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Finding your True North means discovering your purpose and unlocking your true potential. Our approach is driven by a mission to help individuals and businesses realise their full potential. We know that finding the right talent goes beyond just matching the right skills and experience.

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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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We might make it look easy, but that’s because we know what we’re talking about!

Our people have the expertise, passion and dedication to take your business or career to the next level.

Our directors.

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Emma Symonds has been an absolutely pleasure to work with!. She was friendly, personable and asked thought provoking questions to ensure I was well suited for the organization.

Would highly recommend connecting with Emma.

General Manager

Amy Griffith

Amy is one of the fantastic directors here at True North Talent.

Since 2018, Amy has connected interim and contract talent with exciting roles with household names and global brands (her client list is a foodie's dream).

Amy Griffith

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Amy has for several years been an excellent recruiter in the Food Industry. Amy's True North Talent secured for me my latest contract, with excellent communication and understanding throughout the process. Amy's understanding of my own extensive career and the key attributes of the candidate her client required, helped to ensure she connected the right person to the right job.

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Latest Jobs.

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Development Chef
Permanent
  • Newry
  • c£45,000

Location: NewryOverview: Are you a Development Chef looking to take the leap and join a growing organisation? We’re looking for a Development Chef to join our client based in Northern Island and have an exciting opportunity available.  About you…•    Strong passion for food with an interest in consumer & market trends.•    A background in Food Manufacturing would be advantageous but not essential.•    Experience in a similar role, with product development, translation of product briefs and working to product budget and understanding quality product outcomes.•    The ability to assess data and translate into concepts and products.•    As the Development Chef, you will need to possess Excel/MS Tools proficiency. What will you be doing?•    You’ll be customer facing with some of the biggest retailers/businesses.  •    Lead and work at pace to translate product briefs into viable products taking into consideration ingredient quality, ingredient cost and production constraints.•    Initiate EPD/NPD, work with the NPD team to transform food concepts into viable products and continually challenge current product quality and viability. •    The Development Chef will follow the NPD stage gate process by working closely with the wider NPD team.•    Oversee initial product costs and create/dispatch product samples to customers with all relevant documentation for ease of use when it reaches customer. So, what can they offer you?There are lots of career opportunities for you here within an environment that encourages collaboration. They’re investing a lot in their future which will help to accelerate yours! They’re not afraid to put you through courses to gain qualifications. We are seeking applications from talented Product Development Chef, Development Chef, New Product Development Chef, Innovation Chef, Food Development Chef, Innovation Development Chef, NPD Chef, EPD Chef, Food Innovation Chef’s within the region of Newry, Omeath, Carlingford, Kilkeel, Banbridge, Portadown, Armagh, Castleblayney and Northern Ireland. They will also accept applications from people open to relocating. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1950 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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HR Manager
Permanent
  • Buckinghamshire
  • c£45,000 plus private healthcare

Location: BuckinghamshireOverview: Are you looking to take the next step in your HR career? Do you thrive in a role where organisation, problem-solving, and people skills come together? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About you…•    A background in Food Manufacturing would be advantageous but not essential•    As a HR Manager, you will need previous experience in a similar role•    CIPD Qualification Level 5 (above or working to)•    Experience with recruitment and employee lifecycle, payroll and understanding operations will be beneficial.•    Knowledgeable in employment law and comfortable leading on ER cases•    You will be a pragmatic and approachable HR Manager, with the ability to influence at all levels What will you be doing?•    As HR manager, you will lead on all HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training & development, and reward.•    Partner with managers and supervisors to coach and advise on people issues, from conduct to capability•    Ensure compliance with UK employment law, health & safety requirements, and company policies•    Oversee absence management, shift patterns, and workforce planning to support production needs•    The HR Manager will manage any external HR/ER advisors and liaise with trade union/employee representatives if needed What can they offer you?  The opportunity to work with a collaborative company on the verge incredible growth, you will have opportunities to upskill yourself and have a genuine input with important business decisions. We are seeking applications from talented HR Managers, Human Resource Specialists, HR Advisors, HR Generalists, HR business Partners, HR Representatives, who live within London, Slough, Watford, Reading, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Iver and the surrounding areas.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1985 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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Production Supervisor
Permanent
  • Greater Manchester
  • c£32,000 per annum

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview: 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!  This role is 10pm – 6am shift Monday to Friday 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, who live within Bolton, Manchester, Rochdale, Preston, Blackburn and the surrounding areas.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1914 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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