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Meat and seafood recruitment

Grilled steak slices on a plate, surrounded by fresh vegetables and a small bowl of sauce.
Grilled steak slices on a plate, surrounded by fresh vegetables and a small bowl of sauce.
Grilled steak slices on a plate, surrounded by fresh vegetables and a small bowl of sauce.
A bowl with sliced chicken and fresh green vegetables, highlighting a healthy meal.
A bowl with sliced chicken and fresh green vegetables, highlighting a healthy meal.
A bowl with sliced chicken and fresh green vegetables, highlighting a healthy meal.
A plate of pasta topped with shrimp and garnished with a green herb.
A plate of pasta topped with shrimp and garnished with a green herb.
A plate of pasta topped with shrimp and garnished with a green herb.
A bowl of grilled shrimp served on a textured blue surface.
A bowl of grilled shrimp served on a textured blue surface.
A bowl of grilled shrimp served on a textured blue surface.

Why should you work with us?

Why should you work with us?

Why should you work with us?

In the high-risk meat and seafood sectors, where traceability, food safety, and trust are non-negotiable, choosing the right recruitment partner is a critical business decision. We provide a distinct advantage by operating on three guiding principles:

Unrivalled Industry Focus We don't just recruit in the protein sector; we are embedded in it. This singular focus gives us a deep understanding of the specific challenges you face, from managing provenance and cold chain integrity to navigating complex food safety legislation. It provides us with an unrivalled network of accomplished leaders—people who understand the unique demands of meat and seafood processing—that generalist firms simply cannot access.

A True Partnership Model When you engage Williams Recruitment, you work directly with me. I provide a discreet, agile, and highly confidential service, treating every search with the mission-critical priority it deserves. You are not one of many clients; you are my dedicated partner.

A Commitment to Excellence & Impact Our success is measured by the long-term impact of your hire. We are dedicated to securing leaders who not only possess the deep technical acumen to uphold the uncompromising standards of a BRCGS-accredited environment, but who will drive your value-added innovation, strengthen retailer relationships, and deliver the commercial success this demanding category requires.

Head of Procurement / Fish Buyer

Head of Procurement / Fish Buyer

The specialist responsible for sourcing and purchasing high-quality raw seafood directly from fishing vessels, auctions, and global suppliers.

The specialist responsible for sourcing and purchasing high-quality raw seafood directly from fishing vessels, auctions, and global suppliers.

Site Director (Seafood Processing)

Site Director (Seafood Processing)

The senior leader with full P&L responsibility for a seafood processing facility, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and profitability.

The senior leader with full P&L responsibility for a seafood processing facility, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and profitability.

Head of Technical

Head of Technical

The expert who guarantees all seafood products meet stringent food safety, legality, and quality standards demanded by major retailers.

The expert who guarantees all seafood products meet stringent food safety, legality, and quality standards demanded by major retailers.

Factory Manager

Factory Manager

Manages the day-to-day running of the processing floor, overseeing filleting, portioning, smoking, and packing operations to meet production targets.

Manages the day-to-day running of the processing floor, overseeing filleting, portioning, smoking, and packing operations to meet production targets.

National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Drives the commercial strategy and sales of chilled and frozen seafood products by managing the relationship with key supermarket accounts.

Drives the commercial strategy and sales of chilled and frozen seafood products by managing the relationship with key supermarket accounts.

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

A logistics expert who manages the entire end-to-end cold chain, from the import of raw fish to the timely distribution of finished goods.

A logistics expert who manages the entire end-to-end cold chain, from the import of raw fish to the timely distribution of finished goods.

NPD Manager (New Product Development)

NPD Manager (New Product Development)

Leads the innovation and launch of new value-added seafood products, from initial concept to the supermarket shelf.

Leads the innovation and launch of new value-added seafood products, from initial concept to the supermarket shelf.

Species Manager

Species Manager

A commercial expert who manages the profitability and strategy for a specific seafood category, such as salmon, shellfish, or whitefish.

A commercial expert who manages the profitability and strategy for a specific seafood category, such as salmon, shellfish, or whitefish.

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

The hands-on leader who implements and enforces the quality management system on the factory floor, ensuring all products meet specification.

The hands-on leader who implements and enforces the quality management system on the factory floor, ensuring all products meet specification.

Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Ensures the reliability and optimal performance of specialised seafood processing equipment, including filleting machines, smokers, and freezers.

Ensures the reliability and optimal performance of specialised seafood processing equipment, including filleting machines, smokers, and freezers.

Ready to transform your business?

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Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.

Ready to transform your business?

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Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.

Ready to transform your business?

Text design consisting of intricate patterns and stylized letters, creating a decorative effect.

Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.