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<p>So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?</p>
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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<p><strong>As our business grows, so does our need for top talent.</strong></p><p>It makes sense that happy employees stay in their job on average four times longer than unhappy employees doesn’t it? We want to build an engaged team, and that’s why we work hard to build a culture that’s a supportive, fun place to grow. And it works - in 2023 we received our 3-star accreditation by <a href="https://www.b.co.uk/accreditation/2-star?24e3ceec_page=8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Best Companies to Work for</strong></a> , achieved through "outstanding" commitment to workplace engagement.</p><p>While experience is great, attitude is better. So we keep our eye out for people that embody our core values; innovative - Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. Does this sound like you? Then make sure you have a look at our current vacancies. And if there’s nothing there that ticks the boxes right now then please don’t hesitate to get in touch about future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.</p>

<p>We’re always on the lookout for people who embody our core values: driven to deliver; focused on solutions; respectful relationships. Do these sound like bit of you? Then check out our <a href="/jobs/internal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>current internal vacancies</strong></a>. But don’t worry if nothing catches your eye right now – just get in touch with your local branch, we’re more than happy to consider you for any future vacancies!</p>

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<h2>Hello, and welcome to Hawk 3</h2><p>How do we talk about who we are without it sounding like it’s all about us? We prefer talking about you, but we understand why you might want to know a bit more about the kind of business you’re dealing with when deciding if we’re the right fit.</p><p>So, if it’s a quick overview you’re looking for there’s no need to scroll through a lengthy history – you can just have a little watch of this video to understand more about how we came about, rebranded, and expanded to deliver for the differing needs of our clients.</p>


              Operating from one of our regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your recruitment needs.

This is our business mindset, constantly striving to redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do, always looking for opportunities for improvement across our core values.

The best interests of all our people are at the heart of all we do; we’re not “yes” people, we want to offer our expertise, even if it means a difficult conversation.

We uphold a culture of responsibility, defining and agreeing expectations, and being held accountable against them.

We are not faceless; we’re people who work on a national basis across a range of sectors, all towards a common goal. Let’s have real conversations about needs and how we can help.

We offer peace of mind through ethical and compliant practices, for clients, candidates, and employees.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2><p>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

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<h5>Vision</h5><p>"To become the first-choice recruitment partner by developing a brand that our customers, candidates, and employees are proud to be associated with."</p><p class="ql-align-justify">We want to be people’s first choice in an industry where there’s a lot of choice – achieving this means achieving our ambitious growth targets.</p>

<h5>Mission</h5><p>“Through real people providing real solutions, our customers and candidates experience a true recruitment partnership. As a national provider with local presence, we are proud to deliver ethical and flexible employment solutions, accredited training, and people development.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">We’ve grown over the years, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost that commitment to providing an individual solution to your specific needs – solutions are in our name!</p>

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<i><p>If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job</p><p>Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future</p><p>By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our <a href="/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a></p></i>

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<p>Let’s explain what our core values will mean to you</p>

It’s right there in the job title, ‘Consultant’. We want to understand exactly what you’re looking for in your next career move; your benefits and remuneration expectations, hours and location flexibility, and the type of company culture that will inspire you. Only by consulting with you can we find you a role that’s a perfect match.

If we say we’ll do it, then we’ll do it. Got questions about an opportunity or hiring company? If we don’t already know the answer, then we’ll find out and get back to you. Expecting feedback on your application or interview process? We’ll let you know the timeframe, and that’s exactly when you’ll hear from us.

We want to get to know you so we can support you personally. We’re approachable and responsive, and that’s why we’re confident we can build a real relationship with you. Searching for a new job can be daunting, we get it. So, let’s have open and honest conversations at every stage of the process so we get it right first time.

We have lots of compliance processes in place to safeguard the welfare of our workers, but it’s more than that - we promise to always be totally transparent. You’ll know every detail of any placement on offer before you agree to it, and if it’s not for you there’ll be no pressure from us.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2><p>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Want to know why people trust us to help them find their perfect role?</strong></p>
<p>It&rsquo;s because we care. We&rsquo;re &lsquo;people&rsquo; people through and through, so you can be sure that you and your needs are central to your journey with us &ndash; it&rsquo;s embedded in our core values.</p>

