India Collison

Location: London
Overview: An opportunity to take ownership of the technical side of exciting new product launches within a rapidly growing food business.
We are working exclusively with a rapidly growing manufacturer, and they are looking for a Food Technologist to join the team and help ensure their products are safe, compliant, technically robust and ready for launch.
Working closely with the NPD and EPD teams, you’ll have a key role in taking products from concept through to launch, with responsibility for specifications, artwork and labelling, supplier approval, technical compliance and product validation.

Why this role?
The business is entering an exciting period of continued growth, with further expansion across its product portfolio, retail presence and customer base.
As the business grows, so does the technical complexity behind its products. You’ll play an important role in ensuring new and existing products meet the required food safety, legal, quality and technical standards, while supporting the business to bring innovative products to market efficiently.
You’ll work closely with NPD, EPD, suppliers and production teams, giving you exposure across the full product lifecycle rather than being confined to specifications or compliance in isolation.

What will you be doing?
You’ll take ownership of a broad technical workload, including:

• Setting up and maintaining product and raw material specifications.
• Creating and approving pack copy, labelling and artwork, ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation and retailer requirements.
• Managing technical information across digital systems to maintain product safety, traceability and compliance.
• Supporting supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Reviewing and approving raw material specifications and supplier documentation.
• Working closely with NPD and EPD throughout product development and industrialisation.
• Managing technical elements of critical paths to ensure products launch on time.
• Coordinating technical validations, product testing, shelf-life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Supporting production trials and providing technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Investigating recurring technical and consumer issues and helping identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation and ensuring products remain compliant.

About the business
Our client is a rapidly growing food business with an established consumer following and ambitious plans for further expansion.
The company is backed by a major global food business and has developed a strong presence across retail, online and hospitality channels.
With a growing manufacturing operation in London, the business produces a range of fresh food products and continues to invest in its capabilities as demand increases.
Further growth is planned across its product portfolio, retail and hospitality operations, making this a business where there is plenty happening and genuine opportunity to make an impact.

What are they looking for?
Essential

• A background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a technical/food technology role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, UK/EU food legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with specifications, artwork, labelling and supplier compliance.
• Good understanding of technical processes involved in bringing products to market.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Free company products.
• Regular team socials and product tastings.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to join a rapidly growing food business backed by a global industry leader.
• Genuine exposure to NPD, innovation and new product launches.
• The opportunity to work in a business going through significant growth and expansion.

Why True North Talent?
True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.
Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Technical or Quality professional looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of food safety, quality systems, audits and technical standards, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and whether it could be the right next step for you.
Apply directly or call India on 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 for a confidential discussion about this role, quoting Ref No IC/TNT/3376.

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: London
Overview: An opportunity to take ownership of the technical side of exciting new product launches within a rapidly growing food business.
We are working exclusively with a rapidly growing manufacturer, and they are looking for a Quality Control Manager to join the team and help ensure their products are safe, compliant, technically robust and ready for launch.
This is a broad technical role with genuine ownership of the Quality Management System, HACCP, audits, supplier standards and customer requirements, working closely with production and commercial teams to maintain high standards and support continued growth.
If you’re a technically strong food manufacturing professional who enjoys having ownership, working closely with stakeholders and driving standards forward, this could be a great next step.

Why this role?
The business is entering an exciting period of continued growth and maintaining strong technical and quality standards is critical to supporting that expansion.
You’ll take a leading role in maintaining and developing the site’s technical systems, ensuring the business remains compliant with BRCGS, legislation, customer standards and food safety requirements.
You’ll also be the key point of contact for customer and third-party audits, giving you the opportunity to work directly with external customers and auditors while influencing standards across the manufacturing operation.
The role will also give you exposure to new product launches, artwork approval, supplier audits and continuous improvement, making this much broader than a traditional quality control position.

What will you be doing?
You’ll have responsibility across the full quality and food safety function, including:

• Developing and maintaining the Quality Management System and HACCP.
• Ensuring manufacturing processes comply with current legislation and food safety requirements.
• Providing technical guidance on hygiene, housekeeping, factory standards, food handling and GMP.
• Ensuring compliance with BRCGS and customer-specific standards.
• Acting as the main point of contact for customer and third-party audits.
• Maintaining customer and raw material specifications.
• Working closely with production and commercial teams to ensure products meet customer, quality, legal and food safety requirements.
• Supporting the launch of new products and overseeing the artwork approval process.
• Conducting supplier audits where required.
• Setting and monitoring team and individual KPIs aligned to the wider business plan.
• Providing advice and expertise on food safety and quality matters to internal and external stakeholders.

About the business
Our client is a rapidly growing food business with an established consumer following and ambitious plans for further expansion.
The company is backed by a major global food business and has developed a strong presence across retail, online and hospitality channels.
Further growth is planned across its product portfolio, retail and hospitality operations, making this a business where there is plenty happening and genuine opportunity to make an impact.

