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  • Group SH&E Manager  

    - Liverpool
    Vacancy NameGroup SH&E Manager Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited... Read More
    Vacancy NameGroup SH&E Manager Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLiverpool Business AreaHuman Resources Workplace TypeHybrid About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionPrinces Liverpool is looking for a Group Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to join the business. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a global business and make your mark. 

    Job Purpose
    The GEHSM is responsible for the development and communication of the Princes Group EHS strategy and for monitoring company compliance with EHS legal requirements and internal GEHS policy and procedures to ensure EHS is managed effectively across the sites within their area of responsibility.
    Ensure effective communication on all EHS matters that need attention of the Directors on the Princes Operational Board who have overall responsibility for EHS.

    Dimensions Set the direction and strategy from the group in terms of EHS and validate progression with the site leaders and teams.Own the operational EHS – key performance indicators for the sites factory management system.Dotted line responsibility for all manufacturing site EHS Managers.Manage and keep up to date the Princes Group EHS Management Portal and SHE Assure system.Provide necessary support as required to meet requests for performance data from sites and senior leaders, customers and other functions and from the wider NewPrinces ESG colleagues.Liaise with external statutory bodies such as the Environmental Agency and the HSE as well as external customers around Corporate Responsibility.Liaise with the Princes Group Operational Board, Manufacturing Directors, Legal, Corporate Relations and other key functions and colleagues as required.Compile and manage a UK Training budget. (circa £70k per annum).Manage the various company carbon schemes and submit necessary data for all participating schemes.Complete required Office National Statistics (ONS) surveys as required.Responsible for all Princes Group EHS operations. Benefits Competitive SalaryCash Car Allowance of £7,25 days Annual Leave plus Birthday off 14.5% Pension - 5% employee opt-in / 9.5% employer contributionHybrid & Flexible Working - 4 days in the Office / 1 day WFH Flexible Holiday Option - the option to buy 5 additional days each calendar yearEnhanced Family Friendly & Carers PoliciesLife Assurance CoverCritical Illness Cover Private Medical InsuranceLearning & Development Opportunities Principal Responsibilities
    1. Manage the ongoing Environmental agenda for Climate Change Agreements, SBTi Carbon Reduction, Green Goal strategy as well as any other schemes / strategy that may become applicable.
    2. Liaise with all manufacturing sites and share best practice across the Group.
    3. Carry out due diligence with regards to EHS, to gain an understanding of where businesses are against the H&S maturity Matrix / culture. 
    4. Deploy, drive and sustain within our sites, effective processes, systems and initiatives supported by relevant measures that matter and drive behavioral based EHS activities.
    5. To develop, evaluate and improve, EHS policy and strategic plans to manage and control safety, occupational health and environmental effects for all parts of the business.
    6. Consult with our external insurance brokers in order manage Claims and Insurance Policies.
    7. The identification, and development of management EHS policy, procedures and systems to ensure hazards controls are maintained and there is a continual improvement of our EHS performance and sharing best practice.
    8. Manage the Group EHS level 1 compliance audit schedule across all Princes sites to ensure procedures are effective and are being adhered to. Develop and maintain an ISO & audit action tracker and review progress with relevant sites to ensure all NCRs are completed.
    9. Have the authority and duty to immediately halt any unsafe practice without the need to seek further authority.
    10. Plan and manage a UK EHS training budget for all sites to ensure competency and statutory compliance.
    11. To establish and maintain a pro-active EHS culture which supports the implementation of policy.
    12. Provide EHS advice and assistance to senior leaders, plant managers and other colleagues as required.
    13. Arrange regular meetings with members of the operational board to keep them updated with any relevant EHS performance and information.
    14. On the ground, site support, supporting problem management and continuous EHS improvement initiatives.
    Role RequirementsSkills & Experience Significant track record in environmental, health & safety strategic planning.Qualified to at least Degree or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.Experience of leading EHS improvement plans, projects and can demonstrate success over multiple sites and years.Experience of directing & managing environment, health & safety activities / teams.Experienced in managing budgets and cost reduction initiatives. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

