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Contact Mike Butler
Telephone 0113 2468786
Email techsearchenquiries@staffline.co.uk
Website http://www.tech-search.co.uk
Address Techsearch , LS1 Headrow, 4th Floor, 113 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5JW
Description
Techsearch, part of Staffline Plc, provide a highly specialist and effective recruitment service model.

Our mission statement is:

"we are committed to becoming the Preferred Supplier of Technical Recruitment Solutions in the UK"

Our brands include:
Engineering @Techsearch
Graduates@Techsearch
Supply Chain@Techsearch
R&D@Techsearch

We have a flexible recruitment service model for both permanent and temporary/contract sectors.
We typically operate in the following sectors:

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
General Engineering and Manufacturing
Supply Chain and Logistics
Automotive
Pharmaceutical


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Job Title R&D Graduate Scheme
Location Kingston Upon Hull, Humberside
Job Number 120250050
Posted 08/02/2012 (17:08)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV Reckitt Benckiser are a global leader - an FMCG powerhouse setting the pace in the household, health and personal care sectors. Our success is led by our Powerbrands such as Finish, Vanish, Nurofen, and Veet.

The Graduate Development Program is a program for high potential leaders of the future. It will support our aim to grow a large percentage of tomorrow's top management from within. It provides a continuous stream of talent, able to make an impact at all levels of the organisation as their careers develop.

The program offers a distinctive development assignments allowing the graduate to experience a broad spectrum of valuable scientific and technical experience. Each role has specific on-the-job "learning", which are combined with formal training courses. In addition, Graduates are expected to take on high profile projects to ensure visibility within the organisation, globally.

The programme will offer an in-depth insight into various categories within the business including New Technology Sourcing, Sensory development, Regulatory Affairs and Product Innovation, Formulation, Analytical skills, Product Design and Clinical research.

We are looking for top performers who want to be a future business leaders for this global FMCG organisation, who are educated to a minimum of bachelors degree level (completion or near completion) in the following related disciplines

If you know of any of your students who are interested in the above opportunity, then please apply to Jonathan Field/Monica Piatek at

(url removed) or 0113 246 8786 with a CV and covering letter detailing why you are a future business leader!

In the meantime if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me on the above number or alternatively please look at the RB website - (url removed)
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Job Title Procurement Leader/Category Manager (Food DIRECTS)
Salary/rate £45000 - £55000/annum Bonus, Car, Pension
Location Birmingham
Job Number 128203851
Posted 07/02/2012 (17:55)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My Client is a rapidly expanding multi-site food business. Due to sustained business growth and acquisition, there is an immediate opportunity for a Senior Buyer/ Procurement Category Manager to join an established team in Yorkshire.

Role: Category Manager/Lead Procurement Buyer (DIRECTS)

Purpose: To develop and deliver the strategic procurement of goods/services for a £60M category
Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Food

Accountabilities:

-Manage the Strategic Category Spend Review for your category in fresh food
-You will be the business expert and first point of contact for your category across the UK
-Complete Annual Budgets for spend , developing/managing complex commodity hedging strategy to identify potential risk
-Negotiate terms of trade with suppliers and manage on-going strategic relationships
-Manage, coach and support a team of buyers/junior buyers to develop and continuous improve the central procurement function

Competency requirements and skills/knowledge:
-Resilience - you will be relentless in your approach to reduce business costs!
-A strategic and independent thinker, you will be able to influence people at all levels within the organisation

- In depth knowledge of negotiation, contract law, manufacturing and competitor analysis
-Proven track record of leading a winning team and procurement function
-Graduate calibre and MCIPS or equivalent
-Must be able to drive and to be flexible to travel nationwide and possibly Europe.
-Previous multi-site, food manufacturing experience is essential

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Job Title Category Manager/Senior Procurement Manager (Animal Feed)
Salary/rate £75000 - £85000/annum car, package, bonus , relocation
Location West Bromwich, West Midlands
Job Number 128203850
Posted 07/02/2012 (17:54)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My Client is a rapidly expanding multi-site food business. Due to sustained business growth and acquisition, there is an immediate opportunity for a Senior Buyer/ Procurement Category Manager to join an established team in Yorkshire.
Role: Category Manager/Senior Procurement Manager (ANIMAL FEED/COMMODITIES)

Purpose: To develop and deliver the strategic procurement of goods/services for a £180M category
Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Food

Accountabilities:

