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Specialist FMCG Recruitment Across Food and Drink

With over 30 years of experience in Life Sciences staffing and workforce solutions, SRG are trusted FMCG recruitment specialists, supporting scientific organisations find the talent they need, now, and for the future.   

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

Our FMCG Talent Pool

Our dedicated FMCG recruitment team, many of whom are from scientific 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.

Zainab Ali

Food Technologist

Product DevelopmentShelf-Life TestingSensory EvaluationHACCP

Zainab develops and improves products from concept through launch, ensuring quality, safety, and consumer acceptance. They support trials and scale-up with a hands-on mindset.

Ethan Williams

Quality Assurance Officer

QA AuditsHACCPSupplier QualityNon-Conformance Management

Ethan ensures site compliance with food safety standards through audits, corrective actions, and strong documentation. They help maintain consistent quality across production.

Imani Johnson

Process Technologist

Process OptimisationTrial SupportRoot Cause Analysis

Imani improves manufacturing performance by supporting trials, resolving process issues, and driving efficiency. They collaborate across production and technical teams to reduce waste and downtime.

Rohan Gupta

NPD Project Coordinator

NPD CoordinationTimeline ManagementSpecifications

Rohan coordinates NPD delivery by keeping stakeholders aligned on plans, specs, and critical path milestones. They bring structure and pace to fast-moving FMCG environments.

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 maintaining consistent, high‑quality production in fast‑moving 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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FMCG Jobs & Career Opportunities

With Food, Drink and FMCG innovation integral to developing and improving the products we consume every day, and the way we consume them, this sector presents exciting career prospects for now, and the future. FMCG professionals are vital to scientific innovation and operational excellence, driving safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, whilst advancing sustainability and technological breakthroughs.  

Explore the latest FMCG jobs and next step in your scientific career with SRG.

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 to recruit for a wide range of FMCG roles, including Science Roles such as Development Chemist, Formulation Chemist, NPD Technologist, QC Analyst, and Applications Technician, and Engineering Roles including Maintenance Engineer, Production/Operations/Engineering Manager, Process Engineer, Project Manager, H&S Manager, and Automation Lead.

Yes. We provide contract recruitment and workforce solutions to support peak demand and production cycles.

We support industries across FMCG sectors, including food and drink, cosmetics and beauty, personal care, consumer care, and homecare, finding suitable talent for a variety of scientific and engineering roles.

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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We are always learning, adapting, and educating.

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