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General Manager We are seeking a General Manager to provide overall management responsibility. This role involves leading the site operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to ensure efficiency and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies. Day-to-day of the role: Manage and organise site production activities from raw materials to finished products efficiently and in line with production plans. Account for packaging, finished goods, and wastage while ensuring all procedures comply with the company quality system. Maintain and develop formal documented systems as required for business operations. Implement and manage KPIs for effective reporting and management. Promote cost reduction and continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and product quality. Liaise with various departments to ensure cohesive operations. Oversee safety performance, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and conduct risk assessments. Manage people-related responsibilities including recruitment, appraisals, and disciplinary proceedings. Plan and organise resources effectively, ensuring coverage for holidays and sickness. Handle customer and regulatory enquiries, site visits, and audits efficiently. Identify and develop business cases for investment in plant and machinery. Manage relationships with shift managers, production planners, engineers, and other key personnel to ensure standards are met. Schedule and oversee factory trials and support new initiatives from the technical and product development teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive management experience, ideally within the food or drink industry. Experience in a labour-intensive, multi-shift environment. Proficient in P&L management. Qualifications in food technology and mechanical engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent) are preferable. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team. Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills. Benefits: Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and dynamic work environment. Special Circumstances: Occasional travel to other group sites or customer sites may be required. Out of hours support might be necessary.

Assistant Insite Manager (Temp to Perm Opportunity) Location: Market Drayton Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm – 37.5 hours per week Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Insite Manager to join a fast-paced, customer-focused environment on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a varied and hands-on role with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional level of service to customers while also supporting business growth by identifying new opportunities and strengthening existing relationships. Working closely with both customers and suppliers, you’ll help ensure the smooth supply of parts, spares, and tooling—keeping operations running efficiently while also supporting commercial performance. Key Responsibilities Manage sales enquiries and process customer orders accurately within internal systems Deputise for the Insite Manager in their absence Maintain and update customer data within internal and customer systems Coordinate and manage work orders from engineering teams Handle customer enquiries including stock availability, pricing, back orders, and delivery queries Prepare and follow up on quotations Build and maintain strong customer relationships to maximise sales and retention Communicate with suppliers regarding stock levels, pricing, and delivery schedules Identify and support opportunities to drive revenue growth and improve margins What We’re Looking For Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a customer-facing or sales-driven environment Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise internally and externally Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Able to work both independently and as part of a team Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated with a proactive approach Desirable (but not essential): Experience within industrial, engineering, or stores environments Knowledge of industrial products, parts, spares, or tooling Full training will be provided for the right candidate. What’s on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £15.38 Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential Varied and engaging role with autonomy to make an impact Opportunity to develop commercial and customer management skills Supportive team environment If you're a driven, customer-focused individual looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start ASAP!

Graduate NPD Technologist – Food Manufacturing £27,000 - £27,500 South Manchester Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK’s fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided? This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years. They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation. This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie – someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that’ll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK. Responsibilities: Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs. Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches. Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards. Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business Full right-to-work in the UK Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.

