliance programmes, ensuring alignment with HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and customer requirements. Provide oversight and guidance to the Technical team responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS), including compliance, audit readiness, traceability, pest control, customer complaints, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement. Support the Specification team in maintaining accurate product specifications, artwork, technical documentation, nutritional information, and labelling in line with customer and legislative standards. Assist the Technical Manager in managing customer relationships and technical matters, acting as a key point of contact during customer visits and audits. Support and coordinate internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, helping to achieve positive outcomes and timely completion of corrective actions. Promote a quality-focused culture through collaborative change management, risk assessment, data review, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with Production, NPD and Supply Chain, supporting these teams in delivering products that are safe, legal, and meet quality and customer expectations. Coach, mentor, and support the Technical Services team, encouraging strong performance, engagement, and alignment What we're looking for: Key Skills & Experience A dedicated and engaged team player who is committed to supporting the team and delivering strong results. Experience working within technical or quality roles in food manufacturing, FMCG, or fresh produce environments, with the ability to positively influence and support team performance. Good working knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 minimum, Level 4 desirable), along with an understanding of TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and traceability systems. Solid understanding of BRCGS standards, retailer codes of practice, customer specifications, nutritional requirements, and food labelling legislation. Experience supporting quality management systems, audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a team environment. Ability to interpret technical data, recognise potential risks and trends, and contribute to the development of effective corrective and preventative actions. Personal Attributes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Resilient and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail and a consistent approach to high standards. Friendly, approachable, and supportive, with the ability to build positive relationships and encourage team engagement. Confident communicator who can interact effectively with colleagues, customers, auditors, and senior stakeholders, with the ability to positively influence outcomes. Well organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support audit and operational requirements. Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Excel and customer portals, with the ability to use these tools to support team and business needs. 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 At 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.
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Co Durham 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 are 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 take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailer and branded ranges. Main Purpose of the Job 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, 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 the NPD manager. About You A food-related degree would be hugely advantageous but not essential it is more about your NPD experience. You will have some food product development experience and be familiar with NPD protocols and processes. This can be developing concepts with customers, kitchen-based development work, or factory-based process, trial and launch activities. End-to-end NPD project management experience would be hugely advantageous. You must be able to get to the factory, based in Co Durham, 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home. You must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK. . 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.
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Co Durham 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 are 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 take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailer and branded ranges. Main Purpose of the Job 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, 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 the NPD manager. About You A food-related degree would be hugely advantageous but not essential it is more about your NPD experience. You will have some food product development experience and be familiar with NPD protocols and processes. This can be developing concepts with customers, kitchen-based development work, or factory-based process, trial and launch activities. End-to-end NPD project management experience would be hugely advantageous. You must be able to get to the factory, based in Co Durham, 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home. You must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK. . 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.
Job Title: Internal Account Manager - FMCG Manufacturing Salary: Upto 40,000 (DOE) + Bonus Location: Blackpool Hours: Monday to Thursday 08.00am-4.30pm Friday 08.00am - 4.00pm Holidays: 22 days + Statutory Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and being the go-to person for your customers? Are you someone who spots the detail others miss and takes pride in delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment? If this sounds like you, a rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business is looking for an Internal Account Manager to join their team and play a key role in managing and developing high-value client relationships. This high-growth, customer-focused manufacturer operates within the FMCG sector, working with major drinks brands, coffee chains, and supermarket suppliers. With turnover projected to grow the next few years, the business is investing in its people and commercial function. Known for its innovation and collaborative approach, it offers a dynamic, fast-moving environment where relationships and quality are at the core of everything they do. What's the role about? As an Internal Account Manager, you'll act as the central link between customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and delivery. You'll: Take ownership of key client accounts, building long-term partnerships Work closely with customers to understand their goals, forecasts, and product plans Collaborate daily with production, planning, and technical teams Support new product development (NPD) initiatives with clients Drive account growth through strategic planning and commercial insight Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers Manage regular communication via phone, email, and occasional face-to-face meetings Develop and deliver strategic account plans to grow revenue and profitability Monitor forecasts, volumes, pricing, and overall commercial performance Coordinate internally with operations, production, and technical teams to meet customer needs Support and manage NPD processes, from concept through to delivery Ensure smooth order fulfilment while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting Requirements About You You're someone who: Has experience in internal account management, customer service, or a similar client-facing role Ideally comes from a manufacturing or FMCG background (but not essential) Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Builds strong, lasting relationships with ease Thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment and enjoys problem-solving Is commercially aware and confident working with forecasts and account performance Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Benefits What's in it for you? Clear Growth Path - Join a business expanding year-on-year with real progression opportunities Impact - Be at the heart of customer relationships and innovation projects Reward - Competitive salary with a strong bonus structure linked to account performance Environment - Friendly, energetic team culture with a fast-paced feel Stability- Established client base with high-value accounts ( 200k- 2m range)
