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Machine Operative / Engineering Operative - Bridgwater -circa £27-30K DOE Monday - Thursday 4 Day working week 7am - 5.30pm (40 hours) My client, a successful and growing family owned engineering company, is looking to recruit a Machine Operative / Engineering Operative for their site in Bridgwater. As the successful Operative you will have an interest in Engineering and be looking for a company that you can grow with. Duties initially will include a whole range of engineering tasks including but not limited to assembling cylinders, palletising, strapping, general painting, brushing up the workshop and basic forklift work.
Some experience or a keen aptitude in learning to use lathes, drills, welding equipment etc will be advantageous.
The salary will be £27,000- £30,000 Depending on experience. This role may suit and experienced machine operative with an interest in engineering or a person that may have studied an engineering course at college. If this role sounds of interest, please email your Cv and covering note asap This role is commutable form Bridgwater, Cheddar, Highbridge, Burnham, Taunton ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £27k - 30k per year + .
Posted: 2025-08-26 11:40:07
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Interim Development Technologist Chepstow area £200-£300 per day 6-8 week assignment Ideally Beverage experience Site Based Commutable from Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucestershire
Type: Permanent Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Salary / Rate: £200 - 300 per day + .
Posted: 2025-08-26 11:39:11
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Street Cleaner / Beach Cleaner - Exmouth - £13.72p/hSeasonal Street and Beach cleaning.
6-8 weeks work but maybe permanent opportunityTuesday to Saturday, 7.30 to 3.30pmMust have Cleaning experience, no transport required Other similar roles also available in Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Budleigh.
Exeter area.
Some roles Monday - Friday but may also need to be a driver
Type: Permanent Location: Exmouth, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £13.72 - 13.72 per hour + .
Posted: 2025-08-26 11:38:52
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NPD Manager (3 sites) Yeovil main site but happy to commute to sites in Poole and Gloucester Upto £45k depending on experience Bakery, Chocolate experience helpful My client, a friendly and expanding food manufacturing company is looking to fill a newly created role for a Group NPD Manager.
The successful NPD, New Product manager will be creative and detail-oriented and have proven experience in the food industry, hold a valid Food Safety certification, and possess a full UK driving licence.
This role is essential in supporting my clients innovation pipeline so the successful candidate must have Food New Product Development experience designing, developing, and improving products.
Experience of Retailers a must This role offers a salary of up to £45000 DOE and benefits including pension, free parking, discounted or free food and casual dress.
This role may suit a person that has previously worked in New Product Development, NPD Technologist, NPD manager and is commutable from Dorchester, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet, Bruton, Wincanton, Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Taunton, Meare ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £40k - 45k per year + .
Posted: 2025-08-26 11:38:25
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Fork lift Driver / Warehouse Operative - £12.60p/h Bridgwater My client, a successful FMCG manufacturing company, is looking to recruit a Warehouse person with a forklift licence to fill a new full-time permanent position.
The successful warehouse operative / forklift driver main duties will be carrying out pallet wrapping, component issuing and fork truck support to the production lines.
You will also be required to carry out computer work and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the integrity of the product is maintained. There is some lifting involved and attention to detail is key as there will be stock checking and amendments to be made on the stock system.
Key skills required for the role: ·Must have a counterbalance Forklift licence ·Must have manufacturing experience ·Must be computer literate ·Some lifting will be involved This role is a rotating 2 shift 6am to 2.15pm Monday to Friday then afternoons 2.15 to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 2.15 to 8.30pm Fridays.
The salary is £12.60p/h ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £12.60 - 12.60 per hour + .
Posted: 2025-08-18 10:46:49
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Lab Technician / Lab Assistant (3 months) -- Tiverton - £15.32 per hour Manucomm Recruitment are looking to recruit a Lab Technician, Lab Assistant for a leading food / drink manufacturing company at one of their sites based near Taunton.
The Lab role will last approximately 3 months, covering an internal move.
The role will be working a rotating 3 shift pattern one week at a time - 6am-2pm, 2pm -10pm and 10pm to 6am This is an ideal opportunity for a person with an interest in/ experience of laboratory work.
This role is to start ASAP The successful Laboratory Technician will either be experienced or may be a science graduate / science A level candidate looking to develop a career in a busy lab environment.
As the Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for: - ·Carrying out Analytical analysis of products ·Ensuring the Laboratory records are maintained and filed to satisfy Quality standards ·Ensuring that the equipment is calibrated as appropriate ·Monitoring the process, recording the analysis, enter results on SAP and feedback to the Quality Supervisor ·Ensuring all required information is entered onto SAP The successful candidate will have: - ·Previous Lab experience ideally in a food /drink environment or have lab experience and strong desire to have a lab career ·Good computer skills and happy to carry out administration tasks ·Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills ·Good communication skills This role is commutable from Taunton, Honiton, Cullompton, Tiverton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Barnstaple and Exeter and will suit a candidate that may have worked as a P/T Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Technician, R&D Technician, QC Technical, science graduate. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Tiverton, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £15.32 - 15.32 per hour + .
Posted: 2025-08-18 10:44:38
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Technical Manager Exeter £45- 50000 DOE + Benefits Hybrid working AvailableMy Client is an established independent Food Importer working with clients within the Wholesale, Catering and Retailers markets.
They are now seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their small but thriving team.
This is an all-encompassing role which will allow an experienced technical manager to utilise their full skillset.There is no factory environment within the UK and so the role is office based with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week - However, pivotal to the role is the ability to travel on a regular basis as the role will involve supplier auditing on the continent and developing sound working relationships.
- (1 - 2 visits to Italy a month) Technical Manager Role: ·You will be able to develop strong partnership relationships with key customers and suppliers.
·Promote technical best practice within the business ·Manage site visits and audits, as required.
·Managing the QMS and HACCP function Technical Manager Experience / Qualifications Required: ·Experience of auditing suppliers ·Experience working with the Major Retailers ·BRC Audit Experience ·HACCP qualification ·Food Hygiene Training Technical Manager Benefits ·An Attractive Salary of up to £50,000 DOE ·Bonus - Up to 15% ·25 days holiday + Bank Holidays increasing to up to 30 days after 5 years' service ·A flexible working environment - Hybrid available If this role is of interest, then please send your CV Key Word Search - Technical Manager, Technical Team Manager, Raw Materials Manager, QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Technical Support Manager , Technical Services Manager, Compliance Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-11 20:27:36
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Maintenance Engineer Part Time Glastonbury Area Negotiable hrly rate My client, based on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet is seeking a Part Time maintenance engineer to join their team on a permanent basisThe role will involve predominantly mechanical maintenance on Food Production and packaging machinery. The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have experience working with similar equipment, but full training will be providedMy client is flexible in terms of Days /Hours – They are happy to flex according to your requirementsIf the role is of interest, then please send our CV detailing your required hourly rate and preferred working hours ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £15 - 20 per hour + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-05 09:26:58
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Procurement specialist / Operations and Procurement Specialist / Procurement ManagerFood & Drink Reporting into Head of Procurement Bristol or Cheddar based Upto £40k DOE Hours 35 per week Office based with opportunity for flexible working Due to an internal promotion, my client, an award winning and growing family business is looking to recruit a Procurement specialist / Operations and Procurement Specialist.
The company is a leader in what they do, creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions for a number of blue chip companies.
They operate over several food categories with a wide supply network, to create bespoke product solutions to Private label customers.
Procurement Manager Purpose of role: The successful Operations and Procurement Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and procurement requirements for their largest account, ensuring that all the Operational and Procurement activities run smoothly within the team and ensure they are aligned with the company's strategic goals.
The role reports directly to the Head of Procurement and will work within the team to deliver a strong product and commercial understanding of suppliers and manufacturers that meets the business requirements.
The role will involve: The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering new products & customer launches to market as part of an Agile scrum team, through: ·Developing a strong relationship with the key stakeholders, internally and externally, to identify and resolve risks, to ensure successful delivery of the critical path.
·Sourcing ingredients, packaging and finished product.
·Working closely and regularly negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to ensure business achieve commercial targets ·Updating the team on operational project tasks, activities and risks at the daily stand-up meeting ·Use of project tools to capture information and present in an appropriate format ·Working with technical and finance counterpart to approve new suppliers and products ·Building an understanding of customer's brand values, operations and logistics parameters ·Building knowledge of relevant legislation effecting customer, suppliers and projects Procurement Manager Keys skills required ·Project management experience ·Sourcing ingredients, packaging and services ·Experience of working on multiple projects in a cross functional environment ·Experience in the FMCG industry ·Supply chain experience, including logistics cost and capability.
·Supplier Management & Negotiations ·Ability to quickly establish knowledge of a producer, including their capabilities and constraints.
·Understanding of the critical path process ·Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal This role may suit a person that has previously worked in Procurement, Buying, project management,Purchasing, food, packaging, Account management.
