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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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Baker

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Job Title: Evening Baker (Temp to Perm)

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hourly Rate: £12.70 per hour
Shift Pattern: Evening Shift, 8.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (including 1 weekend day)

We Working on behalf of our client, a well-established bakery in Rugby.

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading bakery in Rugby, for a Baker to work the evening shift. This is a temporary to permanent role, offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.70. If you have experience using Oddy machines and have a passion for producing high-quality baked goods, we want to hear from you!

You will be responsible for the preparation, baking, and finishing of various bakery products, using Oddy machines to create consistently perfect results. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and friendly team, working 8.5-hour shifts across 5 days a week, including one weekend day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate Oddy machines to prepare and bake bakery products to the highest standard.

  • Manage the production process to ensure all goods are baked, finished, and packaged on time.

  • Maintain hygiene and safety standards in accordance with company procedures and food safety regulations.

  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow during the evening shift.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a baker, with a strong focus on production and quality.

  • Familiarity with Oddy machines is essential.

  • Ability to work evening shifts, including one weekend day (shifts are 8.5 hours).

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • A flexible and reliable work ethic, with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay: £12.70 per hour.

  • Shift Pattern: Evening shifts, 8.5 hours per day, 5 days a week (including 1 weekend day).

  • Job Stability: Temporary-to-permanent position with the potential to secure a full-time role.

  • Career Development: Opportunities for progression and training within the company.

  • Friendly Team: Join a supportive and experienced team of bakers.

How to Apply:
If you are a skilled baker with Oddy machines and are looking for a rewarding evening shift position, apply today! Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and we will be in touch, or send CV directly to Donnabanks@major-recruitment.com or call 07814069647

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Commercial Body Builder

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About the Role

Looking for a role where craftsmanship, pride in your work, and stability come together?

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role where you’ll be building and repairing vehicle bodies to the highest standards – including new-builds, refurbs, and fitting of specialist components. Every build is different, with no production line monotony.

You’ll be part of a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-quality environment, where safety, precision, and customer satisfaction are core values.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Building commercial vehicle bodies from start to finish

  • Carrying out repairs and retrofits to customer specifications

  • Fitting tail lifts, shutter doors, lashing rails, grab handles, flooring, and more

  • Reading and working from build sheets and technical drawings

  • Using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment safely and effectively

  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth workflow

  • Protecting customer vehicles and delivering clean, secure work

  • Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

  • Maintaining accurate records of time, materials, and work carried out

  • Contributing ideas for improvements and mentoring junior team members

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in vehicle body building, coachwork, or commercial vehicle fitting

  • Confident with power tools, general fabrication, and working to technical drawings

  • A strong eye for detail, pride in your work, and a safe, methodical approach

  • Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Willingness to share skills and support others in the workshop

Why Join?

This is not just a job – it’s a long-term opportunity to join a growing team that values skilled hands, steady pace, and a good attitude. You’ll enjoy real job security, straightforward working hours, and great support.

Apply Now

We’re ready when you are. If you’ve got experience and are looking for a stable, well-rewarded role with proper hours and people who value what you do – apply today.

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Digger driver

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Digger driver needed to start ASAP

Pay £22-£24 per hour
Location CV47 2BL Southam
CSCS/ CPCS/ NPORS digger qualification required
Monday to Friday
8 AM start
3tonne digger

1-week job but can potentially be extended to long-term

Call us on 02475264248 for more details or click the link to apply

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Fabrication Project Manager

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We are looking for a Project Manager with experience of managing fabrication projects within a manufacturing environment within the Teesside area

YOUR NEW JOB

Oversee activities for projects from inception to completion ensuring that the projects are completed on time and within budget, with health and safety as top priority and able to deliver client expectations.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Provide technical and financial information to the estimators for the accurate presentation of tender submissions and quotations and suitability and performance of external suppliers and sub-contractors.
  • Attend bid approval and contract start up meetings and take responsibility for installation of all projects.
  • Ensure that contract programs are reviewed and undertaken for all installation activities in accordance with contractual obligations.
  • Prepare and issue all Risk Assessments and Method Statements for installation activities
  • Provide all progress monitoring reports as directed by the General Manager.
  • Implement and control all and Health and Safety procedures in respect of installation, whether through internal or external systems.
  • Control all required certificates of installation team, ensuring appropriately qualified personnel are assigned to each project.
  • Direct, manage and control all aspects of supply and sub-contract services in respect of project requirements, pricing and performance
  • Maintain all contractual requirements in respect of information flow, instructions, variations, day-works and contemporary records for site activities.
  • Assist on measurement information, claims and entitlements.

