Far'n'Beyond Ltd.

Our client is a privately owned international trading group with an annual turnover exceedingUS $1 billion. Operating across the fisheries, aquacultural and agriculture sectors, the business specialises in the global trade of frozen proteins (fish, meat, poultry & pork) and a new but growing category of dry commodities (including Rice & Sugar). Headquartered in the North-East of England with offices inChina and Spain, the group has ambitious plans to expand its international footprint, with new offices planned in strategic markets over the coming years. Their core trading regions include West Africa, Asia, and South America, where they have established a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and integrity. Following a sustained period of growth, the company has created a new role for a Trading Director to drive the next phase of development and ensure continued global success. North-East England(Based from HQ) Frequent International Travel Up to £200,000 per annumDOE Performance Bonus (50-100% of annual basic salary) + Relocation Assistance + Excellent Benefits Package Relocation support, or visa sponsorship would be available for the right candidate. Our Client Our client is a privately owned international trading group with an annual turnover exceedingUS $1 billion. Operating across the fisheries, aquacultural and agriculture sectors, the business specialises in the global trade of frozen proteins (fish, meat, poultry & pork) and a new but growing category of dry commodities (including Rice & Sugar). Headquartered in the North-East of England with offices inChina and Spain, the group has ambitious plans to expand its international footprint, with new offices planned in strategic markets over the coming years. Their core trading regions include West Africa, Asia, and South America, where they have established a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and integrity. Following a sustained period of growth, the company has created a new role for a Trading Director to drive the next phase of development and ensure continued global success. The Opportunity This is a pivotal leadership appointment with significant strategic and commercial influence. Reporting to the Board, the Trading Director will be responsible for shaping and executing the global trading strategy, overseeing high-value international trading operations, and managing a team of highly experienced traders. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, sector knowledge, and operational leadership with the ability to inspire, influence, and deliver results in a fast-moving global environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop, plan, and implement global trading and commercial strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Oversee daily trading operations, leading and mentoring a high-performing team of traders both in the UK and overseas. Identify and secure new trading opportunities across global seafood, meat, and poultry markets. Explore and develop growth opportunities beyond seafood, meat and poultry Manage supplier and customer relationships to ensure reliable, profitable, and sustainable partnerships. Conduct in-depth market and competitor analysis to guide decision making and mitigate risks. Oversee the commercial P&L, focusing on margin optimisation, forecasting, and financial performance. Collaborate with the senior management team on strategic planning, business development, and growth initiatives. Ensure compliance with international trading regulations, sustainability standards, and company governance. Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings worldwide. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience: MSc or BSc in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Proven success in asenior trading leadership role, ideally within seafood, aquaculture, agriculture or similar protein markets. Strong track record of developing and executing profitable trading strategies. Expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and international trade. Sound understanding of commercial finance, budgeting, and performance reporting. Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP). Skills & Attributes: Strategic thinker with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. Strong leadership and mentoring ability. Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills. Globally minded, adaptable, and culturally aware. Willingness to travel frequently and represent the company internationally. My client is seeking a dynamic leader who thrives in a culture that values empathy, engagement, and collaboration. Renowned for low attrition and high staff satisfaction, the successful candidate will build on this foundation by leading through example, fostering a positive, can-do attitude, and actively promoting a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel.