-Manage the Strategic Category Spend Review for your category in poultry feed, wheat and oil
-You will be the business expert and first point of contact for your category across the UK
-Complete Annual Budgets for spend , developing/managing complex commodity hedging strategy to identify potential risk
-Negotiate terms of trade with suppliers and manage on-going strategic relationships
-Manage, coach and support a team of buyers/junior buyers to develop and continuous improve the central procurement function
Competency requirements and skills/knowledge:
-Resilience - you will be relentless in your approach to reduce business costs!
-A strategic and independent thinker, you will be able to influence people at all levels within the organisation
- In depth knowledge of negotiation, contract law, manufacturing and competitor analysis
-Proven track record of leading a winning team and procurement function
-Graduate calibre and MCIPS or equivalent
-Must be able to drive and to be flexible to travel nationwide and possibly Europe.
-Previous multi-site, food manufacturing experience is essential
-Due to this business critical role location is flexible due to the amount of travel involved

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Job Title Category Manager/Senior Procurement Manager (Animal Feed)
Salary/rate £75000 - £85000/annum car, package, bonus , relocation
Location Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Number 128203849
Posted 07/02/2012 (17:50)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV My Client is a rapidly expanding multi-site food business. Due to sustained business growth and acquisition, there is an immediate opportunity for a Senior Buyer/ Procurement Category Manager to join an established team in Yorkshire.
Role: Category Manager/Senior Procurement Manager (ANIMAL FEED/COMMODITIES)

Purpose: To develop and deliver the strategic procurement of goods/services for a £180M category
Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Food

Accountabilities:

-Manage the Strategic Category Spend Review for your category in poultry feed, wheat and oil
-You will be the business expert and first point of contact for your category across the UK
-Complete Annual Budgets for spend , developing/managing complex commodity hedging strategy to identify potential risk
-Negotiate terms of trade with suppliers and manage on-going strategic relationships
-Manage, coach and support a team of buyers/junior buyers to develop and continuous improve the central procurement function
Competency requirements and skills/knowledge:
-Resilience - you will be relentless in your approach to reduce business costs!
-A strategic and independent thinker, you will be able to influence people at all levels within the organisation
- In depth knowledge of negotiation, contract law, manufacturing and competitor analysis
-Proven track record of leading a winning team and procurement function
-Graduate calibre and MCIPS or equivalent
-Must be able to drive and to be flexible to travel nationwide and possibly Europe.
-Previous multi-site, food manufacturing experience is essential
-Due to this business critical role location is flexible due to the amount of travel involved

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Job Title Procurement Leader/Category Manager (Food DIRECTS)
Salary/rate £45000 - £55000/annum Bonus, Car, Pension
Location Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Number 128203843
Posted 07/02/2012 (17:23)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV My Client is a rapidly expanding multi-site food business. Due to sustained business growth and acquisition, there is an immediate opportunity for a Senior Buyer/ Procurement Category Manager to join an established team in Yorkshire.

Role: Category Manager/Lead Procurement Buyer (DIRECTS)

Purpose: To develop and deliver the strategic procurement of goods/services for a £60M category
Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Food

Accountabilities:

-Manage the Strategic Category Spend Review for your category in fresh food
-You will be the business expert and first point of contact for your category across the UK
-Complete Annual Budgets for spend , developing/managing complex commodity hedging strategy to identify potential risk
-Negotiate terms of trade with suppliers and manage on-going strategic relationships
-Manage, coach and support a team of buyers/junior buyers to develop and continuous improve the central procurement function

Competency requirements and skills/knowledge:
-Resilience - you will be relentless in your approach to reduce business costs!
-A strategic and independent thinker, you will be able to influence people at all levels within the organisation

- In depth knowledge of negotiation, contract law, manufacturing and competitor analysis
-Proven track record of leading a winning team and procurement function
-Graduate calibre and MCIPS or equivalent
-Must be able to drive and to be flexible to travel nationwide and possibly Europe.
-Previous multi-site, food manufacturing experience is essential

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Job Title Project Leader
Salary/rate £12 - £17/hour
Location North West England, North West
Job Number 120249865
Posted 07/02/2012 (16:11)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Project Leader- Science
Temporary assignment- 2 years

This global organization is a market leading specialist in developing and supplying products to the Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical industries.