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  • Customer Development Team Leader  

    - Liverpool
    Vacancy NameCustomer Development Team Leader Employment TypePermanent... Read More
    Vacancy NameCustomer Development Team Leader Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLiverpool Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeHybrid About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionResponsible for customer service delivery to a number of Retail/CFI accounts. The job holder will monitor all aspects of supply performance from order capture to delivery and from event planning to adherence to ensure that service is delivered at the agreed level and cost. The job holder will work with both internal stake holders and the customer to identify and implement more effective ways of operating from stock planning to routes to market.

    Develop mutually beneficial relationship with customer contacts to ensure that Princes maintains a strong collaborative relationship. Whilst also being responsible for maintaining commercial agreements with regards to load fill, lead time, delivery day, order multiples & MLOR.

    Facilitating meetings with customer contacts to ensure full end to end collaboration.

    Dimensions: Nominated account focusManage a team of up to 4 Order Fulfilment AssistantsRegular travel to retailer head officesAll foods and drinks SBAsGood knowledge of Supply Chain principles
    Principal Responsibilities: Manage up to 4 Order Fulfilment Assistants to ensure that the day to day order fulfilment process delivers the required service levels for nominated accounts. Publish agreed KPIs and identify reasons for variances.Track Order Fulfilment Assistants progress and regularly review via monthly 1 to 1’s.Ensure that costs to serve nominated accounts are within budget and that all cost drivers within the job holders control are in line with commercial agreements.Agree volume plans and phasing with customer contacts for new listings. Validate with commercial agreements and feedback any exceptions.Collaborate with the Demand Planning Managers to ensure that product phase out plans as advised internally are actioned with the customer to minimise product write-off.Develop mutually beneficial relationship with retailer contacts to ensure that Princes is kept abreast of all retailer initiatives. Coordinate the Princes response / position in relation to retailer initiatives.Develop a Princes supply strategy focussed on each customer. Lead any analysis and evaluation that is required. Lead any project implementations.Understand in detail the customers’ internal supply chain systems and processes and understand the customers’ web based systems to understand how these can be used to drive supply chain performance to the benefit of both Princes and the customerEnsure shortage reports, stock trackers and supply bulletins are produced and published to a high level providing the right level of communication for all customers.Oversee an Internal Control process to ensure we are compliant and in line with audit expectations.Attend / host regular customer supply chain meetings to promote positive working relationships and establish what’s coming down the line for the nominated account. Role RequirementsKnowledge: Customer service principlesSupply chain principles – covering warehousing and distribution, and forecasting and planningRetailer Logistics / supply managementUser of supply chain systems
    Skills: Good communication – verbal and writtenCustomer empathySAP / Excel experience requiredPlanning and data analysisLeadershipExcellent organisation
    Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employerHybrid and flexible working - 4 days in office / 1 day WFHFlexible holiday option - buy 5 additional daysEnhanced family friendly & carers policiesLife assurance coverPrivate medical insuranceCritical illness coverLearning and development opportunities.
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  • Shift Coordinator  

    - Wisbech
    Vacancy NameShift Coordinator Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited K... Read More
    Vacancy NameShift Coordinator Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationWisbech Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeOnsite About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionPrinces Wisbech are recruiting for a Shift Coordinator to join the business on a 4/4 off Days Shift Pattern.

    *Please note the internal job title is - Coordinator Red days*

    This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading FMCG business at a point of growth! 

    Did you know that Wisbech is home to our food production site in Cambridgeshire. It is where we produce our canned products including baked beans, soups, pulses, pasta and sauces including the well-known household brand Crosse & Blackwell. 

    Job Purpose:

    Lead and support the team in ensuring maximum utilisation of resources and equipment to achieve efficient production of Right First-Time products. To deputise for Manufacturing Manager as required. 

    This is to be achieved within the company quality, safety and environmental frameworks whilst developing a team working and continuous improvement culture. 

    This is a 4 on 4 off (Days) Shift Position based at Wisbech.

    Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies Critical Illness Cover Learning & Development Opportunities  Dimensions: The role is shift-based supporting a line team.Proactively manage the team to meet daily/weekly production plan demand. Particular emphasis is placed on the short- to medium-term strategy of enabling the factory to respond to the growth plans of all brands in area of control. Raising culture and behavioural values to ensure the Teams are well placed to respond. Ensuring operational flexibility is maintained with efficient utilisation of resources of the site support functions (Engineering, Logistics).Ensuring the safety of our people and products.Focusing on short to medium term week 1 to week 4.Operating within a unionised environment where continuous improvement is essential in all areas to support the business needs and working towards “best in class”.Building strong relationships with team members, peers and colleagues will be the key to the success of the role.Ensuring the right values and behaviours are actively role modelled and encouraged.Ensuring the supply chain strategy is embedded through out the team and department.Ensuring company and site processes and procedures are followed.Manage budgets and assist in any capital expenditure projects. Encourage and develop a culture actively driving continuous improvement through engaging their teams across the full Site strategy
    Key Relationships: Factory General ManagerOperations ManagerDepartment ManagerEngineering FunctionH&S Advisory / ManagerHR FunctionTechnical FunctionSite AccountantPeersCustomer and SuppliersTeam MembersContractors. Principal Responsibilities:

    Health & Safety & Environment Ensure all staff are; Aware of the hazards in the workplace.Ensure risk assessments and SOPS are available and in place.Understand content of risk assessments sufficiently to monitor and ensure recommendations are being followed.Immediately resolves all unsafe acts and conditions through to a safe conclusion.Understands own and others health & safety responsibilities as laid down within the Princes Foods Health and Safety Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors guidelines and other statutory acts and regulations.Proactive involvement in Safety observation tours.Carries out other Health and Safety audits / assessments in line with site schedule.Encourages team members to submit near miss reports.Ensures response to near misses and accident forms are acted upon against agreed timescales and managed through to completion.Promote and support departmental FAST team. Initiates accident / incident investigations immediately and manages through to completion with reasonably practicable timescales. People Management & Development Completes effective appraisals (EDR / PDR) of team members.• Continuously monitors progress against set targets and gives constructive feedback to team.Carries out fair and impartial investigations (e.g. safety / disciplinary).Conducts disciplinary notices according to site policy.Manages attendance / absence to site policy.Manages people through the agreed company policies and procedures.Carries out return to work interviews for team on their first day of return.Sets targets and standards, regularly monitors progress, gives and encourages constructive feedback from team members.Trains and develops team (including new starters) via regular training, coaching and mentoring.Develops team training plan and measures performance against this.Promotes team working by encouraging involvement from all employees.Prioritises holiday requests.Uses SAP to accurately manage working time.Ensures labour is planned to meet production / logistic demands. Production / Logistics Ensure authorised SOPS are available and used to achieve standardisation of tasks / activities.Manages team to deliver KPIs. Ensuring they are understood and aligned to business objectives.Minimise costs through efficient use of resources.Controls cost and overheads in line with budget.Operates to the agreed manufacturing / logistic plan.Ensure all the team understand and work to required Good Manufacturing Practices. Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement teams and projects.Tracks effectiveness of improvement projects and reports on progress.Supports equipment and material trials and ensures all settings and procedures are documented.Gathers data and uses it to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction.Carries out root cause analysis of production / logistic issues. Engineering Ensure breakdown improvement actions are implemented.Works with engineering to deliver effective maintenance programme.Ensure engineering resource within the team are deployed according to production / logistic requirements. Quality Management Ensure that all team understand and work to required quality standards.Ensures all paperwork is completed in accordance to site quality standards.Promotes and delivers a Right First Time mentality.Completes audits against agreed site schedule.Assigned quality actions are managed through to completion.Participates and actively encourages others to attend taste panels.Alongside Technical, ensures site is compliant against customer and accreditation assessments.Ensure operation and functionality of CCPs are maintained and report any issues / concerns to Technical. Communication Attend agreed monthly, weekly, daily meetings at all levels with appropriate preparation.Build strong effective working relationships to work closely with colleagues within and across other functions.Produce performance reports against plan / KPIs as required by the site management.Delivers engaging team briefings to team members.Carries out effective shift handovers. Role RequirementsKnowledge Effective CommunicationWorking with OthersLeading Self & OthersDelivering Results through othersProblem Solving and Decision MakingPlanning & OrganisingCost Reduction Initiatives Skills IT literateManagement and Leadership SkillsCommunication Skills Competencies I.O.S.H.HFood Safety Level 3Company Policy/Procedure Knowledge


