About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions. Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential. Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering. Typically 2+ years people management experience. Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment. Team management experience. Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable. Experience in plastic manufacturing processes. Experience of delivering real world products to market. Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews. Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously. Can effectively manage the "hands-on" - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting. Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja. Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature. Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Senior Product Design Engineer, to join our UK NPD team building a new generation of innovative products for our Ninja brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do: Takes a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Mentors more junior team members, with potential for line-management if desired. Supports all team members and encourages their efforts. Collaborates to help establish a project's user, design, and functional requirements, deliver robust solutions to satisfy those requirements, then help to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S., U.K., and China-based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams, and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Typically, 5+ years of proven experience in Mechanical/ Electro-Mechanical Engineering environment. Mechanical Design & Analysis - Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-voltage environments, including material selection, heat dissipation, vibration control, and structural integrity. Electromechanical Systems - Working knowledge of how mechanical components interact with electrical systems, including insulating materials, creepage/clearance distances, and thermal management. CAD - Proficiency in SolidWorks (ideally) or Creo Manufacturing & Materials - Extensive experience in Injection moulding - Understanding of materials suitable for high-voltage applications (PPS / PAGF) High-Voltage Insulation & Safety - Expertise in managing electrical safety risks (dialectic, hi-pot, arcing etc) Risk Assessment & Failure Mode Analysis - Experience in FMEA, DFMEA, and HAZOP to assess risks in high-voltage systems. Testing & Certification Requirements - Understanding of IP ratings, dielectric strength testing, thermal runaway testing, and partial discharge testing. Prototype Development & Testing - Ability to design, build, and test mechanical prototypes in controlled environments. Environmental & Endurance Testing - Familiarity with thermal cycling, humidity, vibration, and impact testing to ensure product reliability. Drawing & Eng Specification - Proficiency 2D drawings & assemblies, BOM management - working GD&T knowledge would be a bonus Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office We are looking for a Senior Product Design Engineer, to join our UK NPD team building a new generation of innovative products for our Ninja brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market. What You'll Do: Takes a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product. Mentors more junior team members, with potential for line-management if desired. Supports all team members and encourages their efforts. Collaborates to help establish a project's user, design, and functional requirements, deliver robust solutions to satisfy those requirements, then help to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps. Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same. Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers. Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions. Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs. Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S., U.K., and China-based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams, and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production. What You'll Bring Typically, 5+ years of proven experience in Mechanical/ Electro-Mechanical Engineering environment. Mechanical Design & Analysis - Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-voltage environments, including material selection, heat dissipation, vibration control, and structural integrity. Electromechanical Systems - Working knowledge of how mechanical components interact with electrical systems, including insulating materials, creepage/clearance distances, and thermal management. CAD - Proficiency in SolidWorks (ideally) or Creo Manufacturing & Materials - Extensive experience in Injection moulding - Understanding of materials suitable for high-voltage applications (PPS / PAGF) High-Voltage Insulation & Safety - Expertise in managing electrical safety risks (dialectic, hi-pot, arcing etc) Risk Assessment & Failure Mode Analysis - Experience in FMEA, DFMEA, and HAZOP to assess risks in high-voltage systems. Testing & Certification Requirements - Understanding of IP ratings, dielectric strength testing, thermal runaway testing, and partial discharge testing. Prototype Development & Testing - Ability to design, build, and test mechanical prototypes in controlled environments. Environmental & Endurance Testing - Familiarity with thermal cycling, humidity, vibration, and impact testing to ensure product reliability. Drawing & Eng Specification - Proficiency 2D drawings & assemblies, BOM management - working GD&T knowledge would be a bonus Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Job Title: Engineering Director, NPD Location: Battersea, London (3 days a week in the office) About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. What You'll Do We are looking for a Engineering Director to join our UK NPD team creating a new generation of innovative heated products for the Ninja brand. In this position you will be responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of design, and development activities, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of NPD projects aligned with SharkNinja's goal of positively impacting people's lives every day. You will put the consumer at the centre of everything you do, and lead with an innovative mindset for the business. You are the product's market expert/curator: you will ensure a 5-star product and commercialization experience for consumers. You must have a passion for bringing innovative, successful new products to market, and be a strategic thinker who strives to align category goals and objectives with company mission, moving forward vigorously with consensus. You will be positive, energetic, self-reliant, an agile thinker, a lover of products, action-oriented, and be able to develop and drive a 5-star team that lives and breathes the SharkNinja Success Drivers. What You'll Bring: Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and researchers. Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to foster a culture of innovation and excellence. Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of NPD projects from conception to completion. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Research and Innovation: Drive continuous innovation by staying updated with emerging technologies, market trends, and industry advancements. Encourage and facilitate research activities to develop new products, technologies, or processes. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination: Foster collaboration between R&D, advanced development, product development and other departments to ensure seamless integration of NPD initiatives into product development cycles. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices in all NPD activities. Communication and Reporting: Effectively communicate NPD strategies, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders, executives, and other relevant parties. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China-based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Job Title: Engineering Director, NPD Location: Battersea, London (3 days a week in the office) About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. What You'll Do We are looking for a Engineering Director to join our UK NPD team creating a new generation of innovative heated products for the Ninja brand. In this position you will be responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of design, and development activities, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of NPD projects aligned with SharkNinja's goal of positively impacting people's lives every day. You will put the consumer at the centre of everything you do, and lead with an innovative mindset for the business. You are the product's market expert/curator: you will ensure a 5-star product and commercialization experience for consumers. You must have a passion for bringing innovative, successful new products to market, and be a strategic thinker who strives to align category goals and objectives with company mission, moving forward vigorously with consensus. You will be positive, energetic, self-reliant, an agile thinker, a lover of products, action-oriented, and be able to develop and drive a 5-star team that lives and breathes the SharkNinja Success Drivers. What You'll Bring: Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and researchers. Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to foster a culture of innovation and excellence. Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of NPD projects from conception to completion. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Research and Innovation: Drive continuous innovation by staying updated with emerging technologies, market trends, and industry advancements. Encourage and facilitate research activities to develop new products, technologies, or processes. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination: Foster collaboration between R&D, advanced development, product development and other departments to ensure seamless integration of NPD initiatives into product development cycles. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices in all NPD activities. Communication and Reporting: Effectively communicate NPD strategies, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders, executives, and other relevant parties. Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China-based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: For candidates based in China, please visit: For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Role: Menu System Coordinator Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Hutchison , Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms. Role Responsibilities Include: Menu & Recipe Management Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Data Analysis & Reporting Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance. Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager. Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes. Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Role: Menu System Coordinator Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Hutchison , Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms. Role Responsibilities Include: Menu & Recipe Management Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Data Analysis & Reporting Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance. Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager. Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes. Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards.
Process Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 35,000 - 40,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Process Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 35,000 - 40,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Job Title: New Business Development Manager This is a home based role, with frequent travel within the UK and Europe. You will need to visit company HQ in North Oxfordshire approximately once per month for a leadership meeting. Our client is a leading provider of high-quality edible, specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe s most recognized food brands. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector . This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities. You ll play a key role in expanding the organisation's customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry. Key Responsibilities: Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients. Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities. Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications. Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies. Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote company s product portfolio and capabilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors. Requirements: Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within the food / drink sector Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth. Willingness to travel as needed. Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in their industry Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation solutions. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture. INDH
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: New Business Development Manager This is a home based role, with frequent travel within the UK and Europe. You will need to visit company HQ in North Oxfordshire approximately once per month for a leadership meeting. Our client is a leading provider of high-quality edible, specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe s most recognized food brands. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector . This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities. You ll play a key role in expanding the organisation's customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry. Key Responsibilities: Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients. Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities. Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications. Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies. Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote company s product portfolio and capabilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors. Requirements: Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within the food / drink sector Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth. Willingness to travel as needed. Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in their industry Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation solutions. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture. INDH
Role: Food System Coordinator Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Hutchison , Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms. Role Responsibilities Include: Menu & Recipe Management Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Data Analysis & Reporting Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance. Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager. Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes. Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Role: Food System Coordinator Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Hutchison , Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms. Role Responsibilities Include: Menu & Recipe Management Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Data Analysis & Reporting Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance. Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager. Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes. Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards.