This role is situated within the Product Proving Team which has basis within both the Engineering and R&D departments. The role focuses on the development and modification of existing products to add value whilst making the product more cost effective. Therefore ddelivering the products whilst balancing the company requirements for project turnaround time, cost and quality is necessary.

The ideal candidate:
*Recognized Project Management qualification or prepared to attain this very important professional qualification (PMI PMP preferably)
*degree educated in either an engineering or scientific background (biolong/chemistry)
*Experienced in team leadership
*Understanding of project management methodologies
*Creative thinker, excellent communicator and influencer.
*Excellent man management skills & effective team player.
*Planning & Risk Management Tools Practitioner
*Structured, methodical and logical approach.
*A background in using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software
*Demonstrated success in introducing new products into production, and in developing, implementing and managing new processes to improve quality and productivity
*Detail-oriented professional
*Skills for troubleshooting problems.

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Job Type Contract
Contract Length 2 years
Start Date Immediate
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Job Title Shift Laboratory Technician
Location North West England, North West
Job Number 120249857
Posted 07/02/2012 (15:41)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Shift Laboratory Technician

Competitive Salary

Temporay position

Temporary position with a biocides/petrochemical company. Main responsibility will be to analyse samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures and recording the results LIMS systems. You will be reporting to the Shift Supervisor/Duty Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:
Analysis of samples
Managing turnaround times
Performing QC analysis
Assist shift supervisor with shift handover, helping identify and prioritise analysis to previous/next Shift Supervisor.
Keeping of Training Records for individuals to build the skills of the team
Commitment to continous improvement
Following up audits
Health and safety adherance

Ideal candidate:
Degree qualified
Experience of testing within the petro-chemical industry.
Knowledge of IT systems (including Microsoft and LIMS software)
Ability to work under own initiative
Experience of working within a UKAS laboratory

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Job Type Temporary
Contract Length 9 months
Start Date immediate
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Job Title Analytical Chemist
Salary/rate £7 - £9/hour
Location Yorkshire and the Humber, UK
Job Number 120249847
Posted 07/02/2012 (15:09)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client, a pharmaceutical company based in Yorkshire, who are looking for a Chemical Laboratory Analyst to join their team.

The main duties of the role will include:

Preparation and analysis of samples
Routine and non routine analytical work
Generating and reporting results
Ensuring service is delivered to time, cost and quality standards
Maintenance of equipment and resources

Ideal Applicants:
Have a degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related subject
Experience of, or ability to learn, chemical instrumentation
Previous experience in a lab is desirable
Flexibility to work as required in any of a range of roles in our busy laboratory

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Contract Length 6-9 Months
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Job Title Graduate Supply Chain/Procurement Programme
Salary/rate £26000 - £27000/annum Bonus, Pension, relocation
Location Derby, Derbyshire
Job Number 128203757
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:27)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Position: GRADUATE ROLES IN MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
Location: UK potential long term moves to Derby/Germany/Hungary
Salary: 27k + Benefits + Relocation Support.

Company

My Client is a global market leader in the manufacture of Consumer Goods. With multi billion pound sales that are continually growing. As a result of this sustained expansion and growth, I am currently recruiting for graduates to work across the Manufacturing programme
.
My client believes that it is the talent and passion of their people, combined with a unique company culture, that make the difference. The programme is designed to take graduates and develop them as managers for the future.
The programmes are about real responsibility and real results, whilst creating an environment where participants develop through practical learning and activity. The Manufacturing Programme comprises two elements: On the job experience and a comprehensive training programme. My client will expose you to all aspects of the business, provide you with all the training and support you need and give you significant responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities
The programme provides a structured yet flexible framework for development that puts participants in the spotlight from day one. Each participant will have distinct development assignments allowing the participant to experience a broad spectrum of manufacturing roles. These could be across Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Supply Services.
Every graduate on the programme will undertake an assignment within manufacturing which will include Line Management experience and my client will then guarantee at least two further assignments across other areas of the business which will see you working in at least two of my client's factories in the UK, during the period of the programme. For graduates aiming toward a more specialised career, rotations will be focused within that specialist area and may not involve people management experience.
My client takes the development of the next generation of senior managers very seriously as their future depends on it. Consequently you need to ask yourself some serious questions before you decide to apply for a place. You need to be really confident that you can deliver against the key competencies of the business which include entrepreneurship, team spirit, commitment and achievement.

