Food Manufacturing Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Food Manufacturing Division
Location: Pickles HQ (Denton / Tameside)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 + commission
Start: ASAP
Who we are
Pickles Recruitment the unapologetically cheeky, purple-branded recruitment agency taking over the North West one factory at a time. We've just secured our GLAA licence, and we're launching our dedicated Food Manufacturing Temporary Staffing Division.
What we need
We're looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant who:

• Has previously recruited into food manufacturing / food production / FMCG
• Understands compliance, onboarding, right to work checks, and GLAA requirements
• Can build and maintain strong client relationships
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is resilient, organised, direct, and results-driven

Key Responsibilities
Client Development

• Win and manage temp accounts within the food manufacturing sector
• Carry out regular client site visits
• Act as the day to day relationship lead for GLAA regulated clients

Candidate Management

• Source, register, interview and onboard temporary workers
• Ensure compliance is fully aligned with GLAA requirements
• Manage shift rotas, candidate check-ins and weekly timesheets

Business Growth

• Hit KPIs and revenue targets
• Maximise revenue through margin management
• Work closely with the Managing Director to grow the division

Essential Experience

• Previous recruitment agency experience (minimum 1 year temp desk)
• Knowledge of food manufacturing environments
• Strong compliance mindset (GLAA experience is a bonus)
• Confident communicator, both on the phone and in person
• Organised, resilient, thrives under pressure

What's in it for you

• £32,000 - £34,000 basic salary + commission
• Opportunity to build a new division from the ground up
• Progression potential into future leadership roles
• Office dog (important perk)
• No micromanagement we care about results

How to Apply
Email CV to: (url removed)
Subject line: "I'm your GLAA Food Manufacturing Rockstar"