FMCG

QA Technician

QA Technician

Shift: Monday to Friday

Working on behalf of our clients, BPSS are looking for a QA Technician. This function will ensure the maintenance and improvement of all site required Quality and Food Safety standards, legalities and procedures from raw materials to finished goods.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the business objectives to product safe and legally compliant food
  • Support the site product assessment systems to ensure products made are of the required quality and meet customer agreed specifications
  • Conduct audits of the manufacturing facility with respect to GMP, hygiene, glass and other foreign bodies and compliance to procedures
  • Support the site product launch system by creation of accurate launch packs and production documentation
  • Support & co-ordination of customer complaints investigations to find root cause of complaints and support identification of preventative action as appropriate
  • Co-ordinate sending of samples for laboratory analysis according to site schedules & interpretation of incoming results, escalating where out of specification
  • Control of out of specification stock through raising of internal holds and holding/released stock via the business’s warehouse management system
  • Conduct swabbing activities according to site schedule and as support for production during free from production or site validation/verification activities
  • Review and approval of packaging deliveries against approved artwork files
  • Support the business during third party audits and traceability exercises through presentation of QA function auditors and/or document retrieval.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Basic Food Hygiene – essential.
  • Knowledge of the workings of the factory and factory systems/procedures – preferable.
  • HACCP Level 2, Intermediate Food Hygiene and Internal Auditor trained – preferable.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft packages such as excel and word
  • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels and functions.
  • Able to demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
  • Team player with the ability to build strong relationships across all functions/departments.
  • Proactive and flexible with a positive attitude and able to work on own initiative.

BPSS acts a recruitment agency for this role.

Industrial Cleaner

Major Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting an Industrial Cleaner on behalf of our client based in Cupar, Fife.
The role will involve maintaining a high level of cleanliness in our clients factory.
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 6am – 4pm with the option for regular overtime
Hourly Rate: £10.30
Due to location and times own transport is essential.
Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.
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Indirect Procurement Buyer – FMCG / Manufacturing

Group Buyer – Indirect Procurement

FMCG / Manufacturing

Working on behalf of our FMCG client, BPSS are looking for an experinced Buyer to join a busy indirects Purchasing Team based in Cardiff.

Main Duties:

* Creating and implementing sourcing strategies
* Identification of CI opportunities and promoting best practice in procurement
* Deliver results in cost management, forecast accuracy and innovation
* Develop expertise around supply markets and changes that impact them
* Liaising cross functionally with internal departments
* Delivering cost saving, quality, flexibility and strategic relationships
* Manage and develop supplier relationships and identification of new suppliers
* Review industry, educate stakeholders about them, and develop plans to implement of company purchasing agenda
* Categories: distribution, IT related services, facilities management and office services, hire and leasing, PPE etc.

What skills are we looking for?

* 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
* Full Lifecycle Contract Management
* Formal technical qualification with good education and industry experience and knowledge
* Demonstrated success in delivering significant cost savings
* Developing partnerships with stakeholders internally and externally
* Commercially acumen
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficient within Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
* Proven influencing and negotiation skills
* Experienced in change management and successes
* Effectively manage multiple projects
* Ideally knowledge of the specified procurement categories
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Membership status of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

BPSS are a recruitment consultancy supporting an employer recruiting for this role.

Technical Manager – FMCG

Technical Manager

My client, due to heavy investment and strong growth is seeking a Technical Manager.

Reporting to General Manager you will oversee and manage all technical and quality compliance within a busy food manufacturing site.

You will have excellent communication and leaderships skills. As a people person you will manage, develop and lead your team. You will be KPI focused based on safety, quality, delivery and people development.

This is an opportunity to really make a difference, drive change and continuous improvement within a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Skills and experience.

  • Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment within a technical management role
  • Extensive experience of BRC accreditation, HACCP implementation, customer audits and QSM (Quality System Management)
  • Focused on continuous improvement, efficiencies and LEAN processes, results driven
  • Strong communicator
  • Leadership skills, keen to develop, educate and drive change from within- must be able to demonstrate how you have achieved this previously
  • Degree in food science or equivalent, Food Hygiene Level 4, HACCP Level 4 and IOSH understanding

BPSS is a recruitment business working on this perm role.

Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Are you an experienced Machine Operator? Have you worked in food production for several years and are looking for a role that can offer you career progression? Happy to work 12-hour shifts on days and nights?

******* £28704 plus overtime ********

Working hours of a Machine Operator:

12hrs days & 12 hrs nights – rotated shift pattern. Averaging 44 hours per week

Benefits:

· £12 per hour

· Shift pattern given ahead

· Cycle to work scheme

· Holiday purchase scheme

· Canteen Facilities

· Christmas raffle

· All PPE provided

· Training to progress further in the business, fast-track opportunities to become Senior Operative and Team Leader

· Free parking

Duties of a Machine Operator:

  • Ensure machines are set up and checklist are completed prior to production commencing.
  • Maintain equipment during production and carry out regular maintenance.
  • Ensure the safety of fellow colleagues and our products.
  • Maintain accurate documentation related to the line, equipment, process, and quality checks.
  • Provide assistance with machine changeovers ready for production
  • Carry out specified regular line cleaning operations.
  • Mind the machines and machine output.
  • Work alongside the quality team to ensure the quality and safety of our product.
  • Collate production information and entering information in relevant systems (electronic or manual)
  • Work in a controlled and safe manner at all times.

Skills needed to be a successful Machine Operator:

  • Previous experience in a similar role preferred
  • Good understanding of food safety principals and application
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Willing to change tasks or departments as production requires
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, and follow instructions
  • Reliable, hard-working and can work within a team in a very busy, fast-paced environment
  • Good attendance, flexibility to hours and punctual
  • Willingness to learn and progress in your role

If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

Technical Manager – FMCG

Technical Manager

Our FMCG client is seeking a Technical Manager.

Reporting to the Site Director and Group Technical Director you will oversee and manage all technical and quality compliance within a busy food manufacturing site.

You will have excellent communication and leaderships skills. Additionally you will manage, develop and lead your team. You will be KPI focused based on safety, quality, delivery and people development.

This is an opportunity to really make a difference, drive change and continuous improvement within a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Skills and experience.

  • Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment within a technical management role
  • Extensive experience of BRC accreditation, HACCP implementation, customer audits and QSM (Quality System Management)
  • Focused on continuous improvement, efficiencies and LEAN processes, results driven
  • Strong communicator
  • Leadership skills, keen to develop, educate and drive change from within- must be able to demonstrate how you have achieved this previously
  • Degree in food science or equivalent, Food Hygiene Level 4, HACCP Level 4 and IOSH understanding

Role;

  • Salary- DOE
  • Hours- 8am-5pm
  • Days- Monday to Friday (Flexibility required as per the business needs)
  • Strong benefits package including Life Cover, Pension Contributions and Health Cover

Job Type: Full-time- Permanent

Salary: depending on experience

BPSS is a recruitment consultancy reruiting for this new perm opportunity.

Multiskilled Engineer – Mon-Fri DAYS £40K

Multiskilled Engineer

Manufacturing

Mon – Friday

DAYS

Working on behalf of an FMCG client based in Andover, BPSS are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer.

You will be joining a well-established 4th generation family owned business, that manufactures a great high quality product.

Working closely with your Line Manager – Chief Site Engineer, you will be attending to machinery breakdowns, fault finding, PPM’s, kit inspections, general maintenance, CI projects and many more.

There are several different PLC’s on site and the 2 lines are 90% automated, so electrical hands-on skills as well as qualifications are crucial in this role.

Apart from engineering duties (especially during your induction process), you will be also required to operate machines on some occasions, as that is the best way to learn them.

Please note: the client is running a small business and within the small business people naturally are covering more duties, therefore you need to be flexible in terms of what you actually do.

