Teacher of Food
Teaching Vacancies - Benfleet, Essex
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Food to join our successful and supportive team, with a TLR available for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about inspiring young people and delivering high-quality teaching that enables all students to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will: • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary • Have good written and spoken communication skills • Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively • Have excellent time management skills • Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies What the school offers its staff Harris Academy Benfleet is on an exciting journey to help our fantastic young people harness their potential. We are incredibly proud of our students. We expect only the very best from them. We expect them to work hard and aim high. In return we are dedicated to developing each of them into successful, compassionate future leaders. Harris Academy Benfleet is a community with strong values in which every student matters. Respect and good manners are important and good behaviour is expected as the norm. Through our high expectations and high quality teaching by excellent, professional staff, each student has the opportunity to enjoy their learning and achieve their personal best. They receive excellent careers support and guidance for their next steps and they have the chance to demonstrate responsibility and develop leadership skills whilst embracing modern British values. All this is delivered through an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden their learning experience. Teacher Development At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Further details about the role The purpose of your role will be: • To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. • To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor • To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential • To contribute to raising standards of student attainment • To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: • Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) • Curriculum planning • Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) • Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) • Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) • Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders • Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) • Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Commitment to safeguarding The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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Food Technologist
Manucomm Recruitment
£35,000 to £40,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Food Technologist – Food Manufacturing Towbridge, Wiltshire | Site Based | Competitive Salary + Benefits Take your food technical career to the next level. We’re looking for a proactive Compliance Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business, with real ownership across specifications, suppliers, labelling, compliance and NPD. Working alongside the Regulatory & Labelling Supervisor, you’ll help ensure products and technical information meet customer, legislative and BRCGS requirements. The role • Own specifications for raw materials, packaging and finished products • Review supplier information and maintain technical records • Manage HACCPs, specifications, labels and swabbing plans • Handle customer technical queries and supplier approvals • Create and maintain product specifications • Review and approve artwork against food labelling legislation • Support NPD and wider technical projects • Use platforms including Food Logic and TraceGains About you You’ll ideally have QA/Technical experience in food manufacturing, with chilled food experience advantageous. A Food Science/Food Technology graduate with industry experience will also be considered. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, excellent organisation and communication skills, plus knowledge of food specifications, labelling, supplier approval and UK/EU legislation. What’s on offer? This is a great opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and take genuine ownership across compliance, customers, suppliers and NPD. Competitive salary | Pension | Death in Service | 25 days’ holiday + statutory Commutable from: Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas. Ready for your next step? Apply now.
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FOOD PRODUCTION
Workforce Recruitment and Training
£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Food Production Operatives ? Afternoon Shift Monday to Friday | £12.71 per hour + £6.50 Daily Shift Allowance Looking for a hands-on role in a friendly team? We are looking for careful, reliable and detail-focused people to join our food preparation and production team, working with a range of shellfish and meat products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, has good hand coordination, takes pride in getting the little details right and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. You will be involved in preparing, handling and packaging food products, where neat work, nimble fingers and accuracy are just as important as working at a good pace. No previous experience is required, as training will be provided. Your Working Hours Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 2:45 PM ? 11:30 PM Pay: £12.71 per hour Shift allowance: An additional £6.50 per day worked The role is based in a chilled food production environment, so you must be comfortable working in a cold warehouse. What Will You Be Doing? Carefully preparing and handling small food products. Sorting, arranging and packaging products neatly and accurately. Labelling products and checking details. Handling ingredients and sauces. Following food hygiene and quality procedures. Keeping your workstation clean, tidy and organised. Working alongside a friendly team to meet production targets. The Person We're Looking For You will be someone who: Has good hand coordination and nimble fingers. Is naturally careful, organised and pays attention to detail. Enjoys practical, hands-on tasks. Can work efficiently without compromising on quality. Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn. Can follow instructions in English. Is comfortable standing for extended periods. Works well as part of a team and maintains a positive attitude. Experience is an advantage, but attitude, reliability and attention to detail are just as important. Important Information We handle shellfish, pork, beef and chicken products. You must be comfortable handling all these products and consider any relevant allergies before applying. For food hygiene reasons, artificial or painted nails, false eyelashes and piercings not permitted under site rules cannot be worn during production work. What We Offer £12.71 per hour plus a £6.50 daily shift allowance. A friendly and supportive team environment. Training provided. Potential for long-term employment. The opportunity to develop your skills within food production. We are entering a particularly busy period, so five shifts per week are very likely, although a five-day working week cannot be guaranteed. Interested? If you're reliable, enjoy hands-on work and take pride in doing things carefully and accurately, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team. WAR23
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Food Production
GI Group Main Account - Derby, Derbyshire
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Food Production Operative Derby £12.91 per hour Monday to Friday Ongoing Work Available Join Our Growing Team! We are recruiting Food Production Operatives to work in a busy meat processing factory in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity for hardworking and reliable individuals looking for stable, full-time employment within the food manufacturing industry. Shift Patterns PM Shift 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM £12.91 per hour Plus £8 shift allowance for every completed PM shift Food Production Operative Duties Include: Processing and handling meat products Packing and labelling products Quality checking finished products Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety Working efficiently as part of a production team Following all health and safety procedures Food Production Operative Requirements: Previous food production experience is beneficial but not essential Comfortable working in a chilled factory environment Good attention to detail Reliable and punctual Ability to work well within a team Food Production Operative Benefits: Competitive hourly pay Additional £8 allowance per completed PM shift Monday to Friday working pattern Full training provided Ongoing work with potential permanent opportunities Apply Today or call Gi Derby on 01332410070 Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
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Tool & Cutter Manufacturing Engineer/Grinder
Carbex Limited - Brierley Hill, West Midlands
On-sitePermanentFull time
The job requires a genuine interest in the specialised area of Engineering Tool & Cutter manufacturing. There would be good opportunities to become a valued member of our small team on both the manufacturing side, and the day to day operations of the business for the right candidate. Applicants should have a good level of CNC M/c Programming knowledge with the ability to adapt to new systems, as well as the ability to learn new skills and have a good eye for detail. We have the latest 5 Axis CNC equipment, and cutting edge inspection equipment working to very fine tolerances. Responsibilities are directly to the management of the business.
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Quality Control Technician, Production or Manufacturing
Expert Employment - Barrow-in-Furness
£38,000 to £40,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Quality Control Technician required to join an Engineering manufacturing and assembly production quality team who inspect and test equipment. You will have practical skills and understand the impact of spotting and resolving any issues or non conformances early. Requirements Production or Manufacturing Quality exposure. Responsibilities Inspect documentation, parts, components, materials, and equipment against specifications.
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Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up
Unipart Group - Coventry
Up to £43,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up Coventry Up to £43,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period, carrying potential to evolve into a standalone business. We are seeking a driven, commercially sharp Buyer to support strategic sourcing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and raw material/component procurement. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will negotiate supplier terms, manage business system data, and secure continuity of supply across electrification assembly and injection moulding inputs. As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on: Sourcing and NPI Support - Execute strategic sourcing and NPI purchasing activities for goods, materials, electrification components, and services to meet cost, quality, and delivery (QCD) targets Supplier Negotiation and Cost Savings - Negotiate supplier contracts, improve commercial terms, conduct spend analyses, and deliver tangible business savings using procurement best-practice tools Continuity of Supply and Risk Management - Monitor supply chain risks, facilitate communication between suppliers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams, and ensure uninterrupted material flow Systems and Performance Evaluation - Manage purchasing data (purchase orders, contracts, supplier onboarding), compile departmental KPI reports, and conduct supplier performance reviews Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed Unipart Way principles, standardised workflows, and continuous improvement practices across all procurement operations About You We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role! Purchasing Experience - Experience working within a purchasing or procurement team, ideally in an automotive, electrification, or fast-paced manufacturing environment Commercial and Analytical Acumen - Numerically astute with strong contract negotiation skills, supplier cost analysis capability, and understanding of manufacturing impact NPI and Supplier Management - Track record of managing supplier relationships, supporting new project introductions, and raising purchase orders/contracts within ERP/MRP systems Work Ethic and Drive - Proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle time-critical supply chain demands About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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Business Development Manager – Foodservice & Manufacturing
Condimentum Ltd - Easton, Norwich, Norfolk
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Condimentum is a fast-growing, innovation-led business in the UK condiment space, recently recognised as one of the Best Employers in the region. With a strong heritage in mint & mustard production, we’re on a mission to shake up the UK mustard category and expand our footprint across food manufacturing, foodservice and beyond. About the Role As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be instrumental in driving commercial growth across the UK. This role is ideal for a confident and proactive sales professional with a passion for food, a knack for building relationships, and the ability to convert leads into long-term partnerships. You’ll manage existing accounts and develop new business opportunities across food manufacturers, wholesalers, and QSRs, while supporting product trials and showcasing the performance of our mustard and condiment solutions. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute a territory growth plan, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. - Lead product trials and sampling sessions to demonstrate the functional and flavour benefits of our mustard and ingredient range. - Build strong, long-term relationships with customers through regular visits and tailored commercial solutions. - Collaborate with the wider sales and technical teams to deliver value-added proposals and support pipeline forecasting and CRM updates.
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Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician - Apprenticeship
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
ApprenticeshipFull time
A Vacancy at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. Are you interested in science, healthcare and medicines? East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit as a Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician while undertaking a fully supported Level 3 Science and Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification. This two-year apprenticeship-style role combines practical workplace experience with specialist training, allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a registered SMT. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals in a highly specialised environment, supporting the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other medicines used to treat patients across the Trust. See Job description for Key responsibilities . We are looking for motivated individuals with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to learning. Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential. Please note salary: Year 1 is 70% of top of band 4 and year 2 is 75% of top of band 4 At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect,and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in NHS pharmacy manufacturing, contributing directly to patient care while gaining a recognised professional qualification within a supportive and innovative teaching NHS Trust. Requirement to attend study days weekly. Successful completion of the qualification will enable you to be registered as a Science Manufacturing Technician. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent 9-5) grade which must include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology (double science accepted). To assist with the provision of pharmaceutical services to the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. To undertake the Science and Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification to become a qualified registered Science and Manufacturing Technician ensuring all course deadlines are met. To participate in providing a comprehensive pharmacy service whilst following a structured training programme. To work with pharmacists and technicians to ensure patients treated within Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre (LMCC) receive the best possible drug treatment, delivered safely and with a good patient experience. To utilise isolator technology and clean room facilities to safely prepare and label chemotherapy medicines/ extemporaneous medicines for human use. Act as an in-process checked (require accreditation) Dispense individual chemotherapy doses using “batch” product. At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026
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