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We are recruiting a Controls & Instrumentation Technician at our Disley papermaking facility! Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to Continuous Improvement, problem solving, development, and compliance. \n As C&I Technician, you will join the Day Shift (Monday to Friday with 1 in 5 week callouts), also covering shifts to support Technicians as required. \n Your working times will normally be 07:00 to 16:00, but you can wrap up an hour early on Fridays and finish at 15:00! About the Role\n Primarily, this role will provide Disley facility with technical expertise and support, developing the organisation, equipment, technology, and site standards to maintain product consistency, equipment reliability, and maximise asset capability. \n You will also be responsible for installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation onsite, and be involved in project delivery! \n As a Controls & Instrumentation Technician here at Northwood, here's what your day to day will look like: \n\n • Developing the Run 2 Standards (R2S) system to support the development of the electrical team, and ensure process variables are controlled.\n\n \n\n • Managing work orders, maintenance requests, and our CMMS system, ensuring timely completion.\n\n \n\n • Collaborating with the spares department to ensure maintenance activities are performed efficiently and cost-effectively.\n\n \n\n • Carrying out monthly failure analysis for instrumentation issues.\n\n \n\n • Ensuring electrical expenditure returns good value.\n\n \n\n • Ensuring planning and scheduling of maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maximise plant efficiency.\n\n \n\n • Regularly identify and research innovative solutions to underpin optimal operation of production equipment, and improved efficiency.\nBenefits\n\n, • Company pension\n, • Life assurance\n, • Sick pay\n, • Free company products\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts\n, • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service\n, • Free early access to pay scheme\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes\n, • Employee referral scheme\nRequirements\n Attributes we require: \n\n • Electrical qualification.\n, • Problem solving/fault finding.\n, • Safety and Environmental knowledge.\n, • ISO management systems experience.\n, • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.\n, • Broad experience in PLC IO and fault finding, as well as of SCADA/DCS use.\n, • Broad experience of all types of instrumentation.\n, • Experience of delivering a wide range of projects to challenging time scales.\n, • Experience of reading technical drawings.\n, • Experience of electrical and pneumatic panel wiring.\n\n \n Ideal attributes (but not essential): \n\n • HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering\n, • 5 years’ experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing equipment\n\n \n If this sounds like you, apply right away and we'll be in touch.

Are you ready to keep one of the UKs most advanced dairy sites running smoothly? Join us at Stourton Dairy, Arlas second-largest and most complex site, producing over 700 million litres of nutritious products every year. This is your chance to play a key role in ensuring our operations never miss a beat.Youll be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on cutting-edge equipment and supporting projects that shape the future of dairy,This is a great time to join because we are currently increasing the headcount on all of our maintenance teams.How you will make an impactAs a PPM Technician at Arla Foods Stourton this role is based in our cremery, you will play a vital role in maximising asset reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes. Through proactive inspections, preventative maintenance, and effective problem-solving, you will help improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.Working closely with operations and engineering teams, you will drive continuous improvement, develop and optimise maintenance plans, and share your expertise to enhance team capability. Your contribution will directly support product quality, production targets, and a safe, reliable manufacturing environment.Execute planned maintenance activities to improve maintenance execution on site to prevent failures, source necessary spare parts, and update the engineering planUtilise SAP CMMS and FastWork to record all maintenance activities and contribute to top loss review and action closureEnsure OEE is realised through data analysis and effective CI work to reduce unplanned stops, leading RCA with site teams, maintaining technical standards including SOPs, SMPs and work instructions and support knowledge sharing and skill development across operations and engineering.Serve as an ambassador for safety and food quality, adhering and championing LOTO, Permit to Work, and other protocols.Provide technical input to CAPEX projectsThis role sits within our Engineering team at Stourton Dairy and will be Monday-Thursday, 10 hour days based shiftsWhat will make you successfulYoull bring experience from FMCG, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments, along with a time-served or apprentice-trained engineering background at NVQ Level 3/ONC, HNC or above. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, particularly when it comes to RCA and fault-finding, and youll be confident using systems such as SAP PM or similar CMMS tools, as well as Microsoft Office. Thriving in this role also means being able to work at pace, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams.On a personal level, youll stand out through your proactive, solutions-focused approach, your commitment to safety and attention to detail, and your ability to work as a genuinely collaborative team player.What do we offer?Were committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Stourton, youll join a team proud of its high job satisfaction and steep learning curve, with plenty of challenges and support to help you succeed.Would you like to join us?If you want to make an impact and help shape the future of dairy, apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found.Shape the Future of DairyArla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.TPBN1_UKTJ

