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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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Technical Compliance Manager
Permanent
  • Brentwood
  • c£50,000 plus bonus plus benefits

Location: BrentwoodOverview: A dynamic and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and drive food safety and compliance standards across the business. As the company continues its exciting growth journey toward and beyond BRCGS accreditation, this role will be pivotal in ensuring audit readiness, robust systems, and a strong food safety culture.Working closely with the Technical Manager, this is an ideal opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional who thrives on systems, governance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. About You:• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline• Relevant experience in a Quality Systems, Compliance, or Technical role within UK food manufacturing• As Technical Manager, you will have a strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation• Experience leading internal audits and supporting third-party audits and inspections• A highly organised, detail-focused individual who can balance governance with practical site needs• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, NPD, and Hygiene teams• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS platforms, and retailer portals What You’ll Be Doing:• Taking full ownership of the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FS/QMS) in line with BRCGS Issue 9 standards• Managing document control, ensuring policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions are current, controlled, and audit-ready• Leading internal audits, managing non-conformances, and driving effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)• As compliance Manager, you will be leading the annual HACCP review and supporting food safety risk assessments across the site• Ensuring compliance with UK food safety legislation, FSA guidance, and legal requirements including allergens, labelling, and traceability• Managing the supplier assurance programme, ensuring robust specifications and appropriate accreditation are in place• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and ensuring ongoing audit readiness• Developing and delivering training related to QMS, compliance, and food safety systems• Supporting site-wide food safety and quality initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Desirable:• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000)• Level 3 or 4 Food Safety and HACCP• Experience within chilled or high-care food manufacturing environments What can they offer you?•    Up to 10% bonus•    Private medical insurance•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays•    Quarterly socials•    Annual company socials•    Additional company benefits We are seeking applications from talented Technical Compliance / Systems Managers who lie within the surrounding areas of Brentwood, Essex, Romford or London True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our specialist recruiters operate across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. We may hold your data in line with 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 received, we can only contact successful applicants.

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India Collison
Hygiene & Facilities Manager
Permanent
  • Oxfordshire
  • c£55,000

Location: OxfordshireOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hygiene & Facilities Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. The site is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and site presentation, supplying major customers within a regulated FMCG environment.You will play a key role in leading site hygiene and facilities activities, ensuring a food-safe production environment, full compliance with BRC and customer standards, and the effective delivery of cleaning, waste, pest control, and site services. About you…•    Relevant experience in a Hygiene Manager / Facilities Manager role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment•    Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC standards, HACCP, and hygiene systems•    Experience leading and developing hygiene teams and managing third-party contractors•    Knowledge of COSHH, chemical control, and hygienic design•    As Hygiene and Facilities Manager, you will be confident decision-maker, able to work under pressure and drive compliance•    Strong communication, organisation, and influencing skills What will you be doing?•    Lead and develop site hygiene and facilities systems to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant production environment•    Manage and train the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed to schedule and standard•    Investigate and resolve out-of-specification environmental and microbiological results, ensuring root cause and sustainable corrective actions•    As Facilities and Hygiene Manager, you will oversee site facilities including offices, production areas, yards, car parks, and external areas•    Ensure adequate resources, training, and COSHH compliance for all hygiene activities•    Coordinate subcontracted services including pest control, waste management, laundry, window cleaning, and site services•    Drive continuous improvement in hygiene effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that places food safety, hygiene, and compliance at the heart of its operation. This role offers responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact on site standards, culture, and continuous improvement within a progressive food manufacturing environment. There will be scope to develop your career further with a company that promotes a culture of growth.  We are keen to speak with Hygiene Managers, Hygiene Supervisors, Facilities Managers, Technical Supervisors, and Senior Hygiene Leaders based within Banbury, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Bicester, Bletchley and surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2386 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
Shift Lead
Permanent
  • East Midlands
  • c£53,000 – Including Bonus up to 10%

Location: East MidlandsOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Lead (4 On 4 Off Nights & Days) to join a well-established food manufacturing business within a fast-paced automated operation. The site supplies major customers and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in leading shift performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring customer demand is met safely and cost-effectively. About you…•    Previous experience at Shift Lead / Shift Manager level within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment•    Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards•    Experience managing people, performance, and time & attendance•    The confidence to make decisions under pressure and escalate risk appropriately•    As Shift Lead, you will have excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills What will you be doing?•    Lead, motivate and coordinate a shift team of up to 20 direct reports across 3 production lines•    Ensure production plans are achieved through effective labour and line utilisation•    As the Shift Lead, you will monitor performance at regular intervals, addressing efficiency, waste, quality and plan attainment•    Maintain full compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety and hygiene standards•    Act as the legally responsible person for food safety on shift•    Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Engineering and Technical teams•    Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and MPS activities•    Chair cross-functional shift meetings and manage effective shift handovers•    Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, including identifying training needs•    Ensure accurate record keeping, documentation and reporting•    Deputise for the Production / Operations Manager when required So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that values strong leadership, safety, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on shift performance and culture. This role provides responsibility, development, and the chance to grow within a progressive manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is at the core of operations. We are keen to speak with Shift Leads, Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Production Supervisors, Senior Operators, Line Leaders and Team Leaders based within Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Bedworth and surrounding East Midlands areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2346 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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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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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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