Experienced Senior Architectural Technologist required to join a very successful Construction and development company located in Garforth, Leeds. Our client are one of the UK's leading purpose build residential care home developers and constructors. Over 30 years of innovation, within their vertically integrated model, this has allowed them to perfect the care home designs and they are currently on track to design and build 30 car homes per year! About the Senior Architectural Technologist role; Due to the rapid growth and forecast of significant new projects, they are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Technical design team. The candidate will be responsible for the technical design and detailing of multiple care home projects. The role will involves working closely with all project stakeholders to ensure that design are practical, compliant with regulations and implemented effectively. Key responsibilities To produce detailed architectural designs and drawings using CAD software. To work closely with all in house disciplines, site teams and external consultants. Ensure designs meet building regulations, standards, and sustainability requirements. Coordinate with site teams, engineers, and other stakeholders. Assist in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion. Building Regulations and Compliance. Ensure that all designs comply with relevant building codes and regulations. Prepare and submit planning applications and building control applications. Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies as needed. Prepare detailed specifications and schedules. Maintain accurate project documentation and records. Site Visits and Inspections: Skills & Qualification A degree or equivalent qualification in architectural technology, building technology, or a related field. Proficiency in AutoCAD software. Strong understanding of building construction, materials, and methods. In depth knowledge of UK building regulations and associated standards. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction or architectural industry. Proven track record of successful project delivery. In return our client offer a great place to work with excellent benefits including: Salary up to 40,000 per annum. Very generous discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually Pension contribution Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Free Parking at head office 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year) Free onsite gym / canteen Please hit apply and provide an updated CV or call James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for more information.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Experienced Senior Architectural Technologist required to join a very successful Construction and development company located in Garforth, Leeds. Our client are one of the UK's leading purpose build residential care home developers and constructors. Over 30 years of innovation, within their vertically integrated model, this has allowed them to perfect the care home designs and they are currently on track to design and build 30 car homes per year! About the Senior Architectural Technologist role; Due to the rapid growth and forecast of significant new projects, they are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Technical design team. The candidate will be responsible for the technical design and detailing of multiple care home projects. The role will involves working closely with all project stakeholders to ensure that design are practical, compliant with regulations and implemented effectively. Key responsibilities To produce detailed architectural designs and drawings using CAD software. To work closely with all in house disciplines, site teams and external consultants. Ensure designs meet building regulations, standards, and sustainability requirements. Coordinate with site teams, engineers, and other stakeholders. Assist in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion. Building Regulations and Compliance. Ensure that all designs comply with relevant building codes and regulations. Prepare and submit planning applications and building control applications. Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies as needed. Prepare detailed specifications and schedules. Maintain accurate project documentation and records. Site Visits and Inspections: Skills & Qualification A degree or equivalent qualification in architectural technology, building technology, or a related field. Proficiency in AutoCAD software. Strong understanding of building construction, materials, and methods. In depth knowledge of UK building regulations and associated standards. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction or architectural industry. Proven track record of successful project delivery. In return our client offer a great place to work with excellent benefits including: Salary up to 40,000 per annum. Very generous discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually Pension contribution Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Free Parking at head office 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year) Free onsite gym / canteen Please hit apply and provide an updated CV or call James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for more information.
