581 Food Manufacturing Company jobs in the United Kingdom

Production Line Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Burton-on-Trent

30,000 - 34,000 + Overtime + Bonus + 24 days holiday + Defined Career Path & Progression + Early Shift Only

Are you an experienced production professional from a food or FMCG background looking to work for a global business with opportunities to progress in a rapidly growing business?

Do you have experience in a food production environment and want to work in a company where you are trusted to do your job as an expert in your field and will deliver genuine value across the company?

On offer is a role as the Packing Supervisor in a Food Manufacturing environment where you'll be responsible for optimising the packing section using multihead hopper, weighing and bagging machinery.

As an experienced production or packing professional, you will be a great communicator. The role has become available due to an internal promotion within the business, and the company is offering exciting opportunities for advancement.

The role:

• Execute the daily packing schedule as directed by the Packing Manager.
• Monitor productivity and ensure the timely completion of all packing tasks.
• Oversee start-up, operation, and shutdown of packing lines.
• Supervise, support, and coordinate packing operatives during shifts
• Ensure packed orders are correctly labelled, palletised, and ready for dispatch

The person:

• Experience in a supervisory role within a production or packing environment

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH21636B

Keywords: Packing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Packing Operative, Production Operative, Meat Production, Food Production, FMCG

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production line team, ensuring targets are met.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Ensure all team members adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including HACCP principles.
• Train and onboard new team members, providing guidance and support on best practices.
• Conduct regular quality checks and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, waste, and downtime.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage shift handovers effectively, ensuring clear communication of operational status and priorities.
• Ensure the efficient use of materials and resources on the production line.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
• Liaise with other departments, such as quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations.

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a manufacturing environment, preferably food production.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control measures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Major Recruitment is excited to be supporting a leading prepared-food manufacturer in Evesham in the search for an experienced Industrial Engineer. This is a permanent role and offers the chance to join a company that is passionate about fresh, quality food, grounded in strong values and continuous innovation.

You'll have the option of working a permanent day shift or permanent night shift, both on a 4-on / 4-off rotation, with the possibility of an immediate start for the right candidate.

As a factory employer, they are one of the largest private employers in the region and place strong emphasis on the welfare and development of their team. With a rich history dating back to 1990, their founding belief was that fast food could, and should, be good food. Quality, sustainability, and innovation remain core principles.

In the role of Industrial Engineer, you will immerse yourself in the daily flow of production, improving processes and boosting efficiency while ensuring compliance with the highest food safety, health, and hygiene standards. Close collaboration with production, quality control, development and engineering teams will be key to identifying opportunities for growth, introducing lean methods, and refining product lines and manufacturing practices.

We are looking for someone with an established record in industrial or production engineering, must have experience within the food sector. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, permanent contract, and meaningful opportunities for career progression. This is a chance to become part of a team that values your input, rewards dedication, and works together to deliver food that is fresh, tasty, and responsibly sourced.

The Benefits

• Salary:
  • Days: Starting at 51,380, rising to 56,500 after probation
  • Nights: Starting at 56,518
• Shift Pattern: 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am | Permanent days or nights | 4 on, 4 off
• Training & Development: Ongoing training with the chance to gain additional qualifications (e.g. HACCP & Food Safety)
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Additional Benefits:
  • On-site canteen with free tea & coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • Death in Service (x4 salary)
  • Health Care Plan

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the site's engineering function. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist management with delivery of department's daily operation.
• Actively participate in the completion of the assigned PMs to ensure departmental KPI's.
• Clear communication of breakdowns and repairs done by verbal, email and by supporting Engineering shift report.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to Identify and implement improvements to the PMs to make them more effective.
• Develop and maintain relations with the Production Engineering, Engineering Administration & Stores teams
• Identify efficiency opportunities and improvements to plant to enhance operation productivity.
• Company procedures, legislation and good working practices are adhered too.
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner & communicate issues /works completion to requesters
• Completion of daily handover

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in electrical and mechanical installation within FMCG environments
• Knowledge of ammonia compressors, refrigeration plant, glycol chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps & motors, and industrial boilers (formal qualifications in at least one discipline essential; training available for others)
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills, with clear and concise communication of solutions
• Experience with work order systems, permits to work, and engineering stores processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a business that invests in its people, values their expertise, and supports career progression. You'll join a high-performing engineering team, benefit from structured training, and play a key role in continuous improvement across the site.

