6 Premier Foods jobs in Retford

Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £50,000 + Benefits + Career Development + Autonomy

About the Business

This is your chance to join a major player in the UK food manufacturing sector, operating across multiple categories including chilled and bakery. The business supplies premium products to major UK retailers and food service clients, delivering consistent quality across a wide range of household favourites. With a focus on high standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the company supports long-term career progression and values resilience and accountability.

About the Role

We are looking for a capable and driven HSE Manager to take the lead at a high-performing manufacturing site with a reputation for excellence in both food safety and workplace health & safety. This site has been recognised with national awards and holds one of the highest internal compliance audit ratings within the group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring site-wide engagement and legal adherence in a complex, fast-paced bakery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, quality, and technical, driving safe behaviours and supporting audit readiness, training, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the site’s HSE strategy
• Implement and monitor controls for dust inhalation risks (flour, spices, allergens)
• Support and lead on internal, external, and customer audits , ensuring readiness and responsiveness
• Conduct and manage incident investigations , root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Coach and influence teams at all levels in health and safety best practices
• Help maintain and improve the site’s industry-recognised audit status and safety certifications
• Support safe implementation of new projects and process changes

About You

This role is ideal for a seasoned HSE professional with a background in food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment. You’ll be confident working in a role that demands both strategic planning and operational execution. A collaborative approach, resilience under pressure, and a hands-on attitude are essential.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HSE role within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Qualified to IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH General Certificate (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of dust exposure risks , respiratory safety , and allergen control
• Understanding of food production environments, machinery safety, and hygiene compliance
• Experienced in managing and preparing for audits (internal, regulatory, and customer)
• Good Understanding of Food Safety/Level 2 food Safety
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels
• Able to operate in a site with frequent change and high expectations

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Autonomy and ownership over a critical site role
• Support from a long-established internal HSE team
• Opportunities for further career growth and leadership development
• Positive working culture with a focus on progression and continuous improvement

Additional Benefits Include

• Employee Assistance Programme and confidential wellbeing support services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous retail and hospitality discounts through partner programmes
• Refer-a-friend incentives

Ready to step into a leadership HSE role within a fast-paced, award-winning food production environment? Apply now to start your next chapter in a career that makes an impact every day.

Head of Engineering (FMCG/Food Manufacturing) - Sheffield Area- New!

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits + Senior Management Opportunity

About the Business: This company are a leading name in the food manufacturing industry. We are looking for a dynamic Head of Engineering to lead their engineering team and drive strategic initiatives at their site in the Sheffield area

The Role: As the Head of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of their engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. You will oversee a team of 50 engineers, manage the PPM schedules & CAPEX plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the engineering strategy, focusing on proactive rather than reactive measures.
• Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
• Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
• Ensure the smooth operation of typical FMCG machinery, including conveyors and fabrication facilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
• Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance.
• Ideally, experience within a similar-sized business or operation within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & package.
• Relocation assistance on offer if required.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
• 50% discount at various restaurants.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.

If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.

Head of Engineering (FMCG/Food Manufacturing) - Sheffield Area- New!

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits + Senior Management Opportunity

About the Business: This company are a leading name in the food manufacturing industry. We are looking for a dynamic Head of Engineering to lead their engineering team and drive strategic initiatives at their site in the Sheffield area

The Role: As the Head of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of their engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. You will oversee a team of 50 engineers, manage the PPM schedules & CAPEX plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the engineering strategy, focusing on proactive rather than reactive measures.
• Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate with operations and NPD teams to introduce new products.
• Manage the CAPEX plan for the site.
• Ensure the smooth operation of typical FMCG machinery, including conveyors and fabrication facilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
• Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance.
• Ideally, experience within a similar-sized business or operation within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & package.
• Relocation assistance on offer if required.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
• 50% discount at various restaurants.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.

If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.

Planning Manager – Food/FMCG

Dronfield | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (flexible)

Salary: £51,000 + Benefits

We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our planning team and take ownership of daily and future production plans. You’ll work with production, logistics, and supply chain to make sure every bake is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of 6 planners
• Own daily, short-term, and long-term production plans (ambient & frozen)
• Ensure service levels, plan attainment, and stock build targets are achieved
• Plan bake schedules across multiple production lines
• Carry out capacity modelling to balance short- and long-term needs
• Collaborate with production, logistics, inbound/outbound, and supply teams
• Use SAP/ERP and Excel to forecast, analyse data, and optimise performance
• Investigate planning challenges and drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Experience in planning/factory scheduling (bakery or food industry a bonus)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• SAP/ERP experience preferred
• Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and line capability
• Understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
• Ambitious and ready to step up into a senior role

Why join us?

• Lead a key planning function in a fast-paced bakery environment
• Monday–Friday hours with flexibility
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Clear opportunities for growth and progression

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career!

Planning Manager – Food/FMCG

Dronfield | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (flexible)

Salary: £51,000 + Benefits

We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our planning team and take ownership of daily and future production plans. You’ll work with production, logistics, and supply chain to make sure every bake is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of 6 planners
• Own daily, short-term, and long-term production plans (ambient & frozen)
• Ensure service levels, plan attainment, and stock build targets are achieved
• Plan bake schedules across multiple production lines
• Carry out capacity modelling to balance short- and long-term needs
• Collaborate with production, logistics, inbound/outbound, and supply teams
• Use SAP/ERP and Excel to forecast, analyse data, and optimise performance
• Investigate planning challenges and drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Experience in planning/factory scheduling (bakery or food industry a bonus)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• SAP/ERP experience preferred
• Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and line capability
• Understanding of ingredients, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
• Ambitious and ready to step up into a senior role

Why join us?

• Lead a key planning function in a fast-paced bakery environment
• Monday–Friday hours with flexibility
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Clear opportunities for growth and progression

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career!