Requirements
Graduates directly from University with a science, engineering or manufacturing focused degree.
My client will also consider candidates who graduated up to two years earlier who are looking for their next challenge within manufacturing.
Any candidates must be prepared to move between the sites based in the Midlands & Yorkshire
A desire to move internationally is also critical as an international move will be necessary for longer term career progression
You must be confident that you are the best at what you do; we are offering the opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting brands in the world with excellent benefits. Please do NOT apply if you are not serious about a career within manufacturing. Candidates who have displayed fast track potential and used their initiative to undertake work (either on a permanent or placement basis) within their chosen category are highly desirable.

*French or German language skills would be an advantage.

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Job Title Graduate Supply Chain Management Programme
Salary/rate £27000 - £28000/annum Relocation, Pension
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 117189832
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Position: GRADUATE ROLES IN MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
Location: UK/France/Germany
Salary: 27k + Benefits + Relocation Support.

Company
My Client is a global market leader in the manufacture of Consumer Goods. With multi billion pound sales that are continually growing. As a result of this sustained expansion and growth, I am currently recruiting for graduates to work across the Manufacturing programme
.
My client believes that it is the talent and passion of their people, combined with a unique company culture, that make the difference. The programme is designed to take graduates and develop them as managers for the future.

The programmes are about real responsibility and real results, whilst creating an environment where participants develop through practical learning and activity. The Manufacturing Programme comprises two elements: On the job experience and a comprehensive training programme. My client will expose you to all aspects of the business, provide you with all the training and support you need and give you significant responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities
The programme provides a structured yet flexible framework for development that puts participants in the spotlight from day one. Each participant will have distinct development assignments allowing the participant to experience a broad spectrum of manufacturing roles. These could be across Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Supply Services.

Every graduate on the programme will undertake an assignment within manufacturing which will include Line Management experience and my client will then guarantee at least two further assignments across other areas of the business which will see you working in at least two of my client's factories in the UK, during the period of the programme. For graduates aiming toward a more specialised career, rotations will be focused within that specialist area and may not involve people management experience.

My client takes the development of the next generation of senior managers very seriously as their future depends on it. Consequently you need to ask yourself some serious questions before you decide to apply for a place. You need to be really confident that you can deliver against the key competencies of the business which include entrepreneurship, team spirit, commitment and achievement.

Requirements
Graduates directly from University with a science, engineering or manufacturing focused degree.
My client will also consider candidates who graduated up to two years earlier who are looking for their next challenge within manufacturing.

Any candidates must be prepared to move between the sites based in the Midlands & Yorkshire
A desire to move internationally is also critical as an international move will be necessary for longer term career progression

You must be confident that you are the best at what you do; we are offering the opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting brands in the world with excellent benefits. Please do NOT apply if you are not serious about a career within manufacturing. Candidates who have displayed fast track potential and used their initiative to undertake work (either on a permanent or placement basis) within their chosen category are highly desirable.

Closing date for advertisement: Friday 2nd September


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Job Title Buyer/Senior Buyer 9Indirects)
Salary/rate £30 - £40/annum car, packahe
Location West Bromwich, West Midlands
Job Number 128203756
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Buyer/Procurement Leader (Indirects)

Salary up to £40k plus Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance and Relocation (if required)

Our client is one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing food companies serving virtually all the major UK supermarket retailers including Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury's. Reporting to the Buying
Manager, your spend responsibility will be approximately £25M.

Role profile - Buyer/Senior Buyer//Procurement Leader (Indirects)

- A strategic role working within a growing and fast paced procurement team, you will deliver the indirects purchasing strategy, as well as control, manage and lead the strategic category spend.
- You will formulate contractual relationships for sourcing Group requirements, to ensure that we balance satisfying our internal and external customer needs, as well as delivering against our key procurement KPI's, namely spend targets, working capital, service levels and waste.
You will contribute to the development of improved internal systems and processes across the Group, constantly challenging the status quo to find improvement initiatives which will be adopted as best practice.
Requirements of this Buyer/Purchasing Leader (Indirects)
-Of Graduate calibre and ideally with food or FMCG experience, the successful candidate will have extensive experience operating at Buyer level. CIPS is preferred but not essential. Having demonstrated your ability as a top performing procurement professional, you will naturally want to build on this experience and make a strategic impact within a large multi-site food business.
Person Specification
*A Good communicator at all levels, you will be able to influence and have the self-confidence to challenge and drive performance
*A strong team player who is able to build relationships with stakeholders across a multi-site operation
*A strong negotiator and lateral thinker; you will be relentless in your approach to deliver best practice and drive results
*YOU WILL ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF QUALITY & SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
*Well Organised, you will thrive under pressure
START DATE ASAP
This is a genuine, exciting opportunity to make an immediate IMPACT in a company driving towards a Global Platform.