A progressive medium sized Chartered Architectural Practice requires a talented career focussed Architectural Technologist who is keen to play a leading role in working on fast paced projects within the Logistics sectors for blue chip clients and developers. The practice was founded in Harrogate and in the last couple of years has successfully expanded into Leeds City centre, their team members typically spend their time between each office and some chose Leeds or Harrogate as their primary base. This position can be be based in Harrogate, Leeds or a combination of both! This successful expansion into the city is due to continued growth fuelled by an incredibly robust portfolio of work across multiple sectors to include, Care, Retail, logistics, Residential, Healthcare and large commercial units, much of their repeat work is with well-known blue chip clients who you will really get hands on experience of working with and developing! The business have a grown up trusting ethos at their core, everyone is provided with the necessary tools and an inspiring collaborative & flexible working environment to thrive professionally, culturally they are a great bunch of people where hard work is rewarded. Each member of the team is on a planned progression route and they also pay a very generous annual bonus, subject to company performance. Their latest hire see's them on the market for a career focussed Architectural Technologist up to Senior level, working on fast paced Logistics projects from start-finish, we require an individual who is interested in project delivery over design lead. The role will involve a lot of project meetings, so required is someone with excellent client facing skills, the ability to build relationships and articulate yourself. A thorough understanding of client specifications and technical detailing, plus excellent Revit capabilities. This is the major growing sector in the practice with an opportunity here to lead multiple industrial projects and make a name for yourself, in addition there is also the opportunity to work in some of their other core markets to include Care, Residential and Retail however the immediate demands and growth career wise is within their logistics team. Essential criteria for the Architectural Technologist as follows Degree qualified Architectural Technologist with at least 5 years post qualification experience. MCIAT or working towards Chartership. Excellent Revit capabilities Client facing / keen to engage with end users, build your own network. Career focussed, keen to climb the ladder and play a leading role in developing a growing team. Person of good character, keen to positively contribute to company culture. Why join this Practice? They take continual professional development extremely seriously, they believe they cannot put a price on having motivated and engaged employees who are vying for their next promotion, from Junior through to Associate level every member of the team are on a career progression route with a defined path to get there. Alongside having a defined path of progression, the option of flexible hours & some remote working. You will be working for an experienced Senior management team who are proud of what they stand for, it's a great business to be a part of and a happy place to work! Architectural Technologist will receive a salary and benefits as follows; Salary 37,500 - 42,500 26 days holiday Private medical insurance Pension Professional subscriptions Annual bonus A CV and ideally a sample portfolio of recent work examples is required to apply. You will be contacted within 24 hours of receiving your application and full details on the job and company will be released, we shall then hopefully progress your application through to interview stage. For further specific client details, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
A progressive medium sized Chartered Architectural Practice requires a talented career focussed Architectural Technologist who is keen to play a leading role in working on fast paced projects within the Logistics sectors for blue chip clients and developers. The practice was founded in Harrogate and in the last couple of years has successfully expanded into Leeds City centre, their team members typically spend their time between each office and some chose Leeds or Harrogate as their primary base. This position can be be based in Harrogate, Leeds or a combination of both! This successful expansion into the city is due to continued growth fuelled by an incredibly robust portfolio of work across multiple sectors to include, Care, Retail, logistics, Residential, Healthcare and large commercial units, much of their repeat work is with well-known blue chip clients who you will really get hands on experience of working with and developing! The business have a grown up trusting ethos at their core, everyone is provided with the necessary tools and an inspiring collaborative & flexible working environment to thrive professionally, culturally they are a great bunch of people where hard work is rewarded. Each member of the team is on a planned progression route and they also pay a very generous annual bonus, subject to company performance. Their latest hire see's them on the market for a career focussed Architectural Technologist up to Senior level, working on fast paced Logistics projects from start-finish, we require an individual who is interested in project delivery over design lead. The role will involve a lot of project meetings, so required is someone with excellent client facing skills, the ability to build relationships and articulate yourself. A thorough understanding of client specifications and technical detailing, plus excellent Revit capabilities. This is the major growing sector in the practice with an opportunity here to lead multiple industrial projects and make a name for yourself, in addition there is also the opportunity to work in some of their other core markets to include Care, Residential and Retail however the immediate demands and growth career wise is within their logistics team. Essential criteria for the Architectural Technologist as follows Degree qualified Architectural Technologist with at least 5 years post qualification experience. MCIAT or working towards Chartership. Excellent Revit capabilities Client facing / keen to engage with end users, build your own network. Career focussed, keen to climb the ladder and play a leading role in developing a growing team. Person of good character, keen to positively contribute to company culture. Why join this Practice? They take continual professional development extremely seriously, they believe they cannot put a price on having motivated and engaged employees who are vying for their next promotion, from Junior through to Associate level every member of the team are on a career progression route with a defined path to get there. Alongside having a defined path of progression, the option of flexible hours & some remote working. You will be working for an experienced Senior management team who are proud of what they stand for, it's a great business to be a part of and a happy place to work! Architectural Technologist will receive a salary and benefits as follows; Salary 37,500 - 42,500 26 days holiday Private medical insurance Pension Professional subscriptions Annual bonus A CV and ideally a sample portfolio of recent work examples is required to apply. You will be contacted within 24 hours of receiving your application and full details on the job and company will be released, we shall then hopefully progress your application through to interview stage. For further specific client details, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting.
