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Bulk Planner (Food Manufacturing)

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Bulk Planner (Food Manufacturing)

  • Location: Eye, Suffolk.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
  • Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

Looking to build your career in manufacturing production planning and supply chain? Our client has a fantastic opportunity to join their successful and fast-moving food manufacturer as a Bulk Planner, playing a key role in keeping production running seamlessly.

As part of their production planning team, in this role you’ll support the smooth coordination of manufacturing across Dry Bulk and Wet Bulk operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced planning role where you’ll gain exposure to the full manufacturing process from raw materials through to finished products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Creating and maintaining accurate production plans using live data.
  • Ensuring customer orders are correctly captured and reflected in schedules.
  • Using Sage to manage delivery dates, allocate raw materials, and maintain system accuracy.
  • Working closely with Orders and Procurement teams to ensure alignment across the supply chain.
  • Monitoring stock levels to keep production running without interruption.
  • Attending planning meetings to flag risks, identify opportunities, and keep operations on track.
  • Producing short- and medium-term production plans (from next day up to several weeks ahead).
  • Supporting implemented projects within warehouse operations.
  • Upholding high standards of food safety, efficiency, and housekeeping.

What They’re Looking For:

  • Experience within production planning within food manufacturing environments.
  • Additional warehousing experience is highly desirable.
  • A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn and develop.
  • Solid IT skills, particularly in Excel (advanced skills are a plus).
  • Familiarity with Sage 200 or similar systems would be advantageous.
  • Confident communication skills across teams at all levels.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A full driving licence and access to your own transport.

Why Join Them?

  • Competitive salary based on your skills and experience.
  • Monday-Friday hours with a great work-life balance.
  • A supportive team that invests in your development.
  • Exposure to a dynamic and growing food manufacturing operation.
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career in planning and supply chain.

Ready to take the next step into production planning? Apply today and be part of a team where your contribution really counts!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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Pharmacist

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Pharmacist – Ipswich, Suffolk

Location: Ipswich
Hours: 42 hours per week (average)
Weekend Requirement: Alternate Saturdays – 9am – 1pm
Salary: £56,435 – £57,106 per annum (depending on experience)
Additional Earnings: Bonus potential of approximately £12,000 per year

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist to join a busy and community-focused pharmacy in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality NHS and private healthcare services while leading a supportive pharmacy team.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £56,435 – £57,106 DOE
  • Attractive bonus scheme with additional payments for NHS & private services including:
    • COVID vaccinations
    • Flu vaccinations
    • Travel vaccinations
    • Weight loss clinic services
    • Pharmacy First consultations
    • New Medicine Service (NMS)
  • Potential to earn around £12,000 extra per annum
  • Sickness Income Protection Policy with Pharmacy Mutual (premiums paid by the company)
  • 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
  • 25% staff discount on most pharmacy products (excluding prescription charges)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide and support a range of NHS and private services including:

  • Weight management services (training can be provided if required)
  • Travel clinic services (training can be provided if required)
  • NHS Contraceptive Service
  • NHS Pharmacy First Service
  • COVID & Flu vaccination services (must already be trained and competent in vaccine administration)

Candidate Requirements

  • GPhC registered Pharmacist
  • Previous pharmacy management or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a pharmacy team
  • Vaccination accreditation and practical experience administering vaccines

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and we can arrange a confidential call to discuss the role further.

Contact: Jennifer Union
Email: jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk

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Production Operative (AM)

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We’re Hiring: Production Operative
Location: Eye
Pay Rate: £12.80 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 15:30
Job Type: Full-time

Our client is growing, and we’re looking for reliable, hard-working Production Operatives to join the team!

This is a hands-on role working in a fast-paced production environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the manufacturing and packing of food ingredients
  • Operating machinery and following production processes
  • Ensuring high hygiene and food safety standards are maintained
  • Keeping your work area clean and organised
  • Working efficiently as part of a team to meet daily targets
  • Heavy lifting (25kg)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
  • Previous production or manufacturing experience (advantageous, not essential)
  • A team player with a positive, flexible attitude
  • Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
  • Able to work on your feet in a physical role

If you’re looking for a steady, full-time position with a supportive team and clear working hours – apply today and become part of the team.

Please contact our office on 01603 536788 or email tashahunt@major-recruitment.com / samanthaloombe@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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PM Production Operative

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At Major Recruitment, currently seeking Production Operative to join our client’s team in the pet food industry. The ideal candidate will have willingness to learn and have a “can do” approach.

Please note, due to location own transport is essential.

What we can offer you:

  • Shifts – 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Fri)
  • Pay rates from £13.19
  • 30min breaks
  • Weekly pay
  • Free PPE
  • 24/7 support

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic pet food production setting, where attention to detail and adherence to quality standards are paramount.

Immediate starts available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Ensure product quality meets standards.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Heavy lifting up to 25kg
  • Packing and filling
  • Overseeing the running of the lines

Requirements:

  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Previous experience in pet food manufacturing.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Basic English level
  • Own Transport due to client’s location you must be able to reliably commute to site (no public transport links are available) – post code starts with IP26

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Please contact our office on 01603 536788 or email samanthaloombe@major-recruitment.com / tashahunt@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities

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Van Driver

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Adhoc Van Driving Work – £12.80+ per hour

Need flexible work? We’re recruiting van drivers in Bury St Edmunds to support holiday cover.

You’ll be delivering plumbing parts to customers across the area.

  • Pay starting at £12.80 per hour
  • Usual hours 07:00-16:30 (may vary)
  • Simple, straightforward delivery work

This role is perfect for someone looking for occasional, adhoc shifts rather than regular ongoing work.

If you’re reliable, flexible, and happy to help out with occasional cover, we want to hear from you.

Please contact our office on 01603 536788 or email tashahunt@major-recruitment.com.

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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Children’s Home Registered Manager

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Registered Manager (children’s home)

  • Newmarket, Suffolk
  • 40 hrs a week
  • Salary: up to £65,000 per year and a £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
  • Plus much more!

School Staffing Solutions are looking for a Children’s Home Registered Manager to assist the General Manager in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s homes and the wider needs of the whole site .

You will manage a 3 bed home that caters for children aged 12 – 18 years, all of whom require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about them being able to stay safe due to considerable risk of self-injurious behaviours. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including our on-site clinical team and teachers and will work with the children to support their transitions on from the site following successful achievement of the goals set out in the care plans.

Ideally the right person will have had some experience of working with children suffering with poor mental health, have an understanding of the Mental Health Act or are in fact practicing within this arena at present.

What’s on Offer:

  • Entry salary up to £65,000 per annum DOE.
  • £10,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus.
  • As a member of this organisations leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.
  • Comprehensive induction to set you up for success.
  • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.

Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

  • Employee Assistance Service
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Recommend a Friend scheme
  • Cycle to work
  • Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
  • Long Service Awards

About you:

Essential Requirements and Experience

  • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
  • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
  • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
  • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
  • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
  • Driving License: Full UK required.

This Children’s Home Registered Home position in Newmarket, Suffolk could suit an experienced deputy manager seeking the next step on the career ladder or an experienced manager looking for change. Please get in touch on 07977 178199 or email jennifer@school-staff.co.uk for more information.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.