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Multi Skilled Engineer \n Location: Leicester \n Salary: £56,000 to £57,780 + Pension + Overtime \n Shift Pattern - Panama Nights \n Reference: NH/7393 \n The Company \n An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s leading privately owned food manufacturers, a growing and supportive organisation. The Company is part of a larger group, with over 2,000 employees and deal with all the major multiples in the UK. They are looking to expand their engineering team once again due to increased growth in their market share. This will be an excellent opportunity for someone to take on a new challenge, with training and development on offer, leading to excellent career prospects. \n Key Skills \n\n • Apprentice Trained Engineer in Engineering\n, • Experience in an FMCG or Similar Environment\n, • Understanding of PPM Systems\n\n The Role \n The ideal candidate will come from a maintenance engineering background and should be able to work on their own initiative, be a time served engineer with multi-skilling and have fast moving packaging/food/FMCG manufacturing experience, within a structured PPM system. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and maximising machine efficiencies. There will be lots of fast-moving machinery such as flow wrappers and labelling machines, together with packaging and conveyor systems.There is a huge amount of training on offer so the successful candidate will be in line to broaden their skills considerably. \n If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible. \n ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets. \n ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no 06164846. Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.. \n If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. TPBN1_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

About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and inspirational Business Development Manager to join our UK Specialty Cluster team. Our team works collaboratively with regional sales, design, and commercial functions on a day-to-day basis to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that exceed expectations. Our business is fuelled by curious minds from diverse backgrounds, and this is... JBRN1_UKTJ

This role is part of the UK packaging reorganisation proposal and is advertised internally only for directly impacted UK Packaging employees APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE: 14th MAY 2026 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to deliver profitable, sustainable growth across DS Smith's Construction and Agriculture segments. This is a senior, new - business role suited to a commercial leader with a strong hunter mindset, who can build value-led customer relationships and position DS Smith as the partner of choice for sustainable packaging solutions. You will play a key role in growing a global, market - leading brand while supporting innovation, sustainability and closed - loop solutions across complex supply chains. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and execution of long- and medium-term segment strategies within the UK Speciality Cluster, • Deliver profitable growth through strategic new business development, supported by strong account playbooks that culminate in successful tenders, • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to achieve in-year and future growth targets, • Act as senior point of contact for target customers, leading pitches, workshops and strategic engagements, • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, CX, Marketing, Commercial, Supply Chain, Innovation and Design teams to deliver world-class, tailored value propositions, • Coordinate internal responses to tenders and manage timelines to ensure high-quality submissions, • Oversee post-award onboarding and ensure smooth handover to Strategic Account teams, • Monitor performance through KPI reporting and sales forecasting, working closely with the Speciality Supply Chain team, • Maintain strong understanding of market trends, supply chain dynamics and competitor activity, • Travel as required to support customer and internal engagement About You • Proven B2B business development leadership experience within Construction, Agriculture or related supply-chain-driven sectors, • Strong understanding of production, logistics or supply chain environments, • Demonstrated success delivering sustainable revenue growth through value-based selling, • Experience operating effectively within a matrix organisation, • A resilient, credible and influential communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, • Confident presenter with excellent written and verbal English skills, • Commercially astute, with experience in forecasting, budgeting and negotiation. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary, • Digital GP, Pension scheme, Life insurance and Income Protection, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Employee Discounts Location: Remote with travel, UK JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client, who are a global leader in colour management solutions across industries such as print, packaging, textiles and plastics, are looking for a Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging to join their team on a permanent basis in either the UK, France, or Italy. This role is field-based across the UK, France, or Italy and will require frequent travel across the EMA region to engage with customers, partners, and internal teams. The business offers innovative solutions including colour measurement instruments, software, and quality control systems used by leading brands and manufacturers worldwide. Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job in the UK, France, or Italy: • Develop and grow Print & Packaging revenue across the EMA region through direct engagement with key customers including printers, ink manufacturers, press manufacturers, and global brands., • Define and execute strategic account plans, working closely with local sales teams and partners to achieve regional targets., • Present and demonstrate colour management solutions (hardware and software) through customer meetings, seminars, and webinars., • Identify and develop new market opportunities, building a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities., • Manage and support regional sales teams and partners to ensure alignment with business objectives., • Build strategic partnerships with customers and solution providers to deliver integrated colour management solutions., • Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities, and customer interactions using CRM tools., • Provide regular reporting on sales performance, pipeline development, and market trends to senior management. Skills required for the Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job in the UK, France, or Italy: • Proven experience in business development, strategic sales, or key account management within the print, packaging, or colour management industry., • Strong understanding of print and packaging processes, including colour measurement and quality control applications., • Technical or engineering background with the ability to understand customer workflows and challenges., • Demonstrated ability to build and develop strategic customer relationships and partnerships., • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills across international markets., • Highly analytical, results-driven, and able to prioritise and execute strategic initiatives effectively., • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.G. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office tools. If this Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job could be of interest, please send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816 for more details. JBRP1_UKTJ