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<p>With access to circa 22 million candidates (yes – really!) through our industry leading technology and job board partnerships, our specialists will support you throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, all the while giving you peace of mind thanks to our aftercare service and perm placement refund schedule.</p><p>We’ll build a solution around your specific resourcing requirements, and guarantee that all of our recruitment campaigns will offer:</p><ul><li>A consultative partnership to understand your exact needs</li><li>A dedicated consultant with sector knowledge and experience</li><li>A tailored talent attraction campaign launched within 24 hours</li><li>All applications screened, and their interest in the role confirmed in writing</li><li>All CVs sent in a uniformed format within a pre-agreed timescale</li></ul><p>Sound like something you could benefit from? We’ve included a bit more detail around our recruitment solutions below, or you can get in touch with one of our team today who’d be happy to have a no-strings discussion about your business and resourcing needs.</p><h5>Contingency recruitment</h5><p>Are you recruiting for up to 4 permanent or fixed term vacancies? Operating on a project-to-project basis, we’ll source the right people for your business and negotiate an introductory fee based upon the candidate’s annual salary, which we’ll apply only once the candidate has started work.</p><h5>Dedicated campaign</h5><p>Is your business growing? Are you finding a need to recruit for a variety of roles? Then a dedicated campaign might just be the model for you. We’ll create a bespoke marketing campaign to attract and secure the right people. The campaign cost will be a combined fee based upon each candidate’s annual salary, and 20% will be due as an upfront payment prior to the project launch.</p><h5>Executive search</h5><p>Maybe you’ve got a senior role to fill and need some targeted support? We know there are times that targeted headhunting is required in order secure the best candidate for the role. We’ll provide you with market data and conduct psychometric assessments for shortlisted candidates. Our introductory fee will be based on the candidate’s annual salary.</p><h5>Build-to-fit</h5><p>If you’ve got more than 10 vacancies at entry to mid-level, then we can actually build a bespoke solution for you based on your business needs and the skill set you require. For temporary placements, we’ll apply a margin fee based on the candidate’s salary (chargeable on an hourly basis) or we’ll create a bespoke pricing model based on your volume or project specific requirement.</p><h5>Specialist contractor</h5><p>Lastly (but certainly not least), perhaps you find yourself on the hunt for a specialist on an interim or contract basis. Just tell us exactly what you’re looking for, and we’ll get to work finding the ideal candidate. We will agree a fixed introductory fee depending on the number of roles and your specific requirements.</p>

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<p>With access to circa 22 million candidates (yes – really!) through our industry leading technology and job board partnerships, our specialists will support you throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, all the while giving you peace of mind thanks to our aftercare service and perm placement refund schedule.</p><p>We’ll build a solution around your specific resourcing requirements, and guarantee that all of our recruitment campaigns will offer:</p><ul><li>A consultative partnership to understand your exact needs.</li><li>A dedicated Consultant with sector knowledge and experience.</li><li>A tailored talent attraction campaign launched within 24 hours</li><li>All applications screened, and their interest in the role confirmed in writing.</li><li>All CVs sent in a uniformed format within a pre-agreed timescale.</li></ul><p><strong>Sound like something you could benefit from? We’ve included a bit more detail around our recruitment solutions below, or you can get in touch with one of our team today who’d be happy to have a no-strings discussion about your business and resourcing needs.</strong></p><h6><br></h6>

<strong>Recruiting people to work in the manufacturing and automation sector? Get a callback</strong> 

<p><strong>Hire the best talent for your team</strong></p><p>Looking to recruit new team members?</p><p>We can help you hire the right people to fill senior roles in:</p><ul><li>Business support</li><li>Creative and digital</li><li>Facilities management</li><li>FMCG and online retail</li><li>Human resources</li><li>Finance</li><li>Legal</li><li>Manufacturing and automation</li><li>Supply chain and logistics</li><li>Sales</li></ul><p><br></p>

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<p data-start="18" data-end="48"><strong data-start="18" data-end="31">Location:</strong> <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Manchester</span></p>
<p data-start="50" data-end="83"><strong data-start="50" data-end="73">Salary Expectation:</strong> &pound;50,000+</p>
<p data-start="85" data-end="126"><strong data-start="85" data-end="102">Availability: </strong>3 months notice</p>
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<p data-start="85" data-end="126"><strong data-start="133" data-end="153">Profile Summary:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Production Manager with 15+ years&rsquo; experience in food manufacturing, progressing from shopfloor to senior leadership</span></li>
<li>Currently leading two fast-paced production plants, managing c.30 permanent staff plus agency (c.45 total on shift)</li>
<li>Strong background in high-volume, short shelf-life environments</li>
<li>Proven ability to drive KPIs, improve efficiencies, and reduce downtime, with a hands-on leadership approach</li>
<li>Six Sigma Green Belt with a clear passion for CI; delivered cost savings of c.&pound;50k and ongoing process improvements</li>
<li>Experienced in SOP implementation, standardisation, and driving best practice across multiple shifts</li>
<li>Strong track record in people leadership, engagement, and building high-performing teams</li>
<li>Exposure to capex and site improvement projects (~&pound;3m) including commissioning and process optimisation</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of BRC standards, audit readiness, and food safety compliance</li>
<li>Comfortable operating in automated, fast-moving production environments (mixing, cooking/baking, packing, robotics)</li>
<li>Flexible on shifts, including 4 on / 4 off days and nights</li>
<li>Based within 40 minutes of site and comfortable to travel</li>
</ul>

FMCG Production Manager

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