Account Manager Competitive Salary Location: Coventry - Hybrid role Job Type: Permanent, Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required) We are working with a leading organisation in the commercial vehicle sector, seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their team. You will play a key part in managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service in a profitable and contractually compliant manner. This role is pivotal in developing customer relationships and working closely with the Customer Service Delivery Teams to achieve operational excellence. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct monthly customer review meetings to assess performance against contracts. Manage Service Level Agreements in line with contracts, collaborating with the Operational Team to ensure they are met. Foster a culture of cross-selling within our product base to our customers. Enhance relationship development within our customer base. Regularly review and manage the collection of recharges. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and customers to drive the technology roadmap. Undertake reviews to draw conclusions on queries and bad debt. Monitor compliance events and provide customer Management Information Packs. Ensure a clear customer experience through the pre-planning of appointments and attendance of planned customer meetings using correct protocols. Regularly update Salesforce and ensure customer information, contractual information, and operating details are correct. Work closely with the Technical Team to identify underperforming repairs, ensuring that action plans are implemented and manage the corrective measures. Participate in the development of tender responses if required. Manage any customer complaints ensuring responses are in line with agreed SLAs and analysis is carried out. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience within a customer management role is essential. Substantial knowledge of the commercial vehicle industry, particularly Contract Hire & Fleet Management. Strong relationship management skills, including high levels of influencing and persuasion. Proven technical knowledge gained through experience or qualification. Excellent verbal and numerical skills, both written and oral. Experience of budgetary cost management. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Sound commercial awareness. Familiarity with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management tools. Proven ability to manage suppliers to agreed KPIs. Flexible attitude to working hours. Fully competent in computer literacy (Office 365/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/M3). Current clean driving license. To apply for this Account Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Customer Operations Advisor 📍 Aston, Birmingham (On-site) 💰 £14.56 – £15.38 per hour 🕘 Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) 🚀 Immediate Start Available About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Customer Operations Advisor to join a busy and fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment in Aston, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to support day-to-day operations within a factory setting. Key Responsibilities Booking in incoming stock accurately Receiving goods and ensuring documentation is correct Stock checking and maintaining inventory records Managing and tracking outstanding orders Supporting smooth operational flow across the department Liaising with internal teams and suppliers where required Essential Skills & Experience Strong computer skills, including confidence using internal systems Proactive and self-motivated approach to work Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) High level of attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a similar operations, logistics, or warehouse role is desirable What We Offer Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to gain experience in a well-established automotive manufacturing environment Immediate start for successful candidates 👉 Apply now to secure your place in a thriving team!

Production Operative – Full Training Provided Salary: £12.71 Per Hour, Increasing With Training Shifts: 6am – 3pm, Sunday-Friday + Additional Day Off Midweek Location: Northwich Are you looking to kickstart a career in the Manufacturing sector with a supportive and friendly team at a well-established family owned business? This Food Manufacturing company supplies Fresh Produce to both small & large supermarkets as well as restaurant groups across the UK, operating a modern hydroponic farming environment to produce several thousand tonnes of goods annually. Full training can be provided in this role covering advanced machinery and FLT operation, and for the right person there is the opportunity to progress into a Line Leader position. Any prior experience from a FMCG or Agricultural background is highly advantageous but not essential. This is a great position for someone that wants to build valuable skills within a stable industry at an expanding company that prides itself on a friendly workplace culture. What you’ll be doing: Initially focusing on product packaging while undertaking training in more complex production machinery operation Carrying out basic checks - metal detection, temperatures, hygiene etc Learning about FLT operation in preparation for gaining certification Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner & supporting with site compliance Requirements Eager to learn and comfortable with hands-on work Positive and friendly attitude, capable of working well with others Previous experience in a Manufacturing or Warehouse environment is advantageous but not essential Full UK driving license If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Production Operative – Full Training Provided Salary: £12.71 Per Hour, Increasing With Training Shifts: 6am – 3pm, Sunday-Friday + Additional Day Off Midweek Location: Northwich Are you looking to kickstart a career in the Manufacturing sector with a supportive and friendly team at a well-established family owned business? This Food Manufacturing company supplies Fresh Produce to both small & large supermarkets as well as restaurant groups across the UK, operating a modern hydroponic farming environment to produce several thousand tonnes of goods annually. Full training can be provided in this role covering advanced machinery and FLT operation, and for the right person there is the opportunity to progress into a Line Leader position. Any prior experience from a FMCG or Agricultural background is highly advantageous but not essential. This is a great position for someone that wants to build valuable skills within a stable industry at an expanding company that prides itself on a friendly workplace culture. What you’ll be doing: Initially focusing on product packaging while undertaking training in more complex production machinery operation Carrying out basic checks - metal detection, temperatures, hygiene etc Learning about FLT operation in preparation for gaining certification Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner & supporting with site compliance Requirements Eager to learn and comfortable with hands-on work Positive and friendly attitude, capable of working well with others Previous experience in a Manufacturing or Warehouse environment is advantageous but not essential Full UK driving license If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Technical Coordinator - Food Manufacturing Salary Negotiable DOE + 24 Days Holiday + Health Plan + Professional Development Support South Manchester Do you come from a Technical or Specifications background in the Food & Beverage sector and want to progress into a more varied role, providing you with a platform to take on new responsibilities and work cross-functionally with a wide range of customers and departments? This rapidly growing family-owned Food Manufacturing company has received multimillion-pound investments and won numerous awards in recent years as a result of their focus on building a great work environment and a positive company culture. They supply to a variety of high-profile retailers and foodservice clients and have achieved BRC AA+ rating. As a Technical Coordinator, you will lead on specifications, ensuring accurate customer specs & retailer portals meet requirements. You will support NPD through spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance, while handling technical queries. You will also support audits, traceability and the wider Food Safety and Quality system. The ideal candidate will have strong specifications & customer-facing experience in a Food or Beverage Manufacturing environment and will have a good understanding of food legislation, labelling/artwork and BRC standards. If you’re looking to progress in your career as a Technical specialist by joining a growing business that invests in its staff, this is the role for you. Key responsibilities: Generate and manage customer specifications and retailer portals, ensuring full legal and compliance accuracy Support NPD by completing spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance checks Respond to technical customer queries and support key accounts with accurate information Assist with audits, including traceability and mass balance, maintaining compliance standards Support the food safety and quality management system, including non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement Ideal candidates will have: Strong experience managing customer specifications and retailer portals within a food or beverage manufacturing environment Solid knowledge of food legislation, labelling requirements and BRC standards Ideally holding relevant qualifications such as HACCP/Food Safety Level 3, Internal Auditor Training or a Food Science degree Apply today by clicking the link or emailing your CV to stuart.goble@reed.com