Account Manager - POS / Retail Display Manufacturing Location: Leicestershire - Office-Based Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-Time About the Position We are recruiting a commercially focused POS Account Manager to take ownership of a flagship, multimillion-pound client account with significant growth potential. This is a high-profile and fast-paced position working with a demanding, design-led client within the retail and point-of-sale sector. You will act as the central link between the client and internal design, technical development and manufacturing teams, ensuring concepts progress successfully from the initial brief through to production. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of a high-value strategic client account. Develop the account by identifying and converting new commercial opportunities. Build strong and trusted client relationships while maintaining a clear commercial focus. Translate creative client briefs into practical, manufacturable solutions. Work closely with design, technical development and manufacturing teams. Provide commercially sound advice on feasibility, materials and production methods. Constructively challenge client expectations and recommend alternative, value-led solutions. Manage projects across the design, development and manufacturing stages. Monitor account performance, margins and growth opportunities. Act as the main escalation point for a fast-moving and demanding client. Ensure projects are delivered smoothly and meet the client's quality expectations. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will have: Proven experience as an Account Manager or in a similar commercial, client-facing position. A background in POS, retail displays, merchandising solutions or a related sector. A strong understanding of the complete product lifecycle. Experience working with design and technical teams. The ability to translate creative concepts into practical manufacturing solutions. Confidence discussing feasibility, materials and production constraints with clients. Strong commercial awareness, with a focus on margins, growth and identifying opportunities. Experience managing high-profile or demanding client accounts. Excellent relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to balance creativity with practical and commercial decision-making. Experience in health and beauty, cosmetics, FMCG packaging, branded environments, design-led manufacturing or technical sales would also be highly relevant. Benefits £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary, dependent on experience. Discretionary performance bonus. Car allowance. Company telephone and laptop. The opportunity to own and develop a flagship client account with significant growth potential. Apply To apply for the POS Account Manager position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps. TPBN1_UKTJ

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £55,028 + Pension + Benefits Location: Leicester Shift Pattern - 2 Different Shifts Available Option A: Continentals 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off (7 till 7) Option B: Wk 1 Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00, Wk 2 Sunday to Thursday 19:00 to 07:00, Wk 3 off, Week 4 Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00, Week 5 Tuesday to Saturday 19:00 to 07:00 Week 6 off Reference: Jo7343/NH The Company An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, a growing and supportive organisation. The Company have been established for over 100 years, and employs over 10,000 people Europe wide, producing over 90 million products per year. They are looking to expand their engineering team once again due to increased growth in their market share. Key Skills • Apprentice trained Engineer, • Experience in an FMCG environment, • Understanding of PPM Systems The Role The ideal candidate will come from an engineering background and should be able to work on their own initiative, be a time served engineer but multi-skilled and have fast moving manufacturing experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of engineering and maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and maximising machine efficiencies, utilising a PPM system. If you have worked on PLC systems and packaging machinery it would be advantageous. Also, able, and willing to work on packaging machinery, presses, ovens, printing units, gearboxes, pumps, general mechanical work, and other manufacturing machinery. There is a huge amount of training on offer so the successful candidate will be in line to broaden their skills considerably If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible. ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets. ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU. If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business