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We are pleased to be recruiting for a Creative Workshop Assistant to join a well-established and friendly company based in Salisbury.  The ideal candidate will be a proactive and efficient multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a creative instinct. As the Creative Workshop Assistant, you will be part of a team of five in the Pictures Workshop, where you will help mount and frame pictures and graphic prints once they have been produced.   What’s in it for the Creative Workshop Assistant?

• Permanent & full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday 8:00 – 17:30
• Competitive salary, £27,072.50 annum and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

  Key Responsibilities of the Creative Workshop Assistant

• Carry out practical tasks such as mounting artwork, cutting pictures, assembling frames, and adding fixings.
• Use workshop tools and equipment to build, finish, and prepare framed pictures to the required specifications.
• Handle materials carefully, ensuring each framed piece is accurate, clean, and completed within a reasonable timeframe.
• Keep the workshop tidy, clean tools and equipment after use, and report any faults or broken items.
• •Support the Pictures Workshop Supervisor and follow the daily work schedule to keep production on track.

  Key competencies of the Creative Workshop Assistant

• Understanding of suitability of mounts, framing and glass is desirable
• Ability to use tools and equipment to produce picture frames
• Ability to work with a team of people and to take instruction on workflow
• Good verbal communications to enable understanding of requirements
• Initiative to recommend solutions and/or improvements where appropriate
• Dependable and responsible with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with a proactive approach
• Flexibility when following instructions on priority of workflow

  If you would like to further your career and make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company, please apply now!

Our well-established client based in Totton is seeking a professional and experienced Procurement Officer to take full ownership of the supply chain and materials management.   The Procurement Officer is a key role within a fast-moving manufacturing environment, keeping production on track through meticulous planning, strong supplier relationships, and a clear focus on meeting time and cost targets.   Main duties of the Procurement Officer

• Maintain tight control of materials and inventory to prevent production downtime
• Use Kanban and JIT methods to manage stock levels with high accuracy
• Source, assess, and onboard suppliers for specialist materials and tooling
• Build strong supplier networks, including backup options to reduce risk
• Oversee the full purchasing cycle, resolving delivery or quality issues quickly
• Ensure full traceability by validating and archiving material certifications
• Actively utilise AI and IT automation tools to streamline procurement workflows

  Key competences of the Procurement Officer

• Proven procurement/buyer experience within a UK manufacturing or engineering setting
• Solid understanding of raw materials and their applications
• Confident negotiating skills when working with suppliers
• Strong financial awareness, including budgeting and cost control
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Good communication skills and a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English

  The role of Procurement Officer is a permanent and full-time position offering a negotiable annual salary dependent on experience alongside many benefits.   If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW!

We are pleased to be working with an established company based in Southampton which is looking to recruit a Sales Executive to join their friendly team.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy office environment, to ensure client’s needs are met and anticipated, as well as establishing new sales opportunities.   Main duties of the Sales Executive:

• Promote the company’s services and build relationships with customers
• Respond to sales enquiries via telephone and email
• Proactively call out to current and potential new clients
• Proactively manage customer’s accounts
• Keep customers' records accurately updated
• Manage customers’ expectations
• Liaise with internal departments to full fill customer requirements

  Key competencies of the Sales Executive:

• Quick to learn and adapt
• Good IT capabilities (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Polite, friendly with a professional telephone manner
• Self- motivated, punctual, and organised
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced thriving environment
• Ability to problem solve and to work off your own initiative
• Ability to build quick rapport with potential and existing customers

  As a Sales Executive you will be required to work Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 with 1 hr lunch break, along with a salary offering £28,600 per annum + uncapped commission based on a % of sales. You will be offered a great holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of BH), pension scheme and high end newly built purpose offices including on site canteen, free onsite parking, down-time rooms, onsite gym and more!   If you would like to join a constant growing family run business who value their team, please APPLY NOW.