You will be working as a part of very close on site team, where everyone needs to chip in and help each other. Positive attitude and willingness to help people, go beyond your “job title” duties will be very important in this role.

The role has come about due to succession planning and you will be given plenty of training and development opportunities as the plan is for this function is to grow and develop into the Site Chief Engineer.

Requirements:

– C&G level qualifications in engineering

– Multi-skilled – electrical and mechanical

– 18th Edition

– Experience of working in fast paced environment (ideally food / drinks)

– Flexibility towards working

– Helpful team player

– Willingness and hunger to develop, learn and progress

Benefits:

– Competitive Salary – new position, so the client is open to discussion

– Engineer’s dream: Monday to Friday Day Shift (with flexibility for breakdowns etc.)

– 10% pension

– Life cover

– Private Health Care

– 25 holidays + Bank Hols

– Great company culture

BPSS is a recruitment agency working on this role.

Buyer – FMCG / Manufacturing

Group Buyer – FMCG / Manufacturing

Working on behalf of our FMCG client, BPSS are looking for an experinced Buyer to join a busy indirects Purchasing Team based in Cardiff.

Main Duties:

* Creating and implementing sourcing strategies
* Identification of CI opportunities and promoting best practice in procurement
* Deliver results in cost management, forecast accuracy and innovation
* Develop expertise around supply markets and changes that impact them
* Liaising cross functionally with internal departments
* Delivering cost saving, quality, flexibility and strategic relationships
* Manage and develop supplier relationships and identification of new suppliers
* Review industry, educate stakeholders about them, and develop plans to implement of company purchasing agenda
* Categories: distribution, IT related services, facilities management and office services, hire and leasing, PPE etc.

What skills are we looking for?

* 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
* Full Lifecycle Contract Management
* Formal technical qualification with good education and industry experience and knowledge
* Demonstrated success in delivering significant cost savings
* Developing partnerships with stakeholders internally and externally
* Commercially acumen
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficient within Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
* Proven influencing and negotiation skills
* Experienced in change management and successes
* Effectively manage multiple projects
* Ideally knowledge of the specified procurement categories
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Membership status of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

BPSS are a recruitment consultancy supporting an employer recruiting for this role.

Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader

Location: Tiverton

Industry: FMCG

Role

  • The Engineering Shift Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing all maintenance engineering activities whilst on shift.
  • Supporting the team to ensure that maximum uptime is achieved by using exacting engineering standards in the most efficient ways possible and that best practices is used to achieve and maintain maintenance standards.
  • Manage, coach and mentor their direct reports by modelling best practice and demonstrating how to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

About you

  • Formal engineering qualification to at least City and Guilds level, ONC/HNC level or equivalent or extensive experience working as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of supervising/managing a team.
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Hours of Work

  • Monday – Friday / 8am – 4pm

If you feel like you would be a good fit, then we would love to hear from you.

BP Search is acting as an agent for this role.

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Multi-skilled Engineer (£48k – 4on/4off)

Type of employment: Permanent
Industry: FMCG
Shift: Monday-Friday
Hours of work: 08:00am – 16:00pm

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for responding to breakdowns/ reactive, and ongoing preventative maintenance of all machinery on site.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

– Providing reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM’s)
– Attending to machinery breakdowns
– Fault finding processing equipment, electrical and mechanical machinery
– Installation of electrical and mechanical machinery
– Adhere to health & safety, and food safety procedures
– Maintain documentation, log all breakdowns and servicing work
– Support the preparation and processing department

Skills and Experience:

– Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG / food manufacturing environment
– Qualified to min NVQ / C&G Level3 in engineering
– 17th/18th edition is extra
– Apprenticeship is extra

Benefits Package:
– Permanent role
– Sick Pay
– Life Cover
– Pension
– Free Parking
– Discount on shopping
– Discount on restaurants
– Career Development Opportunities

Mach acts as an agent for this vacancy.