The food manufacturing industry moves fast, and so do the demands on technical, quality and NPD teams. That’s why the businesses we work with don’t just need CVs – they need clarity, communication and candidates who can perform from day one.
Below, you’ll find real feedback from clients and candidates who’ve experienced our approach first-hand: honest conversations, sector expertise, and recruitment that actually delivers.
“ I have known Lisa from the early stages of the establishment of Jarvis Johnson nearly 20 years ago. I have continued to work with Lisa and her team whilst they have recruited for a variety of Technical, Process and Operational roles across different product sectors in which I have worked.
Lisa’s in depth knowledge and strong network in the food industry enables her team to source good quality candidates in a timely manner for both interim and permanent positions. Lisa’s previous personal experience in a food retailer means that she understands the expectations of both manufacturers and customers.
Lisa maintains close connection with key stakeholders during the recruitment process whilst her team continue to regularly engage with candidates and their client contacts. Lisa’s ‘can do’ approach cascades to her team who show great tenacity in fulfilling client briefs.
I would always recommend Lisa to support recruitment initiatives amongst my network and client base. ”
Matt Ellis - Interim Manager
“ Thank you very much for looking after me through the whole time of the recruitment process. This has given me assurance that I am the most important person in this project. You professionally looked after me, advised and supported. This is something you want to get every time you get involved in a recruitment project. Thank you! ”
Jordan Szymanski - Candidate
“We are a new business start-up and needed high impact, expert resource for a very short space of time, at an extremely competitive rate. Jarvis Johnson proved to be well connected in the geographic area, understood the brief quickly and were able to provide a suitable candidate within the second CV submitted. A win all round”
Nigel Quick - Chief Operating Officer - ieat Foods Limited
“Finding the right candidate for a specialised position is always time consuming and challenging. However, after contacting Jarvis Johnson to resource a Technical role they quickly took the time to fully brief themselves on my vacancy, putting forward only candidates who closely matched my requirements. The company has a high level of integrity and I knew when I interviewed the shortlisted candidates they had already been vetted as a suitable fit within our company. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lisa and the Jarvis Johnson team for their excellent, cost-effective service.”
Sarah Renshaw - Senior HR Advisor - Reynolds Catering Supplies
“I was very pleased with the way suitable candidates were put forward and interviews arranged in such a short space of time. At no time did I feel like I was under pressure to choose one of Jarvis candidates.”
Mike Wierzbicki - Interim Technical Manager - Ichiban
“ Melissa is an experienced recruiter who helped me secure an exciting opportunity to progress in my career. She's got great communication skills and is very professional, quickly responsive to any queries and truly passionate about what she does. I am really happy to have made a connection with Melissa!Melissa is an experienced recruiter who helped me secure an exciting opportunity to progress in my career. She's got great communication skills and is very professional, quickly responsive to any queries and truly passionate about what she does. I am really happy to have made a connection with Melissa!”
Emilia Boczkowska - Candidate
“ would like to personally thank you for advertising, sourcing, shortlisting and landing this important appointment for Fresh Direct. Your approach and tenacity to finding the right candidate was structured and the communication throughout the process was exemplary. .”
Steve Corras - Head Of Technical
“ Liz has worked with me to recruit a number of Technical/Quality vacancies over the last 5 years. Her ability to understand our business in general, and each brief specifically, is excellent and she communicates efficiently and effectively to engage all stakeholders in the process. Her approach is built on relationship building; she is highly professional and a pleasure to work with.”
Sharon Owen - HR Professional
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