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  • Product Development Technologist  

    - Liverpool
    Vacancy NameProduct Development Technologist Employment TypePermanent... Read More
    Vacancy NameProduct Development Technologist Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLiverpool Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeHybrid About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionJob Purpose: Support the Development Department in preparing and conducting product panels to internal and external customers. To make, document, and send product samples to customers in accordance with internal Product Development procedures / customer codes of practice. To always ensure the smooth running of Product Development areas, maintaining a high level of GMP and hygienic practice. Dimensions: Supporting Product Development for a specified area of the business (Category, Group of categories, Site) Launches of many products each year for Branded and Customer Own Brand (COB) manufacturing portfolio. Internal contacts: Procurement / Brand Marketing / Technical / Project Management / Commerical Innovation / Operations / Sales External contacts: Suppliers & Customers Principal Accountabilities: • To prepare all products and conduct internal panels (both branded and COB) and documents results. • Update and maintain all current Retailer Benchmarking documents and create new ones when required. • Shop for products and ingredients when required to facilitate panels. • To make kitchen samples/prepare products in application in accordance with the Product Development procedures. • Ensure all sample products are made / assessed in accordance with customer codes of practice. • To ensure all samples from kitchen and relevant trials are prepared for internal and sent off for external approval in an organised and timely manner. • Maintain paperwork / IT system to provide documented trail of Product Development work undertaken. • Maintain an organised kitchen environment. • Support meetings regarding Product Development projects / feasibility and challenges with relevant site / business functions. • Collaborate with Procurement to arrange and deliver samples/ ingredients required to site. • Assist with internal supplier and customer visits when required. • Assist in other Product Development activities where required, such as external presentations to customers alongside Lead Product Development Manager. Role RequirementsQualifications, Background and Experience: • Degree in Food Science or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience. • Experience > 1 years of product development from concept to manufacture withing a food / drink manufacturing environment. • A passion for food, trends, and consumer direction. • Good interpersonal skills and skilled in making presentations. • Computer literate with competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Benefits: • 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off • 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer • Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH • Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days • Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies • Critical Illness Cover • Learning & Development Opportunities Read Less
  • QA Co-Ordinator Nights  

    - Wisbech
    Vacancy NameQA Co-Ordinator Nights Employment TypePermanent CountryUni... Read More
    Vacancy NameQA Co-Ordinator Nights Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationWisbech Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeOnsite About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionPlease note: This is a permanent Night Shift role working 4 on / 4 off 18:00 - 06:00