Technical Coordinator - Food Manufacturing Salary Negotiable DOE + 24 Days Holiday + Health Plan + Professional Development Support South Manchester Do you come from a Technical or Specifications background in the Food & Beverage sector and want to progress into a more varied role, providing you with a platform to take on new responsibilities and work cross-functionally with a wide range of customers and departments? This rapidly growing family-owned Food Manufacturing company has received multimillion-pound investments and won numerous awards in recent years as a result of their focus on building a great work environment and a positive company culture. They supply to a variety of high-profile retailers and foodservice clients and have achieved BRC AA+ rating. As a Technical Coordinator, you will lead on specifications, ensuring accurate customer specs & retailer portals meet requirements. You will support NPD through spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance, while handling technical queries. You will also support audits, traceability and the wider Food Safety and Quality system. The ideal candidate will have strong specifications & customer-facing experience in a Food or Beverage Manufacturing environment and will have a good understanding of food legislation, labelling/artwork and BRC standards. If you’re looking to progress in your career as a Technical specialist by joining a growing business that invests in its staff, this is the role for you. Key responsibilities: Generate and manage customer specifications and retailer portals, ensuring full legal and compliance accuracy Support NPD by completing spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance checks Respond to technical customer queries and support key accounts with accurate information Assist with audits, including traceability and mass balance, maintaining compliance standards Support the food safety and quality management system, including non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement Ideal candidates will have: Strong experience managing customer specifications and retailer portals within a food or beverage manufacturing environment Solid knowledge of food legislation, labelling requirements and BRC standards Ideally holding relevant qualifications such as HACCP/Food Safety Level 3, Internal Auditor Training or a Food Science degree Apply today by clicking the link or emailing your CV to stuart.goble@reed.com

Job Title: Paint Preparation Technician (2 Positions) Location: Hungerford Salary: £32,000 per annum Working Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Overview We are currently recruiting for 2 Paint Preparation Technicians to join our team in Hungerford. This role involves working with composite panels, including fibreglass and carbon fibre materials, preparing them to a high standard for painting. Key Responsibilities Prepare composite panels for paint finishing, including: Filling imperfections Sanding surfaces to a smooth finish Ensuring panels are ready for painting Handle fragile materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre with care Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards are met prior to painting Work closely with the paint spraying/finishing team Maintain a clean and safe working environment Requirements Previous experience in a paint preparation, finishing, or similar role Experience working with composite materials (fibreglass/carbon fibre) is highly desirable Background in automotive, paint spraying, or finishing environments preferred Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work with delicate materials carefully Desirable Skills Experience in automotive body shops or manufacturing environments Knowledge of paint processes and surface finishing techniques What We Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum Opportunity to work with high-quality, specialist materials Supportive team environment