We are working with a fast-paced entrepreneurial led company with over 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and supplying both ambient food and non-food consumer goods to retailers in the UK, South Africa & Australia. Offices are based in Christchurch, (Dorset), Hong Kong and Cape Town and they currently manufacture in both the UK and China. Due to business grows they are looking to strengthen the ambient food technical team with an experienced ambient food technical expert who has a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, experience in customer and ambient food manufacturing facing roles and has a solution driven approach. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and deep knowledge of ambient food standards.   Job Description As a senior ambient food technical & quality manager you will oversee ambient food safety, quality, and legal compliance, and implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS). You will be expected to drive continuous improvement, handle customer audits, and together with regulatory experts ensure product legality for all ambient food products. You will function as a key link between production, customers, and internal stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance during the NPD process and will lead on any incident management requirements. The role is based in the UK, ideally office based in Christchurch but hybrid/remote working will be considered. There is an expectation that the role requires travel within the UK to retail customers and manufacturing sites, (once or twice per month) and travel to China to manufacturing sites, (once or twice per year). There may also be travel to customers in South Africa.   Key Responsibilities for the Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Technical Leadership: Execute a technical strategy, promote a strong ambient food safety culture, and function as a senior company representative.
• Quality & Safety Systems: Maintain, and improve an ambient food QMS, ensuring customer & legal compliance.
• Auditing & Compliance: Manage internal/external audits (customers, regulatory bodies), ensuring exacting standards and ensuring manufacturing sites implement and close out corrective actions.
• Customer Liaison: Serve as a primary technical contact for major customers, advising on technical aspects of NPD and innovation, managing complaints, ensuring alignment, and fostering strong relationships.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on product labelling, innovative technologies, product development, and process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD), production, and commercial team members to ensure ambient food safety and quality are integrated into all process changes and new product launches.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure all products meet customer specifications, legal requirements, and ambient food safety legislation.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations into any major incidents, serious complaints and/or recalls, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure manufacturing sites implement preventative measures.
• Reporting: Monitor and report technical performance, driving KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Management: Approve and manage suppliers based on risk.

  Key Requirements & Attributes for the Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Education: Degree in Food Science or related field (essential).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of HACCP, UK/EU Ambient Food law, GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience: Proven senior role in ambient food manufacturing, FMCG, with auditing experience. Usually 5–6+ years in a senior technical or quality management role within the ambient food manufacturing industry, ideally with experience of collaborating with major retailers.
• Soft Skills: Decisive leadership, and the capacity to communicate complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities. Logical, assertive, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  Desirable Requirements & Attributes for Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Project management and coaching skills.
• Experience with specific customer standards (M&S, Tesco, ASDA).
• Experience with specific customer specification & compliance databases (M&S, Tesco, ASDA)
• Specialised knowledge with Food Vitamins & Supplements
• HACCP Level 4 or Advanced Diploma in Applied HACCP Principles.
• Lead Auditor qualification (e.G., BRCGS Lead Auditor).
• Level 4 Ambient Food Safety certification.

  Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum Remote / Hybrid available with travel as needed to Christchurch, Nottingham and London

The Work Shop are pleased to be working with a global supplier and designer of luxury packaging within the food gifting space.   If you are a creative and experienced Account Manager with previous FMCG experience then this could be a great opportunity for you to get involved with a creative, innovative, award winning Company to deal with some of the United State’s leading retailers and food manufacturers   Duties of Account Manager:-

• Working with our International Business Development Manager and our Directors on developing new business
• Building and developing relationships with key accounts
• Identifying opportunities, then pitching for and winning new business with existing and new customers, including many of the US major mass market retailers
• Contributing and overseeing relevant New Product Development to do so, including briefing the art team and managing customer design feedback
• Managing all commercials for each project, remaining competitive whilst ensuring profitability and margins are maintained
• Coordinating all customer requirements and ensure all deadlines are met, from point of order through to delivery, working together with a project manager
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including warehouse, logistics, marketing & finance teams, and submitting required information to progress projects
• Managing external suppliers during the course of projects

  A background in FMCG is essential for the Account Manager role and you will also require:-

• A proven background working with retailers to grow and develop business
• A great communication style with the ability to engage with customers
• Strong commercial outlook
• Great negotiation skills
• A creative flair would be beneficial with a passion for design

