Business Details
24 Years
experience
Specialist Food & Drink Recruitment Services UK
Established in 2002, Food Careers is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Food & Drink industry. Our deep understanding of the sector's structure, regulatory framework, and talent demands enables us to deliver tailored recruitment solutions for both employers and professionals. With a leadership team boasting decades of combined experience, we focus on long-term resourcing strategies, offering expertise in disciplines ranging from manufacturing and engineering to sales and compliance.Our commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and client-specific service has earned us enduring relationships with industry leaders and ambitious professionals alike. By prioritising sector-specific insights over generic approaches, we bridge the gap between organisational needs and career aspirations, ensuring alignment with clients' strategic objectives.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Interim Management
Engineering Recruitment
Food Recruit Consultancy
Talent Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of dedicated experience in Food & Drink recruitment.
- Our team offers sector-specific expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and compliance.
- We provide long-term resourcing strategies tailored to client needs.
- We guarantee confidentiality and transparency throughout the recruitment process.
- Our consultants deliver tailored interview preparation and market insights.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in placing skilled professionals in permanent roles across the Food & Drink sector. Our candidates include manufacturing managers, quality assurance experts, and supply chain specialists. By understanding both client operations and candidate career goals, we ensure long-term matches that drive business growth and professional development.
Interim Management
Our interim management service provides experienced executives for short-term assignments in Food & Drink businesses. These professionals lead organisational change, manage restructuring, or fill critical gaps while maintaining operational continuity. Clients benefit from immediate access to leaders with proven sector-specific expertise and hands-on experience.
Engineering Recruitment
We source engineering talent for Food & Drink manufacturers, including process engineers and machinery specialists. Our network spans machinery suppliers, packaging manufacturers, and production facilities. By focusing exclusively on this niche, we identify candidates with the technical and regulatory expertise required for complex food processing environments.
Food Recruit Consultancy
This brand offers cost-effective recruitment solutions for smaller Food & Drink companies. Services include access to our candidate database, job advertising, and streamlined hiring processes. We cater specifically to businesses needing rapid placements without compromising on the quality of candidates for operational and technical roles.
Talent Strategy
We advise clients on long-term talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives. Our services include market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and succession planning. By combining industry insights with client-specific data, we help organisations build resilient teams capable of meeting evolving sector challenges.
People
Chris Burns
Director
Founder of Food Careers in 2002, Chris brings extensive Food & Drink sector experience. He specialises in mid-to-senior level appointments, leveraging his deep industry network to identify talent that aligns with client strategic goals.
Jo Milne
Research & Marketing Manager
Jo joined Food Careers in 2016, applying her analytical skills to candidate engagement and market research. Her background in literature and legal recruitment provides a unique perspective on talent acquisition trends within the Food & Drink industry.
Questions
What sectors does Food Careers specialise in?
We focus exclusively on the Food & Drink industry, covering manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and senior management roles.
How does Food Careers differ from general recruitment agencies?
Our consultants have sector-specific expertise, allowing us to understand both technical requirements and regulatory challenges unique to the Food & Drink industry.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we support clients and candidates across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in addition to UK-based roles.
What interim management support do you provide?
We supply experienced executives for short-term assignments, including organisational change leadership and operational turnaround management within Food & Drink businesses.
How do you ensure candidate confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols, only submitting candidate details to clients with explicit prior approval.
Can small Food & Drink companies use your services?
Yes, our Food Recruit brand offers cost-effective solutions tailored to smaller businesses with urgent hiring needs.
Reviews (1)
Agnieszka Slupecka
Nov 14, 2015
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Very professional, perfect communication and support with preparations to work interview. Highly recommend!
