Works Operative

Location: Manchester City Centre Salary: £27,800 Hours 36.5 hours per week - Full-time | Permanent - Days We’re hiring for an Assembly / Wiring Operative to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Manchester. The business operates within the building services sector, supplying equipment used in heating, cooling and mechanical systems. What you’ll be doing Assembling mechanical components to specification Completing basic electrical wiring work Working from drawings, instructions and build sheets Using hand and power tools safely Carrying out quality checks on finished products Supporting production targets in a busy manufacturing environment What we’re looking for Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly or wiring Good attention to detail Ability to follow instructions and work accurately Team player with a proactive attitude Engineering or production experience would be an advantage What’s on offer Permanent role with stable hours Competitive salary of £27,800 Opportunity to join a respected manufacturing business Supportive team environment and training opportunities

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) 📍 Ipswich 🕒 Panama Shift (Days & Nights) 🏭 Food Manufacturing The Role We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance. Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level) Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports About You Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) 📍 Ipswich 🕒 Panama Shift (Days & Nights) 🏭 Food Manufacturing The Role We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance. Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level) Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports About You Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) 📍 Ipswich 🕒 Panama Shift (Days & Nights) 🏭 Food Manufacturing The Role We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance. Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level) Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports About You Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

Head of Cold End Engineering Location: Rotherham Salary: £50,000 rising to £57,000 after 6 months Hours: Days only, Monday–Friday 7am - 3pm A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineering leader to take responsibility for the Cold End function within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in FMCG settings, enjoys developing teams, and is confident taking ownership of engineering performance, safety, and continuous improvement. The Role As Head of Cold End Engineering, you will lead and develop a team of Cold End Engineering Technicians, driving high standards across maintenance, reliability, safety, and compliance. You will be responsible for planning workloads, managing breakdowns, improving maintenance processes, and ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work closely with your team, provide technical guidance, manage budgets, and contribute to ongoing engineering projects and improvements. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop Cold End Engineering Technicians Ensure all Health & Safety requirements and company policies are consistently met Oversee time and attendance, training plans, and skills development Carry out on‑the‑job coaching and knowledge transfer Ensure quality standards of work and completion of relevant documentation Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefs as required Plan and schedule work using CMMS and ensure accurate reporting Manage breakdowns and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders Monitor performance, review reports, and attend daily engineering meetings Manage departmental budgets and labour allocation Provide technical support for day engineers and shift teams Participate in call‑out rota and offer out‑of‑hours telephone support Lead and implement improvements, including PPM development Assist with engineering projects, RFAs/CEAs, and equipment upgrades Manage contractors, RAMS checks, and permit issuing Undertake risk assessments and support compliance-related activities Promote a strong H&S culture and contribute to JSI reviews and improvements Person Specification Essential: FMCG maintenance background Electrical engineering qualification (Apprentice trained) HNC/HND in Engineering Strong PC skills including Microsoft Word & Excel Good standard of Maths, English and Science Desirable: Experience with glass inspection equipment Conveyor systems knowledge Palletisation and robotic systems experience SMED or lean methodology exposure ILM Level 5 or equivalent leadership qualification

Job Title: Machine Operative Location: Outskirts of Ashford (own transport required due to location) Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £13.33 per hour, plus overtime available paid at higher rates! Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:45pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:15pm OR 4 days a week, 6am-5:45pm Benefits: Weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, free on-site parking, access to online benefits platform Role Overview: We are seeking a Machine Operative to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be operating machinery and saws to cut wood. This position involves manual handling and heavy lifting, so physical fitness is essential. Key Responsibilities: Inspecting wood to make sure it meets quality standards. Using saws and machinery to cut wood down to size. What We’re Looking For: Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and able to lift up to 25kg. Previous experience in machinery, assembly, production, woodworking, or general labouring is advantageous. Safety boots and hi-vis clothing are required. Must be comfortable wearing a mask. If this sounds like the role for you, apply today! *If your application is successful, you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours!*

