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WRS are pleased to announce that we have moved to larger newly refurbished offices we are now based at;
2 South View Roade Northamptonshire NN7 2NS
Weetabix bought by China’s Bright Food http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17935661
Restaurant Managers UK wide £25-30k + c£10k Bonus + Full Autonomy & Support to deliver Results & achieve your Potential call 07787 40 88 44
WRS are seeking a Production Manager £40k in Bucks on an initial 6 months contract.
Samworth Brothers pushing for £1 billion turnover http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Samworth-Brothers-pushing-for-1bn-turnover
Fire at Carlsberg brewery in Northampton – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-14392283
Buyer Non Food Inventory & Services c£40k + Car + Bonus + Benefits – Berkshire call WRS to discuss on 07787 40 88 44
Export Sales Executive £17-19k an excellent opportunity to establish your career within a branded FMCG environment
Maintenance Engineer £25k Oxon Day Shift Call WRS to discuss 07887 40 88 44
2x Electrical Engineer £29k + o/t Northampton Day Shift PLC skills (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley) Call WRS on 07787 40 88 44
NAE required for a branded Food Manufacturer c£30k + Bonus – Call 07787 40 88 44 to discuss in more detail
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Swadlincote
We are looking for an experienced multiskilled maintenance engineer at our industrial factory in Swadlincote. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out preventative planned maintenance, repairs and breakdown responses. We are looking for someone mechanically and electrically qualified with medium/ heavy industrial experience. You should be able to read and understand drawings, have the ability to operate a range of handheld power tools, have good IT literacy and communication skills, be able to work alone or within a team and have good fault finding and analytical skills. The role is a Full Time Permanent position working a 40 hour week across a fixed 4 day week Monday to Thursday 2pm until Midnight. This is a fantastic working week for someone seeking to move away from rotating / night shifts or someone who wants to be available for school runs every morning or someone who would benefit form a 3 day weekend every weekend. Desirable Skills While not essential, the following skills are highly valued and will enable you to excel in the role, contribute meaningfully to our team, and enhance the impact of your work at Roger Bullivant Limited. Technical Knowledge – Good electrical knowledge of motors, sensors and inverters & good mechanical knowledge including fitting, hydraulic systems and pneumatics. Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data, problem-solve, and apply engineering concepts effectively. Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in reading and understanding Engineering drawings. Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication for technical reports and team collaboration. Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments. I.T Skills – Good I.T literacy and experience of using Microsoft Office. Health & Safety Awareness – Understanding of safety and risk management principles. Problem-Solving Mindset – Proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering challenges. Industrial Experience – Previous experience of medium/ heavy industrial environment...
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Regulatory Affairs Advisor – Hybrid To c£45,000 + package Worcester, Redditch, Evesham, Warwick, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Droitwich Spa, region around WR11. This business is an international leader in manufacturing and raw material distribution. They help customers grow their business through research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. They are committed to employees, products, customers and their positive business values. You will be part of a team responsible for all regulatory and specification matters across product, packaging, label and documentation compliance for current UK, EU and AMEAP region legislation. This includes legal requirements for export and managing the specification and safety data systems. A genuinely broad role from allergen control and nutritional suitability through to product composition and your own projects. This is a key role within the wider company and you will work closely with various internal departments as well as with external parties. If you are an experienced specification technologist looking to step up or currently in a regulatory job looking for a broader role, then this is a great opportunity for you! Experience/qualifications Experience within a food or a food ingredients environment. Knowledge of UK and EU legislation. Ideally food science degree and/or relevant experience qualified. Positive and friendly with other people. Open to keep learning. Able to collaborate with people across the wider business. Willing to get involved. Great written and oral communication skills. Able to organise time and work to project deadlines. Knowledge of specification systems and compliance software use. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read moreProduction Manager
Production Manager £45,000 to £55,000 + package Based within the Cheltenham, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Northampton or Warwick areas. Region around OX17. This customer focussed business produces fresh food for UK retailers and wholesalers. They invest in people and believe in developing people for mutual benefit. They continue to grow and evolve through proactive development and capital investment. You’ll lead, manage and enhance the operation of a new production line. Assess, set and deliver operational standards to maximise efficiency in a safe, productive and collaborative working environment. You will have expertise leading teams, improvement and positive change through learning. Experience/qualifications Experience within a food manufacturing environment. Ideally short shelf life or bakery. Managed a complete production operation from goods in through to despatch. Continuous improvement knowledge. Great communicator and positive people leader. Attention to detail and can use operational data. Able to prioritise and make decisions. Able to collaborate with people across the wider business. Able to organise time and work to deadlines. Knowledge of ERP systems or similar. Capital project team experience is useful. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read moreManaging Director – West Midlands
Managing Director – West Midlands About us: Our client is a leading manufacturer of temporary and permanent power distribution solutions across the UK and Europe. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, we deliver critical infrastructure to commercial, industrial, and event sectors. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Managing Director to lead our business into the future. The Opportunity: We are looking for an ambitious MD to take the helm. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving growth, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering sustainable profitability. You will be an experienced senior manager or director, with a technical understanding, who has demonstrable experience managing sales growth, maintenance of margin, and the working capital cycle in an SME setting. You will be financially literate and have clear commercial experience in the power generation industry encompassing temporary power, site distribution, and switchboards. You will be able to work closely with the Board to shape the company’s direction in a competitive and evolving market. This owner managed SME has a mature and values based culture. You will be competent, personable, and driven. Reports to: Board of Directors. Responsibilities and duties: Provide strategic leadership and direction to all areas of the business, ensuring alignment with company goals and values. Drive revenue growth through the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing client relationships. Oversee financial performance, ensuring profitability and sustainable margins across all areas, and effectively manage the working capital cycle of the business. Lead, mentor, and develop the 2nd tear management team, and BDM. Ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and safety across all projects and services. Represent the company with key clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Identify and capitalise on emerging trends in temporary and permanent power distribution. Qualifications and experience: Combined commercial and operational leadership experience in an SME setting is essential. Proven leadership experience in the electrical services or power distribution sector, with a strong understanding of both temporary and permanent power. A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on profitability, quality, and customer service. Degree in business, engineering or comparable industry experience A working knowledge of CAD, or similar is desirable Salary: ...
