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FMCG Recruitment Specialists for Food & Drink Businesses

With over 30 years of experience helping Life Sciences organisations, SRG are trusted FMCG recruitment  experts, supporting scientific and manufacturing organisations find the talent they need now and for the future.

Our specialist FMCG recruiters work with industry-leading organisations and top-tier FMCG, engineering, manufacturing and technical talent, serving as the vital connection that helps shape the next generation of the FMCG workforce. We help skilled professionals find fulfilling and exciting FMCG career opportunities.

We also support organisations across packaging and production environments, helping businesses secure high calibre talent who drive operational efficiency, product quality, and supply chain performance.

Our FMCG Talent Pool

With extensive expertise in Food & Drink recruitment, SRG have extensive experience of the nuances of the industry. We have the knowledge, expertise and connections to help scientific and manufacturing organisations find, hire, and nurture top FMCG talent; professionals from across the sector who are ready to make an impact.

Our dedicated FMCG recruitment team, many of whom are from consumer-packaged goods backgrounds themselves, delve into our bespoke talent pool, and, using their specialist sector expertise and insight, find candidates with the skills, experience, and dedication our customers require.

Explore our candidate profiles to discover the expertise available to meet your needs.

Daniel McLeod

Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

CapEx DeliveryProcess DesignEquipment InstallationContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Management

Daniel delivers engineering projects from concept through to commissioning in fast-paced food manufacturing environments. They manage CapEx budgets, coordinate contractors, and ensure equipment is installed and validated to food safety and performance standards. With a strong focus on efficiency and minimal disruption, Daniel works cross-functionally to optimise processes and support site growth initiatives.

Sophie Bennett

Packaging Technologist

Packaging DesignLine IntegrationMaterials EngineeringMachinery OptimisationSustainability

Sophie develops and optimises packaging solutions with a strong engineering focus, ensuring compatibility with high-speed production lines. They lead trials, validate new materials, and collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain product integrity. Sophie also supports CapEx projects, balancing performance, cost, and sustainability in packaging design.

Marcus O’Neill

Quality Team Leader

Team LeadershipFood Safety StandardsInternal AuditsKPI ManagementContinuous Improvement

Marcus leads site quality teams to uphold food safety and compliance standards in high-volume manufacturing environments. They oversee audits, drive corrective actions, and support the development of quality systems to ensure consistent product excellence. With a hands-on leadership style, Marcus coaches team members, monitors KPIs, and works closely with production and technical teams to proactively resolve issues and maintain audit readiness.

Rohan Gupta

NPD Project Coordinator

NPD CoordinationCross-Functional PlanningSpecificationsTimeline Management

Rohan coordinates NPD delivery by keeping stakeholders aligned on plans, specs, and critical path milestones. They bring structure and pace to high-speed FMCG environments helping cross-functional teams stay organised, make optimal decisions quickly, and keep fast-moving product development activity progressing with clarity and control.  Their clear communication and sector specific awareness helps teams stay focused, reduce delays, and keep launches moving smoothly.

Why Choose SRG for FMCG Recruitment?

SRG are your trusted Food, Drink and FMCG recruitment experts. Our team of dedicated consultants have the specialist expertise, experience, and insight required to offer tailored, reliable FMCG recruitment support across all areas of the industry.  

Our expert knowledge covers key FMCG sectors, from manufacturing and production to quality control and continuous improvement, plus niche and technical areas, enabling us to provide the services, solutions, and hiring success you require. From ad hoc hiring to executive search, we work in partnership with you to provide scalable solutions for contract and permanent roles. And, with a hiring success rate of 91% across all roles, you can rely on us to help you hire the right people with confidence.

Our FMCG Specialisms

SRG sources skilled professionals across manufacturing and production, hiring for key roles that enable organisations to scale output, improve processes, and maintain consistent, high‑quality production in dynamic food, drink and FMCG environments.

We help organisations hire engineering and technical talent who keep facilities running safely and efficiently. SRG supports roles in maintenance, reliability, automation, process development and project engineering, ensuring sites innovate, optimise performance and reduce downtime.

Our FMCG hiring experts specialise in connecting organisations with QC, QA and continuous improvement specialists who enhance product quality and operational performance, driving compliance, efficiency and consistent excellence across manufacturing processes.

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Client Testimonials

The team was extremely professional and very committed. They kept me up to date during every step of the process. They also provided with me excellent interview preparation and support.

SRG Candidate

The support I received throughout my journey really helped me settle into the corporate world and I have loved every minute of my journey

Early Talent Candidate

We partnered to effectively attract, source, and evaluate applicants and this year's individuals are now in place, contributing real value to the business, whilst building skills for an exciting future career.

Early Talent Client

Delivering an exceptional campaign for Early Talent. They really make a difference for students from under-represented backgrounds. The team goes above and beyond. 

Early Talent Client

SRG is the most helpful recruitment agency I have ever been in contact with! They helped me secure job interviews at top companies in my field. It feels reassuring to have a reliable recruiter giving good advice and helping with what is usually a stressful process for me!

SRG Candidate

The team was extremely professional and very committed. They kept me up to date during every step of the process. They also provided with me excellent interview preparation and support.

SRG Candidate

The support I received throughout my journey really helped me settle into the corporate world and I have loved every minute of my journey

Early Talent Candidate

Frequently Asked Questions

We help recruit for a wide range of FMCG roles across engineering, operations, manufacturing and scientific disciplines, including Development Chemists, Formulation Chemists, NPD Technologists, QC Analysts, Applications Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Engineering Managers, Automation Engineers, Process Engineers, Project Managers, HSE professionals, Production Managers, and Packaging Technologists.

Yes. We provide contract recruitment and workforce solutions to support peak demand and production cycles in the FMCG sector.

We support all industries within the FMCG sector, including but not limited too; Food & Drink, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Packaging. Finding suitable talent for a variety of scientific and engineering roles.    

Jobseekers can find scientific and engineering FMCG jobs and career opportunities by using our website, following us on social media, submitting a CV, and connecting with our consultants.

 

Insights 

We believe in the power of science - that’s why we stay at the forefront of the life sciences industry, keeping up to date with the latest research, innovations, and market trends to provide valuable insight and guidance to our clients and candidates.

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