Job Title: Product Designer - User Interface Researcher / Designer Location: London Job Type: Contract Experience: 5+ years Introduction: We are committed to building a better future for smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. Our Smoke-Free Products organization is focused on creating a Smoke-Free Future, and reducing the harm caused by tobacco by offering reduced risk nicotine products. As a Product Designer - User Interface Researcher / Designer, you can make your own powerful contribution to our social responsibility innovation programme. Bringing a relentless focus on delivering the right outcomes for our users, you'll be part of the Design delivery team within our Global Studios. This is a high-profile, high-impact role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual design, and a passion for solving complex design problems. Responsibilities: Collaborating with product managers, business stakeholders and technologists to understand and act upon key business requirements Contributing to new feature definitions and exploration from concept through execution within an integrated team that meets business needs, user needs and technical capabilities Delivering design via concept sketches, wireframes, and ultimately production-ready comps Designing for motion/transition to enhance the feel of the resulting interfaces Creating and evolving consistent affordances across the product set to enhance and standardize the usability of the interfaces. Partnering with other UX/UI designers and developers to deploy user-friendly mobile-first customer experiences Seeing product additions/enhancements from concept or research to deployment and optimization Assisting Senior Design team in creating design rationale and specifications Advocating for clean, simple user-centred interfaces Iterate rapidly on proposed designs based on user feedback. Consult with stakeholders, design team members, end users and developers on UI best practices. Solve unique UI challenges facing our users and products teams using modern design paradigms based in design theory. Hybrid role requiring office collaboration 2 days a week at our fantastic studio next to St Pauls, central London. Requirements: Good working command of Figma, and DS delivery, and at least 1-2 higher-fidelity prototyping/motion tools such as Principle, InVision Studio, After Effects, or the like. Experience designing solutions for mobile-first responsive design (app-only and desktop-only is not preferred) Strong capabilities in overall visual composition: typography, spacing, placement, hierarchy - and creating consistent affordances that enhance the usability - and ultimately delight - of the resulting product. These should rely on text, colour, and other systematic elements to convey usage. Experience creating simple, usable experiences within a complex systems environment - ones that leverage large amounts of content/data but provide a simple, intuitive interface for applications or other types of transactional interfaces Some experience/aptitude in UX design (ability to create simpler sitemaps, journeys, etc) Success creating and launching work in a large product program, with product managers, engineering, and design Experience working in a production environment, owning detailed deliverables (comps, motion parameters, etc) needed for engineering to execute a design A passion for simplicity, user. Must be located in London and eligible to work in the UK. What we can offer An environment that rewards entrepreneurial spirit - We will provide you with the space to explore elements of your specialism. Every new initiative is embraced and supported: Work and life balance - We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible encourage you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. Well-being and culture - We're passionate and committed to creating an environment that enables everyone to prioritise their wellbeing. Positive societal impact - We're serious about having a positive societal impact across all our products and interactions.
