Dan Walker

Location: Greater Manchester
Overview: Our client is a well-established food manufacturer with an excellent reputation for product innovation and quality. Due to continued growth and an exciting pipeline of new product development projects, they are looking to strengthen their Development Team with the appointment of a Product Developer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous NPD experience to take ownership of exciting development projects, working closely with customers and internal teams to bring innovative products from concept through to successful launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• As Product Developer, you will manage new product development and existing product improvement projects from concept through to launch.
• Develop products in line with customer briefs, market trends and commercial objectives, ensuring products meet both quality and cost expectations.
• Work closely with Technical, Production and Packaging teams throughout the development process, coordinating factory trials and supporting successful product launches.
• Source raw materials and support packaging development whilst managing products through a structured development process.
• Build strong relationships with customers, supporting presentations, product submissions and innovation projects across the business.
• Support junior members of the development team, providing guidance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience within a Product Developer, Development Technologist or similar NPD role within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing products through the full development lifecycle, including factory trials and product validation.
• Experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with exposure to cross-functional project teams.
• Experience working with major retailers or foodservice customers would be advantageous.
• Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer.
• Exciting role developing innovative products for high-profile customers.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Join a business with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and employee development.

We are seeking applications from talented Product Developers, Development Technologists, NPD Technologists, Product Development Technologists, Food Technologists, and Process Technologists who live within Greater Manchester, Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, Blackburn, Stockport, Wigan, Cheshire and surrounding areas.

How to Apply:
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re DW/TNT/3216 or phone 0161 399 1575 or 07830 944183 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 Operations/Engineering/Technical/NPD/Supply Chain and Commercial. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: West Yorkshire
Overview: We’re partnering with a fast-growing food manufacturer that takes food safety and quality committed to the highest standards of food safety.

They’re now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to take full site ownership of food safety and quality. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll set technical direction, lead audit performance, and be the go-to for technical decisions.

Working closely with Operations, NPD and Hygiene, you’ll be central to driving standards, embedding best practice and ensuring the business remains consistently audit-ready.

About you
You’ll already be operating at a senior level within chilled food manufacturing and be confident owning the technical agenda on site. Specifically, you’ll have:

• Substantial experience in Technical / Quality roles within food manufacturing (ideally fast-moving product environments), managing teams and instilling quality culture across site
• As Technical Manager, you will have a strong track record of leading and delivering successful BRC and retailer audits
• Confidence making decisions, solving problems and influencing stakeholders
• A proactive, hands-on, attitude to their work, sharing the current team motivations and rive towards greater success.

The role
As Technical Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• End-to-end accountability for food safety and quality
• Investigating non-conformances, complaints and incidents, completing root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions
• Managing, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System to retain BRC accreditation
• Leading HACCP development, review and implementation in line with legislation and best practice
• Hosting customer visits and external audits, with full ownership of corrective actions
• Tracking, analysing and reporting technical KPIs, driving corrective and preventative actions
• Managing and overseeing hygiene teams, standards and performance across the factory
• Managing supplier approval, raw material risk assessments and specifications to protect product integrity
• Leading, coaching and developing the technical team, building strong food safety culture across the site

What’s in it for you?
You’ll be joining a values-led business where food safety, quality and people development are genuinely prioritised. The role offers real autonomy, visibility at site leadership level, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a progressive FMCG operation that invests in its leaders.

We’d love to hear from…
Experienced Technical Managers, QA Managers, Senior Technical Leads or Technical Team Leaders from chilled food manufacturing backgrounds. Candidates based around East, North, South and West Yorkshire and the Northwest of England, are particularly well suited, though commuting or relocation is also considered.

How to apply
If this sounds like the right next step, please send your CV quoting BG/TNT/3222 or contact 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is a trusted recruitment partner to the food manufacturing and FMCG sectors, providing permanent, contract and interim solutions across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.

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.
 

Location: Greater Manchester
Overview: Are you a strong leader with a passion for food manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast paced manufacturing environments? Are you keen to develop yourself and others? If you are then this role is perfect for you! 

Shift Pattern: 8-hour shifts. 

About You:
•    Strong leadership experience within a fast-paced environment. 
•    Strong ability to coach and develop direct reports.
•    Experience working within FMCG/Manufacturing.
•    The Production Supervisor will need experience using MS Office and SAP. 