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Internal Account Manager - FMCG Manufacturing Salary: Upto 40,000 (DOE) + Bonus Location: Blackpool Hours: Monday to Thursday 08.00am-4.30pm Friday 08.00am - 4.00pm Holidays: 22 days + Statutory Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and being the go-to person for your customers? Are you someone who spots the detail others miss and takes pride in delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment? If this sounds like you, a rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business is looking for an Internal Account Manager to join their team and play a key role in managing and developing high-value client relationships. This high-growth, customer-focused manufacturer operates within the FMCG sector, working with major drinks brands, coffee chains, and supermarket suppliers. With turnover projected to grow the next few years, the business is investing in its people and commercial function. Known for its innovation and collaborative approach, it offers a dynamic, fast-moving environment where relationships and quality are at the core of everything they do. What's the role about? As an Internal Account Manager, you'll act as the central link between customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and delivery. You'll: Take ownership of key client accounts, building long-term partnerships Work closely with customers to understand their goals, forecasts, and product plans Collaborate daily with production, planning, and technical teams Support new product development (NPD) initiatives with clients Drive account growth through strategic planning and commercial insight Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers Manage regular communication via phone, email, and occasional face-to-face meetings Develop and deliver strategic account plans to grow revenue and profitability Monitor forecasts, volumes, pricing, and overall commercial performance Coordinate internally with operations, production, and technical teams to meet customer needs Support and manage NPD processes, from concept through to delivery Ensure smooth order fulfilment while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting Requirements About You You're someone who: Has experience in internal account management, customer service, or a similar client-facing role Ideally comes from a manufacturing or FMCG background (but not essential) Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Builds strong, lasting relationships with ease Thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment and enjoys problem-solving Is commercially aware and confident working with forecasts and account performance Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Benefits What's in it for you? Clear Growth Path - Join a business expanding year-on-year with real progression opportunities Impact - Be at the heart of customer relationships and innovation projects Reward - Competitive salary with a strong bonus structure linked to account performance Environment - Friendly, energetic team culture with a fast-paced feel Stability- Established client base with high-value accounts ( 200k- 2m range)
Senior NPD Technologist Location: County Durham Package: up to 37,000 plus 1-day WFH Are you an experienced food innovator with a passion for bringing exciting products to market? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to play a key role in developing and launching new products across retail and branded portfolios, while driving continuous product improvement and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, leading projects from concept through to launch and working closely with commercial, technical, procurement and production teams. The Role As a Senior NPD Technologist, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of NPD, EPD, value engineering and ingredient-led projects. You'll be responsible for turning customer briefs into commercially viable products, leading factory trials and ensuring successful product launches. You'll also support and mentor junior team members and act as a key link between development, technical, procurement and commercial functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of new and improved food products from concept to launch. Translate retailer and customer briefs into innovative, commercially viable products. Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities. Develop and reformulate recipes to meet customer, technical and financial requirements. Source and evaluate new ingredients alongside procurement and technical teams. Organise and manage factory trials, product testing and shelf-life validation. Review and approve product artwork and supporting documentation. Support nutritional analysis, product claims and cooking instruction development. Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and retailer requirements. Manage product launch handovers and cross-functional project meetings. Drive continuous improvement across NPD processes, systems and ways of working. Mentor junior NPD team members and support their development. Deputise for the NPD Manager when required. About You We're looking for someone who combines creativity with strong technical expertise and excellent project management skills. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in an NPD role within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of product development processes from concept to launch. Experience managing retailer accounts and customer-facing projects. Understanding of thermal processing, shelf-life testing and nutritional compliance. Knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and allergen management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. A proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach. Full UK driving licence. What's in it for you? Opportunity to lead high-profile product development projects. Exposure to major retailers and cross-functional business teams. A varied and fast-paced role with genuine autonomy. Chance to mentor and develop others while progressing your own career. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you're passionate about food innovation and thrive on seeing products move from idea to supermarket shelf, click apply !