    Job Purpose Reporting to the site QA Manager, this role has responsibility for day-to-day management and co-ordination of the shift based QA (LS only), Lab tech (WS only) and raw material teams. This role will provide support, guidance and technical expertise ensuring the site remains focused on all aspects of food safety and quality assurance, role modelling and encouraging a quality culture. As a part of the QA function, this role will work with the site to ensure compliance with food safety legislation, achieve highest grade possible in all external audits, increase knowledge of food safety and quality and also improve ways of working, based on the values below:  Quality  Cost  Delivery  Safety  People Dimensions • Responsible for delivering the completion of internal audits to the set schedule. • Responsible for ensuring incubations, drain weights and seam checks are completed as per procedures. • Administer all the hold and rework notifications for the site. • Responsible for the collection of and / or ordering of samples for hold investigations. • Responsible for completing site microbiological testing programmes. • Responsible for ensuring raw material testing is completed in a timely manner to ensure raw materials are available for use in the factory as required. • Manage the collection and submission of samples for nutritional testing required to ensure we meeting customer COP’s. • Responsible for raising any necessary PO’s for the dept. • Responsible for the maintenance of the fill weight / net weight database. • Responsible for any finished goods release required from rework. • Responsible for authorizing first stage concessions and ensuring they are in place where there are deviations from standard processes in the factory. • Responsible for approving new labels and maintaining the label reference documents. • Responsible for ensuring all the QA SOP’s and task assessments are up-to-date and available. • Responsible for delivering any QC and QA related training required on site. • Management of the shift QA (LS only), lab tech (WS only) and RM Technicians, including EDR’s, Logitime, one to one’s, rotas, annualized hours. WS shift Co-ordinators to work with the operations teams to set objectives and contribute to the EDRs for the QA technicians
    To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to. Key Relationships • Site: QA Manager, Shift Coordinators (all site departments), Process Improvement Coordinator, Food Safety Coordinator, Planning team, Manufacturing Managers and Coordinators, Engineering teams. • External to site: Quality Systems Manager, Specifications Manager, NPD, external testing labs. Key Responsibilities • Internal Audits o Ensure delivery of internal audits to the defined schedule as required. o Support and organise team, record findings and report non-conformances. o Work with the other site teams to improve GMP and operating standards in line with site policies and procedures. • Food Safety o Incubations – all samples are incubated and assessed as required by customer COP’s. All results are recorded, deviations investigated and reported. o Three-day drain weights – all post-production drain weight samples are analysed, results recorded and deviations reported. o Seam Analysis – seam analysis is conducted on all operational production lines as defined by procedure. Results recorded, deviations reported, recommendations made. (LS) o Concessions are reviewed as raised and approved on shift to ensure all process deviations are agreed prior to operationally becoming active / inactive in the factory. o Suitable monitoring steps are put in place for process deviations and these are monitored for the duration of the change. • Isolations o Administer all holds in the SAP and warehouse systems to ensure all affected finished goods are blocked. o Raise all necessary rework notifications for isolated stock. o Release rework stock as required. o Ensure samples are collected on shift for isolated stock for further analysis. o Order samples from warehouses as required. • Microbiological Testing o Update and maintain the site water sampling programme. o Ensure all water samples are collected in line with the water sampling schedule for microbiological analysis. o Ensure all cooker cooling water samples are taken and analysed on a weekly basis. o Ensure all can swabs are taken for post process hygiene analysis on a weekly basis. • Nutritional testing o Responsible for the collection and sample submission of products for nutritional analysis. Schedule must meet customer COPs. • Purchase orders o Ability to raise purchase orders on SAP. o Work with all members of the QA team to raise any necessary purchase orders in consultation with the QA manager. • Raw Material / Packaging o Ensure raw materials are tested against the set procedures and their status is managed as determined by results. o All deviations against specification are reported and raw materials are held as necessary. o Raw materials are analysed and assessed in a timely manner to ensure availability as needed for production. o New labels are assessed and approved for use on site. All labels have a label reference document created and present prior to use in production. • Filled weight and net weight documentation o Input new and updated fill and net weights in the relevant database and sign recipes off. o Ensure that the stated filled weight is correct for the current processes employed. o Responsible for the issue and authorisation of any changes to operations. • Training o Ensure all QC and QA SOP’s are up-to-date and relevant. o Ensure all staff are trained against the SOP’s as required across site. o Ensure task assessments are available for all the SOP’s and task assessments are conducted as required to validate practical training. o Responsible for delivering QC and QA related training across site. • Team Management o Ensure all team members have annual EDR’s with objectives in line with the department and site strategies / Must Win Battle Plan. (WS in conjunction with Operations for QA techs) o Ensure all EDR’s include personal development plans and are reviewed at least 4 times per year. o Ensure all team members have regular one to ones to review their performance and provide coaching for their personal development. o Management of Logitime for shifts, clock ins, annualised hours and holidays. o Creation of rotas ensuring all key tasks are delivered and holiday cover is provided as needed. o Ensure all team members are sufficiently trained to deliver their roles and refresher training plans are in place. Carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested by your line manager. These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the jobholder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual’s line manager. Role RequirementsKey Behavioural Indicators • Interpersonal skills. Have the ability to quickly establish good relationships both internally, with people at all levels of an organisation, and externally, with customers and contractors. Be able to leverage this to inspire others to identify and own change. • The ability to coach, motivate and mentor as well as develop team working. • The ability to put forward robust proposals in an open and honest environment, embracing and involving people across the whole business. • Provide strong leadership for site teams as well as strong to ensure that objectives and targets are clearly defined to enable projects to be delivered OTIF. • Ability to develop good working relationships across other business teams and functions in order to ensure effective communication at all levels without using complex jargon. • A creative problem solver, able to analyse problems and opportunities and determine the most appropriate course of action, ensuring project schedules are maintained to meet strategic businesses requirements. • Ability to communicate openly and effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, H&S and factory teams and across other business teams and functions. • Provide support and direction for teams to enable them to operate to the best of their abilities with a view to delivering projects across the site. • Demonstrate a high level of organisation in order to effectively and efficiently plan and organise the information and resource needed to deliver technical support across the site. • Strong negotiator and influencer, able to contribute effectively outside immediate area of expertise. Benefits:  • 22 Days Annual Leave • 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer • Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies • Critical Illness Cover • Learning & Development Opportunities

