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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
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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


Job Title Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Salary/rate £28000 - £30000/annum package
Location Newark, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 128210873
Posted 25/05/2012 (16:02)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV My client is an established manufacturer of consumable goods within the UK and has a number of nationally renowned market names within their brand. Working through innovation and ongoing investment, their product range is second to none. As a result of company growth they have a requirement for an Electrical/ Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a high profile and progressive major manufacturer.

The role of the Electrical Technician will be to drive improvements in the performance of the assets within your designated area of the factory. Responsibilities will include maintenance planning and predictive maintenance activity. Training, development and coaching of Technical Operators and Continuous Improvement activities will also form a major part of the role.

Role:
-Maintain the equipment and/or control systems in the factory
-To support the Shift Management Team with technical advice and break down support.
-Identify training needs and develop training plans for operators
-To lead the design, installation and commissioning of capital investment plans
-To communicate and review planned preventative maintenance schedules
-To ensure root cause analysis and problem solving techniques are carried out to maximise the efficiency and safety of plant to meet production targets
-To provide training of operators and Team Leaders in basic maintenance skills

Requirements:
-Individuals will have strong team working and communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You must be open to new methods and ways of working and have a strong commitment to plant performance and continuous improvement.
-HNC/HND in electrical engineering but not essential. Otherwise C&G/ mechanical apprenticeship is essential.
-Good working knowledge of PLC's
-Highly numerate and PC literate
-Preferably the successful candidate would have a qualification in Health & Safety/ Food safety legislation in the workplace


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Job Title Site services manager
Salary/rate £20 - £22/hour
Location Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Number 107791800
Posted 24/05/2012 (17:15)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client is a renowned FMCG manufacturer with multiple sites in the UK 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:
* 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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Contract Length 6-12 months
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Job Title Maintenance Engineer
Salary/rate £27000 - £32000/annum Package
Location Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Job Number 128210671
Posted 23/05/2012 (10:08)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a renowned and admired Food and Drink packaging business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. As a result of sustained business expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a number of electrically biased but multi-skilled Mechanical Technicians to work a double days shift pattern for a minimum of 3 months with a view to become permanent. This particular factory, based in West Yorkshire.
Role:
Responsible to the Maintenance Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and high level fault finding duties in order to maintain and enhance world class, fully automated production, process and front line packaging machinery. You will assist with plant optimisation and performance within a genuine culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring that production targets are achieved on time, you will work to stringent cost and quality standards. You will work with the factory planned maintenance system both developing and completing planned maintenance routines and to constantly monitor the effectiveness of the system.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be a time served Electrical or Mechanical engineer, ideally multi-skilled and qualified to ONC/HNC standard. Working knowledge of packaging machinery is essential, as well as PLC knowledge and high-level diagnostic skills. FMCG experience is required, food and drink experience would be a distinct advantage
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Job Title Senior Product Development Technologist
Salary/rate £33000 - £37000/annum package
Location Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Job Number 128210645
Posted 22/05/2012 (17:06)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV My client is one of the UK's fastest growing FMCG companies who through acquisitions and development on their multiple sites is becoming a leading players within food manufacturing. As a result of onsite development and the development of new business opportunities my client requires a Senior Product Development Technologist to help continue in pushing the business forward

Key responsibilities

*Concept product development of innovative nutritional formulations to agreed specifications
*Organising and completing formulation development and coordinating pilot-plant, scale-up and manufacturing trials
*Generating trial and manufacturing operating procedures
*Generating test protocols and procedures, and coordinate product evaluation.
*Maintaining accurate records of all processes and formulations
*Liaising with external contract manufacturers
*Keeping up to date with innovations and developments in raw material and process technologies

Key Attributes

*The ideal candidate would have a degree in a scientific / food technology subject, together with proven expertise in product development for a minimum of 2 years within the food / nutrition industry.
*Preferably food technology experience of powder, liquid, heat treatment and emulsion technology processes.
*Experience of raw material selection with consideration for functionality and regulatory constraints.
*Experience of flavouring and sensory analysis.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to be flexible, innovative and self motivated
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Job Title Engineering Maintenance Team Manager
Salary/rate £38000 - £44000/annum bonus, pension
Location Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Number 107790143
Posted 22/05/2012 (08:12)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Engineering Maintenanace Team leader/Manager

Our client has proven success in delivering high quality food and drink goods products in close partnership with their customers. With an unrivalled reputation for innovation, product quality and customer service, this dynamic business is led by a passionate, commercially focused team focused on improving the performance of both their employees and operations!

