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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. 

Specialising in Interim and Permanent recruitment, we work at pace to ensure the right people
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Hygiene Manager (Nights)
Permanent
  • Cambridgeshire
  • £52000 per year

Job Title: Hygiene Manager  Location: Cambridgeshire   Salary: c£55,000    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. 

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Josh Ozdemir
Process Development Technologist
Permanent
  • Greater Manchester
  • £40,000 per annum

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview: Our client has had a huge amount of change these past 24 months, all lead by the Senior Team and all very much for the positive. As a result, their Process teams are expanding and they’re now looking for Process Technologists seeking a new challenge.  Key Responsibilities:•    As the Process Technologist, you will support the NPD Manager on trials, capture key metrics and ensure seamless integration into the factory.•    Take ownership of bringing new products through to a successful launch. •    Consistently identify opportunities for efficiency enhancement and yield improvements.•    Develop and manage internal documentation and templates for all processes.•    Drive initiatives to enhance product quality, meeting and exceeding industry standards.•    Develop and strengthen relationships with cross-functional teams and external customers. Qualifications and Experience:•    Proven track record in a process technologist position within food manufacturing including practical, hands-on factory trials experience.•    As Process Technologist, you will be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.•    Ability to work alone, or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.•    Able to demonstrate where you have previously made cost savings, yield improvements and efficiency enhancements.•    Preferably hold a degree in a science-based subject. Benefits:•    Chance to work with a forward-thinking and innovative company.•    Engaging and supportive work environment.•    Strong core values across the business. •    Continuous professional development and growth opportunities. We are seeking applications from talented Process Technologists, Senior Process Technologists, Process Development Assistant, NPD Techs who live within Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Blackburn, Bolton, Stockport, Wigan, Cheshire. How to Apply:If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2770 or phone 0161 399 1575 or 07899 686690 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.

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Carole Hearn
QA Manager
Permanent
  • West Midlands
  • £55000 per year

Location: West MidlandsOverview: We are recruiting an experienced and driven Quality Assurance Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business based in the Midlands. Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role is responsible for leading the Site Quality function and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, legality, quality, authenticity, and compliance across the manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will manage and develop a multidisciplinary QA team across a fast-paced production environment, ensuring compliance with customer standards, BRCGS requirements, HACCP systems, and UK food legislation. This role plays a key part in driving a positive food safety and quality culture throughout the site while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate quality professional who thrives in a high-care food manufacturing environment and is committed to developing teams, driving standards, and delivering customer confidence.About you…• Degree qualified in Food Science or a related discipline, with proven experience within a mid to senior-level Technical or QA role.• Previous experience within a fast paced food manufacturing environment, ideally within high care, or high-risk categories.• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards, retailer Codes of Practice, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.• Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, and Internal Auditing qualified.• Experienced in supporting and leading retailer, customer, and third-party audits, including effective corrective action management.• Strong understanding of microbiology, environmental monitoring, allergen management, and quality systems.• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing QA teams.• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across all departments.What will you be doing?• Leading and developing the Site QA team to ensure high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the factory.• Driving the site food safety and quality culture programme, promoting accountability, GMP standards, and compliance across all departments.• Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of site Quality Management Systems, policies, procedures, and HACCP requirements.• Supporting customer, retailer, and third-party audits while driving effective corrective and preventative actions.• Working closely with Technical and Operations teams to investigate non-conformances and implement robust processes.• Monitoring and improving quality KPIs, audit standards, GMP compliance, and customer expectations across the site.So, what can they offer you?An opportunity to join a well established and growing food manufacturing business where food safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything they do.You’ll be part of a supportive and forward thinking Technical leadership team with the opportunity to influence site standards, strengthen food safety culture, and develop your leadership capability within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by driving quality excellence, developing people, and supporting the delivery of safe, legal, and high-quality products to customers.We are keen to speak with experienced Quality Assurance Managers, QA Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Quality Systems Managers, Technical Managers, or Senior QA professionals from the food manufacturing sector who live within Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Stafford, Lichfield or surrounding areas.How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2746 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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Josh Ozdemir
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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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At True North Talent, we specialise exclusively in recruitment for the food and drink manufacturing industry. Our team brings decades of sector-specific experience, allowing us to truly understand the challenges and opportunities our clients and candidates face. We don’t just fill vacancies: we partner with businesses to build long term success through tailored recruitment solutions. We pride ourselves on being relationship led, not sales driven. Our approach is built on honesty, transparency and genuine care for the people we work with.

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