What will you be doing?
•    Leading, managing and developing the team. 
•    Ensure the efficient and effective running of the production lines. 
•    As Production Supervisor, you will be driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality. 
•    Ensure conformance with HSE legislation and company policy. 

What can they offer you?
My client is a well-respected food manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality. They are keen on providing progression and development opportunities, champion a good work/life balance and give autonomy for you to use your experience within the business. 

We are seeking applications from talented Production Supervisors, Shift Supervisors and Production Team Leaders or Team Managers who live within Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Preston, Blackburn and the surrounding areas. 

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re BG/TNT/3236 or call 0161 399 1575 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.

Location: Lancashire
Overview: A well-established food manufacturer is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to support the delivery of Health, Safety & Environmental standards across their manufacturing site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their Health & Safety career within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, delivering training and driving a positive safety culture across the site. This is a varied, hands-on role with excellent exposure across all areas of the business.

About You:
• Previous experience working within a Health & Safety role within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar manufacturing environment
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or currently working towards)
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Fire Safety and Manual Handling requirements
• Experience supporting Health & Safety audits, investigations, training and compliance activities
• A proactive and organised Health & Safety Coordinator with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with colleagues across all levels of the business

What will you be doing?
• Supporting the Health, Safety & Environment Manager with the day-to-day coordination of Health & Safety activities across the manufacturing site
• Maintaining Health & Safety documentation, assisting with Risk Assessments and ensuring compliance with current legislation and company procedures
• Carrying out Health & Safety audits, monitoring incidents and near misses, and supporting investigations and corrective actions
• Supporting Health & Safety inductions, delivering training and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business
• As Health & Safety Coordinator , you will be assisting with ISO 45001 activities, continuous improvement projects and ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across site

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected food manufacturer
• A varied role with excellent exposure across all areas of the manufacturing operation
• Ongoing support and development within a collaborative Health & Safety team
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help shape a positive safety culture
• Plus other company benefits

We are seeking applications from talented Health & Safety Coordinators, Health & Safety Officers, HSE Coordinators, HSE Officers, Health & Safety Advisors, SHE Coordinators, SHE Advisors, HSE Advisors and Environmental Health & Safety Coordinators who have experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a manufacturing environment and who live within Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Warrington, Blackburn, Accrington, Fullwood, Blackpool, Lytham, Fleetwood, St. Helens, Bolton, Rochdale, Lancashire or Greater Manchester.

How to Apply:
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference DW/TNT/3163 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944183 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.

Location: Cambridgeshire

Overview:  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business within the meat sector. Working a Monday to Friday night shift pattern, you will be responsible for leading the hygiene function, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance are maintained across the site. 

You will play a key role in managing hygiene operations, supporting audit readiness and working collaboratively with departments across the business to maintain standards and drive continuous improvement. 

About You: 

• Proven experience in a similar Hygiene Manager role within a food manufacturing environment 

• Strong understanding of BRC, customer requirements and wider industry standards 

• Experience managing and developing hygiene teams 

• Able to demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice within hygiene operations 

• As Hygiene Manager, you will have strong communication and people management skills 

What will you be doing? 

• Manage and develop the site's hygiene team, ensuring standards are maintained across day and night cleaning operations 

• Ensure all hygiene records are maintained accurately and are audit ready at all times 

• As the Hygiene Manager, you will manage relationships with chemical suppliers and oversee hygiene-related activities across the site 

• Host and lead hygiene audits, customer visits and site inspections 

• Support HACCP activities, food safety systems and quality management processes 

What can they offer you? 

You'll be joining one of the UK's leading food manufacturing businesses, supplying major retail and foodservice customers. Food safety, quality and compliance are at the heart of the operation, and this role offers the opportunity to lead an important function within the site. 
You'll work closely with Technical, Operations and Engineering teams, playing a key role in maintaining hygiene standards, supporting audit readiness and driving continuous improvement across the business. There will also be opportunities to further develop your career within a large and well-established food manufacturing group. 

We are keen to speak with Hygiene Managers, Senior Hygiene Supervisors, Hygiene Leads, Hygiene Team Leaders, Hygiene Compliance Managers and Hygiene Coordinators based within Cambridge, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden, Royston, Bishop’s Stortford, Braintree, Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. 

How to Apply 

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re DW/TNT/2509 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944183 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.