Group Compliance Manager – Food Manufacturing 12 Months Maternity Cover £55,000 - £60,000 Wrexham Are you an experienced Technical or Compliance leader in the Food Manufacturing sector with demonstrable internal auditing experience and looking for a role with an incredible amount of responsibility for multi-site compliance? This leading Food Manufacturer specialises in ready meal solutions for big supermarkets & foodservice providers, having over 100 years of history and a strong footprint in the UK. They operate several modern production facilities and have benefited from significant investment in recent years. In this role you will be responsible for leading and delivering audit programmes across the company’s UK manufacturing sites, ensuring they consistently meet internal, customer and regulatory standards. You’ll play a critical role in identifying risks, implementing improvements and strengthening overall performance. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Lead or Group auditor – or will have held this responsibility in a Technical or Compliance leadership role – where they have overseen multiple audit programmes and continuous improvement activities in line with BRC and major retailer standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact role at the group level where they will be able to significantly influence standards and performance across multiple sites. Day-to-day of the role: Leading and delivering internal audit programmes across multiple sites while ensuring technical teams are capable of carrying out their own internal audits Assessing site compliance against food safety, quality, and regulatory standards Identifying risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and supporting sites in implementing corrective actions Collaborating with technical and operational teams to drive audit readiness and best practice Monitoring trends and performance data to inform continuous improvement initiatives The ideal person will have: Significant experience in the Food Manufacturing sector as a Technical or Compliance leader, with a proven track record in carrying out internal audits Excellent knowledge of BRC standards and those of major retailers Demonstrable experience implementing or improving FSQA or Technical Management systems Full UK driving license and comfortable with travel to sites near London when required BRC Lead Auditor certification If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Warehouse Operative Location: Canterbury Contract: Temporary to permanent Pay Rate: £14 Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shift pattern Benefits: weekly pay, free parking, up to 28 days holiday and access to benefits hub About the Role We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join a busy and friendly team in Canterbury. If you enjoy hands‑on work and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect fit. What You'll Be Doing Picking, packing and preparing customer orders ready for despatch. Assisting with general stock control and stock rotation. Handling goods-in and checking deliveries accurately. Operating machinery to manufacture products from scratch. Cleaning and attaching railing. Booking orders through the system. What We're Looking For Must drive due to location. Previous warehouse experience is essential. Must have your own safety boots. Someone organised, dependable and happy to work in a fast‑paced environment. Must be comfortable standing on your feet all day and be able to lift 10-15kg repeatedly throughout the day. Must be reliable and willing to learn. Interested? Apply today and start your next role quickly!

Technical Services Manager – Food Manufacturing 9-12 Months Maternity Cover £55,000 - £60,000 Wrexham Are you an experienced technical leader in the Food Manufacturing sector, looking for an opportunity to leave your mark on a large business in a group-wide role where you can impact standards, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites? This leading Food Manufacturer specialises in ready meal solutions for big supermarkets & foodservice providers, having over 100 years of history and a strong footprint in the UK. They operate several modern production facilities and have benefited from significant investment in recent years. In this systems-focused role you’ll hold national responsibility for technical services, ensuring high standards of food safety, quality, and compliance are maintained at all times. You’ll support and guide site teams, lead initiatives that strengthen technical performance and support continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will come from a strong Technical leadership background in the Food Manufacturing sector, possessing experience operating at the senior or group level. They will also need to be confident with Technical and Quality Management systems, capable of implementing and improving them where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior technical professional looking to take on a group-level role with real influence across multiple high-volume sites. Day-to-day of the role: Leading and developing technical services strategy to ensure consistent standards across all sites Providing guidance and support to site technical teams on food safety, quality, and compliance matters Ensuring alignment with regulatory, customer, and audit requirements across the group Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems, processes, and performance Acting as a key point of contact for escalations, supporting sites in resolving complex technical challenges The ideal person will have: Demonstrable experience in a senior or group-wide Technical position in the Food Manufacturing sector In-depth knowledge of Food Safety & Microbiological standards, legislation and audit frameworks Preferably educated to Degree level in a relevant subject such as Food Science, Food Safety etc Relevant qualifications such as HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 Previous experience in a Chilled Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Process Development Technologist – 1 Year FTC £35,000 Wrexham Are you an experienced Process Development or NPD professional in the Food Manufacturing sector with a passion for turning concepts into success solutions and looking for a high-impact role where you can work on projects for major retailers? This leading Food Manufacturer specialises in ready meal solutions for big supermarkets & foodservice providers, having over 100 years of history and a strong footprint in the UK. They operate several modern production facilities and have benefited from significant investment in recent years. This is a key role supporting the development and scale-up of new and existing food products, ensuring they can be delivered efficiently within a manufacturing environment. You will be working cross-functionally to bring concepts to life while balancing quality, cost and capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Food Manufacturing sector in an NPD or Process Development role where they have worked cross-functionally and developed a competence in Recipe, Nutrition & Yield Calculations. This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career to enhance their experience and bolster their CV by joining a big name in the Food Manufacturing sector on a 1 year contract developing products for high-profile clients. Day-to-day of the role: Supporting the development and sale-up of new and existing products to meet customer and business requirements Translating kitchen and concept recipes into viable factory processes Working with production, technical and commercial teams to ensure successful product launches Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness Assisting with trials, documentation and validation The ideal person will have: 2+ years’ experience in NPD or Process Development in the Food Manufacturing sector An understanding of factory processes, scale-up and food safety standards Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once Preferable holding experience with chilled products If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.