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Location: County Durham Package: up to 37,000 plus 1-day WFH Are you an experienced food innovator with a passion for bringing exciting products to market? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to play a key role in developing and launching new products across retail and branded portfolios, while driving continuous product improvement and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, leading projects from concept through to launch and working closely with commercial, technical, procurement and production teams. The Role As a Senior NPD Technologist, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of NPD, EPD, value engineering and ingredient-led projects. You'll be responsible for turning customer briefs into commercially viable products, leading factory trials and ensuring successful product launches. You'll also support and mentor junior team members and act as a key link between development, technical, procurement and commercial functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of new and improved food products from concept to launch. Translate retailer and customer briefs into innovative, commercially viable products. Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities. Develop and reformulate recipes to meet customer, technical and financial requirements. Source and evaluate new ingredients alongside procurement and technical teams. Organise and manage factory trials, product testing and shelf-life validation. Review and approve product artwork and supporting documentation. Support nutritional analysis, product claims and cooking instruction development. Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and retailer requirements. Manage product launch handovers and cross-functional project meetings. Drive continuous improvement across NPD processes, systems and ways of working. Mentor junior NPD team members and support their development. Deputise for the NPD Manager when required. About You We're looking for someone who combines creativity with strong technical expertise and excellent project management skills. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in an NPD role within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of product development processes from concept to launch. Experience managing retailer accounts and customer-facing projects. Understanding of thermal processing, shelf-life testing and nutritional compliance. Knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and allergen management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. A proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach. Full UK driving licence. What's in it for you? Opportunity to lead high-profile product development projects. Exposure to major retailers and cross-functional business teams. A varied and fast-paced role with genuine autonomy. Chance to mentor and develop others while progressing your own career. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you're passionate about food innovation and thrive on seeing products move from idea to supermarket shelf, click apply !
Specification Technologist - Food Manufacturing (West Midlands) Zest Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit a Specification Technologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for food safety and compliance to join a busy, collaborative technical team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll be the go-to person for all things specifications, labelling and legislation making sure every product leaving site is safe, legally compliant and ready for market. The role: - Create, review and maintain product specifications and customer specification manuals - Review and approve packaging details and product artwork, ensuring full legislative compliance - Develop standard operating procedures for artwork and promotional material - Keep the business ahead of labelling policies, food safety legislation and upcoming regulatory changes across all markets - Provide technical advice on shelf life, nutritional value and product quality - Support NPD in bringing new and promotional products to market - Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain specifications and maintain allergen and risk assessment databases - Compile technical reports, data analysis and product testing schedules - Support colleagues, visitors and auditors with clear, accurate technical guidance About you: - Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing environment - Confident and familiar with product specifications - Strong understanding of food labelling requirements and legislation - Computer literate and comfortable picking up new systems - Excellent written and spoken English, with strong numerical ability - A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a science-related subject is advantageous - Organised, analytical and able to work under your own initiative with a good sense of humour! This is a brilliant chance to take ownership of specifications within a growing business and play a key part in getting great products to market. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential chat. 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)
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist - Food Manufacturing (West Midlands) Zest Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit a Specification Technologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for food safety and compliance to join a busy, collaborative technical team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll be the go-to person for all things specifications, labelling and legislation making sure every product leaving site is safe, legally compliant and ready for market. The role: - Create, review and maintain product specifications and customer specification manuals - Review and approve packaging details and product artwork, ensuring full legislative compliance - Develop standard operating procedures for artwork and promotional material - Keep the business ahead of labelling policies, food safety legislation and upcoming regulatory changes across all markets - Provide technical advice on shelf life, nutritional value and product quality - Support NPD in bringing new and promotional products to market - Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain specifications and maintain allergen and risk assessment databases - Compile technical reports, data analysis and product testing schedules - Support colleagues, visitors and auditors with clear, accurate technical guidance About you: - Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing environment - Confident and familiar with product specifications - Strong understanding of food labelling requirements and legislation - Computer literate and comfortable picking up new systems - Excellent written and spoken English, with strong numerical ability - A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a science-related subject is advantageous - Organised, analytical and able to work under your own initiative with a good sense of humour! This is a brilliant chance to take ownership of specifications within a growing business and play a key part in getting great products to market. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential chat. 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)