Far'n'Beyond Ltd. in Bedale seeks a proactive Maintenance Engineer to keep a fast-paced food production line running safely and reliably. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and work with production teams to improve equipment performance in a hands-on role. The role offers an 8am start, 4 on/4 off shifts, and an hourly rate that is competitive and negotiable based on experience. Training and development opportunities are provided to support career progression.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire , Yorkshire & the Humber This is a significant opportunity for an ambitious Head of Trading or senior hands-on trader seeking progression towards board-level responsibility. Reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and delivering global trading strategy, while remaining actively involved in high-value international buying and selling activity across proteins and non-hedgeable commodities. Head of Trading - Proteins & Non-Hedgeable Commodities Head of Trading - Proteins & Non-Hedgeable Commodities Office Based - North-East England Frequent International Travel Performance Bonus negotiable + excellent benefits package (Relocation support or visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate) Our client is a privately owned international trading group with annual turnover exceeding US $1 billion. Operating across fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture, the business specialises in the global trade of frozen proteins, including fish, meat, poultry and pork, alongside a growing dry commodities category including rice and sugar. Headquartered in the North-East of England, with established offices in China and Spain, the group has ambitious plans to expand its international footprint in strategically important markets. This is a significant opportunity for an ambitious Head of Trading or senior hands-on trader seeking progression towards board-level responsibility. Reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and delivering global trading strategy, while remaining actively involved in high-value international buying and selling activity across proteins and non-hedgeable commodities. The role requires a proven trading professional with strong market instinct, commercial judgement and relationship-led negotiation skills. Experience in proteins, frozen food, seafood, meat, poultry, pork, agriculture or comparable non-hedgeable commodity markets is essential, as is the ability to make sound trading decisions in markets where margin protection depends on judgement, timing, intelligence and execution. This will suit a current Head of Trading, Senior Trader, Commercial Trading Lead or trading-led commercial leader who wants to broaden their global influence, lead an experienced team, and progress into a more strategic role with clear visibility at Board level. Key responsibilities will include: Leading hands-on trading activity across proteins and non-hedgeable commodities, while developing global commercial strategy aligned with corporate objectives. Overseeing international trading activity, personally contributing to key deals and mentoring a high-performing trading team in the UK and overseas. Identifying and securing new opportunities across seafood, meat, poultry and wider commodity markets. Building and maintaining profitable supplier and customer relationships across international regions. Using market insight, competitor intelligence and commercial analysis to guide decisions and manage risk. Taking responsibility for commercial performance, margin optimisation, forecasting and P&L delivery. Supporting strategic planning, business development and international growth initiatives. Ensuring compliance with international trading regulations, sustainability standards and company governance. Representing the business at trade shows, customer meetings and industry events worldwide. Candidate profile: Degree qualified in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. Proven success as a hands-on trader, Head of Trading, Senior Trader or trading-led commercial leader within proteins, frozen food, seafood, meat, poultry, pork, agriculture or comparable non-hedgeable commodity markets. Strong experience of negotiating profitable deals, managing margins and developing supplier and customer relationships. Global experience involving international markets, cultures, pricing dynamics or cross-border supply chains. Sound understanding of commercial finance, budgeting, forecasting, supply chain and international trade. Confident leadership capability, with the credibility to manage experienced traders, develop talent, influence senior stakeholders and progress towards board-level responsibility. Strategic, entrepreneurial and commercially sharp, with excellent analytical and communication skills. Willingness to travel frequently and represent the company internationally. The successful candidate will join a business with an established reputation for reliability, quality and integrity, and a culture known for low attrition, high staff satisfaction and collaborative leadership. This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a highly influential global commercial role within a substantial, ambitious and privately owned international trading group.

We're working with an exciting, fast-growing food manufacturer to search for Maintenance Engineers to join their passionate and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a business that genuinely cares about quality, innovation, and its people, all while working in a modern, fast-paced production environment. Maintenance Engineer We're working with an exciting, fast-growing food manufacturer to search for Maintenance Engineers to join their passionate and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a business that genuinely cares about quality, innovation, and its people, all while working in a modern, fast-paced production environment. If you're a hands-on engineer who thrives on problem-solving and keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Based inBedale Hourly Rate:Competitive,negotiable dependent on experience and skill level Core Hours:Monday - Friday (40-52 hours per week) 4 on/4 off Shift Pattern 8am start, finish times may vary With experience, increased skills and strong performance, pay can increase over time, with ongoing training & development opportunities. 28 days holiday(including bank holidays),free lunchprovided daily,free on-site parking, full PPE provided, supportive & team-oriented culture, additional company benefits. About You: We're keen to speak with Maintenance Engineers who have experience within manufacturing environments, ideally FMCG or food production, although this is not essential. Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable individual with strong fault-finding skills and a solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems. Key Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineering role, preferably within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability. Experience with machine maintenance and breakdown response. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to shifts and business needs. Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) would be desirable but not essential. Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have a permanentRight to Work in the UK, residing within a commutable distance to Bedale.Please note, our client cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position. Driving Licencerequired. The Role: As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production operations. Working closely with production teams, you'll help maintain high standards of performance, safety, and reliability across all equipment. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of production machinery. Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime. Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs. Working collaboratively with production teams to optimise machine performance. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety, and food safety standards. Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment. Contributing to ongoing factory development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your input is valued, your development is supported, and no two days are the same.