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QA Technologist c£27,000 + 10% PM shift allowance NP4 Commutable from Newport, Merthyr Tydfil and Monmouth areas. Wales Experience / Qualifications Any food manufacturing experience. Some knowledge of food quality and food safety standards. Integrity Organisation and analytical skills. Positive and friendly with other people. Enjoy being part of a team. Great written and oral communication skills. The background A leading food manufacturer with sites in the UK and Europe. The business supplies innovative and delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers across the World. This is a business investing in people and equipment. You will work closely with the QA Manager and be responsible for finished product safety, internal auditing, quality systems and standards. This role is ideal if you already have food manufacturing experience and are looking for an interesting new job or you might be a graduate with placement experience looking for the next step in your career. Unfortunately, no sponsorship is available for this job. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
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QA Manager c£40,000 + Bonus + Benefits NP4 Commutable from Newport, Merthyr Tydfil and Monmouth areas. Wales Experience / Qualifications Any food manufacturing experience. Can be your first management job Knowledge of BRC and retailer code of practice. Integrity Organisation and analytical skills. Positive and friendly with other people. Enjoy being part of a team. Great written and oral communication skills. The background A leading food manufacturer with sites in the UK and Europe. The business supplies innovative and delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers across the World. This is a business investing in people and equipment. You will work closely with the QA Manager and be responsible for finished product safety, internal auditing, quality systems and standards. This role is ideal if you already have food manufacturing experience and are looking for an interesting new job or you might be a graduate with placement experience looking for the next step in your career. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read moreSpecification Technologist – Hybrid
Specification Technologist – Hybrid c£35,000 + package Commutable from Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Redditch, Alcester, Worcester areas. B97 Experience / Qualifications Experience within a food or food ingredients manufacturing environment. Retail specification experience. Positive and friendly with other people. Able to collaborate with people across the wider business. Willing to get involved. Great written and oral communication skills. Able to organise time and work to project deadlines. Good administration skills. Able to demonstrate initiative. The background This business is a leader in food manufacturing and ingredients distribution. The business supplies delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers. You will work closely with the Technical lead and be responsible for product retail specifications and that products comply with relevant legislation. You will work with the team to manage raw materials, artwork, specifications, documentation and packaging. Liaising with both internal and external customers. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read morePart Qualified Accountant
Part Qualified Accountant To £40,000 + benefits Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Redditch, Alcester, Worcester areas B97 Experience / Qualifications Month end task including accrual, prepayments and analysis. Distribution costs and reconciliations. Cashflow forecasts and banking. Experience in a finance role, ideally a fast paced and busy environment Part qualified or QBE. Integrity and organisation skills. Positive and friendly. A desire to learn and develop in the finance team. Attention to detail. Great written and oral communication skills. The background This business is a leader in food manufacturing and ingredients distribution. The business supplies delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for month end reporting and analysis. Supporting forecasting and budgeting through to improvement projects. Full support from the financial controller. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read moreHealth, Safety & Environmental Manager
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager c£50,000 + benefits NP4 Commutable from Newport, Merthyr Tydfil and Monmouth areas. Wales Experience / Qualifications HSE ownership in a manufacturing environment. NEBOSH Cert qualified. Manage continuous safety improvement projects. Integrity and organisation skills. Positive and friendly but able to hold people to account on safety matters. Able to influence people across the business. Attention to detail. Great written and oral communication skills. The background A leading food manufacturer with sites in the UK and Europe. The business supplies innovative and delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers across the World. You will work closely with the Head of Operations and be responsible for robust safety systems being in place. This role is ideal if you already have H&S experience in a manufacturing environment or production experience with H&S responsibilities and are looking for the next step in your career. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
read moreMaterials Planner
Materials Planner To £35,000 + benefits Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Redditch, Alcester, Worcester areas, B97 Responsible for the scheduling and availability of all components needed by production. Coordinating with suppliers, operations, commercial and warehousing. Experience / Qualifications Manufacturing industry experience. Excellent Excel skills. Great written and oral communication skills. Analytical and organisation skills. Positive and friendly with other people. Able to collaborate with people across the wider business. Can adapt to a fast paced business environment. This business is a leader in food manufacturing and ingredients distribution. The business supplies delicious food products to a broad range of industry retailers and customers. You will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and be responsible for meeting production needs as efficiently as possible. For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755 We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasise any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. We are dedicated to providing a professional, quality driven...
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