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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.

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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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Factory General Manager
Permanent
  • Aberdeenshire
  • c£85,000 - £100,000 DOE plus benefits

Location: Aberdeenshire (relocation assistance offered) Overview: An ambitious Food Manufacturer with a well invested site and a real emphasis on strategic planning and productivity. You will need to have previous site management responsibility for Operations, Engineering and Quality in a food manufacturing business.  About You:•    Proven leadership skills in a Food Manufacturing environment, with experience of managing multiple departments including Operations, Engineering, Hygiene and Quality.•    An engineering background would be a preference, or engineering qualifications for this General Manager role. •    Financial tracking and understanding are a must. •    Track record of delivering strategic projects and managing costs effectively. •    Capable of working cross functionally and bringing departments together. •    Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.•    Ability to deal with complexity and change, prioritise effectively, and deliver within short timescales. •    A Factory Manager with an analytical mindset.•    This would suit someone who has an eye for continuous improvement and a passion for lean manufacturing.  What you will be doing:•    As Factory General Manager (GM) you will have direct responsibility for the day to day running of the plant and facilities.•    Report to the Group Operations Director with day to day to interactions with Commercial and Supply Chain senior leaders. •    Managing costs and labour budgets across the factory. •    You will develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture.•    Implement improvements to existing practices to improve efficiency, waste reduction, people performance and machinery reliability. •    You will manage teams across operations, engineering, production and warehousing. •    Ensure all food products are manufactured to the required product safety and quality standards, safely and on time.•    Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance employee productivity and morale. What can they offer you?•    This is a well-established business with a reputation for quality and a senior team who are focused on growth, development and autonomy.•    This is a complex factory with multiple product lines and a talented team who are committed to improvement. We are seeking applications from talented Heads of Operations, Factory Managers, General Managers, Operations Controllers who live within Aberdeen, Elgin, Nairn, Fraserburgh, Inverness or who are willing to relocate (with assistance) to this beautiful part of the UK. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided to Emma Symonds quoting reference ES/TNT/2205. 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. 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 are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately my client can’t offer sponsorship to anyone without the right to work in the UK.  Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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QA Technologist
Permanent
  • North Yorkshire
  • c£35,000

Location: North Yorkshire Overview: We’re looking for an experienced and proactive QA Technologist to join a successful food manufacturing business based in North Yorkshire. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the food safety, quality and compliance across site, ensuring products meet customer and regulatory expectations. About You:•    As the QA Technologist, previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential.•    Strong understanding of BRCGS Food Safety Standards and HACCP principles.•    Qualified to at least Level 2 or 3 in Food Safety (or equivalent).•    Skilled in documentation, auditing and maintaining accurate QA records.•    Excellent attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills. What will you be doing?•    Conducting internal audits, inspections and sampling to maintain compliance with BRCGS and HACCP requirements.•    Monitoring raw materials, in-process and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.•    Supporting the management of hygiene, traceability, allergen control, and CCP verification.•    Maintaining and updating QA records and documentation.•    Working collaboratively with Production, Technical and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement.•    The successful Quality Assurance Auditor will be supporting third-party and customer audits to ensure site readiness and compliance. What can they offer you?This is an opportunity to join a people central business with strong values. The role offers clear opportunities to develop your career, with access to ongoing training in BRCGS, HACCP and internal auditing and a clear pathway towards more senior QA or Technical roles. We’re seeking applications from talented QA Auditors, Quality Assurance Auditors, QA Technicians and Quality Controllers who live within commuting distance of York, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, or surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref SM/TNT/2189 or call Sophia on 0161 399 1575 / 07830944304 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 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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Quality Systems Co-Ordinator
Permanent
  • Oxfordshire
  • C£40,000

Location: Oxfordshire Overview: This is a brand-new position following a restructure within the technical team for a Quality Systems Co-Ordinator. Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be responsible for all the quality systems and handling retailer requirements.  About You:•    Qualified to HACCP & Food Safety level 3 minimum.•    Experience working within the food industry.•    Past experience of writing technical specifications, QMS management/support and using ERP systems.•    Educated to degree level in Food Science desirable.•    Good organisation skills and strong attention to detail.•    The successful Quality Systems Co-Ordinator will need experience of UK retailer standards. What will you be doing?•    Write and maintain QMS for the group.•    Handle retailer requirements•    Implement a continuous improvement approach, aligning procedures across all sites.•    Administer a robust system for the management of new and existing customers.•    Ensure all internal and development data systems are updated and communicated in a timely manner. What can they offer you?This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to progress their career within the technical department with a company growing expeditiously. There will be further opportunities with the site to progress your career. We are seeking applications from talented Quality Systems Co-Ordinators, Food Safety Co-ordinators, Assistant Technical Managers, Technical Supervisors, Technical Team Leaders, who live within the vicinity of Northampton, Oxford, Bicester, Aylesbury, Didcot, Reading, Chipping Norton regions. How to Apply If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2187 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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