Jan 24, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Product Designer - User Interface Researcher / Designer Location: London Job Type: Contract Experience: 5+ years Introduction: We are committed to building a better future for smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. Our Smoke-Free Products organization is focused on creating a Smoke-Free Future, and reducing the harm caused by tobacco by offering reduced risk nicotine products. As a Product Designer - User Interface Researcher / Designer, you can make your own powerful contribution to our social responsibility innovation programme. Bringing a relentless focus on delivering the right outcomes for our users, you'll be part of the Design delivery team within our Global Studios. This is a high-profile, high-impact role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual design, and a passion for solving complex design problems. Responsibilities: Collaborating with product managers, business stakeholders and technologists to understand and act upon key business requirements Contributing to new feature definitions and exploration from concept through execution within an integrated team that meets business needs, user needs and technical capabilities Delivering design via concept sketches, wireframes, and ultimately production-ready comps Designing for motion/transition to enhance the feel of the resulting interfaces Creating and evolving consistent affordances across the product set to enhance and standardize the usability of the interfaces. Partnering with other UX/UI designers and developers to deploy user-friendly mobile-first customer experiences Seeing product additions/enhancements from concept or research to deployment and optimization Assisting Senior Design team in creating design rationale and specifications Advocating for clean, simple user-centred interfaces Iterate rapidly on proposed designs based on user feedback. Consult with stakeholders, design team members, end users and developers on UI best practices. Solve unique UI challenges facing our users and products teams using modern design paradigms based in design theory. Hybrid role requiring office collaboration 2 days a week at our fantastic studio next to St Pauls, central London. Requirements: Good working command of Figma, and DS delivery, and at least 1-2 higher-fidelity prototyping/motion tools such as Principle, InVision Studio, After Effects, or the like. Experience designing solutions for mobile-first responsive design (app-only and desktop-only is not preferred) Strong capabilities in overall visual composition: typography, spacing, placement, hierarchy - and creating consistent affordances that enhance the usability - and ultimately delight - of the resulting product. These should rely on text, colour, and other systematic elements to convey usage. Experience creating simple, usable experiences within a complex systems environment - ones that leverage large amounts of content/data but provide a simple, intuitive interface for applications or other types of transactional interfaces Some experience/aptitude in UX design (ability to create simpler sitemaps, journeys, etc) Success creating and launching work in a large product program, with product managers, engineering, and design Experience working in a production environment, owning detailed deliverables (comps, motion parameters, etc) needed for engineering to execute a design A passion for simplicity, user. Must be located in London and eligible to work in the UK. What we can offer An environment that rewards entrepreneurial spirit - We will provide you with the space to explore elements of your specialism. Every new initiative is embraced and supported: Work and life balance - We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible encourage you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. Well-being and culture - We're passionate and committed to creating an environment that enables everyone to prioritise their wellbeing. Positive societal impact - We're serious about having a positive societal impact across all our products and interactions.