How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.

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Major Recruitment is excited to be supporting a leading prepared-food manufacturer in Evesham in the search for an experienced Industrial Engineer. This is a permanent role and offers the chance to join a company that is passionate about fresh, quality food, grounded in strong values and continuous innovation.

You'll have the option of working a permanent day shift or permanent night shift, both on a 4-on / 4-off rotation, with the possibility of an immediate start for the right candidate.

As a factory employer, they are one of the largest private employers in the region and place strong emphasis on the welfare and development of their team. With a rich history dating back to 1990, their founding belief was that fast food could, and should, be good food. Quality, sustainability, and innovation remain core principles.

In the role of Industrial Engineer, you will immerse yourself in the daily flow of production, improving processes and boosting efficiency while ensuring compliance with the highest food safety, health, and hygiene standards. Close collaboration with production, quality control, development and engineering teams will be key to identifying opportunities for growth, introducing lean methods, and refining product lines and manufacturing practices.

We are looking for someone with an established record in industrial or production engineering, must have experience within the food sector. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, permanent contract, and meaningful opportunities for career progression. This is a chance to become part of a team that values your input, rewards dedication, and works together to deliver food that is fresh, tasty, and responsibly sourced.

The Benefits

• Salary:
  • Days: Starting at 51,380, rising to 56,500 after probation
  • Nights: Starting at 56,518
• Shift Pattern: 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am | Permanent days or nights | 4 on, 4 off
• Training & Development: Ongoing training with the chance to gain additional qualifications (e.g. HACCP & Food Safety)
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Additional Benefits:
  • On-site canteen with free tea & coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • Death in Service (x4 salary)
  • Health Care Plan

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the site's engineering function. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist management with delivery of department's daily operation.
• Actively participate in the completion of the assigned PMs to ensure departmental KPI's.
• Clear communication of breakdowns and repairs done by verbal, email and by supporting Engineering shift report.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to Identify and implement improvements to the PMs to make them more effective.
• Develop and maintain relations with the Production Engineering, Engineering Administration & Stores teams
• Identify efficiency opportunities and improvements to plant to enhance operation productivity.
• Company procedures, legislation and good working practices are adhered too.
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner & communicate issues /works completion to requesters
• Completion of daily handover

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in electrical and mechanical installation within FMCG environments
• Knowledge of ammonia compressors, refrigeration plant, glycol chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps & motors, and industrial boilers (formal qualifications in at least one discipline essential; training available for others)
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills, with clear and concise communication of solutions
• Experience with work order systems, permits to work, and engineering stores processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a business that invests in its people, values their expertise, and supports career progression. You'll join a high-performing engineering team, benefit from structured training, and play a key role in continuous improvement across the site.

How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.

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Operational Trainer

Join a rapidly expanding company known for its innovation and high-quality products. They are a growing presence within their sector with an impressive track record and award-winning products.

About the Operational Trainer job

The purpose of your role will be to plan and deliver engaging training across a busy food manufacturing site. You will work with all departments to ensure teams remain skilled, safe, confident, and aligned with compliance, performance, and company values.

Key tasks

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions, including inductions, Food Safety, Manual Handling, and Chemical Handling, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and BRCGS standards.
• Identify skills gaps, provide refresher training, and maintain accurate training records and the skills matrix to ensure audit readiness.
• Develop and review SOPs to reflect best practice and coordinate both internal and external training with accredited providers.
• Measure training effectiveness through feedback, observations, and KPIs, analyse data to drive improvements, and promote company values in all training activities.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have experience in delivering and coordination training ideally within a manufacturing or operational setting. Experience of food production would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP and food manufacturing compliance is essential.
• Experience supporting and audit preparation and compliance reporting would be advantageous.

More details

The Operational Trainerjob (ref:8959) is paying35,000according to your experience.