This role is commutable from Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston Super mare, Bath, Cheddar, Clevedon, Highbridge ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £40k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:09:41
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Business Support Administrator Exeter - 5 mins off the M5 junction Hybrid role - 2/3 days office based £28,000,-32,000 DOE My Client based just off the M5 in Exeter is currently seeking an all-round office administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.
The role will be varied and you will be required to assist in various administrative duties cross the business, including Supply Chain/Imports, Finance & Technical administration. You will ideally have experience in some or all of: import and customs clearance procedures, credit control, with excellent organisational skills, able to communicate with suppliers, warehouses, customers to provide best possible level of service.
Knowledge of Excel, able to learn in-house programmes. The role is Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, with the option to work from home also.
There is an expectation that the role will be office based 2/3 days a week.
My client is flexible on the working hours Proven administration experience and a strong customer service background is desirable as is excellent attention to detail and good IT skills.
Business Support Administrator Requirements:·Be able to communicate with suppliers, warehouses, customers to provide best possible level of service.
·Knowledge of Excel, able to learn in-house programmes ·Good attention to detail and mathematical and analytical skills.
·A confident communicator (both verbal and written) with a personable and professional manner and the ability to interact and relate to all levels of staff and build strong working relationships.
·Must be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail as this role requires a good level of numeracy and analytical skills.
·Must be able to work both on your own and as part of a team Business Support Administrator Salary and Benefits:
Up to £30,000 DOEFlexible working - Up to 2-3 days working from home after trainingDiscretional bonus of up to 15%25 days holiday + Bank HolsPension scheme1 day volunteering per yearAdditional day off given for birthdayCycle to Work Scheme
If the role is of interest, please send your CV today ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £28k - 30k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:07:41
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Order Processor / Office Administrator / Customer service Cheddar Monday - Friday Flexible between 8am-5pm, 35 hours per week, so either 8am to 4pm or 9-5. Salary £25k excellent benefitsMy client an award winning, growing family owned business is looking to recruit an Order Processor / Office Administrator / Customer service person for their modern site in Cheddar.
Role - overview: The Customer Service Order Processor / Office administrator will be an integral part of the Customer Service Team.
Your main responsibility will be to process customers orders to meet supply chain partners time deadlines.
The role will also require dealing with customer phone call queries & creating system driven CRM's.
The successful Customer Service Order Process / Office Administrator will be working in an open plan office and spend 70/80% of your time order processing and some time covering the phones.
Role - Tasks: Managing the end-to-end order processing for our customers' orders - to include
Daily collating & processing ordersDaily distributors Box CountUploading Confirmation files onto Computer SystemDealing with late customer ordersManaging our Manufacturer's order queries.
Key skills required for the role
Excellent Computer skills including use of ExcelExcellent customer service skillsAccurate / Attention to detailHappy answering phoneSome form of order processing experience
This role pays a salary of £25,000 and offers excellent benefits including 20 days holiday + birthday off + health care scheme + company benefits (based on length of service points, which can be used for extra holiday, extra pension contributions, gym membership, towards salary and health care upgrade This role is commutable from Wells, Cheddar, Axbridge, Highbridge, Bridgwater, Poldens, Wedmore, Chew and may suit a person who has previously worked in Customer service / CS / Order processing/ Account management ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cheddar, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £25k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:06:47
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NPD / New Product Development - Food Yeovil £35000 Day basedMy client a friendly and expanding food manufacturing company is looking to fill a newly created role for a NPD & Technical Compliance Technologist.
The successful NPD candidate will be creative and detail-oriented and have proven experience in the food industry, hold a valid Food Safety certification, and possess a full UK driving licence.
This role is essential in supporting my clients innovation pipeline so the successful candidate must have Food New Product Development experience designing, developing, and improving products while also ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with legal standard.s.
NPD Technologist Main Responsibilities for the role will include: ·New Product Development ·Product Launches ·QAS Management ·Supplier Approval Management ·Specifications & Labelling ·Internal Audits ·Taste Panels and Organoleptic Assessments ·Best Practices & Compliance NPD Technologist Additional Duties: Carry out other responsibilities as directed by the Head of Technical, Operations Manager or Operations Director, within the scope of your competence.
This role offers a salary of £35000 and benefits including pension, free parking, discounted or free food and casual dress.