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Job Title Electrical/Multi-skilled Technician
Salary/rate £32 - £34/annum bonus, penison
Location Leicester, Leicestershire
Job Number 128203755
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Senior Electrical Technician
My client is a world renowned leader in Food and Drink, committed to 'Manufacturing Excellence'. Working through both innovation and investment, their product range is second to none! and instantly recognisable. Business potential is excellent and the company has entered a period of cultural change that has facilitated the need for a number of electrical engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a high profile and progressive 'Blue Chip' manufacturer with excellent opportunities for career development and expansion.

Role:
-You will provide resource for the installation, calibration, modification, upgrade and maintenance of the control systems essential to production processes within a state-of-the-art highly automated production facility.

-To lead the design, installation and commissioning of capital investment plans
-To act as the 'Duty Holder' for the maintenance of technical documentation
-To prepare and manage 'Zone' maintenance budgets
-To communicate and review planned preventative maintenance schedules
-Take full responsibility for Systems design and implementation

Requirements:
- Controls Experience, software programming experience as well as PLC Experience
-ONC/HNC Electrical preferred but not essential, minimum apprenticeship and City and Guilds qualifications
- electrical maintenance and installation
-Understanding of permits and sanctions
-Advanced PC Skills
-Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

The position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including pension together with genuine scope for personal development and progression within a large, fast moving organisation.


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Job Title Project Engineer
Salary/rate £35000 - £45000/annum Bonus, Pension
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 107745593
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client is a world renowned leader in the Consumer Goods Marketplace, committed to 'Manufacturing Excellence'. Working through both innovation and investment, their product range is second to none. Business potential is excellent and the company has entered a period of cultural change that has facilitated the need for a Project Manager/Engineer to work at a prestigious manufacturing facility in the Midlands/ Nottinghamshire. This key role is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget!

Role:
-Reporting directly into the Chief Engineer, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value engineered projects to cost and time specification in accordance with company policy.
-You will ensure compliance with all safety legislation including CDM (Construction Design Management Regulations.
-You will coach, mentor and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and design/ draughtsmen to ensure successful delivery of projects.
-Ensure the provision of all necessary documentation to enable compliance through the Asset Life Cycle.
-To procure equipment through internal and external resourcing functions including Group Purchasing.
-The projects will cover factory equipment including packaging, processing and site activities.
-You will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start up.

Requirements:
-You will ideally be a graduate engineer, mechanical or electrical bias,from within the Food and Drink or Consumer Goods marketplace
-Development for this role would include worldwide opportunities within senior factory engineering positions within 2 or 3 years
-This is a very high profile role which will require the successful candidate to think and operate on a strategic level in terms of concept design but also have the desire and passion to drive results through project delivery on a daily basis
-Strong communication, influencing, planning and organising skills are key to the success of this role
-The ideal candidate will be a methodical and detailed worker, extremely achievement and career focused and able to working in a direct and often pressurised environment.


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Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technician
Salary/rate £31000 - £33000/annum Bonus, Overtime, Pension
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 117189831
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a hugely successful global FMCG company with operations in 60 countries and annual revenues exceeding £ 5 billon. It is a fast paced, multi-cultural working environment, we take pride in achievement and have a truly personal commitment to delivery.

The Nottingham site is a healthcare business, producing instantly recognisable products. We have invested heavily in new equipment to create a 'first class' manufacturing facility to achieve new levels of growth and productivity. Our success is down to the passion and commitment of our teams and our unique, entrepreneurial culture.

Manufacturing Technicians/Line based Engineers

The "engineering expert" within a small team, with complete responsibility for delivering KPIs including production demands, OEE and Health and Safety for your line. Defining, planning and leading maintenance tasks ,ensuring that the line team fulfil their duties driving autonomous maintenance and continuous improvement activities, including changeover reduction. A key challenge of role is to train and pass on knowledge to Production Team Members to maximise productivity.

You will be trained in an engineering discipline, ideally holding an HNC/ONC in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering or a craft apprenticeship. With significant experience gained working within a large manufacturing facility, preferably in the pharmaceutical, food and drink or similar FMCG industries, including automotive.