The site is based in Cambridgeshire and is commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The package includes healthcare, training and development opportunities as well as a generous employee discount.

The working hours are standard office hours.

Alternate job titles -Food Safety & Training Officer | Quality & Food Safety Trainer | Food Hygiene Trainer | Food Operations Trainer | Food Standards & Compliance Trainer | QA & Training Officer | Food Compliance Trainer

QA Auditor

Join a rapidly expanding company known for its innovation and high-quality products. They are a growing presence within their sector with an impressive track record and award-winning products.

About the QA Auditor job

The purpose of your role will be to ensure food safety, product quality, and compliance across all site operations. From raw material intake to finished product checks, you will conduct audits, quality assessments, and swabbing, log findings, address non-conformances, and support corrective actions. Working across teams, you will promote best practices and help maintain a strong quality culture throughout the site.

Key tasks

• Conduct intake and in-process checks on raw materials, mixes, and finished products, perform internal audits, and ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and PRP standards, following up on any non-conformances.
li>Conduct hygiene checks, swabbing, and environmental monitoring, support validations, and ensure critical equipment is calibrated and verified on schedule.
• Accurately record results, maintain organised paperwork, support trials and site visits, resolve quality issues, and collaborate with teams to drive process improvements.
• Demonstrate core values, participate in meetings, maintain flexibility across shifts, and foster a proactive, visible presence within the team.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have previous Quality Assurance experience within food manufacturing with food hygiene and HACCP training.
• Auditing and resolving quality issues with an understanding on traceability and hygiene practices.
• The person should be knowledgeable and confident in training and coaching others on QA Processes.

More details

The QA Auditor job (ref:8958) is paying £14.56 per hour (c. £0,000 to £ ,000) according to your experience. This is a Sunday to Thursday day shift role. 

The site is based in Cambridgeshire and is commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The package includes healthcare, training and development opportunities as well as a generous employee discount.

Alternate job titles - QA Technician| Quality Assurance Auditor | Quality Auditor | Quality Assistant | QA Assistant | Quality Assurance Technician | Food Industry Technical QA Jobs

Technical Manager

The company is a family-run business proud of their top quality and strong focus on sustainability and have an excellent and long-standing reputation within food manufacturing.

About the Technical Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to report directly to the Site Director and take ownership of maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards, legal requirements, and customer expectations. In this hands-on role, you will lead internal audits, oversee technical documentation, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with production teams to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Key tasks

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with BRC, legal requirements, and customer standards, while leading internal audits and preparing for external inspections.
• Oversee HACCP, hygiene, allergen controls, and GMP standards, investigate complaints, implement corrective actions, and manage supplier approval, specifications, and traceability.
• Support new product development and process improvements, driving ongoing enhancements in quality and food safety practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA and hygiene teams while fostering effective collaboration with production, senior management, and customers.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have proven experience as a technical manager within food manufacturing and hold a degree in a scientific or technical subject.
• In depth knowledge of BRC, HACCP and food safety legislation and experience with allergen management and internal/third-party auditing is required.
• A background in High Care/High Risk would be advantageous but is not essential.

More details

The Technical Manager job (ref:8957) is paying40,000 - 60,000 according to your experience.

The site is based in Aberdeen and is commutable from Banchory, Ellon, Stonehaven and surrounding towns in North- Eastern Scotland.

Alternate job titles -Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs

Development Technologist

We are looking for a confident and outgoing food graduate to join a well-established progressive manufacturer. As a leading ambient product manufacturer, the business has seen substantial growth over the past decade, supplying major clients across the UK food retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors.

About the Development Technologist job

As a Development Technologist, you will consistently ensure the effectiveness of factory processes aligns with business needs, consistently meeting, improving, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key tasks

• Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
• Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
• Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.
• Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology with strong numerical and analytical ability teamed with good planning and coordinating skills.
• You must also have a valid driver's license and your own transportation.

More details

The Development Technologistjob (ref:8935) is paying28,000 - 30,000according to your experience.

The site is near Ashford and is commutable from Maidstone, Headcorn, Sittingbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and surrounding towns.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.

Alternate job titles -Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Process NPD Jobs | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs