Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner

Protea Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruitment company focused exclusively on the food, drinks and FMCG industry. Founded in 2020 by Managing Director Matt Steedman, the company combines deep industry expertise with a genuine passion for connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities. Protea Recruitment delivers bespoke recruitment solutions across all salaried roles, from operational positions through to executive and director level appointments, working with both candidates and organisations to ensure the perfect cultural and skills fit for long-term success.

The company specialises in recruiting across food and beverage manufacturing, packaging manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing sectors. Protea Recruitment's expertise spans technical and quality roles, engineering and projects, production and operations, supply chain and logistics, HR, management and finance, sales and marketing, research and development, and general management positions. The team works with a diverse range of organisations, from small and medium-sized enterprises to blue-chip companies, addressing recruitment needs across all levels and functions.

Based in Edinburgh, Protea Recruitment serves clients across the United Kingdom and internationally, with an additional office in Dubai. The company's success is rooted in understanding that every business and candidate is unique, with a commitment to providing exceptional service and results. Matt Steedman's long history of recruiting and advising local and global food and drinks manufacturing businesses ensures the team remains at the forefront of market developments and industry trends.