IP Networking Senior Software Developer - Remote - £70K to £90K - (RL7654) Location: Remote Salary: £70 - £90K Per Annum Benefits: Bonus, flexible working hours, career opportunities, private medical, excellent pension, and social benefits The Client: Curo are collaborating with a global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They help companies connect, protect, analyse, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in todays complex world. The Candidate: This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has big ambitions and an outstanding ability to create strong relationships or for a dynamic & seasoned Technologist who is looking for new & exciting opportunities to make a difference. Your focus will be to provide clients with the optimal consultative service and experience, resulting in business outcomes that meeting core client values and business requirements. If you are looking for challenges in a fast paced, thriving, international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. The Role: You will be a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of Layer2/Layer3 networking software for our cutting-edge data communication products. This role requires deep expertise in IP Routing and Tunnelling, along with a strong background in network protocols, high-performance software design, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Duties: Lead C++ Software Development: Architect, design, and implement high-performance Layer2/Layer3 networking software with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Protocol Implementation: Develop and optimize IP Routing protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and Tunnelling technologies (eg, GRE, IPsec, MPLS) to meet product requirements. Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, design, and architecture are followed. Performance Optimization: Analyse and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of networking software across diverse hardware platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, QA, and product management teams to define requirements, create technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software Research and Innovation: Stay current with the latest networking technologies, trends, and industry standards. Drive innovation in software design and implementation. Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex software issues in both development and production environments. To apply for this IP Networking Senior Software Developer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Jan 23, 2025
Full time
IP Networking Senior Software Developer - Remote - £70K to £90K - (RL7654) Location: Remote Salary: £70 - £90K Per Annum Benefits: Bonus, flexible working hours, career opportunities, private medical, excellent pension, and social benefits The Client: Curo are collaborating with a global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They help companies connect, protect, analyse, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in todays complex world. The Candidate: This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has big ambitions and an outstanding ability to create strong relationships or for a dynamic & seasoned Technologist who is looking for new & exciting opportunities to make a difference. Your focus will be to provide clients with the optimal consultative service and experience, resulting in business outcomes that meeting core client values and business requirements. If you are looking for challenges in a fast paced, thriving, international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. The Role: You will be a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of Layer2/Layer3 networking software for our cutting-edge data communication products. This role requires deep expertise in IP Routing and Tunnelling, along with a strong background in network protocols, high-performance software design, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Duties: Lead C++ Software Development: Architect, design, and implement high-performance Layer2/Layer3 networking software with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Protocol Implementation: Develop and optimize IP Routing protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and Tunnelling technologies (eg, GRE, IPsec, MPLS) to meet product requirements. Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, design, and architecture are followed. Performance Optimization: Analyse and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of networking software across diverse hardware platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, QA, and product management teams to define requirements, create technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software Research and Innovation: Stay current with the latest networking technologies, trends, and industry standards. Drive innovation in software design and implementation. Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex software issues in both development and production environments. To apply for this IP Networking Senior Software Developer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Flexible & Hybrid working (2x days home, 3x days on site) Scantec FMCG Recruitment are partnering with fantastic food manufacturing business at one of their sites in Northwich, to recruit a Senior Specifications Technologist . This requirement is due to growth within the department and further support needed. This business can offer genuine career development & progression. Reporting to the Specifications Manager, your role as Senior Specifications Technologist will be to ensure that all customer product specifications and artwork comply with all legal / food safety / quality requirements. To generate and maintain accurate finished product specifications for all customers and own brand products and manage the specification process end to end. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. 8am-4pm (Flexible start / finish) Hybrid working - Work from home Monday and Friday On site Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Summary of core responsibilities: Manage customer specifications via multiple online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Support and develop specification technologist team. Support NPD and procurement teams with interpretation of food regulations, customer policies and codes of practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and production, to gather necessary information Check product artwork and sign off packaging to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and customer requirements. Assist in external and third-party audits, presenting information as required. Encourage and drive the site's food safety culture to prevent deviations affecting product safety, quality, and legality. Deputising for Specifications Manager Ideal skills & experience: We re seeking a technologist with previous experience in a similar role within the food industry. Experience of online retailer specification portals & strong understanding of food labelling regulations and food safety standards. Personal Profile: . Proven artwork experience (nutritional, ingredient declarations etc). A food related degree ideally or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
