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Just Recruitment is working with a growing and expanding manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to their existing team.

This is a newly created role, offering further development over time and a path of natural progression.

The key purpose of this role is to optimise the site’s supply chain processes, aligning logistics and inventory management activities with sourcing and demand forecasts, and working in collaboration with stakeholders across key departments.

Strong experience in S&OP methods, 3PL management and stakeholder management will be key to your success in this role.

As a member of the site Management Team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the business and grow alongside it, directly managing existing Warehouse and Logistics teams.

Key duties include:

• Execute supply chain strategies that enable achievement of annual volume and margin goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and tailoring plans to address specific market conditions and client needs.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, and forecasting processes in alignment with business objectives.
• Optimise the site’s end-to-end supply chain to maximise performance in inventory management, lead time and OTD ensuring effective inbound material scheduling to ensure it is in line with business requirements and inventory target.
• Drive implementation of key supply chain infrastructure and process improvement projects, including supporting implementation of the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Oversee all transport operations, maintain strong relationships with freight carriers, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Manage warehouse processes to ensure efficient storage, inventory control, and distribution, ensuring products are handled and stored correctly.
• Work closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Production and Quality teams to align logistics with sourcing and demand planning, ensuring smooth operations.
• Implement high-quality service standards and collaborate with the Sales team to explore new ways of engaging with customers and growing the business.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with safety and quality regulations, maintaining product integrity throughout transportation and storage.
• Maintain optimal stock levels, using just-in-time practices to balance availability with demand while avoiding excess stock.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency while maintaining high operational standards.
• Identify potential risks, such as supply chain disruptions or compliance issues, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Lead and support the Warehouse and Logistics teams (currently 7 people), fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required skills and experience:

• 5+ years of supply chain management, manufacturing and distribution experience.
• Strong experience in S&OP methods.
• Strong experience in 3PL management and contract negotiation.
• People management skills: you have experience managing teams to deliver and can demonstrate leadership of your function.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions, while also ensuring the business aligns with ethical and customer-focused principles.
• Project Management: Able to drive projects forward with a strong sense of autonomy, responsibility, and business acumen, ensuring alignment and prioritisation across departments to ensure customer needs are met.
• Effective communication: the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Perseverance to deliver results: you are not constrained by a first ‘no’ from suppliers, customers or colleagues. You drive customer focus throughout the organisation and have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global business, expanding within the Suffolk area, the working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm - this is a site-based role.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment seeks a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias for a well-established and long-standing company in Sudbury. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated, long-serving team.

This is a day-shift role!

The key purpose of this role is to provide a knowledgeable, safe, cost effective, efficient multi-skilled maintenance service, to the Sudbury site that adheres to all engineering and electrical standards and procedures for compliance with statutory and business requirements.

Key duties include:

• Maintaining all buildings, equipment, and services in a safe and cost-effective manner through effective maintenance programmes, ensuring traceable and auditable records are maintained.
• Ensuring the changes to machinery and infrastructure are adequately managed via the appropriate site procedures.
• Ensuring that all engineering/maintenance work carried out on site complies with relevant regulations and that all inspection and testing regimes are completed as required.
• Identifying, ordering or supporting the business in ordering parts or services required to satisfy the day-to-day maintenance and engineering requirements of the business and to catalogue and control stocks of necessary spares.
• Undertaking and supporting the co-ordination and implementation of any capital projects or site improvements works required, including installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Working with the Production Manager to ensure that a flexible schedule is in place to provide appropriate cover for maintenance and engineering works out of standard working hours, including call outs where required.
• Working with Site Management, Production and Technical teams in looking at improving plant efficiency and minimising processing times, ensuring data is recorded to enable analysis to take place.
• Completing and maintaining all records in a timely manner, ensuring they are available and auditable as required.
• Being proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge and skills to meet the needs of this position, to enhance personal performance and meet career objectives.
• Undertaking training as directed by the business to develop experience and capability.
• Working with, supporting and educating Process Operatives to undertake basic maintenance tasks on machinery. Being responsible for producing formal manuals to support completion of these tasks.

Key requirements for this role, skills and qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 / BTEC in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
• 3 years’ experience of working in manufacturing environments.
• Experience of repairing and maintaining motors, instruments, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and filling lines, etc.
• Broad knowledge of pneumatic, air logic, pressure and hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to gain skills in electrical fault-finding and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents and drawings.
• Good understanding of Safe Systems of Work, proficient with Permit to Work, risk assessment and method statements Sound analysis and decision-making skills.
• An open-minded, flexible attitude to meet the requirements of the business.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Must have a willingness to develop people in increasing their skills on the plant.
• Must be able to deal with people from other teams within the organisation and with people from external organisations.
• Self-Management e.g., time management and personal development.

The working hours for this role are from Monday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7.45am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.45am to 2.30pm.

Holidays 26 days plus bank holiday.

This role offers free parking on-site and other company benefits.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with an organisation based in the Sudbury area — actively seeking a General Farm Worker / Spray Operator to join their team.

You will assist with various tasks related to crop production, including spraying and applying herbicides to a high standard while ensuring all chemicals are used safely and correctly. Your duties will also include the timely and accurate transportation of fruit, other products, and machinery between locations. Additionally, you will be responsible for mowing, shredding, and performing other general tasks within your capability.

You will need to effectively communicate with other team members and ensure they comply with all relevant legislation, company policy and procedures.

Qualifications or desired skills:

• Driving Licence (Essential).
• Spray Qualifications - PA1 and PA2 (Desirable).
• Good understanding of English.
• Professional attitude and approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent role. The workload and tasks will vary depending on the time of season.
• The contracted minimum hours will be 40 hours per week, with overtime after 48 hours and up to 60 hours in a week. Overtime is calculated at a time and a quarter.
• You will be required to be flexible with working hours and with weekend work when required.
• This role offers 28 days holiday pro-rata.
• The position will be hourly paid. Competitive pay dependent on qualifications and experience.
• On-site accommodation is available if required.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps seeks a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver for a company based in Sudbury Suffolk.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role, offering excellent long-term career prospects.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 5.00am to 3.00pm.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely operating a Counterbalance (CB) and Combi forklift to transport goods around the warehouse.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Organising stock in the warehouse, ensuring all goods are stored correctly.
• Assisting with inventory checks as required.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Role requirements:

• Valid FLT Counterbalance (CB) and Combi forklift licences.
• Previous experience operating CB and Combi forklifts.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing organisation, based on the outskirts of Sudbury seeking to add a Sales Executive, to their existing sales team.

For this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing customers. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of sales processes, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of the food manufacturing industry would be advantageous.

Key duties include:

• Developing and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Identifying and engaging potential customers through various channels (trade fairs, PR events, customer visits), representing the company in a professional and ethical way.
• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and retention, managing your own customer accounts.
• Conducting market research to identify new trends and opportunities within the industry.
• Preparing and delivering compelling presentations to prospective customers.
• Collaborating with team members to share insights and strategies for improving sales performance.
• Utilising MS Office applications and bespoke software to track sales activities and report on progress, monitoring payments and ensuring customers operate within their credit terms.

Role requirements:

• Proven experience in a sales role, with a track record of achieving sales targets preferably within the food industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with clients and understand their needs.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to carry out data analysis in Excel and familiarity with using an ERP system to track customer orders and manage any returns. Willing and able to learn new systems/software as the business grows.

This role offers a competitive package as well as:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution.
• 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 22 days after 2 years’ service, and 25 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free on-site parking and hot drinks.

This is a site-based role, with travel to customers' sites and trade fairs as required.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.