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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Manufacturing Manager
Permanent
  • Lancashire
  • c£50K plus benefits 

Location: LancashireOverview: A well respected, fast growing FMCG manufacturer with a real emphasis on people development and a growth mentality, are now looking to recruit an ambitious Shift Manufacturing Manager to join their talented management team. About You:  •    As the Shift Manufacturing Manager, you need to have experience as a Manufacturing or Production Manager from a Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment, managing large teams.•    You’ll have a strong track record of tangible achievements and be driven to take ownership of the role and contribute to the success of the business.•    You will have knowledge of CI tools and techniques and how to apply these to drive improvements within your teams.•    Forward thinking attitude, enthusiastic and driven. You’ll have a passion for what you do and always deliver to the very highest standards.  The Role:  •    Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for optimising resources and managing performance, safety, quality and costs.•    The Shift Manufacturing Manager will be delivering operational plans and setting day to day objectives including delivery of the site business plan.•    As a key member of the Site Management team, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operations, leading inspiring a team to achieve targets whilst maintaining highest standards of quality and food safety.•    As Shift Manufacturing Manager you will be the driving force behind the shift, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. •    This is an opportunity to play a great role with a really innovative business who are going from strength to strength.•    A 3-shift pattern operates - earlys, lates and nights - Monday to Friday (nights, Monday-Thursday) Other Responsibilities include:•    Ensuring a safe, clean and good working environment utilising 5S principles•    Assisting the team to achieve their own objectives including training through coaching, hands on support and organisation of resources•    Responsibility for resource utilisation and the management of all direct reports including investigations and performance management•    Ensuring a cost efficient and stable production process with emphasis on KPI’s.•    Contributing to the development of current processes and ways of working•    Challenging processes and practices identifying opportunities for Continuous Improvement How to ApplyTo apply for this exciting opportunity with this ever-growing business, please send a copy of your CV to emma@truenorthtalent.co.uk quoting reference ES/TNT/2224 or call Emma on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.  We are seeking applications from talented Shift Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Leads, Production Leads, Shift Leads who live within Lancashire, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Preston, Bolton, Blackburn, Todmorden, Leyland, Chorley, Nelson, Rochdale, Bury or the surrounding areas of the North-West. 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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Emma Symonds
Technical Assistant
Permanent
  • Somerset
  • c£33,000

Location: SomersetShifts: Shift patterns Monday–Sunday.Overview: We are working with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a proactive Technical Assistant. In this hands-on technical role, you will support the Technologist and Technical Manager in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance across the production site. You’ll carry out audits, support technical projects, complete sampling, and play a key role in ensuring that all products meet strict technical and customer requirements. About You•    You will have experience working in a food manufacturing/FMCG environment and bring knowledge of food hygiene and quality management systems•    As the Technical Assistant, you will have experience in a QA/QC or technical role within food manufacturing (preferred)•    Strong communication skills, especially when engaging with production teams•    Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office•    Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment•    Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays•    Clear verbal and written communication skills•    Ability to take initiative, follow through on issues, and support continuous improvement What will you be doing?•    As a Technical Assistant, you’ll support the daily technical agenda across the site like collecting and preparing microbiological samples, swabs and water samples.•    Supporting taste panels and product assessments•    Following up on raw material and finished goods issues to ensure timely decisions•    Conducting internal audits (GMP, fabrication, hygiene, paperwork)•    Supporting customer complaint investigations•    Carrying out equipment checks and calibration verifications•    CCP verification and validation activities•    Updating and maintaining technical data logging systems•    Conducting traceability audits and supporting mass balance checks What can they offer you?A supportive, growing food manufacturer committed to high-quality products, strong career development, and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure across technical, production, and quality systems, with opportunities to progress your technical career. We are seeking applications from talented Technical Assistants, Technical Administrators, Technical Technician, QA/QC Technicians, Quality Assurance Assistants, Quality Control Assistants, Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors, Technical Auditors who live within the Bath, Bristol, Warminster, Yeovil, Wells, Bridgwater regions.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2238 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. 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
Raw Materials Technical Assistant
Permanent
  • Somerset
  • C£30,000

Location: SomersetOverview: We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a proactive Raw Materials Technical Assistant. In this role, you’ll ensure that all raw materials and packaging arriving on site meet strict quality, safety and specification standards. Acting as a key link between suppliers, production, goods-in and the technical team, you’ll carry out routine inspections, manage non-conformances, and help drive continuous improvement in material quality and supplier performance. About You•    Experience working within a Food Manufacturing or FMCG facility•    Strong knowledge of food hygiene and raw material handling•    Excellent communication skills – able to work cross-functionally and with external suppliers•    As Raw Material Assistant, you will need proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems•    Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines and work efficiently under pressure•    A proactive mindset, with the drive to investigate issues and support supplier improvement•    Flexibility to work outside normal hours if required What will you be doing?•    As Raw Materials Technical Assistant, you will support the quality assurance function through assessing and verifying quality of raw materials and packaging on delivery, in storage, and during production.•    Performing routine inspections, spot checks and scheduled micro sampling•    Leading investigations for raw material-related issues, customer complaints and internal foreign body finds•    Managing non-conforming stock, communicating with suppliers, and ensuring correct hold/reject procedures•    Maintaining raw material documentation, key cards, sampling schedules and risk assessments•    Supporting traceability checks, mass balance exercises and preparation for BRC and third-party audits•    Engaging with production, logistics and supply chain teams to ensure smooth material flow and compliance What can they offer you?A well-established, growing food business committed to quality, innovation and employee development. You’ll join a supportive technical team with opportunities to grow, develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site. We are seeking applications from talented Raw Materials Assistant, Raw Materials Technician, Raw Materials Quality Assistant, Goods-In Quality Inspector, Goods-In QA Technician, Technical Assistant, Technical Support Assistant, QA/QC Technician, Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Assistant, Intake Quality Controller’s who live within the Bath, Bristol, Warminster, Yeovil, Wells, Bridgwater regions.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2239 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. 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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True North Talent are specialists in the food and drink manufacturing industry, with a dedicated and experienced team of experts delivering interim and permanent recruitment solutions to organisations from independent start-ups, SMEs to global food companies. From leveraging our extensive network of experienced professionals to connect you with your ideal interim hire to carrying out an exclusive search for your next director level or executive hire, we’ve got you covered.

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True North Talent was born from a shared passion for building strong relationships and delivering outstanding talent solutions for the food and drink manufacturing industry. Our mission is simple: to help individuals and businesses realise their true potential.

We know that finding the right talent goes beyond just matching the right skills and experience and understand that, when building successful teams and careers, one size doesn't fit all. That's why our consultancy solutions are bespoke and tailored to your unique needs and specific goals.

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True North Talent was born from a shared passion for building strong relationships and delivering outstanding talent 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.

Above all, its our unwavering commitment that sets us apart. We are dedicated to your success, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results..

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At True North Talent, we specialise exclusively in recruitment for the food and drink manufacturing industry. Our team brings decades of sector-specific experience, allowing us to truly understand the challenges and opportunities our clients and candidates face. We don’t just fill vacancies: we partner with businesses to build long term success through tailored recruitment solutions. We pride ourselves on being relationship led, not sales driven. Our approach is built on honesty, transparency and genuine care for the people we work with.

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