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Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

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Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

Location:Coventry (Site-Based)
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Industry: Food Industry / FMCG
Travel: Occasional travel between sites

About the Role

We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry. This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Artwork

  • Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice

  • Improve print processes and reprographics quality

  • Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns

  • Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs

NPD Support

  • Support packaging development for new product launches

  • Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards

  • Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site

Operational & Technical Support

  • Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations

  • Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified

Cost & Innovation

  • Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects

  • Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations

Decision-Making & Scope

You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings.
Scope: Local (UK/I)

Typical Challenges

  • Resolving packaging quality issues

  • Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies

  • Meeting tight artwork timelines

  • Cost reduction without compromising quality

  • Ensuring legal compliance

  • Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs

Working Relationships

Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR
External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP)

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal)

  • Strong artwork/print development and project management skills

  • A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills

  • Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to £35,000 (fixed budget)

  • Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

  • Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange)

  • Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation)

  • Retail discount scheme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme

  • Long Service Awards

  • GEM Awards – Employee Recognition Programme

  • Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment)

  • 4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment)

Apply Today

If you’re ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to donnabanks@major-recruitment.com

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Surface/Form Grinder

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My Client based in the Wednesbury area are currently recruiting for an experienced Surface/Form Grinder.

As the Surface/Form Grinder you will be working within a high-pressure machining environment, meeting deadlines and using you initiative to overcome problems, resolving production issues.

Pay – £15/ph – £16/ph + overtime

40 hours a week Monday to Thursday 6am – 6pm

Company Pension

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Store Discount

Responsibilities:

  • Working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X and 1400X series surface grinders

Experience and Skills

  • Experience on Jones & Shipman Format5 CNC surface grinders would be an advantage
  • Able to read engineering drawings
  • Work on your own initiative
  • Ability to work overtime when required

Contact Alex at Major Recruitment Telford for further information

We will carefully consider your application and advise you as to whether we are able to progress with your application, within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles that we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our clients. 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. We are located in thriving Telford and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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Registered Manager – Family Assessment Centre – WS9

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Registered Manager – Family Assessment Centre

Provider: An Ofsted-regulated provider – Children & Family Assessment Services
Location: WS9 – Walsall (West Midlands)
Salary: £47,000 – £59,000 + Excellent Holiday Allowance & Benefits

About the Provider

A respected national organisation delivering high-quality Residential Family Assessment Centres through a modern, evidence-informed assessment model. The service provides safe, structured, and individualised parenting assessments within welcoming, well-equipped facilities designed to support families and inform child-focused decision-making.

What They Offer

  • Evidence-Based Parenting Assessments: Robust, fair, and tailored to each family’s unique circumstances.
  • High-Quality Monitoring: Centres equipped with modern CCTV and audio systems to provide safe, naturalistic observation.
  • Comprehensive Social Work Support: Qualified social workers deliver bespoke residential and community-based assessments.
  • Strong Local Authority Partnerships: Over 20 years’ experience providing integrated care, therapeutic support, and supervised contact services.

Example images of similar homes and assessment centres available.

A Career-Defining Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to step into the role of Registered Manager within a well-established Ofsted-regulated children’s home and family assessment service.

The home is already open, Ofsted-rated Good, and supported by a strong, stable staff team. With a Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm working pattern, free parking, nearby amenities, and a beautifully presented environment, this is one of the most attractive opportunities currently available.

Perfect for:

  • A confident Deputy Manager ready to step up, or
  • An experienced Registered Manager seeking a rewarding new challenge in a modern, supportive organisation.

Why This Provider Stands Out

  • Outstanding support from senior leaders, regional managers, and peer RM networks
  • Clear and achievable progression opportunities across a growing organisation
  • Long-standing relationships with local authorities and commissioning teams
  • Fully funded training, qualifications, and leadership development
  • A forward-thinking provider focused on quality, compliance, and innovation

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will lead a committed and passionate team to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children and families. You’ll have full autonomy to shape the home, strengthen quality, and uphold the provider’s strong reputation with Ofsted and local partners.

