If food is what gets you out of bed in the morning – and pizza is your love language – this one’s worth a look.

We’re working with one of the biggest and most loved brands in frozen pizza. You’ll find their products in every major supermarket, convenience store, and even parts of out-of-home foodservice. This is a proper, household-name business with scale, heritage, and a genuine passion for great food.

They’re now looking for an I&D / NPD Technologist to join their pizza team in Leyland – a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to learn fast, develop properly, and work on products people actually eat every day.

Why this role?

• A genuinely foodie job – lots of hands-on development, tasting, benchmarking and innovation
• Work on pizza and bakery-led products, with a real focus on crusts, fermentation and quality
• Be part of a business that invests in its people, treats them well, and promotes from within
• Excellent work–life balance (this is not a burn-out culture)
• Hybrid working – just 2 days a week on site in Leyland
• A well-rounded package that reflects how much they value their team
• Who would this suit?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has 1–2 years’ experience as an NPD / I&D / Product Development Technologist
• Has exposure to bakery or fermented products (pizza experience is a big plus, not a must)
• Is curious, creative, and excited by new ideas and food trends
• Loves being in the kitchen and working cross-functionally with marketing, ops and quality
• Wants to build a long-term career with a high-quality, well-known food brand

You don’t need to tick every box – if you’re early in your career, passionate about food, and want to grow in a supportive, high-performing environment, this business is very open-minded.

If you’d like to work on iconic frozen pizza brands, learn from experienced foodies, and actually enjoy your job while doing it – let’s talk 🍕

If you believe great packaging is just as important as what is inside it, this role was created just for you!

We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join a major European food processor that quietly sits at the top of its game in the fresh and frozen protein world - this role is for a packaging enthusiast who is ready to take that next step and ready to make a visible impact.

Reporting into the Group Packaging Development team, take ownership of packaging applications and specifications on site, leading packaging briefs, trials and projects from concept through to approval. Explore new materials and technologies to improve shelf life, sustainability and cost efficiency, while managing validation approvals and delivering value engineering projects that balance commercial reality with customer expectations.

You’ll work cross-functionally across a number of teams, primarily acting as one of the packaging voices in NPD, operations, technical, supply chain and commercial conversations. Support the NPD team through the approval process of new products, liaise with planning to ensure packaging is ordered and delivered on time, and compile and review data to spot trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Build rock-solid partnerships with key suppliers, lead solutions for packaging challenges, produce prototypes and samples for testing, and collaborate with Group colleagues to drive more sustainable packaging across the wider business.

Happy meeting & speaking to new people? Yep, there’s loads of that here. Confidently present packaging solutions, attend meetings and respond to technical queries with clarity to customers.

Ensuring you have relevant Packaging Technology experience, solid project management skills and the organisational skills to ensure you can juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you will be a positive team member on site - building trusted relationships, communicating clearly, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

In return, you will join a business that genuinely values innovation, sustainability and career development. This is a chance to put your love for all things packaging at the heart of a business shaping the future of protein…

If your idea of a good time involves premium pickles, perfectly balanced condiments and winning big with even bigger grocery accounts, you might want to keep reading.

Salary: £45k-£55k + Car Allowance

We’re on the lookout for a National Account Manager to join a seriously well-loved premium food brand that’s been elevating sandwiches, cheese boards and dinner plates for generations.

This role comes with full ownership of a major grocery account and a Discounter, giving you the chance to shape strategy, unlock opportunities and put a category-led, insight-driven stamp on some very exciting partnerships.

Become the commercial lead across your accounts, building long-term relationships, delivering joint business plans and turning data into smart, sustainable growth.

From leading negotiations, managing budgets, forecasting and range reviews – there’s a bunch of key responsibilities that’ll now be in your very capable hands.

Working closely with NPD, marketing, supply chain and finance, you will drive new own-label wins, secure new business and keep SKU volume, distribution and GM forecasting firmly under control. Agility is key here, as is the confidence to challenge the status quo and course correct when needed, all while supporting the Head of Grocery with wider commercial strategy and key projects.

The ideal candidate should be an inquisitive, dynamic and passionate FMCG pro who already knows their way around top six grocery accounts, ideally within premium brands across branded and or own label portfolios.