Jan 22, 2025
Full time
Flexible & Hybrid working (2x days home, 3x days on site) Scantec FMCG Recruitment are partnering with fantastic food manufacturing business at one of their sites in Northwich, to recruit a Senior Specifications Technologist . This requirement is due to growth within the department and further support needed. This business can offer genuine career development & progression. Reporting to the Specifications Manager, your role as Senior Specifications Technologist will be to ensure that all customer product specifications and artwork comply with all legal / food safety / quality requirements. To generate and maintain accurate finished product specifications for all customers and own brand products and manage the specification process end to end. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. 8am-4pm (Flexible start / finish) Hybrid working - Work from home Monday and Friday On site Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Summary of core responsibilities: Manage customer specifications via multiple online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Support and develop specification technologist team. Support NPD and procurement teams with interpretation of food regulations, customer policies and codes of practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and production, to gather necessary information Check product artwork and sign off packaging to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and customer requirements. Assist in external and third-party audits, presenting information as required. Encourage and drive the site's food safety culture to prevent deviations affecting product safety, quality, and legality. Deputising for Specifications Manager Ideal skills & experience: We re seeking a technologist with previous experience in a similar role within the food industry. Experience of online retailer specification portals & strong understanding of food labelling regulations and food safety standards. Personal Profile: . Proven artwork experience (nutritional, ingredient declarations etc). A food related degree ideally or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
Are you passionate about ensuring food products meet the highest quality and safety standards? This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the entire specification process, from managing customer specifications to ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. You'll play a vital part in maintaining product safety, legality, and quality within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Who This Job Would Suit This position is ideal for an experienced specifications technologist or quality assurance professional with a strong understanding of food labelling regulations and a passion for detail. If you're a natural collaborator, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are eager to drive food safety culture, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Manage customer specifications via online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and resolve specification issues. Review and approve product artwork and packaging to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations. Provide guidance to NPD and procurement teams on food regulations, customer policies, and codes of practice. Support external and third-party audits, presenting information as needed. Requirements: Proven experience in the Food industry within Quality or Food Safety Knowledge of BRC guidelines and HACCP Experience using online retailer portals Location: Northwich Contract: Permanent Salary: 35k - 40k Working Hours: Full Time - 8am - 4pm (flexible) with Hybrid working. Benefits: 28 days holiday, 6% + employee contributions, life cover, healthcare cash plan, counselling, cycle to work, subsidised canteen. Contact Details: For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Jan 21, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about ensuring food products meet the highest quality and safety standards? This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the entire specification process, from managing customer specifications to ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. You'll play a vital part in maintaining product safety, legality, and quality within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Who This Job Would Suit This position is ideal for an experienced specifications technologist or quality assurance professional with a strong understanding of food labelling regulations and a passion for detail. If you're a natural collaborator, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are eager to drive food safety culture, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Manage customer specifications via online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and resolve specification issues. Review and approve product artwork and packaging to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations. Provide guidance to NPD and procurement teams on food regulations, customer policies, and codes of practice. Support external and third-party audits, presenting information as needed. Requirements: Proven experience in the Food industry within Quality or Food Safety Knowledge of BRC guidelines and HACCP Experience using online retailer portals Location: Northwich Contract: Permanent Salary: 35k - 40k Working Hours: Full Time - 8am - 4pm (flexible) with Hybrid working. Benefits: 28 days holiday, 6% + employee contributions, life cover, healthcare cash plan, counselling, cycle to work, subsidised canteen. Contact Details: For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