Job Title: Sales Manager Location: Home-based with regular travel About the Company Our client is a well-established and globally connected organisation operating within the food ingredients and manufacturing sector. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the business supplies a diverse portfolio of products and services to major food manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. The company fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture and is committed to sustainable growth, continuous improvement, and delivering value to its customers. Role Overview Our client are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Sales Manager to manage and develop a portfolio of high-value regional accounts. This role plays a key part in driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term customer partnerships while supporting the delivery of wider commercial objectives. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and customer stakeholders to implement effective commercial strategies and identify new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Sales & Profitability Drive sales volume and profit across assigned accounts Deliver against strategic, budgetary, and financial targets Monitor performance and implement improvements to maximise results Account Management & Negotiation Lead negotiations and implement annual agreements with key customers Ensure alignment with company policies and commercial strategy Identify and secure new accounts to support business growth New Business Development Identify opportunities for new products and ingredient solutions Collaborate on high-impact commercial projects Engage with customer teams across NPD, production, quality, and marketing Financial Management Monitor financial performance and payment terms Work with finance to optimise commercial conditions and reduce risk Market Intelligence & Relationship Building Build strong, long-term customer relationships Gather and share market insights, trends, and competitor activity Support informed business decision-making through market knowledge Candidate Requirements Experience & Knowledge Proven experience in key account management or a similar commercial role Track record of delivering sales growth and profitability Strong understanding of the food manufacturing sector (baking industry knowledge highly desirable) Experience managing complex commercial projects and new business initiatives Skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment Attributes Strategic and commercially astute mindset Proactive and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and decision-making skills Ability to work independently while contributing to team success Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Sales Manager Location: Home-based with regular travel About the Company Our client is a well-established and globally connected organisation operating within the food ingredients and manufacturing sector. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the business supplies a diverse portfolio of products and services to major food manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. The company fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture and is committed to sustainable growth, continuous improvement, and delivering value to its customers. Role Overview Our client are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Sales Manager to manage and develop a portfolio of high-value regional accounts. This role plays a key part in driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term customer partnerships while supporting the delivery of wider commercial objectives. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and customer stakeholders to implement effective commercial strategies and identify new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Sales & Profitability Drive sales volume and profit across assigned accounts Deliver against strategic, budgetary, and financial targets Monitor performance and implement improvements to maximise results Account Management & Negotiation Lead negotiations and implement annual agreements with key customers Ensure alignment with company policies and commercial strategy Identify and secure new accounts to support business growth New Business Development Identify opportunities for new products and ingredient solutions Collaborate on high-impact commercial projects Engage with customer teams across NPD, production, quality, and marketing Financial Management Monitor financial performance and payment terms Work with finance to optimise commercial conditions and reduce risk Market Intelligence & Relationship Building Build strong, long-term customer relationships Gather and share market insights, trends, and competitor activity Support informed business decision-making through market knowledge Candidate Requirements Experience & Knowledge Proven experience in key account management or a similar commercial role Track record of delivering sales growth and profitability Strong understanding of the food manufacturing sector (baking industry knowledge highly desirable) Experience managing complex commercial projects and new business initiatives Skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment Attributes Strategic and commercially astute mindset Proactive and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and decision-making skills Ability to work independently while contributing to team success Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