Quality Auditor We're proud to be Bakkavor Salary: Competitive depending on experience Benefits: Flexible Benefits Package, Life Assurance, Pension Location: Bakkavor Pizza Harrow Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Sunday -Thursday 22:00pm- 7:00am Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. About the role. Our Bakkavor Pizza site based in based in Harrow makes hand crafted, wood fired - specialty pizzas for customers such as Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Pizza Express range, co-op and Booths. Working as part of a wider team of QA Auditors and reporting directly in to our Quality Assurance Supervisors, you will play a key role in ensuring that our site continues to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our grocery retailer partners. As one of our QA Auditors, you will audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams as well as maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements will be a key focus. In this position you will work on a permanent day shift which will include some weekend working as set by the rota. As well as welcoming applications from candidates from a quality or technical background, we would also like to encourage applications from candidates who have operational or line experience within food production/manufacturing who wish to develop their career. If you have excellent attention to detail, are process driven and can use your initiative to prioritise your workload and problem solve we would like to hear from you. Full training on internal quality processes is provided to the successful candidate. Role Accountabilities: To audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence. Effectively communicating to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action - then following up and monitoring completion of actions. Understanding the site traceability system to complete audits to demonstrate compliance and retrieve information for investigation purposes. Take samples (micro, nutritional, swab and organoleptic) against specific schedules and communicate the progress in a timely manner. Prepare and facilitate taste panels in accordance with procedure - ensuring that all results are accurately recorded and communicated to site. Calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with schedules and procedures. Assist the QA Supervisor in carrying out full investigations on specifications (micro and nutritional), complaints and incidents. Support NPD trials and product launches, assisting in micro testing and product life assessment to ensure products are manufactured to the correct standard as necessary. Providing technical support and advice to the factory team in the event of customer visit or audit. Coordination of day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs. Operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environment. About You. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 33 days holiday Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Quality Auditor We're proud to be Bakkavor Salary: Competitive depending on experience Benefits: Flexible Benefits Package, Life Assurance, Pension Location: Bakkavor Pizza Harrow Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Sunday -Thursday 22:00pm- 7:00am Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. About the role. Our Bakkavor Pizza site based in based in Harrow makes hand crafted, wood fired - specialty pizzas for customers such as Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Pizza Express range, co-op and Booths. Working as part of a wider team of QA Auditors and reporting directly in to our Quality Assurance Supervisors, you will play a key role in ensuring that our site continues to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our grocery retailer partners. As one of our QA Auditors, you will audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams as well as maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements will be a key focus. In this position you will work on a permanent day shift which will include some weekend working as set by the rota. As well as welcoming applications from candidates from a quality or technical background, we would also like to encourage applications from candidates who have operational or line experience within food production/manufacturing who wish to develop their career. If you have excellent attention to detail, are process driven and can use your initiative to prioritise your workload and problem solve we would like to hear from you. Full training on internal quality processes is provided to the successful candidate. Role Accountabilities: To audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence. Effectively communicating to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action - then following up and monitoring completion of actions. Understanding the site traceability system to complete audits to demonstrate compliance and retrieve information for investigation purposes. Take samples (micro, nutritional, swab and organoleptic) against specific schedules and communicate the progress in a timely manner. Prepare and facilitate taste panels in accordance with procedure - ensuring that all results are accurately recorded and communicated to site. Calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with schedules and procedures. Assist the QA Supervisor in carrying out full investigations on specifications (micro and nutritional), complaints and incidents. Support NPD trials and product launches, assisting in micro testing and product life assessment to ensure products are manufactured to the correct standard as necessary. Providing technical support and advice to the factory team in the event of customer visit or audit. Coordination of day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs. Operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environment. About You. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 33 days holiday Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply
NPD Senior Electrical Engineer - Peterborough Are you ready to elevate your career and work on groundbreaking projects with a global team of engineers? This role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to shape the future of new product development. Why This Role Stands Out: - Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of balancing office and remote work. - Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week with a half-day, finishing at 12 noon. - Generous Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. - Global Collaboration: Engage with a diverse team of engineers from around the world, broadening your professional network and expertise. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will: - Concept Creation: Utilise market and customer data to develop innovative concepts. Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) exercises to ensure designs meet client needs. - Electrical Design: Lead the creation of electrical designs using advanced analysis tools. Develop detailed electrical drawings, models, and schematics with CAD software. - Product FMEA and Testing: Define, lead, and support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), validation, and testing programmes to ensure product reliability and performance. - System Integration: Ensure products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet performance targets. Oversee the integration of systems to ensure seamless operation. - Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive engineering specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test reports, and technical documents to support future product use. - Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for product enhancement, driving innovation and excellence. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven experience in electrical engineering, particularly within new product development. - Proficiency in using CAD software for electrical design. - Experience in Transformers - Strong analytical skills and experience with FMEA and validation testing. - Excellent understanding of system integration and DFM principles. - Ability to create detailed technical documentation and reports. - A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements. - Understanding of High, medium and low voltage Circuit design - Highest 4000 Lowest 24volt DC. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products, this position is your next career milestone. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