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join our team in Leeds.Salary: £40,000 per annumLocation: LS10 1ABShift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 8:00-16:30, 40 hours per weekKey Responsibilities:Oversee day-to-day running of the restaurant, café deli bar, and service areas, ensuring smooth delivery across high-volume periods (400-800 covers). Maintain consistent service standards, efficient throughput, and strong customer experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.Drive profitability through tight cost control, budgeting, and forecasting. Manage food & labour costs in line with contract catering targets, monitor daily revenue performance, and maximise retail sales opportunities across restaurant & cafe deli bar.Manage the client account, making sure expectations and targets are met. Use retail knowledge to improve product range, displays, pricing, and promotions to help increase customer spend.Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 10 staff, ensuring effective rota planning aligned with peak trading patterns. Provide coaching, performance management, and training to maintain high standards and build a strong, engaged team culture.Work with culinary and commercial teams to evolve menus and retail offerings suited to a contract catering environment. Introduce initiatives that enhance customer engagement, improve efficiency, and respond to changing client and consumer demands.What's in it for you?Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.Personal Development and Training opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowanceAccess to Healthcare Support App which includesAnnual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical OpinionEye careA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and peopleawardsLong service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchersTPBN1_UKTJ

PH1902 Business Development Manager Seafood to Foodservice REWARDS: 38K-42K (OTE 50K) Car/Car allowance Excellent Seafood to Foodservice position in the North West LOCATION:Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Burnley THE COMPANY: We are a leading Foodservice seafood wholesaler with offices in the North West of England. We have been established for many years and have a strong reputation with Foodservice operators for the quality and diversity of our product range, in addition to high levels of service. Our customers cover a wide cross section of the Foodservice sector, with pubs, hotels, leisure and restaurants representing key focus areas. Our pro-active procurement team have strong relationships with seafood suppliers globally allowing us to source specific products for our customers and gain the best pricing and quality on their behalf. As a company we pride ourselves on our company culture a family orientated business but within its fabric a wealth of experience of the seafood sector. We have plans for steady growth over forthcoming years and are seeking to add talent to our team to assist with taking us to the next level. THE ROLE: This position is a key role within our sales structure which focuses on a geographical territory within which we have strong established Foodservice end user business but believe that there is significant growth potential. You will inherit an account base initially and the expectation will be to demonstrate strong account retention and gain additional share of wallet through effective food costing and menu planning at chef level. In addition to this you will be targeted with winning new accounts within the area to add to the areas client base. Pubs, restaurants and hotels will be key focus areas in this region. The role is varied and we often work closely with high end establishments to source and locate specific seafood products which can be an exciting and interesting aspect to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a Foodie individual who would love to work autonomously with some great foodservice products and customers. THE APPLICANT. The successful candidate will be a strong foodservice sales professional with experience within the foodservice sector. • Candidates must have a proven track record in Foodservice sales., • Candidates with a background in Seafood will be of particular interest, • Candidates with a Chef background prior to Field Sales will be of strong interest., • Candidates must be team players with an agile approach to working in a fast paced and ever changing sales environment. If you feel that this fantastic opportunity could be the right one for you please forward your CV to the contact details below. JBRP1_UKTJ

Project Manager Sligo County, Ireland With some travel to customer sites across Ireland and occasional the UK & Europe Up to 65,000 Euros per annum A leading manufacturer of special purpose machinery is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their in-house Projects Department. Their innovative processing and packaging line equipment is used across a wide variety of industries including food & FMCG. The Project Manager will work across the Sales, Design, Manufacturing & Installation Teams to deliver the full life cycle of projects from initial customer interactions through to commissioning and sign off. This is an exciting time to be joining them as they are continuing to expand their core product ranges, integrating technological developments in automation & robotics, and the development of bespoke solutions to meet specific customer needs means your work will be interesting and varied. Applications are invited from Technical Project Managers and Project Engineers, as well as Engineers and Designers who have previously delivered whole projects. Previous experience of working for a manufacturer of technical products or machinery used within regulated sectors such as food, beverage, or FMCG industries would be beneficial but not essential. In return they are offering an attractive salary, company bonus, benefits package and potential for career development in the future. More information available upon application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Technical Sales Engineer - Aerospace & Defence Home-Based / Field-Based | Northern England & Scotland Competitive salary + bonus (£15-20K) Benefits: Company EV, pension, Vitality healthcare, up to 5 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays Are you an engineer or technically minded sales professional looking to take the next step into external technical sales? