Interim Search
Interim food manufacturing talent. UK-based, available now.
Operations cover, project resource, leadership gaps. I place interim and contract professionals across UK food manufacturing, fast.
Built for food manufacturers who need resource now
Whether you're covering a maternity leave, running a capital project, navigating a restructure, or carrying a gap at Director level, I can help. I place interim and contract professionals across:
- Operations and manufacturing
- Supply chain and logistics
- Quality, technical and food safety
- NPD and innovation
- Finance and commercial
Manager to Director level. UK food manufacturing. Available now.
Simple, straightforward process
Step 1: Brief me
Tell me the role, the duration, the day rate, and when you need them. Fifteen minutes on a call is enough.
Step 2: I match and search
I work from an active network of UK food manufacturing interim professionals and run targeted search where needed. You get a shortlist fast.
Step 3: Contractor starts
You agree terms with your chosen candidate. I handle the paperwork on my side. They start.
No upfront fee. I add a 20% margin on the contractor's day rate, agreed before they start, invoiced weekly while they are working.
IR35 handled
I provide a clear statement of work to support your IR35 status determination for every interim engagement. Contractors work via umbrella company or their own limited company. If you have an existing preferred umbrella supplier, I can work with them.
Frequently asked questions
How does interim food manufacturing recruitment work?
I work from an active network of UK food manufacturing interim professionals and run targeted search where needed. You brief me on the role, duration, and day rate. I come back with a shortlist. You interview, select, and the contractor starts. I invoice weekly at the agreed day rate plus my 20% margin, agreed upfront before the contractor starts. There is no placement fee.
What is the typical day rate for an interim operations manager in UK food manufacturing?
Day rates vary by seniority and specialism. Operations Managers typically range from £350 to £550 per day. Operations Directors and above run from £600 to £900 per day. Specialist functions such as technical, quality, and NPD tend to sit at the upper end. I can give you a more specific steer once I understand the brief.
How quickly can you place an interim candidate?
For roles where I have active network candidates, I can have a shortlist with you within 48 to 72 hours. For more specialist briefs requiring targeted search, allow five to ten working days. Most interim placements I work on are active within two weeks of the initial brief.
Do you handle IR35 assessments?
Yes. I provide a clear statement of work to support your IR35 status determination before the contractor starts. Contractors work via umbrella company or their own limited company. If you have a preferred umbrella supplier, I can work with them.
What functions do you cover for interim roles?
Operations and manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, quality and technical, food safety, NPD and innovation, and finance and commercial. Manager to Director level across all functions.
What is the difference between interim and fixed-term contract recruitment?
An interim professional is typically self-employed, working via an umbrella company or limited company, paid at a day rate, and engaged for a defined project or cover period. A fixed-term contract employee is on your payroll for a set period. I place interim professionals on a day rate basis. If you need a fixed-term employee, that is a permanent placement, subject to standard employment terms, and I handle it under my retained search process.
Do you work with umbrella companies?
Yes. Contractors can work via any compliant umbrella company. If you have a preferred supplier on your approved list, I can work within that. If the contractor needs an umbrella recommendation, I can point them toward reputable options.
What sectors within food manufacturing do you cover for interim roles?
I cover the full breadth of UK food manufacturing: ambient, chilled, frozen, bakery, dairy, meat and poultry, beverages, confectionery, snacks, and ingredients. If it is made in a UK food factory, I can help.
How does interim food manufacturing recruitment work?
I work from an active network of UK food manufacturing interim professionals and run targeted search where needed. You brief me on the role, duration, and day rate. I come back with a shortlist. You interview, select, and the contractor starts. I invoice weekly at the agreed day rate plus my 20% margin, agreed upfront before the contractor starts. There is no placement fee.