Setting the standards for Recruitment, Search and Selection across Food / Packaging and FMCG Manufacturing.
Identifying the top 1% of Talent -
Insight, Excellence & Service.
Identifying the top 1% of Talent -
Insight, Excellence & Service.
Having worked for 10 years in manufacturing, I moved into recruitment over 18 years ago, and I haven’t looked back since. I work with all types of business, from SMEs to large Blue-Chip Enterprises, and I take pride in my service levels and an ability to locate the top 1% of talent available.
I have always believed in quality over quantity, and the level of detail, care and research undertaken by me to find the very best people, is my quality commitment to clients.
You’ll find me approachable, reliable, professional and dedicated, and I’m always happy to have an initial conversation with you about your recruitment needs and challenges.
Outside of work I’m married to Louise, and our young son Thomas keeps us both very busy. I value spending time with my family and friends, and I’m a keen golfer, lover of sport and the movies.
Specialising in the Food / Packaging and FMCG manufacturing arena, I have a considerable network of manufacturing professionals and senior executives that I have nurtured over the years.
It is important to understand that the ideal person may not be actively looking for a new role at the time of your vacancy. Therefore, a blended approach is needed to identify the best people who are actively seeking a new role and those only passively looking at new opportunities.
The time pressure on organisations today is huge, and there are many business priorities demanding focus and attention. I remove the time burden of recruitment for my clients, and I have a proven track record in placing the right people in the right roles.
Nobody wins when a new recruit leaves after a few months, and high levels of staff turnover are very costly, affecting performance and target achievement. Understanding the needs and drivers of both the organisation and the candidates ensures the right people are identified, researched and progressed for each opportunity.
I specialise in Food / Packaging & FMCG manufacturing and have a deep insight into the needs of those organisations and the candidates required. My network of contacts across the sector enables me to identify and present the very best people to my client base.
I will identify the top talent for your vacancy. I am excellent at understanding client culture and matching individual personalities with the right organisation. I will help you lower staff turnover and boost productivity and business performance.
The service I provide is second to none. Words and feedback typically used by clients to describe me include: communicative, consultative, ethical, results focused, deadline orientated, dedicated, determined, and professional.
Engineering, Manufacturing
& Supply Chain Recruitment
I have worked and built relationships with many organisations over the years. I continue to add new clients to my portfolio, as well as supporting longstanding and valued customers. Some examples of the organisations I work with include:
“We recently asked David to find a Head of Operations for our business. It was a senior role, with very specific requirements and it was handled with insight, discretion and flexibility. David quickly identified the very best people for the role, and didn’t overload us with CVs, saving valuable time. I would absolutely recommend David’s recruitment services.”
“Many recruiters talk a good game, but David really delivers. He has a focused, direct, and professional approach. His reassuring and informal personality along with his intuition for the client’s underlying needs, enables him to add tremendous value. I’ve no hesitation in recommending him.”
Please contact me for an informal chat about your specific recruitment and talent requirements.
07711 085 844 davidshelton@thorncroftsearch.comClick here for your FREE guide to will help you attract and retain the top 1% of talent within your sector.