My client is looking to recruit a Senior QA technologist to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow and develop and be part of a business that is going in the right direction. The position will report into the Import and Quality Merchandising Manager / Commercial Director for Quality & Compliance issues. Job Summary The Senior product technologist is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes within the product lines of toys, stationery, and art & craft supplies. This role ensures that all products meet safety, quality, and compliance standards, staying aligned with industry regulations and internal standards. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product development, merchandising, to deliver safe and high-quality products to customers. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance and Compliance Ensure all products meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements, and other global toy, stationery, and art & craft standards. Ensure where required refinement of the process is put forward to Import and Quality Merchandising Manager and Commercial director to ensure consistent drive for the best standards Lead internal product testing plan approvals for all UK Team and ensure collaboration with Ningbo office on testing plans/cost savings. Maintain records of QA activities for your orders, including sealing comments & testing results. Support the QA UK team with the roll out of the style file and new improved ways of working. Product Development and Testing Work closely with product development teams to integrate quality standards at the design stage for toy product categories. Review and approve product specifications, providing expert advice on quality control measures and test plans on your category area. Conduct risk assessments on new and existing products, analysing potential safety or quality issues on your category areas. Vendor and Supplier Management Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality-related issues, maintaining strong relationships and open lines of communication with your orders/categories. Ensure any vendor issues/quality issues are flagged to QA Manager in Ningbo & also the Commercial Director for exploration and CAP Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for quality improvements throughout the product lifecycle and communicate effectively those ideas with Commercial director and Import/QA Manager Stay updated on regulatory changes, and best practices within the QA and ensure this is communicated to other team members internally and Ningbo office. Ensure you provide support to other QA team members, product development and other internal stakeholders Support commercial director with organisation of required training needed to support the teams knowledge on PD / QA. Continue to feed the team with product recall info which is relevant to our categories Only relevant candidates will be contacted
Jan 21, 2025
Full time
My client is looking to recruit a Senior QA technologist to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow and develop and be part of a business that is going in the right direction. The position will report into the Import and Quality Merchandising Manager / Commercial Director for Quality & Compliance issues. Job Summary The Senior product technologist is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes within the product lines of toys, stationery, and art & craft supplies. This role ensures that all products meet safety, quality, and compliance standards, staying aligned with industry regulations and internal standards. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product development, merchandising, to deliver safe and high-quality products to customers. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance and Compliance Ensure all products meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements, and other global toy, stationery, and art & craft standards. Ensure where required refinement of the process is put forward to Import and Quality Merchandising Manager and Commercial director to ensure consistent drive for the best standards Lead internal product testing plan approvals for all UK Team and ensure collaboration with Ningbo office on testing plans/cost savings. Maintain records of QA activities for your orders, including sealing comments & testing results. Support the QA UK team with the roll out of the style file and new improved ways of working. Product Development and Testing Work closely with product development teams to integrate quality standards at the design stage for toy product categories. Review and approve product specifications, providing expert advice on quality control measures and test plans on your category area. Conduct risk assessments on new and existing products, analysing potential safety or quality issues on your category areas. Vendor and Supplier Management Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality-related issues, maintaining strong relationships and open lines of communication with your orders/categories. Ensure any vendor issues/quality issues are flagged to QA Manager in Ningbo & also the Commercial Director for exploration and CAP Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for quality improvements throughout the product lifecycle and communicate effectively those ideas with Commercial director and Import/QA Manager Stay updated on regulatory changes, and best practices within the QA and ensure this is communicated to other team members internally and Ningbo office. Ensure you provide support to other QA team members, product development and other internal stakeholders Support commercial director with organisation of required training needed to support the teams knowledge on PD / QA. Continue to feed the team with product recall info which is relevant to our categories Only relevant candidates will be contacted