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  • Network Support Engineer  

    - Liverpool
    Vacancy NameNetwork Support Engineer Employment TypePermanent CountryU... Read More
    Vacancy NameNetwork Support Engineer Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLiverpool Business AreaFinance Workplace TypeHybrid About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role Description JOB PURPOSE To provide expert-level support and operational management of the Princes Group’s network and communications infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity and optimal performance for internal users and external partners. The role includes responsibility for implementing and maintaining network services and technologies under the guidance of the Service Delivery Manager – Operations. The Network Engineer will respond to and resolve incidents escalated from the Service Desk and Operations Support Team, ensuring minimal disruption to IT services and maintaining high availability. The role also includes ensuring all network components adhere to Princes’ IT General Controls and security standards. The role includes out-of-hours support for critical systems and collaboration with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain a robust and resilient IT infrastructure. DIMENSIONS The Network Support Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the daily operations of the organisation’s communications infrastructure. The role supports: • users globally • Royal Liver Building head office • 15 UK sites, including 11 manufacturing sites, 3 warehouses, and 1 datacentre • 3 European sites, including 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office • 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites KEY RESPONSIBILITES 2nd / 3rd Line Network Support • Provide advanced support and administration of the network and communications infrastructure. • Manage incidents escalated from the Service Desk and other IT Teams ensuring timely resolution and communication. • Assist in managing relationships with communications partners and service providers. • Support the monitoring and reporting of network capacity, performance, and usage. • Assist in maintaining network security in collaboration with the Security Architect and Service Delivery Manager – Operations. • Participate in communications-related projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. • Provide input into business continuity and disaster recovery planning from a network perspective. • Produce incident reports following service outages, including root cause analysis and recommendations. • Follow ‘Princes’ change management procedures for all network-related changes. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation to support team knowledge and continuity. • Assist in troubleshooting across the IT Core Infrastructure, including internal firewalls and network segmentation. • Configuring DHCP Relays / Firewall routing so all internal / external traffic is firewall monitored. • Collaborating closely with Internal SOC and Security teams to ensure alignment with security processes and strategy, keeping cyber security at the forefront. • Security / Bug Fix Patching. Service Transition and Knowledge Transfer • Collaborate with project teams to transition new infrastructure services into live support. • Ensure all documentation is complete and knowledge is transferred to the Service Desk. • Identify training needs and provide guidance to support teams to improve first-time fix rates. Role RequirementsTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Essential: • Experience with Aruba LAN and Wireless technologies in office and production environments. • Familiarity with Network Access Control systems. • Understanding of SD-WAN technologies. • Knowledge of telephony and mobile device management systems. • Experience with secure networking principles and remote access solutions. • Competence in managing Fortinet Firewalls and VMware ESXi networking. • Strong grasp of Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts and core networking protocols (DNS, DHCP). • Supplier and contract management awareness. • Understanding of ITIL framework and service management best practices. • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. • Willingness to engage in continuous improvement and professional development. • Knowledge of VOIP technologies such as Alcatel • Knowledge of SIP • Support businesses move to Unified comms (Cloud telephony) Desirable • Knowledge of SolarWinds Orion for network configuration backups. KEY BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS • Excellent customer service and communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented. • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks. • Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Full UK Driving Licence – Occasional travel to UK sites may be required. Benefits: • Cash Car Allowance • 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off • 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer • Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH • Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days • Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies • Life Assurance Cover • Private Medical Insurance • Critical Illness Cover • Learning & Development Opportunities Read Less
  • Multi Skilled Engineer- Night Shift  