Your leadership will directly influence the outcomes and experiences of the children and families you support.

What’s on Offer

Join a provider that genuinely values its people – where you will be supported, trusted, and empowered to lead confidently and deliver excellent outcomes.

£300 Referral Reward – Vouchers of Your Choice

Know a talented Deputy Manager or Registered Manager who would thrive in a children’s residential or family assessment setting?

Refer them and receive a £300 voucher (non-taxable) once they start and complete 30 days.

Not looking yourself? You can still benefit by referring the right person!

Please note due to our clients specifications we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship

Surface Grinder

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a professional engineering organisation in the Darlaston area who are seeking and experienced Surface Grinder to join their busy engineering team.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • working within a high-pressure machining environment
  • meeting deadlines and using your initiative to overcome problems
  • resolving production issues
  • Under certain circumstances overtime and extra hours may be required to complete the task at hand and keep production flowing.
  • The key responsibilities include working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders
  • working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders.

Candidates welcone to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Experience on Jones & Shipman Format5 CNC surface grinders would be an advantage.
  • Applicants must be capable of reading engineering drawings, able to work on own initiative, and work as part of a team.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm.

Parking is available.

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Quality Inspector/ Engineer

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Wednesbury based client who are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector/ Engineer to join their busy quality team. The role is on a four day working week of Monday to Thursday 6am to 4.30pm.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Complete first off and last off checks using mechanical measuring equipment, acting as the release signatory for manufacturing components.
  • Run existing CMM programs on our Mitutoyo CNC CMM’s.
  • Have excellent communication skills and be able to relate inspection findings back to Engineers in a clear and concise manner.
  • Be able to read Engineering Drawings and have a working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
  • Be able to work to inspection plans and use their own initiative to solve problems.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Take ownership of the Engineering Change Notification process.
  • Ensure calibration of equipment is completed in a timely manner
  • Support our Production Engineers in the development of high accuracy processes, taking ownership of the controls section in relation to Method of Manufacture.
  • Support our Quality Engineers with the creation of inspection plans.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Experience must have been gained in a similar role.
  • Experience of using mechanical measuring equipment is essential.
  • The candidate must be able to work on their own initiative.
  • Experience of running CMM programs is desirable, but training will be given if required.
  • An Engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship would be desirable.

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CAD/ Production Engineer

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for our Wednesbury based engineering client who are seeking a dynamic CAD/ Production Engineer to join their busy and experienced team. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and a 1pm finish on a Friday.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Offline programming of production parts to allow seamless transition into manufacturing
  • Creation of method of manufacture and tooling plans
  • Liaising with external vendors to maximise technologies and improve existing processes.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Ability to program offline with knowledge of 5 axis is essential
  • Knowledge of Cad / Cam systems and Hypermill & Edgecam in particular are key skills
  • Experience in machining, specifically high precision engineering
  • Experience of leading or working on CI programs would be advantageous
  • A desire to improve processes and challenge the status quo is a must
  • Experience of machining graphite would be considered a significant advantage

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Class 2 HGV Driver

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Major Recruitment are currenlty recruiting HGV Class 2 drivers for our client based in Coventry

  • Monday to Friday
  • 6am-10am starts
  • some night outs as needed
  • 9-12 hour shifts
  • Accrued holiday weekly while on agency
  • Up to 4 drops a day
  • Daily Vehicle check
  • Checking safety of loads
  • Good communication with transport team and customers
  • Completion of necessary paperwork
  • Must have held Class 2 licence for over 24 months
  • No more than 6 points on your licence or major infringements

This is a TEMP to PERM role

Must have held licence minimum 24 months

Must have Valid CPC and Tacho

Must be able to drive Manual gear box

Contact Major Logistics on 07407894873 or Apply with your CV and someone will be in touch.

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