Explore Solutions That Deliver Innovation Accuity Powers compliant and assured client transactions to help build an interconnected, vibrant financial ecosystem. Through data and analytics that spans financial crime screening, payment services, and benefits compliance, we create unmatched confidence and efficiency for our clients to enable financial inclusion while identifying illicit financial activity and fraudulent players. If you share our values, take the opportunity to think big, aim high, and explore more. Senior Software Engineer The Senior Software Engineer will be involved in high level technical designs and implementation of high quality, customer driven solutions. You will perform full-stack development across the complete development life cycle delivering highly available cloud solutions and adding new capabilities to existing applications. Works with development teams and ensures the best practices are adhered to in areas such as unit and integration testing, CI/CD, documentation, security, and software design principles. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking industry leader that presents a multitude of opportunities. We are a diverse workforce dedicated to an inclusive environment. We are interested in technologists who want to grow their careers with Accuity (A LexisNexis Risk Solutions Company). Responsibilities Responsible for development of web-based enterprise applications from specifications. Requires the ability to write robust code with built-in unit testing. Working closely with various teams to design and develop new products Logging and tracking of assigned defects to closure using standard tools. Responsible for staying current on advancements in technology, design practices, and architecture, as well as the latest software and networking processes, tools, and methods, and for making recommendations on how these advances can be applied to the current products and engineering practices Responsible for reporting progress against schedule for all assigned tasks on a regular basis Contribute to system and application architecture. Review the work of junior software development staff. Qualifications 5+ years of related experience, including prior experience as a programmer in a commercial software development environment. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Major Develop and maintain full stack solutions which require front-end (user interfaces), back-end (APIs), microservices, database and DevOps development. Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar; Git/GitHub; Nexus, Artifactory, Docker Experience in working in a cloud environment such as AWS, GCP or Azure. Understanding of messaging systems like MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or Kinesis. Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and Web applications using MVC model. Experience with Web Services, Spring MVC, Struts. Hibernate, JPA and jQuery frameworks. Experience integrating with Web Services (SOAP & REST) and parsing JSON and XML data. Experience designing and operating solutions with relational & NoSQL Databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB) Front end technologies & AJAX Frameworks (Angular JS, Node.js, Java Script, HTML5, CSS) Strong object-oriented design skills and a track record of delivering designs to market. . Technical Skills Java, J2EE, Tomcat AWS, Docker Spring, Micro Services, Spring Boot, REST API, GraphQL, Hibernate Elastic Search/Mongo DB, Oracle / SQL Server Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Web Services XML, XSL, HTML, Java Script, Angular, AWS, Docker
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
Explore Solutions That Deliver Innovation Accuity Powers compliant and assured client transactions to help build an interconnected, vibrant financial ecosystem. Through data and analytics that spans financial crime screening, payment services, and benefits compliance, we create unmatched confidence and efficiency for our clients to enable financial inclusion while identifying illicit financial activity and fraudulent players. If you share our values, take the opportunity to think big, aim high, and explore more. Senior Software Engineer The Senior Software Engineer will be involved in high level technical designs and implementation of high quality, customer driven solutions. You will perform full-stack development across the complete development life cycle delivering highly available cloud solutions and adding new capabilities to existing applications. Works with development teams and ensures the best practices are adhered to in areas such as unit and integration testing, CI/CD, documentation, security, and software design principles. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking industry leader that presents a multitude of opportunities. We are a diverse workforce dedicated to an inclusive environment. We are interested in technologists who want to grow their careers with Accuity (A LexisNexis Risk Solutions Company). Responsibilities Responsible for development of web-based enterprise applications from specifications. Requires the ability to write robust code with built-in unit testing. Working closely with various teams to design and develop new products Logging and tracking of assigned defects to closure using standard tools. Responsible for staying current on advancements in technology, design practices, and architecture, as well as the latest software and networking processes, tools, and methods, and for making recommendations on how these advances can be applied to the current products and engineering practices Responsible for reporting progress against schedule for all assigned tasks on a regular basis Contribute to system and application architecture. Review the work of junior software development staff. Qualifications 5+ years of related experience, including prior experience as a programmer in a commercial software development environment. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Major Develop and maintain full stack solutions which require front-end (user interfaces), back-end (APIs), microservices, database and DevOps development. Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar; Git/GitHub; Nexus, Artifactory, Docker Experience in working in a cloud environment such as AWS, GCP or Azure. Understanding of messaging systems like MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or Kinesis. Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and Web applications using MVC model. Experience with Web Services, Spring MVC, Struts. Hibernate, JPA and jQuery frameworks. Experience integrating with Web Services (SOAP & REST) and parsing JSON and XML data. Experience designing and operating solutions with relational & NoSQL Databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB) Front end technologies & AJAX Frameworks (Angular JS, Node.js, Java Script, HTML5, CSS) Strong object-oriented design skills and a track record of delivering designs to market. . Technical Skills Java, J2EE, Tomcat AWS, Docker Spring, Micro Services, Spring Boot, REST API, GraphQL, Hibernate Elastic Search/Mongo DB, Oracle / SQL Server Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Web Services XML, XSL, HTML, Java Script, Angular, AWS, Docker
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Apr 15, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Mar 31, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained