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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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Specifications Technologist
Permanent
  • Doncaster
  • c£35,000

Location: DoncasterOverview: Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Specification Technologist to join a close-knit, high performing technical team. About you…•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.•    Experience working with customer specification portals is essential.•    A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related science would be advantageous.•   The Specifications Technologist will be hands-on, motivated and enthusiastic approach. What will you be doing?•    Write and update product specifications onto customer portals.•    Work cross-functionally with NPD, Technical and Production departments.•    Review and approve product packaging and artwork.•    Manage business-to-business relationships concerning specifications.•    As Specifications Technologist, you will ensure the factory adheres to customer specifications and policies.•    Opportunities to contribute to the wider technical function. So, what can they offer you?  An established, market-leading business with fantastic company culture and reputation. The chance to work with a forward-thinking and innovative team that encourages a supportive and engaging work environment. Continuous professional development and growth opportunities. We are seeking applications from talented Specifications Technologists / Spec Techs / Specification Writers / Labelling Technologists who live within the Pontefract, Leeds, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Worksop and the surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1995 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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Training Manager
Permanent
  • Doncaster
  • c£38,000 per annum

Location: DoncasterOverview: This is your chance as Training Manager to be part of a food manufacturing business who are experiencing investment, growth and are a major player in their sector, supplying into the major retailers with their products.  About you…•    A background in Food Manufacturing isn’t essential for this role but manufacturing experience is necessary.•    As a Training Manager, you will need previous experience in a similar role.•    Experience running inductions, health and safety compliance and cross skill training required.•    Someone who is happy being in a factory and working closely with floor staff/senior management to understand what training is needed.•    You will be a pragmatic and approachable Training Manager who can spot different areas to help someone improve. What will you be doing?•    As Training Manager, you will lead on training functions; the company does have a training provider that you will co-ordinate and some elements of training may be handled by yourself.•    Partner with managers and supervisors to coach and advise on areas of improvement/growth for staff members.•    You will have a strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety and quality and be able to demonstrate you have delivered workplace assessments and give observational feedback.  •    Communication is key in this role as you will be working with people on the shop floor up to a senior level. So, what can they offer you?  As Training Manager, you will work closely with all departments to design and implement training programmes. Looking forward at building a training strategy across the site. Within this role you will build a culture of continuous learning and ensure all employees are trained to operate to the standards required.  We are seeking applications from talented Trainers, Site Trainers, Training Advisors, Training Coordinators, Training Managers, Manufacturing Trainers and Training Champions who live within Pontefract, Leeds, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Worksop and the surrounding areas.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2005 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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NPD Manager
Permanent
  • Barton-upon-Humber
  • £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits

Location: Barton-upon-Humber Overview: Are you a forward-thinking NPD professional with chilled food manufacturing experience and strong retailer-facing expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to lead innovation, deliver commercially successful products, and play a key role in driving growth for a well-respected food manufacturer. About You:- Proven experience in chilled food manufacturing NPD, with a strong track record of delivering products from concept through to launch.- Previous experience working directly with major UK retailers, ideally leading customer-facing projects.- Excellent project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.- Passionate about food innovation, trends, and continuous improvement. What will you be doing?- Managing the NPD pipeline, leading projects from initial concept through to successful launch.- Acting as the key customer interface, presenting concepts and managing briefs with leading UK retailers.- Collaborating closely with technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, in budget, and to specification.- Driving innovation by monitoring food trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity.- Supporting and developing the NPD team to foster creativity and excellence. What can they offer you?- Competitive salary package of £55–65K DOE with benefits.- The opportunity to take ownership of retailer-facing innovation projects and influence product strategy.- Strong backing from a business with a proven record of growth and investment.- Excellent career development opportunities with scope to progress.- A supportive and collaborative culture where your ideas and leadership make a difference. We are seeking applications from talented NPD Managers, Innovation Managers, Senior Product Developers, and Product Development Managers who live within commuting distance of Barton-upon-Humber and the surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref [AHC/TNT/1984] or call 0161 399 1575 / 07920797133 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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