As a result of sustained business expansion and aggressive growth plans, there is an immediate requirement for a Maintenance Engineering Team Leader/Manager to join an established, committed frontline team! Your purpose will be to lead a multi-disciplined manufacturing maintenance team, to ensure that both your direct/indirect reports embrace the proactive culture of predictive and planned maintenance this business has developed across the globe.

Role:
-You will be responsible for an empowered craft team of 15-20 multi-skilled technicians and across production and site services.
-You will ensure that appropriate resources, assets and time are available for the application of a systematic approach to maintenance.
-Monitor operational efficiency of all plant and equipment, identifying areas of under performance or opportunity to deliver continuous improvement
-Agree and plan out maintenance budgets with the senior management team
-Develop constructive but challenging relationships with suppliers and contractors
-Responsible for the development and performance management of your team

Requirements:
-Either a Degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering qualifications with experience in engineering/maintenance management. Ideally from an FMCG operation, Food or pharmaceutical, including High Risk.
-The successful candidate should have strong people management and leadership skills, the ability to make decisions and take calculated risks with it, as well as the ability to set and drive a strategy over the next 2 years to move the maintenance function forward. Experience of engineering led production teams is advantageous - this site is undergoing a journey into World Class Manufacturing.


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Job Title Electrical Project Engineer
Salary/rate £26000 - £30000/annum package
Location North Yorkshire
Job Number 128210386
Posted 18/05/2012 (16:20)
Agency/Employer Staffline
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


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Job Title R&D Fast Track Graduate Programme
Salary/rate £26000 - £27000/annum Salary Review, Bonus, Pension etc
Location East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside
Job Number 120261251
Posted 18/05/2012 (15:58)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV A hugely successful global FMCG company with operations in 60 countries and revenues exceeding £5 billion are currently looking for R & D Graduates. They hold a strong position in the FTSE 30 and are the name behind many market-leading Household and Health & Personal Care products.

The Fast Track Graduate Management Development programme offers you the opportunity to build a significant career with the global leader in a range of FMCG categories. Achievement orientated graduates, with the right abilities and attitude, will rise quickly into management, possibly international roles.

These are real jobs where you will contribute from day one. You will be working in fast paced, pressurised, multi-cultural environments, supported by a mentor with bespoke training and development.

Responsibilities
The programme provides a structured yet "flexible" framework for development that puts individuals in the spotlight from day one. Each participant will have distinct development assignments allowing the participant to experience a broad spectrum of R&D categories. These could be across Microbiology, Formulation, Analytical, Quality Assurance, Quality control, Clinical Project and Regulatory Affairs.

Every Fast Track Graduate will undertake an assignment within R&D which will include People Management experience and will then guarantee at least two further assignments across other areas of the business; this may include an international posting.

My client takes the development of the next generation of senior managers very seriously as their future depends on it. We are looking for future directors, natural leaders, risk-takers who are confident, determined and resilient. If you're ambitious, bright enough to learn quickly and want a really challenging career we want you; because we only wan the best.

Requirements

Graduates directly from university with a minimum of a 2:1 in a science focussed discipline are highly desirable.

Graduates directly from University with a science focussed degree.

My client will also consider candidates who graduated up to two years earlier and are looking for their next challenge within R&D

A desire to move internationally is also critical as an international move will be necessary for longer term career progression


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Job Title Health and Safety Co-ordinator/Advisor
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job Number 128210314
Posted 17/05/2012 (17:40)
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DescriptionRegister your CV (SHE) Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor/Co-ordinator - 3-6 month contract Grantham

Our client is a global leader in the food industry, enjoying worldwide dominance and market leading status in their category sector. As a result of sustained business expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a (SHE) Safety, Health and Environmental leader to work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site.

