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FOOD MANUFACTURING
OUR INDUSTRY
YOUR PEOPLE

Connecting industry leaders with the talent that drives them forward.

Protea Recruitment is an independent specialist consultancy connecting food manufacturers with experienced supervisors, managers and senior leaders across the UK.

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Our Expertise

Specialist recruitment across the disciplines that keep the food manufacturing business moving.

Technical & Quality

Sourcing quality assurance leaders, hygiene specialists, and compliance directors experienced in BRCGS, HACCP, and major UK retailer standards.

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Supply Chain & Procurement

Placing agile procurement specialists, demand planners, and ambient/cold-chain logistics managers across UK distribution networks.

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Engineering & Projects

Supplying multi-skilled maintenance engineers, PLC/automation technicians, and CapEx project managers for high-speed manufacturing lines.

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New Product Development (NPD)

Connecting manufacturers with development chefs, food scientists, and process technologists who scale concepts from bench to retail shelf.

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Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Recruiting NEBOSH and IOSH-qualified HSE managers and environmental auditors to drive zero-harm cultures and sustainability compliance.

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Human Resources & Finance

Sourcing site HR managers versed in shift patterns and GLAA rules, alongside cost accountants managing factory BOMs and yields.

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Production & Operations

Placing factory managers, unit heads, and shift production leaders focused on line efficiency (OEE), labour control, and OTIF delivery.

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Commercial Sales & Marketing

Headhunting national account managers (NAMs) and commercial directors with established retailer, wholesale, and foodservice networks.

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Senior Management & Executive

Retained executive search for managing directors, COOs, and board appointments across independent and multi-site food groups.

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Our Expertise

Why Protea?

Industry Knowledge

We understand Food Manufacturing and the challenges involved in recruiting experienced professionals

Targeted Recruitment

We proactively identify and approach talented professionals, including those who are not actively looking.

Long-term partnerships

We focus on developing lasting relationships with manufacturers rather than simply filling individual vacancies.

Full-Time, FTC &  Interim support Available

​Flexible hiring models tailored to your operational needs, from business-critical permanent leadership, fixed-term contracts, to fast-turnaround interim specialists for plant commissioning, peak production, and turnaround projects.

Are you ready to build your manufacturing team?

Whether you need specialised talent to strengthen your operations or you're considering your next career move, we connect the right people with the right businesses.

0131 378 2530

info@protearecruitment.com

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