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience working in a technical/quality role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS and food safety requirements.
• Experience leading or supporting BRCGS audits.
• Good understanding of UK food legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and internal auditing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene and food manufacturing standards.
• Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, commercial and external stakeholders.
• BRCGS V9 experience

• Experience conducting supplier audits.
• Knowledge of certification standards such as RSPO or MSC.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Free company products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing food business backed by a global industry leader.
• Genuine ownership of the quality and food safety agenda.
• Exposure to customers, audits, NPD and wider business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence and develop technical standards as the business continues to grow.

Why True North Talent?
True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.
Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Technical or Quality professional looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of food safety, quality systems, audits and technical standards, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and whether it could be the right next step for you.

Apply directly or call India on 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 for a confidential discussion about this role, quoting Ref No IC/TNT/3375
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: Teesside
Overview: We're working with a well-established and growing fresh food manufacturer looking to appoint an NPD Manager to lead the site's New Product Development function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you'll take ownership of the end-to-end NPD process, bringing innovative food-to-go products from concept through to launch while ensuring they meet customer expectations, commercial objectives and operational capabilities.

Working closely with Technical, Operations, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain, you'll play a key role in delivering exciting product innovation, continuous improvement and successful customer launches within a dynamic chilled food environment.

About You:
•    An experienced NPD Manager, Senior NPD Technologist or Development professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience managing the end-to-end product development process from concept through to successful factory launch.
•    Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, customer requirements, food safety and quality standards.
•    Experienced in working with major retailers or foodservice customers, translating customer briefs into commercially successful products.
•    A confident communicator with excellent project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
•    Passionate about food innovation, consumer trends and delivering products that exceed customer expectations.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the site's New Product Development function, managing projects from initial concept through to successful factory launch.
•    Working closely with customers to understand briefs, develop innovative product concepts and deliver commercially viable solutions.
•    Collaborating with Technical, Operations, Procurement, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective and meet quality standards.
•    Managing product trials, factory launches and first production runs, ensuring a smooth transition into manufacturing.
•    Driving continuous improvement across existing product ranges, identifying opportunities for recipe optimisation, cost reduction and product enhancement.
•    Monitoring food trends, consumer insights and market developments to generate innovative product ideas.
•    Managing development timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and in line with customer expectations.
•    Supporting presentations, customer tastings and internal innovation sessions to showcase new product concepts.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business with an exciting pipeline of new product development.
•    A varied role where you'll have genuine influence over product innovation and customer relationships.
•    The chance to work with major retail and foodservice customers on exciting product launches.
•    A collaborative environment where Technical, Operations and Commercial teams work closely together to deliver success.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking and ambitious business.

We are seeking applications from talented NPD Managers, Senior NPD Technologists, Development Managers, Product Development Managers, Innovation Managers, Process Managers, Senior Development Technologists and NPD Project Managers who live within  Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, Durham, Sunderland, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply: 
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3317, or call 0161 399 1575 / 07447 735175 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 specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available 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: Teesside
Overview: We're working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking to appoint a Technical Manager to play a key role in leading the site's technical function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional food safety, quality and compliance standards, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing success of the site.
Reporting into the Head of Technical, you'll lead the day-to-day technical operation, working closely with Production, NPD, Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain to ensure products consistently meet customer, retailer and regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in embedding a positive food safety culture while supporting the wider business in delivering operational excellence.

About You:
•    An experienced Technical Manager, Quality Manager or Senior Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience managing Technical or Quality teams within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.
•    Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP, food legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
•    Experienced in leading customer, retailer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
•    An excellent communicator with the confidence to build strong relationships across all areas of the business and with external customers.
•    Passionate about food safety, quality and continuous improvement, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the day-to-day Technical function, ensuring all products are manufactured safely, legally and to the highest quality standards.
•    Supporting the Head of Technical in maintaining and continuously improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and food safety management systems.
•    Ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, food legislation and customer requirements across the site.
•    Leading internal, customer, retailer and third-party audits, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
•    Monitoring technical KPIs, customer complaints, microbiological results and audit outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
•    Managing HACCP, traceability, supplier approval, product specifications, risk assessments and technical documentation.
•    Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Quality teams, promoting a strong food safety culture throughout the business.
•    Working collaboratively with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement and Commercial teams to support product launches, process improvements and wider business objectives.
•    Investigating technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality.
•    A key leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
•    The chance to work closely with major retail customers while developing your career within a progressive and supportive business.
•    A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and people development.
•    Excellent opportunities for future career progression within the wider technical leadership team.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Senior Quality Managers, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers, Food Safety Managers and Senior Technical professionals who live within Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, Durham, Sunderland, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3316, or call 0161 399 1575 / 07447 735175 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 specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available 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: Teesside
Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Technical to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer, leading the technical function across a busy fresh food production site.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the consistent production of safe, legal, authentic and high-quality food products while driving continuous improvement across food safety, quality and compliance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, NPD, Commercial and Supply Chain to embed a strong food safety culture, maintain industry-leading standards and support the ongoing growth of the business.