Strong analytical thinking, structured selling skills, commercial sharpness and a proven track record of building brilliant customer relationships are all attributes that’ll be looked kindly upon for this role.

If you want a role where the products are premium, the ambition is high and the impact is very real, this could be the tastiest career move you make this year.

Go on, treat yourself…

We’re recruiting on the lookout for a Product Innovation Manager(12-Month FTC) to join one of the UK’s most iconic FMCG businesses - the kind that’s been quietly shaping tea breaks, birthdays and Friday nights for decades. 

You’ll be responsible for shaping the future of a much-loved cake portfolio, building a pipeline of insight-led innovation that keeps consumers excited and the category moving forward. That means managing an existing portfolio with a sharp commercial eye, spotting white space opportunities, and turning consumer, market and category insight into ideas that actually make it to shelf. 

You’ll lead cross-functional projects through the full stage gate process, balancing creativity with rigour, and making sure every idea stacks up from a brand, consumer and profitability point of view.

You’ll bring solid experience managing a product portfolio end to end, a strong grasp of how to uncover meaningful consumer insight, and the ability to use data and research to build robust business cases and persuasive sell-in stories. 

A positive, proactive mindset is key, along with the confidence to problem-solve, influence and bring out the best in others. If innovation is your thing and you like seeing your ideas come to life in the real world, this one’s well worth a look.

You won’t be doing it alone either. Utlise your strong people skills to nurture a talented team into something really special. You’ll be working closely with colleagues across R&D, sales, operations and finance, influencing stakeholders at all levels and crafting compelling stories that land brilliantly with retail partners. It’s a role for someone who’s as comfortable in the data as they are in a creative brainstorm, and who enjoys joining the dots between insight, strategy and execution.

The culture is a real standout too. This is a global, family-run business (run out of a lovely Leeds head office) where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to enjoy what they do. This is a flexible hybrid role, with two days a week in the office required. 

You’ll gain proper experience working on brands found in over half of UK households and have a genuine input into shaping the future product portfolio… and yes, there’s a steady flow of cake and pizza along the way!

So what do you say? 

Our client is a major player in the UK food manufacturing scene that prefers to let its products do the talking, and they are on the lookout for an experienced candidate to pull the strings behind the scenes…

We think that the perfect Candidate is YOU!

As Senior Commercial Manager, join the business that’s supplying some of the most recognisable names in grocery and chilled food and lead the commercial team to the next level.

This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll own the commercial agenda for a key customer and act as the strategic bridge between retailer and manufacturer. You’ll be responsible for building deep, trusted relationships across multiple functions within the retail account, from buying and trading through to technical and supply chain, while ensuring internal teams are fully aligned and set up for success.

You’ll have full accountability for sales performance, profitability and long-term growth. You’ll lead the development and execution of customer plans, promotional strategies and pricing architecture, balancing volume growth with margin delivery. Range reviews, category analysis and market benchmarking will sit firmly in your remit, with a strong expectation that you can interpret data, spot gaps and turn insight into action. Take ownership of forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring weekly and monthly updates are accurate, meaningful and used to drive better decisions at both the customer and senior leadership level.

Innovation is a big part of this role. You’ll work closely with NPD to identify new opportunities, shape product pipelines and bring commercially viable ideas to market. From early-stage concept discussions through to launch execution, you’ll oversee the whole process. You’ll also play a key role in post-launch reviews, refining ranges and plans to maximise long-term success.

Utilise your strong experience in industry to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues, set standards and represent the commercial function with credibility and confidence across the wider business.

The role is based in South Wales, with a hybrid working pattern of three days a week in the office and regular travel to customer sites, stores and other group locations, so a full driving licence is required.

If you’re ready to step into a senior commercial role where you can genuinely shape strategy, influence outcomes and leave your mark on a growing chilled food and grocery business, this is a cracking opportunity to do just that.

If you’re the sort of person who gets an oddly deep sense of satisfaction from looking at packaging with perfect seals & crisp colours, then buckle up - this might just be your dream gig.

As the champion of the function, you’ll bring high standards, clear thinking and a knack for rallying teams behind a packaging strategy that keeps the brand distinctive, the factory humming and the customers happy. 