NPD Senior Electrical Engineer - Peterborough Are you ready to elevate your career and work on groundbreaking projects with a global team of engineers? This role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to shape the future of new product development. Why This Role Stands Out: - Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of balancing office and remote work. - Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week with a half-day, finishing at 12 noon. - Generous Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. - Global Collaboration: Engage with a diverse team of engineers from around the world, broadening your professional network and expertise. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will: - Concept Creation: Utilise market and customer data to develop innovative concepts. Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) exercises to ensure designs meet client needs. - Electrical Design: Lead the creation of electrical designs using advanced analysis tools. Develop detailed electrical drawings, models, and schematics with CAD software. - Product FMEA and Testing: Define, lead, and support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), validation, and testing programmes to ensure product reliability and performance. - System Integration: Ensure products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet performance targets. Oversee the integration of systems to ensure seamless operation. - Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive engineering specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test reports, and technical documents to support future product use. - Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for product enhancement, driving innovation and excellence. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven experience in electrical engineering, particularly within new product development. - Proficiency in using CAD software for electrical design. - Experience in Transformers - Strong analytical skills and experience with FMEA and validation testing. - Excellent understanding of system integration and DFM principles. - Ability to create detailed technical documentation and reports. - A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements. - Understanding of High, medium and low voltage Circuit design - Highest 4000 Lowest 24volt DC. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products, this position is your next career milestone. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Henderson Brown Recruitment
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
NPD Process Technologist Location: Peterborough Permanent Mon-Fri Hybrid (post training) Salary: 30k - 35k We're excited to be supporting a leading food manufacturer in their search for an NPD Process Technologist to join their fast-paced and innovative NPD team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a process-driven professional who is passionate about bringing great food to market, ensuring products are factory ready, commercially viable and compliant to the highest technical standards. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the launch process, bridging the gap between concept and factory to make sure products are not only creative, but also deliverable, efficient and loved by both customers and consumers. Key Responsibilities: Lead NPD and EPD launches from concept handover to full-scale production, ensuring products are delivered on time, right first time, and aligned to customer expectations. Act as a subject matter expert in process development, collaborating closely with operations across all sites to ensure products are efficient, scalable and factory ready. Organise and run factory trials for new products, packaging and value engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality, and margin retention at every stage. Partner with customers and commercial teams, presenting trial outcomes, advising on factory capabilities, and ensuring smooth communication from development to launch. Champion food safety and compliance, contributing as a HACCP team member, finalising QAS, and ensuring products meet BRC, retailer codes of practice, and legal standards. Maintain technical documentation, including BOM accuracy, shelf-life validation, artwork approval, SAP codes, and brandbank management to keep launches audit-ready. Drive continuous improvement projects, from ingredient and process optimisation to efficiency and waste reduction, supporting sustainability and value engineering initiatives. Build strong cross-functional relationships with NPD, technical, commercial, and packaging teams to deliver innovative yet practical solutions across all sites. Oversee pre- and post-launch reviews, gathering feedback, closing out actions, and embedding learnings into future projects to strengthen the launch process. Be the voice of process expertise, representing NPD in customer meetings, internal panels, and cross-functional teams to ensure fit-for-purpose, consumer-led products. What you'll need: Experience in an NPD related role within the food manufacturing industry Own transport Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visa available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
NPD Process Technologist Location: Peterborough Permanent Mon-Fri Hybrid (post training) Salary: 30k - 35k We're excited to be supporting a leading food manufacturer in their search for an NPD Process Technologist to join their fast-paced and innovative NPD team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a process-driven professional who is passionate about bringing great food to market, ensuring products are factory ready, commercially viable and compliant to the highest technical standards. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the launch process, bridging the gap between concept and factory to make sure products are not only creative, but also deliverable, efficient and loved by both customers and consumers. Key Responsibilities: Lead NPD and EPD launches from concept handover to full-scale production, ensuring products are delivered on time, right first time, and aligned to customer expectations. Act as a subject matter expert in process development, collaborating closely with operations across all sites to ensure products are efficient, scalable and factory ready. Organise and run factory trials for new products, packaging and value engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality, and margin retention at every stage. Partner with customers and commercial teams, presenting trial outcomes, advising on factory capabilities, and ensuring smooth communication from development to launch. Champion food safety and compliance, contributing as a HACCP team member, finalising QAS, and ensuring products meet BRC, retailer codes of practice, and legal standards. Maintain technical documentation, including BOM accuracy, shelf-life validation, artwork approval, SAP codes, and brandbank management to keep launches audit-ready. Drive continuous improvement projects, from ingredient and process optimisation to efficiency and waste reduction, supporting sustainability and value engineering initiatives. Build strong cross-functional relationships with NPD, technical, commercial, and packaging teams to deliver innovative yet practical solutions across all sites. Oversee pre- and post-launch reviews, gathering feedback, closing out actions, and embedding learnings into future projects to strengthen the launch process. Be the voice of process expertise, representing NPD in customer meetings, internal panels, and cross-functional teams to ensure fit-for-purpose, consumer-led products. What you'll need: Experience in an NPD related role within the food manufacturing industry Own transport Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visa available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.
Senior Raw Materials Technologist ( Food Industry) We drive our own success. Competitive salary On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Cumberland site) Fully Site based Monday - Friday 8.30am -5pm Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to ensure that customer, business unit and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are achieved, that quality, safety and risk evaluation systems are in place, monitored and corrective actions completed. You will lead and motivate the raw material technologists ensuring role activities are delivered to a high standard and support the team resource planning. This role reports into the Raw Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Will ensure that there is an approved and active Insight specification available for all raw materials used on site. Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Ensure that all raw material specifications are reviewed and risk assessed to the outlined frequency and include requirements for quality and technical purposes relevant to Bakkavor. You will support the site risk assessment process through liaising with suppliers to capture all relevant information. Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical, ensuring all relevant raw material information is available and completed in the required timescale Audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence, effectively communicated to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action & to follow up and monitor completion of actions. Will compile monthly internal KPI's for the site Raw Materials team for example: % active specifications, risk assessment status, supplier approval & raw material specification review. Understand the sites Customer requirements in regards raw material controls, microbiological specifications and processing parameters and effectively communicates these to both the internal site teams and the raw material suppliers in a timely manner. Where issues are identified, these will be communicated to all necessary parties as early on in the process as possible. About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers Have previous experience within the food industry and in a technical role HACCP Level 3 (or higher) Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Excel, and specification systems What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Raw Materials Technologist ( Food Industry) We drive our own success. Competitive salary On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Cumberland site) Fully Site based Monday - Friday 8.30am -5pm Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to ensure that customer, business unit and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are achieved, that quality, safety and risk evaluation systems are in place, monitored and corrective actions completed. You will lead and motivate the raw material technologists ensuring role activities are delivered to a high standard and support the team resource planning. This role reports into the Raw Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Will ensure that there is an approved and active Insight specification available for all raw materials used on site. Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Ensure that all raw material specifications are reviewed and risk assessed to the outlined frequency and include requirements for quality and technical purposes relevant to Bakkavor. You will support the site risk assessment process through liaising with suppliers to capture all relevant information. Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical, ensuring all relevant raw material information is available and completed in the required timescale Audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence, effectively communicated to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action & to follow up and monitor completion of actions. Will compile monthly internal KPI's for the site Raw Materials team for example: % active specifications, risk assessment status, supplier approval & raw material specification review. Understand the sites Customer requirements in regards raw material controls, microbiological specifications and processing parameters and effectively communicates these to both the internal site teams and the raw material suppliers in a timely manner. Where issues are identified, these will be communicated to all necessary parties as early on in the process as possible. About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers Have previous experience within the food industry and in a technical role HACCP Level 3 (or higher) Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Excel, and specification systems What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
JOB VACANCY: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST Location: Devon Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent ABOUT THE COMPANY This opportunity is with a well-established and fast-growing UK-based manufacturer of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Operating across owned brands, private label, and contract manufacturing, the business supplies a wide spectrum of retailers from value-driven chains to premium department stores - both in the UK and internationally. With a reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and flexible, high-speed manufacturing, the company continues to set standards in product development across multiple categories. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO The product range spans a variety of health and beauty categories, including: Bath, Shower & Body Care Skincare & Haircare Well-being & Male Grooming Fragrance & Baby Care THE ROLE: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST A new opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Technologist to join the manufacturing team based in Devon . The role supports both branded and private label New Product Development (NPD), with responsibility for managing the packaging development process from concept through to launch. You ll collaborate closely with suppliers, internal production, and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and delivered to brief and timeline. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment Brief and manage suppliers on specifications, tooling, artwork, and technical testing Oversee colour matching, cutter guide development, and specification approvals Maintain accurate and timely packaging documentation (e.g., NLFs, pallet plans, component specs) Attend production trials and first runs to ensure packaging quality and performance Monitor and communicate project progress, risks, and key milestones Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to ongoing packaging process improvements CANDIDATE PROFILE We are looking for a hands-on, detail-focused individual with a solid packaging development background and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Requirements: Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing Strong technical knowledge of plastic and glass packaging components and processes Confident managing multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams Manufacturing experience is highly advantageous Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills Interested in leading packaging development in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Apply today to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make an impact from day one.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
JOB VACANCY: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST Location: Devon Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent ABOUT THE COMPANY This opportunity is with a well-established and fast-growing UK-based manufacturer of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Operating across owned brands, private label, and contract manufacturing, the business supplies a wide spectrum of retailers from value-driven chains to premium department stores - both in the UK and internationally. With a reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and flexible, high-speed manufacturing, the company continues to set standards in product development across multiple categories. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO The product range spans a variety of health and beauty categories, including: Bath, Shower & Body Care Skincare & Haircare Well-being & Male Grooming Fragrance & Baby Care THE ROLE: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST A new opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Technologist to join the manufacturing team based in Devon . The role supports both branded and private label New Product Development (NPD), with responsibility for managing the packaging development process from concept through to launch. You ll collaborate closely with suppliers, internal production, and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and delivered to brief and timeline. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment Brief and manage suppliers on specifications, tooling, artwork, and technical testing Oversee colour matching, cutter guide development, and specification approvals Maintain accurate and timely packaging documentation (e.g., NLFs, pallet plans, component specs) Attend production trials and first runs to ensure packaging quality and performance Monitor and communicate project progress, risks, and key milestones Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to ongoing packaging process improvements CANDIDATE PROFILE We are looking for a hands-on, detail-focused individual with a solid packaging development background and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Requirements: Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing Strong technical knowledge of plastic and glass packaging components and processes Confident managing multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams Manufacturing experience is highly advantageous Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills Interested in leading packaging development in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Apply today to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make an impact from day one.
Job Title: New Business Development Manager This is a home based role, with frequent travel within the UK and Europe. You will need to visit company HQ in North Oxfordshire approximately once per month for a leadership meeting. Our client is a leading provider of high-quality edible, specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe s most recognized food brands. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector . This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities. You ll play a key role in expanding the organisation's customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry. Key Responsibilities: Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients. Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities. Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications. Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies. Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote company s product portfolio and capabilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors. Requirements: Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within the food / drink sector Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth. Willingness to travel as needed. Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in their industry Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation solutions. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture. INDH
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: New Business Development Manager This is a home based role, with frequent travel within the UK and Europe. You will need to visit company HQ in North Oxfordshire approximately once per month for a leadership meeting. Our client is a leading provider of high-quality edible, specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe s most recognized food brands. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector . This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities. You ll play a key role in expanding the organisation's customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry. Key Responsibilities: Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients. Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities. Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications. Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies. Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote company s product portfolio and capabilities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors. Requirements: Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within the food / drink sector Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth. Willingness to travel as needed. Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in their industry Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation solutions. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture. INDH
Regulatory Technologist - Cosmetics - Cheshire Would you like to work as a Regulatory Technologist for a global leader in cosmetics? This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Regulatory Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Regulatory Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network. The role: The regulatory team focuses on ethical consumer trends. Raw materials are reviewed for cruelty free compliance, plastic-free vegan suitability and sustainability Ensuring that processes are followed with documentary evidence supporting the marketing of cosmetics for global markets Working closely with the NPD and Lab teams Communicating with testing houses, raw material suppliers and regulatory bodies. Ideal requirements: Previous cosmetics or relevant regulatory experience - (graduates will be considered) Computer literate, knowledge of the MS Office suite. Ability to work independently and as part team in a fast-paced environment Ideal candidates would come from a BSc/MSc Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry background If you are interested in this Cosmetics Regulatory Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Regulatory Technologist - Cosmetics - Cheshire Would you like to work as a Regulatory Technologist for a global leader in cosmetics? This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Regulatory Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Regulatory Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network. The role: The regulatory team focuses on ethical consumer trends. Raw materials are reviewed for cruelty free compliance, plastic-free vegan suitability and sustainability Ensuring that processes are followed with documentary evidence supporting the marketing of cosmetics for global markets Working closely with the NPD and Lab teams Communicating with testing houses, raw material suppliers and regulatory bodies. Ideal requirements: Previous cosmetics or relevant regulatory experience - (graduates will be considered) Computer literate, knowledge of the MS Office suite. Ability to work independently and as part team in a fast-paced environment Ideal candidates would come from a BSc/MSc Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry background If you are interested in this Cosmetics Regulatory Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV
Development Chef Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career. Competitive salary Boness 37.5 hours per week 08.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent rewards package including - Life Insurance, Short Term Bonus, Private Medical Insurance Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. About the role. A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Boness for a Development Chef to work across a variety of retailers and categories. We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food Role Accountabilities Business Communication: Has effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the Development process activity. Leadership: Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard. Customer: Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required. Culinary: Has the ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action. Product Innovation: Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities. Business Knowledge: Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader Group capabilities. Facilities: Responsible for ensuring the Development kitchen facility operates to a high standard. Product Development Cycle: Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement. Behaviours: Creative, passionate, demonstrable flair and finesse, resilient, tenacious, positive, attention to detail, fast paced, alignment to BV values. About you. Ideally, you will have previous experience of a similar role. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Development Chef Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career. Competitive salary Boness 37.5 hours per week 08.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent rewards package including - Life Insurance, Short Term Bonus, Private Medical Insurance Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. About the role. A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Boness for a Development Chef to work across a variety of retailers and categories. We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food Role Accountabilities Business Communication: Has effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the Development process activity. Leadership: Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard. Customer: Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required. Culinary: Has the ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action. Product Innovation: Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities. Business Knowledge: Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader Group capabilities. Facilities: Responsible for ensuring the Development kitchen facility operates to a high standard. Product Development Cycle: Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement. Behaviours: Creative, passionate, demonstrable flair and finesse, resilient, tenacious, positive, attention to detail, fast paced, alignment to BV values. About you. Ideally, you will have previous experience of a similar role. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Development Chef Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career. Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays Staff Shop, rewards platform and Car parking Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at About the role. A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Newark for a Development Chef to work across a variety of retailers and categories. We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food - especially desserts and a passion for the industry. About the role. Effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the development process activity Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required. Ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader group capabilities Responsible for ensuring the development kitchen facility operates to a high standard Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement Kitchen assistant as direct report About you. Qualified chef - restaurant or manufacturing experience Passion for food and inherent interest in the food industry Culinary skills, passion, creative flair & tenacious nature Willingness to learn and grow into the role and business What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Development Chef Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career. Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays Staff Shop, rewards platform and Car parking Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at About the role. A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Newark for a Development Chef to work across a variety of retailers and categories. We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food - especially desserts and a passion for the industry. About the role. Effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the development process activity Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required. Ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader group capabilities Responsible for ensuring the development kitchen facility operates to a high standard Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement Kitchen assistant as direct report About you. Qualified chef - restaurant or manufacturing experience Passion for food and inherent interest in the food industry Culinary skills, passion, creative flair & tenacious nature Willingness to learn and grow into the role and business What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Wednesbury, West Midlands