You will support for the site SHE Manager for 3 - 6 months on strategic improvement and continuous improvement work

Role:

-Facilitating the transition of the SHE function for their facility in Grnatham from an operational function to a strategic one, implementing future environmental policies
-Developing and maintaining Health & Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and data
-Continually promoting the Health and Safety culture within the factory through behavioural safety, training, target setting, auditing and positive reinforcement of our policies & procedures
-Advising the Management Team on Health & Safety issues and Environmental (e.g., policy, legal, performance standards, and priorities)
-Ensure that KPIS are routinely set and measured
-Participate in near-miss incident and accident investigation, reporting and analysis

Requirements

-NEBOSH Diploma with a strong track record of successfully driving and implementing policy, procedures and strategic H&S programmes in a manufacturing environment. -
-Experience of environmental management and formal qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels from Factory floor to senior management
-Proactive and pragmatic approach, a hands-on driver of change
-Practical experience of compliance with regulations, guidelines and policies in a manufacturing environment.

£30 - £40K interim pro-rata or temporary contract, may lead to permanent but should be treated as a temporary contract

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Job Title Hygiene Manager
Salary/rate £35000 - £40000/annum Package
Location Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job Number 128210268
Posted 17/05/2012 (13:12)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a leading chilled/frozen food manufacturer in their area. They are currently looking for an experienced Hygiene Manager to help with their operation.

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, as Hygiene Manager you will be responsible for providing support to the Technical Manager in the day to day running of the department.
Supervisory experience would be an advantage but not compulsory as training will be provided.

The ideal candidate should possess:
*Health & Safety Awareness
*Knowledge in Food Safety
*Good Communication Skills
*Good time management
And be able to:
*Adopt a hands on approach with employees to set down and meet the hygiene standards
*Work to cleaning procedures set down by Hygiene Manager
*Use chemicals safely and effectively, preventing unnecessary waste
*Ensure all protective equipment is properly used and worn as required
*Ensure all company procedures are followed at all times

Should you wish to be considered for the above post please send your CV along with covering letter detailing your relevant experience and skills, and why you feel you should be considered for the position


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Job Title Mechanical Engineer
Salary/rate £25000 - £32000/annum Package
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Number 128210267
Posted 17/05/2012 (13:09)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a renowned and admired Food and Drink packaging business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. As a result of sustained business expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a number of mechanically biased but multi-skilled Technicians to work a double days shift pattern. This particular factory, based in Nottingham.
Role:
Responsible to the Maintenance Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and high level fault finding duties in order to maintain and enhance world class, fully automated production, process and frontline packaging machinery. You will assist with plant optimisation and performance within a genuine culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring that production targets are achieved on time, you will work to stringent cost and quality standards. You will work with the factory planned maintenance system both developing and completing planned maintenance routines and to constantly monitor the effectiveness of the system.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be a time served Mechanical engineer, ideally multi-skilled and qualified to ONC/HNC standard. Working knowledge of packaging machinery is essential, as well as PLC knowledge and high-level diagnostic skills. FMCG experience is required, food and drink experience would be a distinct advantage.

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Job Title Production Supervisor
Salary/rate £28000 - £32000/annum Package
Location Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job Number 128210266
Posted 17/05/2012 (13:08)
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DescriptionRegister your CV As one the UK's leading chilled/frozen food producers, my client manufactures some of the nation's most delicious foods! We are looking for a Shift Production Supervisor to work in this challenging role in the Nottinghamshire region, managing teams of up to 250 people reporting directly to a Production Manager.

The ideal candidate will be used to working under pressure, dealing with challenging teams and making business critical decisions on a regular basis.