Work hand-in-glove with Operations to keep every wrap, reel and case performing beautifully, while also making sure service never slips. You’ll partner closely with Group Procurement and Responsible Business to tap into wider expertise and unlock smarter, more sustainable approaches that strengthen the brand’s future.

Day-to-day, you’ll own everything to do with packaging film and corrugate, diving in to solve issues quickly so production keeps running smoothly. Lead innovation and renovation projects from first spark to final launch, shaping formats and designs that fit shopper needs. 

You’ll safeguard consistency, colour standards and brand identity with a firm but fair hand, navigating legislation without letting creativity take a back seat. Supplier performance reviews, spec updates and final NPD sign-offs will all land at your door as you maintain quality and compliance across every pack.

Innovation will be your playground, whether that’s optimising for efficiency, exploring sustainable materials, or finding new formats that give the brand an edge across channels. You’ll track budgets, build business cases, deliver cost savings and keep improvement projects moving with pace and purpose. Commercial partners, operational colleagues and external suppliers will look to you not just for technical expertise, but for clarity, calmness and a service mindset that makes collaboration easy. 

To thrive here, you’ll need strong technical knowledge of key packaging materials, flow-wrapping experience and a solid understanding of print processes. You’ll be detail-obsessed, highly organised and able to juggle deadlines without breaking stride. If you also happen to know your way around bakery packaging, even better.

Above all, you’ll value people, champion great teamwork, adapt to change with ease and take real ownership of your area. 

If you’re ready to shape the packaging future of a brand that has been delighting snackers for decades, this could be the role that lets you make your mark in a very real, very visible way…

Ready to turn your foodie brain into supermarket gold - one seasonal hit at a time?

We’re working with a big player in Private Label meat world to find the perfect candidate to join this South Wales based team as a NPD Technologist - It’s all about beef, lamb, and a serious amount of added value to put it simply!

From concept to launch, you’ll take ideas from that first spark all the way to full-scale production. One day you’re bench-testing a new marinade, the next you’re pulling on your boots for a factory trial, then back at your desk refining recipes, costings, and specs for the retailers. It’s food development in its purest form - creative, technical, a bit messy, and incredibly satisfying when it all comes together.

Be the link between kitchen creativity and factory reality, working closely with technical, production, and commercial teams to make sure what’s dreamed up can actually be delivered. 

Expect to get properly involved in seasonal projects. You’ll find new joy when at a summer BBQ or round the table for Christmas dinner as you brag to your friends and family that you were the one to make this lovely meal happen from day 0. 

This is big-scale stuff for the UK’s major grocery retailers, and it moves fast.

A food science background would be ideal, or solid experience in product development - meat, chilled, or retailer-side will all serve you well. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, handling a few briefs at once, and keeping your documentation tight (we know, not the sexy part, but essential). 

You’ll also be chatting with customers, suppliers, and your internal teams daily, so clear communication and a bit of sparkle will go a long way.

This isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk and watch ideas float past. It’s for the hands-on foodie who loves seeing their work land on shelf, who gets a kick out of solving the “how do we make this work?” puzzle.

If you’re ready to join a team where innovation actually makes it through the factory doors, and where your products end up on millions of plates, it might be time to make your next move…

If you’re passionate about building a long-term career in the industry and you’ve got a soft spot for our furry friends up and down the country, then this is the kind of role that ticks both boxes.

We’re working with a well-established brand that’s made a big name for itself in the world of small pet care. You’ll have seen them all over on shelves in grocery, wholesale and independent

 retailers. This is the opportunity for a look behind the curtain and become a part of this exciting team!

As Junior National Account Manager, you’ll be supporting a group of experienced Account Managers across a variety of channels. That means variety, visibility and the chance to learn how national retail relationships are managed at pace.

There’s plenty of room for you to grow too. It’s safe to say it won't take long in this puppy training centre to hone your skills, with hard work you’ll be doing “zoomies” in no time. You’ll take the lead on your own accounts and build the kind of hands-on experience that sets you up for the long haul.

You’ll need to be switched on with numbers and confident using Excel, but more importantly, you’ll be someone who communicates clearly and builds relationships with ease.

The team is friendly, focused and seriously experienced and they’re looking for someone who’s as curious as they are committed.

Don’t go barking up the wrong tree, this is your role – come fetch it.