Are you a true foodie with a passion for innovation and creativity in the food industry? This is your chance to step into an exciting role as a Junior NPD Technologist, where your love for cooking, ingredients, and hands-on creation can truly shine. Join a forward-thinking company that prides itself on delivering exceptional products to the UK's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. With opportunities for career development, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on innovative projects, this is the perfect role for someone looking to make their mark in the food industry. Salary £25,000 to £30,000 plus Benefits What You Will Do: - Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised development area stocked with all necessary ingredients and consumables. - Prepare high-quality samples for customer submissions, internal innovation sessions, and presentations. - Support the team with tasting assessments, cooking validations, and preparation of nutritional samples. - Source and manage ingredients, ensuring allergen control procedures are followed. - Assist with customer and supplier presentations, including occasional travel to other sites. - Collaborate across departments to support factory trials and ensure seamless product development processes. What You Will Bring: - Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proven time management skills and the ability to adapt to varied tasks. - A minimum of 2 years' experience in the food industry, ideally in kitchen-based or NPD roles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with systems such as SharePoint. - A full UK driving licence to support travel requirements for the role. This role is pivotal to the company's mission of delivering high-quality, innovative food products to its customers. The NPD Technician will play a key part in ensuring the development of new products from concept to launch, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and innovation in the food industry. Location: This role is based at the Dudley site, with occasional travel to the other local sites and other locations as required. Interested?: If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, apply today! Don't miss this opportunity to work in a role that combines your passion for food with professional growth. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a true foodie with a passion for innovation and creativity in the food industry? This is your chance to step into an exciting role as a Junior NPD Technologist, where your love for cooking, ingredients, and hands-on creation can truly shine. Join a forward-thinking company that prides itself on delivering exceptional products to the UK's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. With opportunities for career development, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on innovative projects, this is the perfect role for someone looking to make their mark in the food industry. Salary £25,000 to £30,000 plus Benefits What You Will Do: - Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised development area stocked with all necessary ingredients and consumables. - Prepare high-quality samples for customer submissions, internal innovation sessions, and presentations. - Support the team with tasting assessments, cooking validations, and preparation of nutritional samples. - Source and manage ingredients, ensuring allergen control procedures are followed. - Assist with customer and supplier presentations, including occasional travel to other sites. - Collaborate across departments to support factory trials and ensure seamless product development processes. What You Will Bring: - Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proven time management skills and the ability to adapt to varied tasks. - A minimum of 2 years' experience in the food industry, ideally in kitchen-based or NPD roles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with systems such as SharePoint. - A full UK driving licence to support travel requirements for the role. This role is pivotal to the company's mission of delivering high-quality, innovative food products to its customers. The NPD Technician will play a key part in ensuring the development of new products from concept to launch, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and innovation in the food industry. Location: This role is based at the Dudley site, with occasional travel to the other local sites and other locations as required. Interested?: If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, apply today! Don't miss this opportunity to work in a role that combines your passion for food with professional growth. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Are you a junior or assistant buyer craving a step up in your career? Do you love the buzz of new product development and want to bring your ideas to life? We re working with an innovative textiles business that supplies beautiful products to major UK retailers. They re looking for someone creative, energetic and ready to get stuck into their role in NPD. You ll join a fast-paced, supportive team where your ideas matter, and your energy is valued. This is a hands-on role for someone who s excited about product development, loves building relationships and wants to see their visions become a reality. If you re ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of product & buying, we want to hear from you! What you ll get Salary £28k - £30K (DOE) Pension scheme Health cash plan Hybrid / flexible working options Birthday off! The chance to travel overseas About You You re passionate about products and always on the lookout for what s new Naturally creative, full of ideas and love working in a team You re confident talking to suppliers and negotiating deals Highly organised, detail-focused and love seeing projects through You re curious, always asking questions and eager to learn You bring energy, positivity and aren t afraid to get involved About the role Supporting the buying team with sourcing and developing new products Building relationships with suppliers (UK and international) Helping negotiate prices and keeping products on budget Spotting trends and new opportunities Getting involved in range planning and product launches About the company A business that s doubled in recent years Supplier to the UK s largest home textiles retailer Clear scope for personal and professional development A business that values your ideas and gives you room to grow Ready to step up? Call us today we d love to talk to you! Or apply now.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a junior or assistant buyer craving a step up in your career? Do you love the buzz of new product development and want to bring your ideas to life? We re working with an innovative textiles business that supplies beautiful products to major UK retailers. They re looking for someone creative, energetic and ready to get stuck into their role in NPD. You ll join a fast-paced, supportive team where your ideas matter, and your energy is valued. This is a hands-on role for someone who s excited about product development, loves building relationships and wants to see their visions become a reality. If you re ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of product & buying, we want to hear from you! What you ll get Salary £28k - £30K (DOE) Pension scheme Health cash plan Hybrid / flexible working options Birthday off! The chance to travel overseas About You You re passionate about products and always on the lookout for what s new Naturally creative, full of ideas and love working in a team You re confident talking to suppliers and negotiating deals Highly organised, detail-focused and love seeing projects through You re curious, always asking questions and eager to learn You bring energy, positivity and aren t afraid to get involved About the role Supporting the buying team with sourcing and developing new products Building relationships with suppliers (UK and international) Helping negotiate prices and keeping products on budget Spotting trends and new opportunities Getting involved in range planning and product launches About the company A business that s doubled in recent years Supplier to the UK s largest home textiles retailer Clear scope for personal and professional development A business that values your ideas and gives you room to grow Ready to step up? Call us today we d love to talk to you! Or apply now.