Full job descriptions will be supplied on application, send CV with covering letter including current salary and quoting the role title, which will be treated in strictest confidence, via e-mail to (url removed) For a confidential discussion call Mike Butler on +44 (0)113 246 8786

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Job Title Senior Shift Manager (days based)
Salary/rate £32000 - £36000/annum Pension, Benefits, O/T
Location Kingston Upon Hull, Humberside
Job Number 128203754
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a major food and beverage producer. Operating globally, they produce a distinctive range of branded fresh, chilled food and short shelf life products. They work through innovation and investment, both in their production facilities and people. Quality is a fundamental issue. Their products undoubtedly compliment their production methods, and as such, their product range is second to none!

Their prestigious manufacturing sites have undergone significant change and expansion, and in order to remain at the forefront of a highly competitive and fast moving market, an opportunity has arisen for a Shift Manager; roles which will focus on re-enforcing the new mindset required from production operators by providing a role model for others to follow, as well as selling the benefits for changes and investing time helping individual members to identify what change means for them.

Role

Reporting directly into a Production Area Manager, the role is to lead an integrated team of operators and craftsmen in the achievement of performance targets in a designated area of the factory. In addition, the role will have responsibility for continuously improving performance in the section by engaging team members and promoting best practice, machine reliability and personnel accountability.

The post of a Shift Manager is a vital link in the factory management structure, as it plays a key role in ensuring that the factory is as efficient, flexible and competitive as it possibly can be. The role demands that the Shift Manager spends as much time as possible at the production line, understanding issues first hand, acting as a key player and not a spectator.

You will create a real positive environment on the shop floor, encouraging operators to take ownership for monitoring machine performance, collecting data and generating ideas and solutions. In addition, you will set clear provision of objectives which will be critical for sections to achieve their targets.

Requirements

You will have experience in manufacturing, operations and production experience in fast moving industry, managing a team of skilled and semi-skilled technical operators. Whilst a technical qualification is of secondary importance, ideal applicants will have a background (HND/Degree) in Engineering or a Manufacturing/ Operations related discipline.

Essentially, candidates must have experience of applying modern management and maintenance techniques in a labour intensive, change oriented environment. You will be result orientated in your approach, you will naturally be bold, searching and innovative and will automatically question established methods through the transfer and application of ideas from other environments. In addition, you have a high level of adaptable communication skills in order to win the hearts and minds of the people around you.


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Job Title Packaging Project Manager/Technologist
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum Bonus, Pension
Location Derby, Derbyshire
Job Number 128203753
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:24)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Role: Packaging Project Engineer/Manager/Technologist

My Client is a renowned and globally admired consumer goods business, enjoying world-wide dominance and market leading status in their category sector. They work through innovation and investment, both in their production facilities and people. Quality is a fundamental issue. Their products undoubtedly compliment their production methods and as such, their product range is second to none!

Role:

-Production Line trials
-Packaging Testing
-Packaging Specifications
-Managing New Product Development project and launches on time on budget!

The purpose of the role is to identify new opportunities and deliver improvements to both packaging processes and products, as well as maintaining the packaging control systems to ensure that quality standards are achieved. You will write new packaging specifications per year, deliver key projects on time to specification, as well as initiating new packaging BOM's. You will also manage and develop contacts with packaging suppliers to improve both packaging quality and production efficiencies, resolving any faulty packaging materials for designated brands.

Requirements:

You will have an appropriate technical qualification, experience in a packaging technology/engineering environment from within FMCG, Food and Drink or pharmaceutical industry. Ideally graduate calibre, you will be able to manage multiple priorities in a high pressure manufacturing environment.

Strong business awareness and ability to worth within a network of packaging experts.

Overall, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as strong problem solving and project management skills. Enthusiasm and initiative are essential.

An excellent benefits package and personal development plan is on offer for the successful candidate.

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Job Title Electrical Project Engineer
Salary/rate £33000 - £39000/annum package
Location Leicester, Leicestershire
Job Number 128203699
Posted 06/02/2012 (08:59)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client, a renowned market leader within food/ FMCG and enjoyable Glabal success through their recognisable brands; are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Electrical Project Engineer to complement their established and successful team.

