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Job: Product Development ControllerLocation: Warrington & KivetonWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between.In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Controller to join our team, this position will work across both the Kiveton and Warrington sites. You must have a driving license. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a growing team, helping to shape product development processes and drive innovation across our Italian ready meals range. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership, influence key decisions, and play an important role in the continued success of the business.Role Purpose:You will lead the product development team, driving the customer category food strategy to ensure profitable growth for both Greencore and our clients. You will also play a pivotal role in fostering strong customer partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Review all customer product development briefs to ensure they align with our food strategy, addressing any discrepancies as needed.Lead your team in developing market-relevant, commercially viable product and packaging concepts, ensuring high quality and sustainability.Engage with senior management stakeholders at each site to ensure strategic alignment across customer, category, and Greencore objectives.Be a champion of our `Great Food' principle, ensuring that food quality and innovation remain central to everything we do.Utilise food trends and insights to shape product concepts, working in collaboration with the marketing and portfolio teams.Set high standards for the Product Development team, ensuring excellence in food quality, customer communication, and operational processes.Take responsibility for margin delivery by overseeing accurate product costing from concept to implementation, ensuring target costs are met or exceeded.Provide strong leadership, ensuring your team is safe, engaged, and fully equipped to deliver outstanding results, with the right training and resources.Ensure full compliance with Product Development procedures and policies, guaranteeing that products are developed correctly from the outset.What We're Looking For:Proven track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable commercial products.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to plan workloads effectively and focus teams to meet objectives.In-depth knowledge of food and customer needs, along with the ability to engage and build strong relationships with clients.Passion for great food, with a deep understanding of current and emerging trends in the food industry.Excellent organisational skills to ensure smooth project execution and team alignment.We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.What you'll get in return:* Competitive salary and job-related benefits* Holidays* Competitive matched pension contributions* Life insurance up to 4x salary* Company share save scheme* Greencore Qualifications* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training.

As a Product Manager, you’ll sit at the intersection of multiple development teams and the business, ensuring technical delivery aligns with business priorities.This is a pivotal role in shaping the user stories and requirements, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence in product delivery across the group to increase customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and revenue growth.You’ll own and prioritise product roadmaps across AI and software platforms and coordinate cross-team efforts. You’ll work in a pragmatic, fast-moving environment where decisions are made quickly and impact is measured in real business results.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams to prioritise across AI and software platforms communicating progress, blockers and outcomes.Influence value-driven backlog by engaging with stakeholders across multiple group functions to drive business impact.Shape and prioritise the backlog, work with technical leads and utilise your understanding of customer needs to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.Communicate product goals and priorities to team members and stakeholders in clear, actionable terms.Participate in architecture discussions, peer reviews, and design sprints, ensuring technical quality and maintainability.Review and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for ongoing products and services. Collaborate with marketing, sales and support on product launches, positioning and GTM strategies.Gather user feedback, oversee UAT, and implement incremental improvements to the product.Identify and address risks or issues as they arise in day-to-day product operations.Assist in communicating changes to production, ensuring users are informed about updates or modifications.Skills & ExperienceComing from a product background with strong experience in product management or solution delivery.Demonstrable understanding of AI technologies, trends, and practical applications, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects.#K3CapitalGroup

Production AssemblerHours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00-16:30 / Friday: 08:00-16:00Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour We are currently supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in the UK who require Mechanical Assemblers to join their production team on a monthly rolling contract.This is a hands-on assembly role within a clean, structured manufacturing environment, working on the build and assembly of complex engineered enclosures and equipment.Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical AssemblerMechanical assembly of engineered units and sub-assembliesWorking from engineering drawings and assembly instructionsUse of hand tools and basic power toolsFitting components, panels and fixtures to a high standardCarrying out visual and quality checks during the build processMaintaining a clean, safe and organised work areaSkills & Experience for the successful Mechanical AssemblerPrevious experience as a Mechanical Assembler or Production AssemblerAbility to read and follow technical drawings or work instructionsGood manual dexterity and attention to detailBackground in mechanical, fabrication, or equipment assembly environments preferredReliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small teamThese positions are being managed exclusively by an outsourced recruitment partner, and all applications will be handled in confidence.To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for further details.ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.