Food & FMCG

Food & FMCG

Recruiting Scientific & Technical Expertise for the Food Manufacturing and FMCG Industries 

Our recruitment service delivers value to your fast paced manufacturing operation by connecting you with exceptional talent for an optimised process that dramatically improves your quality processes and procedures. 

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In such a competitive space, we understand that your manufacturing process must be incredibly efficient in all areas, including expenditure. The drivers disrupting the manufacturing space have manifested a number of tangible changes in the production landscape, including an increased number of automation / technology-controlled manufacturing processes, and a huge increase in the number of new sites being commissioned. It’s imperative that businesses align their hiring strategies with industry evolution and secure the right team.

Our recruitment team have access to global talent networks to maximise your facility’s productivity

The professionals we source will nurture GMP and HACCP environments to ensure your food quality, safety and compliance levels are kept to the highest possible standards across diversifying product portfolios.

We will keep your processes competitive and market-leading: The standard for quality, distribution, and compliance within the manufacturing process is now higher than ever; Evolve helps your business meet that challenge by equipping your company with the best global talent available.

We deliver cost efficiencies through speed: With a right first-time approach and an established recruitment methodology, you can rely on speed of service and effective talent delivery from Evolve, with no time wasted.We will secure volume hires: Our large, international and established talent pools will deliver the quantities of staff you require to enhance optimal business output.

We enable flexibility: Our tailored workforce solutions facilitate an agile staffing programme which can be adapted to market trends on a rapid basis.

We recruit blended skillsets: We find the balance between scientific and engineering backgrounds, coupled with personality and fit for your team to secure individuals that thrive in fast paced manufacturing environments.

We know which skills to look for in scientific and technical candidates working within the FMCG and Food space:

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TECHNICAL COMPETENCY: We have access to highly professional staff with accomplished skillsets in Operations, Quality and Innovation. In a very competitive market for the best personnel, we organise our talent pools to reflect niche areas and the general competencies each candidate represents, which enables us to reach them much more quickly.

FOOD SAFETY & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Evolve have vast knowledge in reaching out to candidates with the right Food R&D background with a focus on developing new products based on understanding consumer preferences and market trends. Our networks ensure you have access to the best talent in recipe development, sensory evaluation and cost analysis right through to scaling up production, transitioning from a small-scale recipe to large-scale production all whilst ensuring food safety and compliance is at the core of the process.

COMPLIANCE: Our talent networks keep track of the ever-changing legislation in all the regions in which a company wishes to distribute its products, and will advise on legal / scientific restraints and requirements to ensure that your operations remain compliant and safe.

DATA ANALYSIS: We will secure professionals with experience in collecting, collating and evaluating scientific data to make informed decisions about your business.

ADVISORY SERVICES: We have access to highly professional staff with experience in providing strategic and technical advice at the highest level in their companies, to make an important contribution to the efficiency of your manufacturing and production programmes.

CORPORATE & PROJECT SKILLS: The professionals we place are well versed in communicating processes to all stakeholders and will document and present all required details to obtain or maintain production authorisation for the products concerned, in addition to practising good document housekeeping to avoid any problems associated with badly kept records or poor presentation of data.

 

Exceptional Candidate

Our international FMCG and Food talent pools span junior positions through to strategic decision makers. Key areas we recruit into include:

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Food Safety
  • QC Laboratory Roles
  • Microbiology
  • Operating Specialists, Operational Qualification
  • Packaging Development
  • Product Development & Innovation
  • Process Engineering & Qualification
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing Supervisors & Shift Team Leaders
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance & Site Quality Leaders

 

