TECHNICAL & NPD MANAGER Cheshire - Hybrid Up to £50,000 Basic (Potentially Negotiable to £60k) + Benefits
THE COMPANY: We're delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading food brand based in Cheshire, known for producing high-quality products for both retail customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they're now seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to take ownership of both new product development and technical support across their range. This is a key hire for a forward-thinking business that prides itself on product quality, sustainable sourcing, and continuous improvement.
THE TECHNICAL & NPD MANAGER ROLE:
Managing the end-to-end NPD process, from concept through to launch, ensuring all products meet quality and legal standards.
Taking ownership of technical issue resolution, handling product complaints, factory errors, and corrective actions.
Supporting continuous improvement projects, reviewing and refining existing recipes and formulations.
Proactively researching new market trends and identifying opportunities for innovation within the dairy sector.
Liaising with procurement and production teams to develop product specifications and source new ingredients.
Maintaining and updating technical documentation, artwork checks, and product labelling to ensure compliance.
Conducting factory trials and overseeing scale-up activities for new or reformulated products.
Providing technical support to internal teams and key retail customers.
Attending trade shows and supplier visits in the UK and occasionally overseas.
THE PERSON:
Must have experience in a Technical Manager, NPD Manager, or combined Technical & Development role within dairy, chilled foods, or wider FMCG food manufacturing.
Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and legislation.
Proven experience taking products from concept to launch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Comfortable managing factory issues, complaints, and corrective actions.
Excellent communicator with strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Able to balance creative product development with robust technical compliance.
Flexible to travel occasionally for trade shows, supplier meetings, or customer visits.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cheshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + Benefits + Hybrid
Posted: 2025-10-09 17:29:14
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: East London Salary: £60,000 Hours: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off (alternating days and nights) Shifts: 1 week of days followed by 1 week of nights
The role of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer is a varied and challenging one.
Working shifts, you will be expected to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives alongside proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs to the plant and site services associated with a client of ours in the food industry.
Responsibilities of this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role
Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and mechanical issues during breakdowns.
Implement our engineering strategy with consistency and efficiency.
Deliver improvement projects on time and within budget.
Support site performance by focusing on KPIs such as OEE and CCOs.
Maintain high standards of safe working practices.
Provide training and coaching to operators and other engineers.
Undertake additional activities as required, supporting the overall function of the site.
Skills required of this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
A candidate with effective communication skills.
Experience in training and coaching others.
Enthusiastic and motivated for continuous improvement.
Ready and equipped to address emerging requirements within the business.
Indentured time served apprentice with an Electrical bias, supported by suitable experience.
Alternatively, C&G 2346-03 Electro-technical Experienced worker qualification.
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in an electrical, automation or multi-skilled engineering discipline is desirable.
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Type: Permanent Location: East London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-29 12:16:36