    - Spalding
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    Vacancy NameMulti Skilled Engineer- Night Shift Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLong Sutton Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeOnsite About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role DescriptionWe are seeking talented Engineers to join our dynamic team at our Long Sutton manufacturing site.
    This role operates on a night shift schedule, following a 2-2-3 shift pattern with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

    Nightshift Week 1 Monday – Tuesday 18:00 to 06:00
    Friday – Sunday 18:00 to 06:00

    Nightshift Week 2 Wednesday – Thursday 18:00 to 06:00




    The purpose of this role is to maintain the site assets to achieve optimum operational efficiency, statutory and customer compliance whilst complying with all H&S requirements: -
    Effective & efficient maintenance of the site’s assets from a mechanical, electrical or process perspective.
    Execute work schedule, PPM’s, breakdowns, capital and CI work streams.
    Help the site to achieve optimal operational efficiency at lowest cost through the delivery of targets against the strategic objectives of the Group Supply function.
    Work with the site Engineering, Team, Senior Leadership Team, Group Engineering and Projects Team to support the delivery of an agreed manufacturing vision and strategy.


    Principal Responsibilities

    Safety, Quality, Hygiene Ensure that when carrying out all duties that due regard to own safety and that of others is always considered. Strict adherence to all H&S work policies e.g. Lock out and Tag (Isolation of all energy sources when undertaking any work) and Use of the “Permit to Work/Enter” system. Carry out duties ensuring the site achieves and maintains required GMP standards Ensure all work conforms to statutory & safety requirements Ensure that risk assessments are completed and actioned. Support a culture that enhances behavioural awareness to reduce accidents and near misses Reducing customer complaints and wastage through effective maintenance and continuous improvement. To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to
    Operations Management With Area Coordinator establish clear objectives and priorities to enable manufacturing to meet operational targets.Responsible for recording work carried out with regards to PPM’s, breakdowns, repairs and modifications. Taking ownership for issues to ensure follow-up is carried out and the original issues are closed off.Assist with training and support other departments in general running of the factory.Identify own training needs and with manager agree a time plan for achieving this. 
    Continuous Improvement Promote and comply and to 5S and GMP and other continuous improvement tools to identify areas for improvement to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionContinually review performance, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve performance.
    Communication Ensuring that both verbal and written communication is succinct and accurate i.e. handovers/end/start of shift reporting.Communicate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams daily ensuring work status reporting is concise. Communicate as required with Engineering Stores to ensure that spares are available for planned and breakdown maintenance.  Role RequirementsExperience Required Have completed recognised and relevant engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or above ( or equivalent) , preferably a multi skilled apprenticeship.Ideally experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment.PC literate.Experience of using CMMS preferably SAP.Worked within a regulated environment and used Permit to Work systems and dynamic risk assessments.Has a good working knowledge of and uses problem solving techniques such as fault finding and root cause analysis to close out actions to a permanent fix.Ability to read & understand technical manuals and engineering drawings.Advanced diagnostic skills, mechanical, electrical, PLC and process.
    Key Behavioural Indicators Good interpersonal skills. Able to quickly develop good working relationships across shift and functional departments.Creative problem solver, able to analyse problems and opportunities and determine the most appropriate course of action to rectify.Able to put forward robust proposals in an open and honest environment, embracing and involving people across the whole shift. Provide support and direction for factory management and engineering teams to enable the teams to operate to the best of their abilities.Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels without complex jargon.Self-motivated and enthusiasticAble to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative and independently and is flexible. Benefits: 22 Shifts Annual Leave 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days Enhanced Family Friendly Policies & Carers leave policiesCritical Illness Cover Learning & Development Opportunities  #LI-ONSITE
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    To work to agreed performance standards, OEE, Process safety, food hygiene, quality, good manufacturing practices and with due regard for the health and safety of themselves and others around them.

