Delivering outstanding Interim and Permanent recruitment solutions for the Food & Drink Manufacturing industry.

When building successful teams and careers, we know one size doesn't fit all. That's why our recruitment solutions are tailored to your precise needs and goals. 

Specialising in Interim and Permanent recruitment, we work at pace to ensure the right people
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Production Planner
Permanent
  • Glasgow
  • c£35,000

Location: Glasgow Overview: Are you a passionate and meticulous planner? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is everything? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client who is an incredibly successful food manufacturer, part of a global group based in the Glasgow area and are looking for a Production Planner Development Assistant to supplement their team. About You:•    Food manufacturing or similar manufacturing experience.•    Proficient with Excel or similar IT system knowledge (SAP, Oracle etc.). •    Good communication skills•    As Production Planner, you will need strong project management skills. What will you be doing?•    The Production Planner will drive and maintain production scheduling systems to maximize efficiency.•    Create and manage structured production schedules that optimize capacity and labour resources.•    Monitor and control work-in-progress levels to support production efficiencies.•    Collaborate with production and sales teams to identify and resolve potential scheduling challenges.•    Coordinate with purchasing department to ensure timely material availability.•    Participate in regular production standard reviews and maintain accurate planning data.•    As Production Planner, you will oversee production tracking systems and maintain shift calendars. What can they offer you?This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative manufacturer who are going from strength to strength within the industry. They are continuously growing and adding more products to their repertoire. You will have great opportunities for professional development working in a collaborative team environment. They’re looking to pay c£35,000 for the successful candidate. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference JO/TNT/1572 to josh@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. We are seeking applications from talented Production Planners, Materials Planners, Supply Planners, Production Controllers and Materials Controllers who live within Glasgow, Hamilton, Kilmarnock, Cambuslang, Motherwell and Larkhall regions. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Josh Ozdemir
Materials Planner
Permanent
  • Glasgow
  • c£37,000

Location: Glasgow Overview: Are you a detail-oriented and analytical planner with a passion for ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where efficiency and precision are key? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, an incredibly successful food manufacturer and part of a global group based in the Glasgow area, is looking for a Materials Planner to support their growing team. About You:•    Experience in food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.•    Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.•    Strong communication and problem-solving skills.•    Excellent organizational and time management abilities.•    An understanding of supply chain or materials planning principles is desirable. What will you be doing?•    Manage material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.•    Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing waste and holding costs.•    Collaborate with procurement and production teams to align materials availability with production schedules.•    Monitor supplier performance and resolve material supply issues to avoid production delays.•    Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the ERP system to support planning decisions.•    Participate in stock reviews, cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement of materials planning processes.•    Support the development of planning tools and reports to enhance supply chain visibility. What can they offer you?This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative manufacturer who are going from strength to strength within the industry. They are continuously growing and adding more products to their repertoire. You will have great opportunities for professional development working in a collaborative team environment. They’re looking to pay c£37,000 for the right candidate. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference JO/TNT/1570 to josh@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. We are seeking applications from talented Production Planners, Materials Planners, Supply Planners, Production Controllers and Materials Controllers who live within Glasgow, Hamilton, Kilmarnock, Cambuslang, Motherwell and Larkhall regions. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.  

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Josh Ozdemir
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Permanent
  • Greater Manchester
  • c£58,000

Location: Greater Manchester Shifts: 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights Overview: Our client is a fast-growing food manufacturer with multiple sites. They work with retailers across the UK and are looking for a reactive Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team of engineers in the Manchester area.   About You:•    Need to multi skilled and have experience in reactive role previously.•    A good electrical background required with a proven track record working under pressure and the ability to read electrical drawings•    PLC experience is required for this Multi-Skilled Engineer to be able to go online with equipment and diagnose control faults. •    Mechanical experience required to be able to replace bearing and strip down motors on conveying systems. What will you be doing?•    Perform preventive maintenance on food processing machinery and equipment.•    The Multi-Skilled Engineer will conduct breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.•    Diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.•    Troubleshoot and repair electrical panels, sensors, PLCs, and control systems.•    Set up and test equipment to ensure it meets production and safety standards. What can they offer you?Our client boasts an updated factory with new machinery, based locally to Manchester with excellent opportunities for people within the business as the company like to promote internally when they can.They’re looking to pay c£58,000 with slight flex for exceptional talent, with overtime paid at single rate and pension package provided. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1827 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830944145 for a confidential discussion. We are seeking applications from talented Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Technical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, PLC Engineers who live within Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Radcliffe, Prestbury, Heywood or Stockport.True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Josh Ozdemir
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