This role may suit a person that has previously worked in New Product Development, NPD Technologist, NPD manager and is commutable from Dorchester, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet, Bruton, Wincanton, Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Taunton, Meare ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £35k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:06:23
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Quality Systems ManagerExeter £45- 50000 DOE + Benefits Hybrid working AvailableMy Client is an established independent Food Importer working with clients within the Wholesale, Catering and Retailers markets.
They are now seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to join their small but thriving team.
They are seeking a candidate who is proficient and has working knowledge of retailer specifications and raw materials, combined with an excellent knowledge of Quality systems, auditing and liaising with cUSTOMERS DIRECT There is no factory environment within the UK and so the role is office based with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week - However, pivotal to the role is the ability to travel on a regular basis as the role will involve supplier auditing on the continent and developing sound working relationships.
- (1 - 2 visits to Italy a month)Quality Systems Manager Role:
You will be able to develop strong partnership relationships with key customers and suppliers.Promote technical best practice within the businessHave experience auditing Working knowledge of Retailers specifications and raw material specifications Managing the QMS and HACCP function
Quality Systems Manager Experience / Qualifications Required:·Experience of auditing suppliers ·Experience working with the Major Retailer specification systema ·BRC Audit Experience ·HACCP qualification ·Food Hygiene Training Technical Manager Benefits·An Attractive Salary of up to £50,000 DOE ·Bonus - Up to 15% ·25 days holiday + Bank Holidays increasing to up to 30 days after 5 years' service ·A flexible working environment - Hybrid available If this role is of interest, then please send your CV Key Word Search - Technical Services , Raw Materials Manager, QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Technical Support Manager , Technical Services Manager, Compliance Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:03:05
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NPD Technologist / Applications Technologist Bristol £up to 35,000 DOE + Excellent BenefitsMy Client is a highly innovative manufacturer of products supplied to FMCG environments including Food and Drink.
They are currently seeking an NPD Technician who will join their team in a permanent role.
Main Responsibilities of the NPD Technologist / Applications Technologist ·Support the Sales and marketing team through provision of product application solutions and samples in a timely manner in line with company opportunities and briefs ·Directly engage with prospects and customers promoting innovation days at and off-site customer visits ·Continuous improvement throughout the technical applications function ·Be involved in the implementation of product safety and legality ·Co-ordinate with Sales Team and Customers to achieve new business opportunities ·Enter formulations and applications data onto computer systems in line with the company's development process ·Ensure compliance of legislation regarding additives and flavourings and that they are legal and safe to use ·Oversee customer samples to ensure most appropriate samples are sent and are fit for purpose ·Ensure that internal and external customer expectations are always met ·Ensure departments KPI's are met NPD Technologist / Applications Technologist Experience / Qualifications Required: ·Proven experience in product development, focusing on innovation, recipe development and product stability (shelf life, texture, flavour enhancements).
·Strong passion for the food industry, demonstrated in both personal or professional settings.
·Excellent understanding of market trends and product positioning.
·Self-motivated and able to drive projects independently.
NPD Technologist / Applications Technologist Salary and Benefits A salary of up to £35,000 DOE ·11% Pension ·28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) + 3 days holiday over Christmas when the site shuts down ·Private Health Insurance ·Death in Service scheme ·Working for a company that are very supportive to their workforce and who reward loyalty This role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Clutton, Pensford and surrounding areasThis role would suit a candidate seeking a role as an NPD technologist, New Product Technologist, Development Technologist, R&D Technologist, Applications Technologist ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £30k - 35k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:02:34
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Specifications Technologist / Food Specifications Bristol / Wales border Salary circa £30-40k DOE Food & Drink development company Hybrid working Full time or Part time maybe possible My client, a successful food & beverage manufacturing company, is looking to recruit an Experienced Specifications Technologist / Food Specifications for their site based on the Bristol Wales border.
The successful Specifications Technologist / Food Specifications will enjoy being part of a small friendly team and will have passion and enthusiasm and want to be involved in making a difference, learning new skills and making innovation happen.
The successful specification person will carry out the following tasks ·Raw Material specification admin ·Admin of company databases (currently Excel based, but may be web based in future) ·Nutricalc administration ·Completion pack (Finished Product Specification) admin ·Customer Contact for Technical queries ·Assisting Development Team with ingredient requests ·Artwork checking This is an important role for this growing company and so the person must be able to hit the ground running.
Hybrid working and part time working are a possibility.
Salary for the full time role will be £35-40K depending on experience This role is located near Bristol, Newport, Monmouth, Chepstow ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Salary / Rate: £35k - 40k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-04 10:02:14