Role Purpose:

* Provide managerial, people and technical leadership for performance focus and change leadership
* To ensure all food safety, quality, environmental and health & safety procedures are adhered to.
* To optimise all aspects of the production of the products, including management of materials, labour, capital allocation, engineering revenue spend and factory overheads
* To establish, monitor and communicate operational goals and objectives
* Training and Development of the departmental personnel
* To support the team in ensuring optimum utilisation of engineering staff and equipment within capital & revenue budgets and compliance to the Company safety, quality & environmental policies. Control Revenue and Capital Budgets where applicable to area of responsibility.
* Promote and comply with legislative / business compliance standards incl. Health, Safety, Environmental, GMP, Quality

Essential Skills:

Blue chip Food industry background
Previous senior Operations role
Track record of performance delivery
Change management Experience
Project management skills


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Job Title Quality Manager
Salary/rate £34000 - £40000/annum Package
Location Northamptonshire
Job Number 128210232
Posted 16/05/2012 (17:03)
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DescriptionRegister your CV OUR CLIENT

Is an industry leader supplying retailer and customers with chilled food products of the finest quality. They are part of a leading manufacturing group with a worldwide presence. The company has a strong belief in the benefits of employing, supporting and further developing top quality staff at all levels. Opportunities for further career development are available for talented, professional, ambitious professionals both in the UK and internationally.

THE JOB

* As Quality Assurance Manager you will lead, manage and develop the QA department in order to ensure that products are produced to the highest quality standards and exceed customer and consumer expectations. You will monitor and review Quality Management and H.A.C.C.P systems to ensure compliance with BRC (British Retail Consortium) requirements, and Company/Customer codes of practice.
* You will be responsible for completing analysis and audits to maintain due diligence and support continuous improvement, working closely with operational teams to implement changes where necessary. Working cross functionally, you will also provide continuous management and control of customer factory specifications and recipes.
* You will be at the forefront of customer and supplier relations, requiring you to prepare and organise the department for internal and external visitors, promoting the department, building confidence and successful long term relationships.

THE CANDIDATE

We're looking to identify exceptional talent here. Naturally, you will have the relevant industry skills and qualifications to undertake a role with significant challenge in a high pressure, major retailer led environment. We'll also take as read your competent IT skills and professional integrity. The issues that are right at the top of our clients' agenda are linked to your personal qualities and abilities.

* We need a high achiever with well developed skills in people management and leadership.
* We need vision, commercial focus, integrity and the ability to work with all stakeholders to identify, assess and address risk in fast moving, fast changing environments.
* You'll handle routine tasks well and will make good decisions under pressure.
* Your ability to build an impressive skill base in reporting teams and operatives will be exceptional.
* You will work well in a multi cultural, people intensive environment.
* Above all you'll push hard to drive the quality agenda through the business.


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Job Title Production Shift Leader
Salary/rate £30000/annum Overtime, Pension
Location Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job Number 128210227
Posted 16/05/2012 (16:46)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a leading multi-site food group undergoing significant cultural change and expansion. As a result, there are several requirements for Production shift leaders to join an expanding management team.

Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will manage the production process in the plant, to lead a team and meet daily targets.

Drive to achieve and exceed production targets on a daily basis
Coach, support and develop your team members within a culture of continuous improvement
Manage the daily and weekly hygiene standards to ensure maximum food safety on site

SKILLS: Leadership, HACCP, Advanced Food Hygiene

Requirements:
Graduate calibre preferred, food industry preferred but not essential
You will support and manage an effective team to deliver challenging KPI targets in a fast paced food manufacturing environment

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Job Title Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Salary/rate £31000/annum Overtime, Psion
Location Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job Number 107788031
Posted 16/05/2012 (16:36)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Electrical Technician /Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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:
-Achieving the highest equipment efficiencies through routine maintenance, breakdown repair and improvement work
-Diagnosing problems and taking a proactive appraoch to improving
-You will provide resource for the installation, calibration, modification, upgrade and maintenance of the plant essential to production processes within a state-of-the-art highly automated production facility.

-To communicate and review planned preventative maintenance schedules
Diagnose problems quickly to ensure a minimum amount of downtime
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Requirements:
- Electrical maintenance Experience as well as LC Experience
-ONC preferred but not essential, minimum apprenticeship and City and Guilds qualifications
- electrical maintenance and installation
-Understanding of permits and sanctions
-Advanced PC 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 Site Operations/ Manufacturing Manager
Salary/rate £70000 - £80000/annum Comprehensive!
Location East Midlands, UK
Job Number 128210006
Posted 14/05/2012 (10:26)
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DescriptionRegister your CV My client is a renowned leader within the FMCG marketplace. Working through 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 Site Operations/Manufacturing Manager to join the existing Senior Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a high profile and progressive major 'Blue Chip' manufacturer.

