FMCG Food Recruitment

Scantec places engineering, production and quality professionals into food and drink manufacturing operations across the UK. We recruit for bakeries, meat processors, dairy plants, chilled and frozen food producers, food packaging manufacturers and large-scale FMCG facilities where unplanned downtime costs thousands per hour and a missed shift risks supermarket delistings.

Key Takeaways

• Engineers, production managers, quality professionals, packaging experts, line operators and NPD technologists placed into food and FMCG manufacturing sites across the UK.
• All candidates pre-screened for BRC audit awareness, HACCP competency, Food Hygiene Certification and allergen handling protocols.
• Contract and permanent staffing from multi-skilled maintenance engineers to site directors.

UK food and drink manufacturing employs over 430,000 people and generates £104 billion in annual turnover, making it the country's single largest manufacturing sector. Staff turnover in food production averages 25% annually, creating constant demand for a recruitment partner who understands production environments, shift patterns and food safety compliance.

What FMCG food manufacturing roles does Scantec recruit?

Multi-skilled maintenance engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, automation engineers, production managers, shift managers, team leaders, quality assurance managers, NPD technologists, continuous improvement managers, packaging technologists, QHSE professionals, line technicians and site directors. We fill planned vacancies across permanent, contract and temporary requirements.

Our FMCG consultants screen for specific production line experience, OEM equipment familiarity and food safety competency. The difference between a BRC Grade A site and a retailer-audited facility matters. Read our analysis of FMCG hiring challenges and how specialist sourcing addresses them.

Why use a specialist FMCG food recruiter?

Food manufacturing runs 24/7 production cycles with zero tolerance for quality failures. A poorly matched maintenance engineer slows output and risks product waste, retailer penalties and audit non-conformances that take months to resolve.

Scantec's food manufacturing consultants pre-screen every candidate for HACCP awareness, Food Hygiene Certification, allergen handling knowledge and BRC audit experience during registration. We don't send a general manufacturing engineer to a chilled food site and hope for the best. See current FMCG food manufacturing recruitment market conditions and what they mean for hiring managers.

Which food manufacturing sub-sectors does Scantec cover?

Bakery, confectionery, meat processing, dairy, chilled and ambient ready meals, beverages, pet food, animal feed ingredients and packaging manufacturers. We supply staff to single-site independents and multi-site food groups, covering both high-care and ambient production environments.

Whether you're filling a critical night-shift maintenance vacancy or building a full NPD team for a product launch, our food and FMCG manufacturing recruitment division has the candidate depth and sector knowledge to deliver at pace. Candidates exploring FMCG manufacturing careers can read our sector guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Scantec recruit temporary food production staff?

Yes. We supply contract staff for seasonal peaks, new line commissioning and unplanned absences. FCSA-accredited payroll partnerships ensure compliant onboarding from day one, with right-to-work verification completed before any candidate starts on site.

How does Scantec screen candidates for food safety knowledge?

Every candidate is assessed for Food Hygiene Certification, HACCP awareness, BRC audit familiarity and allergen handling experience during registration. For quality and technical roles, we verify specific accreditation history and retailer-standard audit experience relevant to your operation.

Can Scantec supply engineers for food production lines?

Multi-skilled maintenance engineers, electrical engineers and automation engineers are our highest-volume FMCG placements. We screen for specific OEM equipment experience and production line familiarity, not just generic engineering qualifications.

Get in Touch with Scantec

Call 0151 792 4100 or submit a vacancy. Ask for our FMCG food manufacturing recruitment team directly.