  This is a full time, office-based role and due to location a driving licence and car is essential Working hours are 09am to 5pm Monday to Friday although some flexibility may be required Generous starting salary dependent on experience

We are currently working with a well-established client based in Romsey who are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Technician to join their Planning team. The successful Architectural Technician will contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from master-planning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design.   Key responsibilities of the Architectural Technician

• To work closely with architects and design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments
• Provide input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications.
• Prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs.
• Ensure that projects meet the needs of clients and the community.
• Develop over time and  provide increasing inputs to design and the project process

  Key attributes of the Architectural Technician

• Minimum of 2 years (UK based) experience working on residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national housebuilders
• A keen interest in residential design and placemaking
• Good visualisation and graphic skills (Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  Package and benefits of the Architectural Technician

• £34K annual salary depending on experience
• Continuing Professional Development programme and opportunity for progression
• Hybrid work option is available
• 21 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas week
• Company pension scheme and modern offices
• Eyecare and employee retail discount scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking

  If you would like to further your career and make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company, please APPLY NOW!

We are currently working with a well-established client based in Romsey who are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Technician to join their technical team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a keen interest and experience in producing working technical drawings for residential projects, utilising software tools such as REVIT and AutoCAD.   Key responsibilities of the Architectural Technician

• Production of working drawings and technical documents while complying to the latest legislation
• Interpret and fully understand client briefs and requirements
• Provide architectural support to different housing projects
• Oversee timescales and quality control while liaising with clients and external parties
• Develop over time and gain wider experience and knowledge, progressing within the technical team

  Key attributes of the Architectural Technician

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience (UK based) working on residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national housebuilders
• A good level of experience doing construction working drawings / technical drawings on national/regional housebuilder residential development projects
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of building regulations
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Thorough knowledge of M4 (CAT 2 & 3) Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  Package and benefits of the Architectural Technician

• £35K - £44K annual salary depending on experience
• Continuing Professional Development programme and opportunity for progression
• Hybrid work option is available
• 21 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas week
• Company pension scheme and modern offices
• Eyecare and employee retail discount scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking

  If you would like to further your career and make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company, please APPLY NOW!

We are currently working with a well established manufacturing and installations company who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their busy finance team.   Duties of Accounts Assistant:

• Raising and processing of sales invoices
• Processing the expenses claims
• Consolidating / reconciliation the factory payroll hours etc to be approved by the factory director
• Posting of factory timesheets summary into Sage 200 and weekly report to business of labour hours / efficiency etc
• Assisting with month end analysis and schedules
• Credit card expenses processing in Sage.
• Assisting of trend analysis in Q2 & Q3 forecasts and annual budget.
• Processing of subcontractor applications
• Scan and save subcontractor applications on server
• Run monthly subcontractor payment run for Commercial director approval
• Send self-bills and payment certificates with remittances to subcontractors
• Send CIS statements to subcontractors
• Monitor and update Approved subcontractor schedule for expired self bills and insurances
• Adhoc support to the commercial team (quantity surveyors) eg supplying data / documents on their projects

  Core hours are 08.30am to 5pm Mon to Thursday and 08.30am to 1pm on Friday Part Time hours can be accommodated £26,000 to £30,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Marketing Assistant to join their Marketing Team on a part-time basis to provide maternity cover for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension.   This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing professional looking for a flexible role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.   Key Responsibilities of the Marketing Assistant 

• Support delivery of marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels
• Assist in creating and scheduling marketing content and communications
• Maintain and update marketing materials and website content
• Coordinate marketing activities and campaign timelines
• Monitor campaign performance and assist with reporting
• Support event and promotional activity planning and execution
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging

  Skills & Experience of the Marketing Assistant 

• Previous experience in a marketing or marketing support role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using social media and digital marketing platforms
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and marketing tools/systems
• Team player with a proactive and adaptable approach

  Contract: 3-month maternity cover (with potential for extension) Hours: 15 - 22.5 hours per week / 3 days per week Location: Romsey - Office Based Salary: £28,000 pro rata   If you are an experienced Marketing Assistant available for an immediate or short-notice start and are seeking a flexible, part-time marketing opportunity, we would love to hear from you.