Operating from a modern and world class production facility, this is a superb career opportunity to achieve and continually improve the manufacturing performance against set KPI's. This role requires broad commercial and operational expertise necessary to develop large cross-functional teams across a business unit. A key driver of change, you will have had a structured career path with in depth knowledge of lean and modern manufacturing techniques and practices. You will have a highly accomplished team working for you, people who are keen to embrace future challenges with a strong team ethos, so it is essential that you can demonstrate excellent people skills.

Role:
-To provide direction and leadership within site operations, championing company best practice and leadership principles.
-To establish and maintain an effective operation through correct selection, recruitment, training and development of staff. To enable all employees within the team to realise their full potential and support continuous improvement.
-To develop and manage the Long Term Business Plan for the Factory
-To ensure that good Industrial Relations are maintained and to conduct negotiation as required
-To promote contacts and good relations with third parties within the business and public sectors, representing the site and the business.
-To control annual fixed and variable budgets, to continually challenge costs
-To facilitate the development of an open and productive culture where people take pride and responsibility in what they do and feel a sense of achievement and self-worth.
-To deploy the European manufacturing strategy which aligns with the European Supply Chain Strategy.

Requirements:
Experience at management level within production, technical or engineering.
- A sound technical understanding of processes, as well as maintenance systems and technical services
-To be considered, you will be a proven manager. You will have a proven track record in Food and Drink or Consumer Goods and of making a continual improvement to every business issue you have faced.

As expected, an n excellent remuneration package is available including relocation and a personal development programme


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Job Title Maintenance Engineering Manager
Salary/rate £45000 - £46000/annum Pension, Bonus, package
Location Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Job Number 107786003
Posted 11/05/2012 (15:43)
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DescriptionRegister your CV An internationally recognised market leader, our client is a major food manufacturer, producing a distinctive range of branded 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! A principal supplier to all the major supermarket chains, wholesalers and independents, they are currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth.

The North is at the very heart of their Food Business Unit; their prestigious manufacturing facilities have undergone significant change and expansion, and in order to remain at the forefront of a highly competitive and fast moving market, they have created a higher-ranking role for a Maintenance Manager. This role will lead all maintenance activities on site, accountable for ensuring the efficient production of a variety of branded food consumable products.

Role

A challenging and stimulating role, you will devise and ensure a robust and responsive maintenance strategy, and develop contingencies which permit the whole sites working regime to be supported fully by all areas of engineering.

You will create, implement and manage both maintenance and capital expenditure budgets for the factory, utilising various operational methodologies such as supplier optimisation, minimal inventories, and asset management techniques. You will ensure that standards and procedures are in place and regularly update to govern all engineering activities on site, including all aspects of asset registration, safe working practices, management of contractors and the assessment of competence of all engineering staff.

Demonstrating experience within an FMCG environment. You will ideally be educated to Degree level, preferably in a Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering discipline, and a proven track record in the delivery of significant project engineering tasks.

You will have finely developed interpersonal and communication skills and the natural ability to inspire and lead large teams. A proven track record of meeting agreed performance targets, and financial reporting skills are also crucial to the success of this role. You will also have the ability to identify improvement opportunities and monitor individual and team performance. You will display effective organisational skills and demonstrate a forward thinking, career ambitious and enthusiastic approach. In terms of your team management skills, you will also possess a strong ability in forming positive working relationships across all levels.

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Job Title Operations/Production Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum package, pension
Location Carlisle, Cumbria
Job Number 128209927
Posted 11/05/2012 (14:51)
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DescriptionRegister your CV Role: Production/Operations Manager
Location: Carlisle
Salary is £42k plus package

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. Their products undoubtedly compliment their production methods, and as such, their product range is second to none. A principal supplier to all the major supermarket chains, wholesalers and independents, they are currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth.