The Person:

The successful candidate will need previous experience of managing fabrication or steel installation projects and have a good commercial awareness and strong time management and prioritisation skills. You will need experience of managing subcontractors and suppliers and liaising with customers to ensure contract requirements are met. You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development.

Your Future

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and successful engineering business with good career prospects, professional development opportunities and benefits package

Apply Now

If you would like to know more please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

IT Support Technician

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IT Support Technician – Haydock, St Helens (on-site)

“You want a role where you actually get to fix things, not just log tickets… right?”

If you’re working in IT Support right now but feel stuck doing the same resets and password unlocks, this could be the move that gives you more ownership, more variety, and a real chance to grow your skills.

In this role, you’ll be the person colleagues rely on. You’ll get hands-on with hardware, networks, Microsoft 365, servers, and security – not just basic helpdesk tasks. If you enjoy solving problems properly (rather than escalating everything), you’ll feel right at home here.

What’s in it for you

  • £25,000-£30,000 salary depending on experience

  • Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

  • Hands-on technical exposure across infrastructure, networks, and security

  • A role that actually lets you learn, progress, and build real technical depth

  • Supportive management and a team that genuinely appreciates what you do

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

You’ll support a busy on-site team at the Haydock operation, helping keep their technology running smoothly so they can do their jobs. It’s varied, practical, and genuinely valued by the people you help every day.

You’ll get involved with:

  • First-line technical support across Windows, Microsoft 365 and mobile platforms

  • Troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues

  • Installing and configuring PCs, printers and peripherals

  • Managing user accounts and permissions in Active Directory

  • Monitoring and maintaining servers, switches and firewalls

  • Supporting remote users, including VPN connectivity

  • Onboarding and offboarding: device setup, access provisioning, documentation

  • Keeping IT stock organised and controlled

  • Testing new technology and helping introduce improvements across the business

If you enjoy getting stuck in – not just raising tickets – you’ll thrive here.

Is this you?

You’ll be a good fit if you have:

  • Decent experience in an IT Support or Helpdesk role

  • Solid knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft 365 and everyday business applications

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a logical approach

  • A good understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

  • Clear communication skills and a helpful, patient manner

  • Certifications like CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or ITIL would be a bonus – but they’re not essential.

Where you’ll be working

This role is fully on-site in Haydock (St Helens), supporting a friendly, busy team who rely heavily on the IT function. You’ll be part of a stable business with modern systems and ongoing investment in technology.

What next?

Apply today or get in touch if you’d like to know more.

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General Operative – Consett

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Job Title: General Operative (Food Production)

Location: Consett DH8 7NU

Shift:
12h Rotation shift
Monday to Thursday
06:00 to 18:00 , 18:00-06:00

Pay Rates:
£12.60 per hour

This is a temp-to-perm position with training opportunities and potential career development throughout the facility. We are looking for individuals who are ready for permanent employment and willing to work full-time.

Job Description for General Operative:

  • Work in the production area, focusing on assembly and packing teams.
  • Ensure products adhere to production plan, recipe, and specification sheets.
  • Tasks include weighing raw materials, making sauces, preparing ingredients, packing, managing retort trolleys, drying, labeling, and outer casing.
  • Maintain efficiency and effectiveness in production area or warehouse, meeting run rates and minimizing downtime.
  • Handle raw materials, work in progress, and finished stocks to maintain quality and yield standards and minimize waste.
  • Receive adequate training for assigned tasks.
  • Adhere to site GMP rules, technical standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately.
  • Maintain full traceability of products.
  • Accurately weigh and visually check ingredients to meet quality standards.
  • Clean all factory areas following hygiene procedures and “clean as you go” policy.
  • Prioritize health, safety, and welfare of self and others.
  • Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge through self-development activities or company training.
  • Professionally represent the company at all times.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests and/or take part in specific projects directed by line manager.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the company.

Transport:

  • Please note that public transportation may not be ideal.

Benefits:

  • Free on-site car parking available.
  • Canteen
  • Stable shift schedules with the potential for quick Temp-to-Perm (TTP) opportunities for qualified candidates.

Provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):

  • On-site PPE is provided, including hair nets, overalls, and safety boots. It is advisable for employees to have their safety boots, specifically ones that are oil-resistant and have metal toe caps.
  • Earplugs are also provided.