A team player with the ability to work under pressure where necessary, you will excel in co-ordinating projects and achieving smooth project handover. The successful candidate will be of graduate calibre, self motivated and confident individual able to demonstrate both flexibility and commitment and the ability and initiative to manage and implement projects predominantly with experience of a similar role for a food/ FMCG manufacturing organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

Report progress of the project against scheduled programme
Resolve programme issues with the Main Contractors
Manage and monitor procurement
Manage sub-contractors and suppliers
Manage and communicate verbally and in writing with Main Contractors
Liaise with the Professional Team
Attend relevant site meetings

A fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's top employers!
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Job Title Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Salary/rate £32000 - £35000/annum package
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 128203595
Posted 03/02/2012 (15:19)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a global FMCG company and a leading player in the UK and worldwide manufacturing sector. With ever increasing investment into their UK sites they are now looking for Mechanical Bias Maintenance Technicians to strenghten their Engineering and Maintenance team.

Within the role of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer you with be responsible for the maintenance of production equipment and systems in accordance with health and safety (H&S), quality and hygiene standards, provide quick and effective reactive breakdown maintenance of equipment as well as being involved in the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of all equipment too.

You will be responsible for ensuring correct documentation is completed for work carried out and maintenance systems updated, conduct training of Technical Operators on site, be involved in project work and instillation and commissioning work where required.

The ideal candidate for the Mechanical Maintenance Technicians role will have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent and hold a ONC, HNC or HND or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline. You will also have experience working as a maintenance technician (Mechanical bias) within a faced paced manufacturing or production environment ideally although other backgrounds can be considered with the right qualifications and apprenticeship. You will also have experience working to targets, be a good problem solved, have good prioritising skills and be a good team player and communicator.


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Job Title Electrical Automation Engineer
Salary/rate £30000 - £31000/annum package
Location Bedfordshire
Job Number 107744607
Posted 03/02/2012 (15:19)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client, a renowned distrubitor across the UK with onsite presence based all over the UK, is heavily involved in the set up of a new state of the art distribution centre. As a result of onsite development and forcasting of significant growth for the future they have a requirement for an Electrically biased automation engineer.

Working within a production environment that is heavily operated by touch screen control systems, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and planned maintenance on all automation, electrical and network systems. They will also offer technical support during improvement and projects and deliver electrical and automation coaching to other site personnel.

Suitable applicants will have previous experience maintaining and managing automation systems within a food/FMCG/ warehouse or distribution environment. Also, they will have knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies, PLC programme altering and will be electrically biased engineers.


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Job Title Site services/ contracts manager
Salary/rate £35000 - £38000/annum package
Location Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Number 107744608
Posted 03/02/2012 (15:19)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client is a nationally renowned food manufacturer based in West Yorkshire employing over 500 people on site. Due to continued growth and new developments on site, they are seeking to recruit a Site Services Engineering Manager.

Role:
The main purpose of the role is to manage the provision and development of site services to ensure that operational, company and legislative needs are met and future improvements are developed. The successful candidate will be required to manage and co-ordinate delivery of professional site services, including all utilities, water and effluent systems, boiler house, compressed air and refrigeration. This is an important role within an influential department, which requires both long and short-term views of appropriate maintenance strategy, resources and investment plans across the site.
Requirements:
The right candidate will manage the provision and development of site services to ensure that operational, company and legislative needs including Engineering Policy, Key Principles and the Industrial Service Activity are met and future improvements are developed via the NCE model
This includes the following industrial services: -
* Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
* Steam supply and condensate recovery and boiler management
* Refrigeration and cooling water
* Process and Service Water and Effluent systems
* Compressed Air
To ensure that there exists within the Industrial Services team an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations. That all team members are encouraged never to implement any change, whether directly instructed to, or under his/her own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment. No compromises should be tolerated.
To manage the sites' water quality ensuring that design, installation, maintenance, quality monitoring and documentation are maintained to the required standards.
To manage the sites' liquid and solid effluent systems ensuring that design, installation, maintenance, documentation, monitoring and consents meet the required standards.
Requirements:
* Ideally an Engineering Degree along with a strong track record of practical engineering experience gained within an industrial services environment and in depth knowledge of utilities plant operation and technology
* Well developed leadership skills with experience of managing internal both teams and external contractors
* Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build a proactive working partnership in an outsourced services environment
* A results focused individual who will ensure a seamless day to day service is delivered whilst also actively leading continuous improvement initiatives.
* Budget management experience

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