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 Production Manager.

Role

Reporting directly into the Factory Manager, the role is to lead an integrated team of several hundred operators and craftsmen in the achievement of performance targets 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 the Production 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.

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.

You 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 Production Manager
Salary/rate £35000 - £42000/annum Package
Location Cumbria
Job Number 128209925
Posted 11/05/2012 (14:49)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV As one the UK's leading chilled food producers, my client manufactures some of the nation's most delicious foods! We are looking for a Shift Production Manager to work in this challenging role in the Cumbria region, managing teams of up to 250 people reporting directly to an Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate will be used to working under pressure, dealing with challenging teams and making business critical decisions on a regular basis.

Role Purpose:

* Provide managerial, people and technical leadership for performance focus and change leadership
* To ensure all food safety, quality, environmental and health & safety procedures are adhered to.
* To optimise all aspects of the production of the products, including management of materials, labour, capital allocation, engineering revenue spend and factory overheads
* To establish, monitor and communicate operational goals and objectives
* Training and Development of the departmental personnel
* To support the team in ensuring optimum utilisation of engineering staff and equipment within capital & revenue budgets and compliance to the Company safety, quality & environmental policies. Control Revenue and Capital Budgets where applicable to area of responsibility.
* Promote and comply with legislative / business compliance standards incl. Health, Safety, Environmental, GMP, Quality

Essential Skills:

Blue chip Food industry background
Previous senior Operations role
Track record of performance delivery
Change management Experience
Project management skills


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Job Title Senior Buyer
Salary/rate £35000 - £50000/annum car, pension etc
Location West Midlands
Job Number 128209924
Posted 11/05/2012 (14:44)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV My client is a leading Chilled Food Manufacturer currently requires 2 Senior Buyers to join there Procurement function based in the West Midlands.

The Senior buyer role will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of a range of Indirects or packaging. This position is in integral to the department and wider business, as you will have direct responsibility for managing costs, whilst maintaining excellent service levels from suppliers.

Key Responsibilities;

- Develop a category sourcing strategy for each allocated category area.
- Management of existing and potential suppliers.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of all categories, including reviewing the
whole life cost/total cost ownership (TCO)
- Achieve agreed savings targets by challenging current cost base,
benchmarking and tender activity as appropriate.
- Commercially aware, where appropriate to work with suppliers to jointly
maximise revenue.
- Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
- Rationalise products and services required by centres, to gain maximum
leverage through category areas.
- Proactively challenge current procurement policies and business processes in
place, and identify more effective ways of working.
- Actively partake in the ongoing development of the centralised computer
system.
- Travel Worldwide is required for this role.

The successful candidate will ideally be a procurement professional, preferably with experience in FMCG Food. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to handle pressure would be an advantage. Be degree educated and IT literate.

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Job Title Maintenance Engineer
Salary/rate £25000 - £33000/annum Package
Location Rugby, Warwickshire
Job Number 128209923
Posted 11/05/2012 (14:44)
Agency/Employer Staffline
DescriptionRegister your CV Our Client, a national chilled food manufacturer is looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of several Electrical/Mechanical Engineers.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of all plant and machinery through fault finding, reactive planned maintenance. You will identify solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs and be actively involved in the PPM improvement process. You will work with our Maintenance Supervisor/ Electrical /Mechanical Engineers. You will be expected to support Electricians' maintenance and controls. You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment, controls and software and will repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment.

Your duties will include:

- Testing and running equipment after repair to check functionality.
- Logging colleague and production work and hours.
- Diagnosing and rectifying machinery faults.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

- Experience with PLC systems, particularly Siemens S7
- Basic mechanical skills
- City & Guilds and IEE 16th or 17th Edition Regulations qualifications
- A good understanding of computer based systems and software
- Knowledge of maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

Additionally, as an Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer, you will have the ability and desire to understand new technology as it is introduced to the factory. A flexible attitude and excellent communication skills are also key.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a long established company who are one of the largest in their sector in the UK. The role comes with a very competitive salary. If you think that this is the job for you then don't delay and send us your CV immediately.


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