If you're a passionate Technical leader who enjoys influencing at all levels, developing high-performing teams and delivering excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About You:
•    An experienced Head of Technical, Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience leading Technical or Quality functions, managing high-performing teams and driving food safety, quality and compliance across manufacturing operations.
•    Excellent knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP, food legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
•    Strong experience leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits, with the ability to manage technical risk and implement robust Quality Management Systems.
•    A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
•    Commercially aware, solutions-focused and passionate about developing people while embedding a positive food safety and quality culture.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the Technical function, setting the strategic direction for food safety, quality, legality, authenticity and continuous improvement across the business.
•    Maintaining and continually improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, food legislation and customer requirements.
•    Leading and developing the Technical team through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and continuous professional development.
•    Acting as the senior technical contact for customers, certification bodies, regulatory authorities and external auditors while managing all technical relationships.
•    Leading customer, retailer, third-party and regulatory audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and continuous improvement opportunities are identified.
•    Monitoring technical KPIs, customer complaints, audit outcomes, microbiological performance and quality metrics to drive operational improvements.
•    Working collaboratively with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to support new product development, process improvements and business growth.
•    Providing leadership during food safety incidents, product withdrawals and recalls, ensuring risks are managed effectively while protecting both consumers and the business.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a senior leadership position.
•    A highly influential role where you will shape the company's technical strategy and drive a strong food safety and quality culture.
•    The chance to work closely with major retail customers, certification bodies and senior leadership while supporting future business growth.
•    A collaborative environment that genuinely values continuous improvement, innovation and people development.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking and ambitious business.

We are seeking applications from talented Head of Technical, Senior Technical Managers, Technical Managers, Group Technical Managers, Head of Quality, Quality Managers, Food Safety Managers, Technical Services Managers and Senior QA Managers who live within Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, York, Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas of the North East.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3315, or call 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 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 specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available 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: West Midlands
Overview: A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Regional HSE Advisor to support and drive the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda across three UK manufacturing sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HSE professional to make a real impact by embedding a strong safety culture, reducing risk and supporting continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing network.

Working as part of the wider European HSE function, this role will provide hands-on support to operational teams, ensuring legal compliance, promoting best practice and driving positive safety behaviours across the business.

About You:
• Previous experience working within a Health, Safety & Environment role within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, incident investigations and compliance requirements
• NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma preferred), with IOSH qualification and auditing experience advantageous
• Experience supporting HSE audits, safety improvement programmes and engaging with operational teams across a manufacturing environment
• A confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels

What will you be doing?
• Supporting the delivery of the European HSE strategy across three UK manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
• Acting as a key HSE contact for site operations, providing practical guidance, coaching and support on health and safety matters
• Leading risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans to reduce workplace risk
• Delivering HSE workshops, safety briefings and engagement initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture
• Supporting internal and external audits, Emergency Response Teams, statutory compliance activities and ongoing HSE improvement projects

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a global FMCG manufacturer with European exposure
• A varied multi-site role with the ability to influence and deliver meaningful HSE improvements
• The opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to develop a strong safety culture
• A supportive environment focused on continuous improvement, collaboration and employee development
• Plus other company benefits

We are seeking applications from talented Regional HSE Advisors, HSE Advisors, Health & Safety Advisors, SHE Advisors, HSE Coordinators, Health & Safety Officers, Environmental Health & Safety Advisors, HSE Specialists and HSE Managers who have experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing or industrial environments who live within Burton upon Trent, Birmingham, Coventry or the West Midlands.

How to Apply:
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference IC/TNT/3215 or call 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 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: London
Overview: A leading and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their site technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving food safety, quality standards, BRC compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Technical Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing strong food safety cultures while supporting future business growth.

About You:
• Experienced Technical Manager / Senior Technical professional with a strong background within food manufacturing, ideally chilled food production.
• As Technical Manger, you will have experience  within a Technical or Quality Assurance function, with proven experience managing teams and technical operations.
• Degree level qualification in Food Science or a related subject, with Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor training essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC Global Food Safety Standards, retailer requirements, customer audits and managing technical compliance.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the business, drive improvements and embed a strong food safety culture.

What will you be doing?
• Leading the Technical Department, including QA, Quality Management, Process and Hygiene functions, ensuring all products meet safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Managing and improving the site’s food safety management systems, including HACCP, BRC compliance, audits, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• As Technical Manager, you will be driving the site’s Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and working collaboratively with wider teams to improve performance year on year.
• Leading internal, customer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Supporting product development and launches, ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and site standards.

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a key leadership position.
• A role with significant influence, allowing you to shape technical strategy and develop a strong food safety culture across the site.
• The chance to work with major customers and stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider European business.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to be part of a business committed to maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and operational excellence.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Technical Quality Managers, Head of Technical, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers and Food Safety Managers who live within London and surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3178. or call 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 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.