    The person will form part of a team, having a responsibility for the delivery of planned production through production/packing line. 
    The key challenges faced will be to ensure Process safety, the materials supply, changeovers, line faults and breakdowns, do not impact on overall line performance (OEE)
    Focus will be always required to achieve measurable targets and KPI’s (OEE, UL, RFT)
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    The purpose of the role is to:
    Support the Procurement Excellence Director to implement governance controls ensuring compliance to both company and regulatory requirements. Drive the implementation of standardised operational processes across the wider procurement function to drive clarity of information and reporting.Monitor compliance of adherence to processes and drive corrective action both internally and across third party suppliers (in conjunction with the owner of the commercial relationship).Drive continuous improvement across all procurement technology platforms and processes.to meet the needs to the business.Help shape Procurement technology strategy to drive transactional efficiency and clarity of data. Role RequirementsPrincipal Responsibilities: Proactively develop, improve and embed procurement processes, systems and reporting capabilities across the function.Develop a supplier relationship management framework and performance measurement tools and ensure it is used to drive supplier performance, innovation and value opportunities.Manage supplier compliance risk, ensuring that the procurement team are fully aware of and effectively managing third party risk.Provide support and guidance to the function in the resolution of issues resulting from supplier non-compliance.Implement procurement processes and policies to drive standardisation in category management and across the wider procurement team.Work with the Procurement Excellence Director to establish robust governance in procurement.Develop processes that are aligned with leading practice and Princes’ standards (including regulatory, ethical, sustainability, technical and customer requirements).Drive procurement process consistency and manage compliance. Manage procurement process audits to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.Support in defining procurement technology strategy and ensure functionality supports Princes’ procurement vision.Manage training relevant to technology, process and compliance for procurement and wider business as required.Manage the relationship with procurement technology vendors.Ensure the quality of inputs to technology systems.




    Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
    Well-developed understanding of Procurement tools and processes and have a proven track record in process and continuous improvement.Degree level qualification, ideally business-related.Understanding of category management tools and processes such as (but not limited to) Purchase Price Cost Analysis (PPCA), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Excellent working knowledge of contracts, framework agreements and key legal principles.Conversant with the development and management of supplier relationship management programs.Experienced in the use of Procurement related technologies such as source to pay, contract management systems and ERP systems such as SAP/SAP Ariba.Excellent communication and influencing skills.Comfortable in managing change.Good business acumen – able to stop opportunities to drive benefit.Advanced teamwork skills and able to actively encourage others to work collaboratively, strengthening internal relationships.Creative in solving problems and passionate about continuing to innovate.Strong numerical and analytical skillset.Can grasp technical information and understand its practical application in relation to driving improvements.Team building skills.Flexible to the requirements of the role as the business continues to develop.
    Benefits: Cash car allowance25 days annual leave plus your birthday off14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employerHybrid and flexible working - 4 days in office / 1 day WFHFlexible holiday option - buy 5 additional daysEnhanced family friendly & carers policiesLife assurance coverPrivate medical insuranceCritical illness coverLearning and development opportunities.
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