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business specialising in cable harnesses, EWIS, electrical interconnect and electro-mechanical assemblies, supplying demanding customers across Aerospace, Defence, Space, Rail and advanced engineering. You will take ownership of a largely undeveloped territory across Northern England and Scotland, identifying new customers, developing relationships and creating opportunities with leading engineering organisations. The role • Develop new customers and markets across your territory, • Meet engineering, procurement and commercial decision-makers, • Understand customer applications and technical requirements, • Develop opportunities from initial enquiry through quotation and negotiation, • Manage your pipeline and develop strategic customer relationships, • Work closely with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams, • Attend customer visits, exhibitions and industry events Who are we looking for? This could suit an Internal Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager or technically minded customer-facing professional looking to move into external sales. You will need a technical/engineering background, strong communication skills, commercial ambition and the confidence to build relationships with customers. You don't need extensive field sales experience - you will receive product training and hands-on support from an experienced Sales Manager and engineering team as you develop. Why join? • Build your own territory rather than inherit an established patch, • Develop a career in technical sales and business development, • Work across exciting Aerospace, Defence and Rail markets, • Home-based flexibility with regular customer travel, • Strong technical and commercial support, • Genuine autonomy without a micromanagement culture, • Join an established business with a strong reputation for quality and reliability, • Excellent opportunity for long-term career progression as the territory grows If you are technically credible, commercially ambitious and ready to build your career in external sales, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes. JBRP1_UKTJ

Ready to take ownership of Specifications & Artwork within a fast-paced Product Development environment? We're working with an established food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Specifications & Artwork Coordinator to join their Product Development team. This is a key role sitting at the heart of the NPD process, responsible for ensuring specifications and artwork are delivered accurately, on time and in line with critical paths. You'll lead a small specialist team while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving from the creative stage through to launch. The Role You'll take ownership of the Specifications & Artwork function, ensuring the team delivers right-first-time results while maintaining visibility across multiple NPD projects and changing deadlines. You'll be responsible for: Managing and supporting a team of Specifications & Artwork Technologists. Maintaining and managing NPD critical paths from concept through to launch. Ensuring specifications and artwork are accurate and delivered within agreed timescales. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to agree and manage project timelines. Monitoring product change authorisations and specification-related change management. Managing customer specification portals and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date. Acting as a key point of contact for specification and artwork queries. Providing guidance on food labelling, retailer policies and relevant food legislation. Supporting Technical audits with product, specification and artwork queries. Identifying issues early, managing priorities and escalating where necessary. Driving continuous improvement across specifications and artwork processes. Developing team members through regular feedback, coaching and personal development planning. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of food specifications, artwork and retailer requirements, who is comfortable managing multiple projects and influencing stakeholders. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within Specifications, Artwork, Technical, Product Development or a similar food industry role. Strong knowledge of retailer policies relating to Product Development, raw materials and food legislation. Detailed understanding of Stage & Gate, specification and artwork processes. Experience using retailer specification and artwork systems. Experience managing multiple projects against critical paths and changing deadlines. Previous experience managing, mentoring or coordinating a team. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels. A proactive approach to challenging existing processes and driving continuous improvement. Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, Word, Teams and SAP.A relevant degree would be advantageous, although equivalent industry experience will be considered. Why This Opportunity? This is a role where you'll have genuine ownership and visibility across the NPD process. You'll be at the centre of the relationship between Product Development, customers, Technical and Artwork, ensuring products move from creative concept through to successful launch. If you're currently working in Specifications, Artwork or Technical and are ready to take the next step into a role with greater ownership, team leadership and influence across NPD, this could be an excellent opportunity. Interested? Apply today for a confidential conversation or call Adam on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Retail Growth Manager Up to £50,000 DOE Performance‑related bonus up to 20% of base salary Car allowance (£6,000 per annum) Manchester based with national travel The Company A premium food and beverage manufacturer with strong growth across digital and e commerce channels. The business is now ready to build its physical retail presence and develop a structured retail channel from an early stage. The environment is fast paced, collaborative and commercially focused. The Role You will be responsible for building and growing the physical retail channel. The role focuses on opening new retail customers, developing independent trade and shaping the retail model from the ground up. You will work closely with the commercial and e commerce teams to ensure full alignment with brand, pricing, digital activity and customer insight. Key responsibilities include: Building a targeted list of suitable retail accounts Approaching and opening new retail customers across independent retailers, health food stores, premium food shops, smaller chains and regional groups Developing relationships with retailers and managing trials, sampling and follow up Securing first orders and driving repeat orders Managing a clear B2B pipeline with structured reporting Gathering market feedback from retailers and customers to inform product, pricing and format decisions Identifying which products and formats perform best in physical retail Working with the commercial team on B2B tools, trade materials, CRM, pricing discipline and brand alignment Connecting retail activity with e commerce, Amazon and customer insight strategy Ensuring all retail activity supports the wider brand and commercial plan The Person Experience in premium food, health food, speciality retail, challenger FMCG, independent grocery, farm shops, delis, regional retailers or wholesalers A proven track record of opening new accounts and developing independent trade A hand on and commercially disciplined approach The ability to build a retail channel from the ground up Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence and educate retailers Comfort working with structure, process and commercial logic Confidence gathering market insight and feeding it back into the commercial strategy A channel builder mindset rather than a traditional field sales approach Keywords Retail Development, Retail Growth, Channel Development, Business Development, FMCG, Premium Food, Independent Retail, Health Food, Challenger Brand, Commercial Development Additional Information Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering and Manufacturing, Food and Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and Procurement, and Professional Services. View our latest jobs on our website and follow us on LinkedIn. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering business supplying high-quality equipment and solutions into the milling and food processing sectors. This role will be responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through to completion, with a heavy focus on plant layout. This position would suit a Project Engineer with experience delivering engineering or manufacturing projects who enjoys working across multiple disciplines. It will appeal to someone who is organised, customer-focused and confident managing projects through design, supplier coordination, installation and commissioning activities. Key Responsibilities Develop equipment and plant designs using AutoCAD 2D and 3D software Work closely with sales and technical teams to translate customer requirements into engineering solutions Produce engineering drawings, technical documentation and project specifications Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification * Support site surveys, installation and commissioning activities both in the UK and overseas In return you'll receive a salary up to £50k depending on experience, 25 days holiday plus 1 day birthday leave, profit share scheme, company pension and full product training. So if you're looking for a new role with a well-established engineering business offering varied projects and long-term career development, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on (url removed), or call on (phone number removed)

Plant Design Project Engineer Location: Stockport Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity Our client is a highly respected engineering business specialising in the design, supply and support of industrial processing equipment. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the food processing sector, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Plant Design Project Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys managing projects from concept through to completion, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions. The Role We are seeking an experienced, motivated and pro-active Plant Design/Project Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment who enjoys and is competent to work alone and as part of a team, to manage engineering projects from concept through to completion. Main Purpose of the Role: The key functions of the Plant design/Project Engineer are to facilitate the design and development of milling machinery and plant layouts for clients in the flour and rice milling sectors. Collaborating closely with sales, technical, and project teams to deliver customised milling solutions that meet client specifications and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to understand customer needs and translate them into the required project specifications; Specify and select appropriate milling machinery and components for integration into both turnkey systems and single machine installations; Plant layout and detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation; Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications; Attend customer sites (both UK and overseas) to conduct site surveys and assess client requirements; To provide support during installation and commissioning phases; Project and cost control (via use of CPDS documentation). Identify opportunities for product and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness; Ensure