Quick and Easy Recruitment Process:
Experience is not essential as induction and training will be provided.
Immediate Start

Apply now for immediate start as a General Operator after a successful interview.
Join our team at Consett DH8 7NU and benefit from training, perks

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Warehouse operative

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Warehouse operative needed ASAP to start in Banbury OX16

Warehouse operative
£12.21 per hour
Full time
Sunday to Thursday late afternoons
Temp to perm
Handling meat products

About the role:

  • Picking/ packing
  • Goods in
  • Palletizing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Working in a chiller
  • Temp to perm for the right candidate

Shift:

Sunday 10:00AM to 15:30
Monday to Wednesday 17:00 to 03:30AM
Thursday 15:00 to 01:30

The ideal candidate:

  • Picking/ packing, goods in and warehouse experience
  • Experience in a similar, cold environment
  • Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
  • Available for full time work
  • Happy to handle all types of meat (beef, chicken, pork etc)
  • Able to start immediately

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

  • Order picking/ packing, palletizing
  • Stock control and goods in
  • Labelling and re-labelling meat products
  • Handling fresh and frozen meats
  • Lifting and bending

This role is available for and immediate start.

If interested and available to start ASAP click the link to apply or call 02475264248 for more details.

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Sales Manager

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Major Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager with proven experience in office supplies / consumables. If you know the ins and outs of this sector and love building relationships that drive real results, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As Sales Manager, you’ll lead the charge in increasing revenue, margins, and departmental profitability. You’ll use your expert knowledge of office supplies or consumables to shape sales strategies, analyse market data, and keep us ahead of the competition. Your focus will be on nurturing vendor relationships, winning new business, and expanding our market share especially with direct vendors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Developing and executing sales strategies specifically for the office supplies and consumables market
  • Using your industry experience to identify growth opportunities, monitor trends, and provide market insights
  • Building and maintaining long-term client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for all key accounts
  • Leading face-to-face meetings to understand customer needs, ensure satisfaction, and spot new business opportunities
  • Driving daily sales operations and ensuring targets are achieved through tailored solutions
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For:

  • Essential: Previous experience in office supplies, consumables, or similar sales roles
  • Proven ability to meet/exceed targets
  • Fantastic communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
  • Strong understanding of the office supplies/consumables market, current trends, and customer needs
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and act quickly to develop new strategies
  • Results-driven, proactive, and eager to grow both new and existing business

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and rewards for strong performance
  • Opportunity to make a real impact and be recognised for your expertise
  • Support from a collaborative and forward-thinking team
  • The chance to work in a dynamic, established wholesale environment

If you’re ready to take your office supplies or consumables sales expertise to the next level, this is your chance to join a company that values your background and drive for results. Apply today!

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IT Business Development Manager

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We are seeking an experienced and driven IT Business Development Manager to join a leading wholesale distributor.

This role focuses on identifying, developing, and managing strategic opportunities within the IT reseller and VAR channels to drive growth and market expansion.

You will be responsible for nurturing vendor relationships, identifying new markets, and delivering solutions that enhance customer engagement and increase revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analysis

  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, trends, and potential clients.
  • Analyse market data to shape strategies addressing competitive pressures and evolving customer needs.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry developments.

Business Strategy Development

  • Work with senior management to design and implement business development strategies that support overall company goals.
  • Introduce new products and services, including the “Ergo” offering.
  • Develop opportunities within existing brands, such as hardware and fulfilment programmes.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Management

  • Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
  • Manage the sales pipeline and maintain accurate forecasts.
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers in target businesses.

Relationship Management

  • Establish and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships.
  • Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Act as the key contact between customers and internal teams to ensure effective communication and forecasting.

Sales & Negotiation

  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation and closing.
  • Achieve revenue targets and performance KPIs.
  • Negotiate commercial terms that deliver mutual value for both the business and its customers.

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Partner with marketing, inventory, and back-office teams to align business strategies and improve the customer experience.
  • Provide market feedback and insight to support product development and service enhancements.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Prepare and present regular performance reports, including pipeline updates and revenue projections.
  • Analyse data to assess effectiveness and make informed strategic adjustments.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven experience in business development or sales within the IT reseller or distribution sector.
  • Demonstrable history of achieving or exceeding sales and growth targets.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Key Competencies:

  • Results-driven and goal-oriented.
  • Self-motivated with strong accountability.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

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