Food Manufacturing Recruitment Consultant

Pickles Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in food manufacturing is looking for a Recruitment Consultant for their Manchester HQ. This role involves client development, candidate management, and business growth within the food sector. The ideal candidate has at least one year of recruitment experience, a deep understanding of compliance, and excellent client relationship skills. Competitive salary of £32,000 - £34,000 plus commission offers great progression potential.

Benefits

Commission on top of salary

Opportunity to build a new division

Progression into leadership roles

Office dog

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in recruitment agency with a temp desk.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing environments.
• Strong compliance mindset and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Win and manage temp accounts in food manufacturing.
• Source, register, interview, and onboard temporary workers.
• Hit KPIs and revenue targets.

Skills

Recruited into food manufacturing

Strong client relationship management

Compliance knowledge

Resilience

Organisational skills

Job description

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: (email address removed)
Subject line: "I’m your GLAA Food Manufacturing Rockstar"