compliance with relevant industrial and food safety standards and health & safety regulations; Maintain accurate project documentation; Assist in preparing proposals and technical presentations; Candidate Requirements Essential Develop comprehensive equipment and plant designs using AutoCAD 2D & 3D; Background in food industry or materials handling; Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering discipline; Experience in Plant Design, Project Engineering or a similar Engineering role; Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Excellent communication and project design abilities; Problem solving mindset with strong analytical skills; Knowledge of Engineering standards, Health and Safety requirements and quality management systems; Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, CAD and project management tools; Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required; What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience. Competitive salary with full in-house training; Supportive management and collaborative company culture; Profitshare: Company-wide profitshare scheme following a successful probationary period; Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with eligibility to full membership of a Defined Pension Scheme on completion of a 3 month probation period; * Holidays: 25 Days per anum plus 1 Day Birthday Leave; If you're a motivated engineering professional looking to join a well-established organisation where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you

We're looking for an experienced technical Key Account Manager or Sales Manager from the industrial components and / or consumables sector who can manage distribution channels across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions. If you've got a proven track record of technical sales success selling via distribution - and ideally managing these relationships across various European regions - we offer a great package, sensible amounts of travel, development opportunities and the security of a multi-national corporation backing us up. BASIC SALARY: Up to £65,000 BENEFITS: · 20% Bonus based on sales performance · 25 days holiday plus bank holidays · Full company benefits package including excellent pension scheme, healthcare, DIS etc. LOCATION: Home based, covering UK, Eire & Nordic regions. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Northampton, Luton, Reading, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Coventry, Leicester, Crawley, Maidstone, Hull, Gloucester, Watford, Cardiff JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution As our Key Account Manager, you will be managing circa 10 distribution partners from across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions - providing technical and commercial support to those partners and Sales Representatives to promote the product range and applications of our technical solutions. This is a new role - taking responsibilities from the current Dutch based Sales Director. Roughly 50% of your time will be home based and 50% travel to customer sites. Of that travel, half will be in the UK and half will be abroad. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution As our Key Account Manager, you will be: · Working closely with distribution partners and selling technical solutions to customers across your designated regions · Building and developing relationships with those partners. Supporting them on their booked appointments, and inviting them to support you on yours (driving sales through the distribution channel) · Hitting and maintaining growth targets for the company PERSON SPECIFICATION: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution To be successful in your application for this Key Account Manager role you will: · Have a proven track record of technical sales success, most probably of industrial components or consumable products - selling via distribution networks. Experience of managing these relationships across various European regions would be an advantage · Have technical credibility in front of customers (most probably some sort of engineering qualification or strong relevant experience) · Have the capacity and desire to take on applications, features & benefits of the products to provide strong consultancy - often supporting distribution partners and Representatives on client visits · Be a driven, self-motivated and skilled sales professional, with soft skills to drive and manage distribution partners and display an understanding of the symbiotic 'partnership' relationship - rather than traditional straight line management · Have an appreciation for the strategic approach to sales, and an ability to nurture long term relationship management rather than 'crash and bang' sales closing and quick wins THE COMPANY: We design, assemble, install, distribute technical solutions and products to sectors as diverse as mining, minerals, forestry, wind and power generation, steel and aluminium, food and beverage, marine and offshore, petrochem and refinery. Almost three quarters of our sales are via long standing, trusted distribution partners across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions - though we do also work direct sales with OEM / MRO customers. PROSPECTS: Prospects are good, as part of a large and growing multinational group, with a structured, global sales force. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18589, Wallace Hind Selection