Latest Jobs

OtherFood & FMCG
Machine Operator- Beverages
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Derrimut, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Beverage manufacturingBased in the Western suburbs of Melbourne12hr night shift (5:45am-6pm)7-day fortnight rosterDuties:Forklift operationEnsure machinery is running smoothlyAssist in cleaning, changeover, line start upMaintain batch documentationPerform adjustments and changes to production equipment if requiredFollow GMP standardsSkills/experience:Current forklift license (MUST)Previous machine operating experience in a GMP environmentPrevious experience in beverage manufacturing will be highly regardedExcellent communication and attention to detail Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Trades & Services Manufacturing & OperationsOtherTransport, Shipping & Logistics
SAP Dispatch Forklift operator
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Casual
Location:
Altona North, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role: We are recruiting for a well-established organization in the plastics manufacturing sector, seeing a dedicated and proactive dispatch forklift driver. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating, ensuring the accurate storage of finished products and loading and unloading trucks. Ideally looking for someone with high computer literacy and experience using SAP Plastic manufacturing companyMon-Fri 8am-4pm with overtimeCasual on-going contract, full time hoursMust have Forklift license and SAP experience  Duties, but not limited:Ensure all machinery is running smoothlyCleaning and re-assembly of production productAssisting with production plansQC of rejected products Operate the forkliftSkills/experience:Ideally looking for someone with high computer literacy and must have experience using SAP Must have previous experience in a similar industryStrong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical skills with ability to troubleshootMust have a current forklift licenseExcellent communication, time management and problem-solvingApply! Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  For more information, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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EnvironmentalGovernment
Laboratory Manager Lead
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Macleod, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:One of Victoria's major environmental regulators. They work to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and their environment. They are a values and purpose driven organization that works with the community, governments and industryBased in MacleodOnsite parking3-month contract with potential for extensionASAP startAbout the role Reporting to the Division Support Officer, this role will oversee and enable a fit for purpose test and calibration operational facility in the Science Division, including guiding and upskilling lab users on lab safety, quality and culture. Your duties may include but are not limited to:Undertake and oversee management of laboratory operations, compliance, audit and safety programsImplement and manage programs to ensure compliance with laboratory standards, operating models, accreditations and regulatory requirements in a government environment. Undertake compliance checks, inspections and reporting for OHS and WHS legislation, regulations and policies Development, streamline and implement overarching policies and procedures for the operation of the laboratoriesOversee and implement an overarching quality management system and conduct routine inspections, tests and audits documenting findings, recommendations and support in the implementation of corrective actionsPlan and oversee the laboratory's budget, including purchases of equipment and supplies.Support the company's asset management, planning, registering, decommissioning, procurement and contract management where required About you:A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in a Science related field is desirable Experience in operating a facility to laboratory safety and quality standardsExperience leading a laboratory following ISO IEC 17025 is highly desiredAdvanced knowledge of implementing and using a Quality Management System is highly regardedA broad understanding of environmental regulations is desirable Strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to prioritize across multiple competing demandsProven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team with a demonstrated commitment to the successful delivery of the highest organizational priorities Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah or Deborah on 03 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Manufacturing & OperationsOtherTrades & Services
Machine operator- Night shift
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Casual
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Altona North, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Plastic manufacturing companyMon-Fri Night shift 10:00pm-6:00am Casual on-going contract, full time hoursMust have Forklift license Duties, but not limited:Ensure all machinery is running smoothlyCleaning and re-assembly of production productAssisting with production plansQC of rejected products Operate the forklift Skills/experience:Must have previous experience in a similar industryStrong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical skills with ability to troubleshootMust have a current forklift licenseExcellent communication, time management and problem-solvingApply! Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  For more information, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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EngineeringPharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Instrumentation Technician
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia

About the role:Based in western suburbs of MelbourneGlobal Pharmaceutical company 12 months casual full time contract with potential to extend Flexible to do both day (6am-6pm) and night (6pm-6am) shiftsAbout your duties:Shut down, isolate and test run machines and equipment as required for maintenance purposesDiagnose faults in, repair and calibrate control and monitoring loop elements, electronic systems and sub-assembliesDiagnose faults on interconnected and non-interconnected electrical circuits and systemsPerform routine calibration of process instruments, both in-situ and in the workshopPerform preventive maintenance tasksInterpret control system and electrical/electronic circuit diagrams and engineering drawings and prepare sketches of system and circuits/circuit modificationsMaintain workshop equipment and any reference calibration instruments in a state to be used in a GMP environmentOther tasks include assisting in maintaining the integrity of the SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), engineering storesPerform tasks including work planning (scope, setup, isolation, and risk assessments), scheduled servicing, breakdowns, shutdowns, commissioning, and test running machines and equipmentAbout you: Relevant Trade Qualification (Cert III-Cert IV or equivalent) as an Electrical OR Instrumentation technician (Australian Qualification)Experience across a wide range of technical instrumentation in a pharmaceutical, FMCG, oil and gas or similar industrySound understanding of calibration methods and experience in conducting non-conformance investigationsComputer literacy – knowledge of SAP or another CMMS systemA commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamFault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsGMP experienceClean room experienceExcellent coordination skills and ability to work collaboratively with others to solve problemsApply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Biological science - Biotech & MedicalPharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Analytical Chemist – 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Thornleigh, New South Wales, Australia

About the company/role: This well-known government laboratory team providing routine workplace and biological monitoring. Our client is offering a 12-month maternity cover contract to an analytical chemist with mass spectrometry and chromatography background.  Duties:Conduct routine analysis of environmental and biological samplesOperate and maintain HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS instrumentsProcess samples and prepare accurate technical reportsMaintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper instrument performanceFollow established laboratory methods; minimal method development required Skills/experience: 3–5 years’ hands-on analytical chemistry experience in a testing, environmental, or biological lab (desirable)Proficiency with HPLC, LC-MS or GC-MS (required)Routine, high-throughput lab experienceComfortable handling urine and environmental samplesStrong time management and attention to detail; able to meet tight turnaround timesFull Australian working rights requiredDegree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or similar. Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on +61 406 558 313 With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Food & FMCG
Laboratory Technician - Casual
Type:
Part Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Longwarry, Victoria, Australia

About the role Our client is an Australian based dairy company that is now distributing and growing sizably internationally. Based in Regional VictoriaOn call casual contract 8am-4pm  The responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to the following:Sampling, preparation, testing and analysis of chemical, microbial samples and raw materialsLiaise with internal and external stakeholders via verbal and written means to communicate accurate test resultsMaintain, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot the laboratory equipment correctly as requiredHousekeeping of the laboratory environmentTo be successful for this role, you will possess the followingTertiary education in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochem, Chemistry or Laboratory Techniques would be ideal Excellent computer and report writing skills.Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and time management skills.Must possess initiative and enthusiasm Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Trades & Services EnvironmentalManufacturing & Operations
Labourer
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Casual
Location:
Geelong, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Growing agricultural companyBased close to GeelongCasual contract with potential to go permanentFull-time hours, Monday-FridayASAP start Duties, but not limited to:Perform manual handling tasks such heavy lifting, relocating itemsMaintain cleanliness across the siteReport any faults or issues across the siteHelp with maintenance tasks and equipment cleaningUsing hand tools or basic machinery under supervisionFollow safety protocols Skills/experience:Must have a white cardStrong work ethic with a positive and willing to learn attitudeHands-on work experienceStrong communication skills Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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OtherFood & FMCG
Machine Operator- Beverages
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Derrimut, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Beverage manufacturingBased in the Western suburbs of Melbourne12hr night shift (5:45am-6pm)7-day fortnight rosterDuties:Forklift operationEnsure machinery is running smoothlyAssist in cleaning, changeover, line start upMaintain batch documentationPerform adjustments and changes to production equipment if requiredFollow GMP standardsSkills/experience:Current forklift license (MUST)Previous machine operating experience in a GMP environmentPrevious experience in beverage manufacturing will be highly regardedExcellent communication and attention to detail Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Trades & Services Manufacturing & OperationsOtherTransport, Shipping & Logistics
SAP Dispatch Forklift operator
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Casual
Location:
Altona North, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role: We are recruiting for a well-established organization in the plastics manufacturing sector, seeing a dedicated and proactive dispatch forklift driver. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating, ensuring the accurate storage of finished products and loading and unloading trucks. Ideally looking for someone with high computer literacy and experience using SAP Plastic manufacturing companyMon-Fri 8am-4pm with overtimeCasual on-going contract, full time hoursMust have Forklift license and SAP experience  Duties, but not limited:Ensure all machinery is running smoothlyCleaning and re-assembly of production productAssisting with production plansQC of rejected products Operate the forkliftSkills/experience:Ideally looking for someone with high computer literacy and must have experience using SAP Must have previous experience in a similar industryStrong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical skills with ability to troubleshootMust have a current forklift licenseExcellent communication, time management and problem-solvingApply! Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  For more information, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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