Product and Process Improvement Engineer Circa £40,000 DOE Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 16:30PM (Flexible) North Manchester The Company A well-established manufacturing business with a strong technical and operational setup. The site runs fast paced processes and requires a practical, hands-on engineer who can support daily activity, problem solving and continuous improvement. The environment is collaborative, quality focused and offers exposure to cross functional teams and multi-site operations. Occasional travel to other sites is required. The Role You will support engineering activity across the site, providing technical input into problem solving, process optimisation and improvement projects. The role is hands on and will work closely with production, operations and technical teams to maintain safe, efficient and reliable performance. You will contribute to engineering projects, support documentation and compliance, and play a key role in day-to-day issue resolution. Monthly travel to other sites is required to support cross site collaboration and technical alignment. Key Responsibilities Utilising best practices (Lean, Continuous Improvement principles) to review processes, equipment, and manufacturing capability for efficiency, relevance and performance improvements. Working with the operations team to troubleshoot problems and improve production processes. Interpret different types of data from both technical and operational associates. Optimise processes from the viewpoint of productivity, sustainability and efficiency. Create and manage innovative process development trials, process simulations and report the results. Improve product profit margin through quality improvements and raw material evaluations. Select, manage and control contractors for designated projects, with zero tolerance for Environmental or Health and Safety incidents. Work closely with other Process Engineers, maintenance and production associates across the site. The Person Candidates will be educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline, preferably in a Mechanical- or Chemical-related subject. Experience in a manufacturing environment where you have successfully used problem solving techniques and have a keen understanding and proven ability to employ improvement methodologies. Able to communicate at all levels of a business, confident and articulate, with accomplished presentation skills. Possessing the ability to lead a number of important projects, of any size and importance, with a practical and interactive approach able to generate enthusiasm whilst supporting others. Knowledge on the use of a drawing package such as AutoCAD in addition to the usual suite of Microsoft software is desirable. Ultimately, you will need to work well with minimal supervision and be capable of prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines. Keywords Product Improvement, Process Improvement, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimisation, Technical Support, Product Trials, Engineering Projects, FMCG, Production Support INDWIN Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering and Manufacturing, Food and Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and Procurement, and Professional Services. View our latest jobs on our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks

Business Development Manager Up to £50,000 DOE Performance‑related bonus up to 20% of base salary Car allowance (£6,000 per annum) Manchester based with national travel The Company A premium food and beverage manufacturer with strong growth across digital and e commerce channels. The business is now ready to build its physical retail presence and develop a structured retail channel from an early stage. The environment is fast paced, collaborative and commercially focused. The Role You will be responsible for building and growing the physical retail channel. The role focuses on opening new retail customers, developing independent trade and shaping the retail model from the ground up. You will work closely with the commercial and e commerce teams to ensure full alignment with brand, pricing, digital activity and customer insight. Key responsibilities include: Building a targeted list of suitable retail accounts Approaching and opening new retail customers across independent retailers, health food stores, premium food shops, smaller chains and regional groups Developing relationships with retailers and managing trials, sampling and follow up Securing first orders and driving repeat orders Managing a clear B2B pipeline with structured reporting Gathering market feedback from retailers and customers to inform product, pricing and format decisions Identifying which products and formats perform best in physical retail Working with the commercial team on B2B tools, trade materials, CRM, pricing discipline and brand alignment Connecting retail activity with e commerce, Amazon and customer insight strategy Ensuring all retail activity supports the wider brand and commercial plan The Person Experience in premium food, health food, speciality retail, challenger FMCG, independent grocery, farm shops, delis, regional retailers or wholesalers A proven track record of opening new accounts and developing independent trade A hand on and commercially disciplined approach The ability to build a retail channel from the ground up Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence and educate retailers Comfort working with structure, process and commercial logic Confidence gathering market insight and feeding it back into the commercial strategy A channel builder mindset rather than a traditional field sales approach Keywords Business Development, New Business, Field Sales, Independent Retail, Premium Food, Health Food, Speciality Retail, Farm Shops, Delis, Regional Retailers, Route‑to‑Market, Channel Development, Account Development, Territory Sales, Area Sales, Retail Activation, Sampling, Trade Marketing, Challenger FMCG, Brand Development, Retail Partnerships, B2B Sales, Retail Account Opening, Retail Pipeline Management, Retail Expansion, Commercial Development, Retail Strategy Additional Information Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering and Manufacturing, Food and Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and Procurement, and Professional Services. View our latest jobs on our website and follow us on LinkedIn. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks

Business Development Manager Morgan Ryder | MANCHESTER England, United Kingdom (Remote) Custom Manufacturing Solutions | UK-wide | Home-Based Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE + 30% performance bonus + electric company car or car allowance Benefits include: 34 days annual leave, including holidays Private medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Career development and internal progression Training and skills development Company social events The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager from a custom or contract manufacturing background to join an established international engineering and manufacturing group and drive growth across the UK. This is not a traditional product-sales role. You will be selling bespoke, engineered manufacturing solutions to OEMs and businesses across multiple sectors, identifying opportunities where customers require a manufacturing partner capable of taking a complex component or programme from design and tooling through to production, automation and assembly. The ideal candidate will understand how to sell technical, customised manufacturing solutions, rather than catalogue products, and will be comfortable engaging with engineering, procurement, operations and senior decision-makers. The business already supplies major international customers and has significant manufacturing capability across Europe. With continued investment in automation, technology and systems, this is an opportunity to play a key role in expanding the UK customer base. Why This Role Stands Out Sell custom-engineered manufacturing solutions rather than standard products Opportunity to develop customers across multiple industrial and technical sectors Target OEMs requiring bespoke components and long-term manufacturing partnerships Multi-year manufacturing programmes, with some contracts running 5-10 years or longer Full sales ownership from identifying the opportunity through to securing the programme High level of autonomy across the UK Opportunity to shape and develop the company's UK commercial strategy Backed by an established international manufacturing group Strong technical capability across design, tooling, injection moulding, blow moulding, automation and assembly Excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a growing international manufacturing business What You'll Be Doing Identifying and winning new customers requiring bespoke plastic components and engineered manufacturing solutions Developing new business across multiple sectors rather than being restricted to one market Targeting OEMs, product manufacturers and businesses with complex outsourced manufacturing requirements Building relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, programme management and senior leadership teams Understanding customer requirements and working with internal technical teams to develop commercially viable manufacturing solutions Managing complex technical sales processes from initial opportunity through to production Developing long-term strategic customer relationships Negotiating and securing multi-year manufacturing programmes Growing revenue and developing opportunities within selected existing accounts Building a strong UK pipeline and identifying new markets where the company's manufacturing capabilities can add valueSales cycles typically range from 3-12 months, with programme values increasing significantly as projects progress from development into full production. What We're Looking For We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience selling custom or contract manufacturing solutions. You may currently be working in: Plastic injection moulding Blow moulding Thermoforming Rubber or silicone moulding Precision engineering Contract manufacturing Custom plastic components Engineered components Tooling and mould manufacture Technical manufacturing OEM component supply Assembly and automationYou will ideally have: A proven track record of winning new business Experience selling customised or engineered products/components Experience working with OEMs and manufacturers The ability to sell across multiple sectors Strong technical and commercial understanding Experience managing longer, consultative sales cycles Confidence engaging with engineering, procurement and senior management A proactive approach to identifying and developing new markets The ability to understand a customer's manufacturing challenge and position a technical solution Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-building skillsImportantly, you do not need to come from automotive. We are particularly interested in candidates who have sold into sectors such as medical, healthcare, industrial, electronics, electrical, aerospace, defence, energy, HVAC, consumer products, telecommunications, construction or other technical manufacturing markets. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

We're recruiting for a Process Technologist to join a leading UK food manufacturer in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with over 80 years of history, £250m turnover, and ambitious growth plans to reach £300m within the next three years. Supplying major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S, the company continues to invest heavily in innovation, NPD and talent development. The Role As a Process Technologist, you'll play a key role in bringing new products from concept through to launch. Working closely with NPD, Production, Technical and Quality teams, you'll support factory trials, process validation and successful product launches across the ambient product category. This opportunity would suit an existing Process Technologist or a Food Science/Food Technology graduate who has gained valuable manufacturing experience through placements or industry experience. Key Responsibilities Run and support factory trials and process validations. Manage projects through critical paths to ensure successful launches. Work closely with NPD and Production teams to scale products from concept to manufacture. Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing processes. Ensure products can be produced safely, efficiently and consistently. Maintain accurate process documentation and specifications. Requirements Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline. Previous experience as a Process Technologist, NPD Technologist or similar role, or relevant food manufacturing placement experience. Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Passion for food manufacturing, innovation and product development. Bakery or dessert manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential. What's On Offer? Salary up to £32,000. 5% employer pension contribution. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Excellent training and development opportunities. Genuine career progression within a growing FMCG business. Opportunity to work on iconic products supplied to leading UK retailers. If you're looking to build your career within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, NPD, Product Development, Process Development or Food Technology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified. Keywords: Process Technologist, NPD Technologist, Food Technologist, Food Science Graduate, Food Technology Graduate, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Process Development, Product Development, New Product Development, Bakery, Desserts, Factory Trials, Product Launch, Manchester Jobs. Provide your feedback on BizChat

About Us: Two world-class Hyatt hotels opened in Manchesters Innovation District in January 2020;with 328 rooms, suites and studiosHyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester are cleverly positioned on a peaceful square, yet both offer effortless access to Manchesters City Centre, its transport hubs and tourism attractions. Hyatt Regency Manchester is aninviting upscale hotelfeaturing beautiful rooms and suites, an exclusive Regency Club Lounge as well as a high-spec gym plus conferencing, meeting and business facilities.Whereas Hyatt House Manchester offers modern suites, fully equipped kitchens and complimentary laundry facilities making it a luxurious, yet true, home-from-home experience. At Hyatt We care for people so they can be their best. This is demonstrated in our values of Respect, Integrity, Humility, Empathy, Creativity and Fun. At Hyatt, our aim is to create energising experiences that connect our guests to who and what matters to them most. We are passionate about fostering connections, the place for any and every occasion and a one-stop experience. About the role: As a Chef de Partie you are accountable for preparing a consistent, high quality food product in order to provide guests with a memorable dining experience. Some of the key processes include but are not limited to: Being familiar with all food items on the menu and new products on the market Follow standard recipes and minimise waste to help ensure that the food cost is in line with budget Ensuring all dishes are correctly presented and garnished before being sent for service Ensuring hygiene and sanitation are strictly observed and that equipment and utensils are handles, maintained and used correctly Establishing a rapport with guests, providing guest recognition and good customer relationships About you: Ideally, with an NVQ L1/L2 qualification, or equivalent, you have already gained work experience in the same or a similar role, preferably within a prestigious Restaurant and/or hotel environment. You are passionate about the food industry and are motivated to change and grow.You must demonstrate an unrelenting focus on food quality and have the ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business. If you are a dynamic, social and motivated Chef de Partie or experienced Demi Chef de Partie with experience in prestigious Hotels, who would like to take on a new challenge, we would love to meet you. We offer you a competitive remuneration package and in return for your hard work and dedication your benefits include generous hotel discounts and complimentary hotel nights worldwide, to name but a few. You will have the opportunity for career development either in Manchester, the UK or overseas. Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including: 12 free nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Employee and Friends & Family rates across Hyatt Hotels worldwide F&B Discounts of up to 50% in our Hyatt UK Restaurants & Bars Uniform provided and laundered complimentary Complimentary meals on duty Workplace pension scheme Continuous Learning & Development opportunities Terms and conditions apply Being part of Hyatt Regency Manchester also means, joining the Hyatt family which has over 1000 hotels in over 60 different countries and is recognised as a UK Great Place to Work Company! The role is subject to right to work checks as per UK employment law. TPBN1_UKCT

A leading and growing SME Food Manufacturer is currently looking for a NAM with extensive Foodservice experience to join their team. Reporting into the Sales Director, this National Account Manager will need to be a self-starter with a proven track record in delivering profitable sales growth through effective account management, strategic customer development and strong commercial execution. This National Account Manager – Foodservice will need former experience working with national wholesalers, contract caterers, pub groups, restaurant chains and foodservice operators. National Account Manager (Foodservice) responsibilities include: Manage and develop a portfolio of national foodservice accounts. Deliver sales, volume and margin targets through effective account planning. Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders and decision-makers. Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, contracts and annual agreements. Develop and execute joint business plans with customers. Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities. Work closely with NPD, Finance and Supply Chain teams to deliver customer requirements and successful product launches. * Provide accurate forecasting and market insight to support business planning. You will be a National Account Manager with proven experience in a National Account Manager, Key Account Manager or Business Development role within foodservice and have a strong understanding of UK foodservice channels, including wholesalers, distributors and contract caterers. You will be able to demonstrable proven track record of delivering sales growth and commercial targets and have excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills. Full UK driving licence is required. CV applications