Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Food & Agriculture Sectors
More People is a specialist recruitment business established in 2000, founded by Guy Moreton and Peter Hunt, two industry professionals with extensive experience in the food sector. Our team of 35 experts combines former industry professionals and dedicated recruiters passionate about the agriculture, horticulture, food, and garden retail sectors. With our headquarters in Stamford, a hub for the produce industry, we provide permanent and interim recruitment solutions to clients ranging from 'own label' suppliers to blue-chip brands across the UK and internationally.Our deep sector knowledge and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver tailored recruitment services for roles in Commercial, Technical, Operations, Finance, HR, Agronomy, and more. We pride ourselves on our proven track record of successful placements, underpinned by a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the industries we serve. Our dedication to fostering long-term partnerships with clients and candidates alike ensures we consistently meet evolving recruitment needs with precision and insight.
Services
Executive Search
Recruitment Solutions
HR & Business Support
Technical Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Operations Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Agriculture Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
Garden Centre Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of fresh produce recruitment experience
- Specialist consultants with real industry knowledge
- National and international client base
- Proven track record of successful placements
- Dedicated teams for Food Manufacturing, Fresh Produce, Horticulture, and more
What people say
Excellent service
Great candidates
Thorough process
Industry understanding
Timely communication
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders and board-level candidates for agriculture, food, and horticulture businesses. We combine industry expertise with a targeted approach to find strategic leaders who align with organisational goals. Clients benefit from our deep sector networks and rigorous assessment processes.
Technical Recruitment
We provide technical professionals for food safety, quality control, and compliance roles across the agri-food supply chain. Our recruiters understand the specific requirements for technical managers, auditors, and food technologists. Candidates gain access to opportunities in leading manufacturers and producers.
Engineering Recruitment
Our engineering recruitment focuses on food production, agricultural machinery, and horticultural equipment sectors. We connect businesses with maintenance engineers, automation specialists, and technical leads. Engineers find roles matching their expertise in cutting-edge facilities across the UK and beyond.
Commercial Recruitment
We recruit commercial professionals for sales, procurement, and category management roles in food manufacturing and fresh produce. Our consultants place account managers, commercial directors, and buying specialists. Businesses access candidates with sector-specific commercial expertise and market insights.
Garden Centre Recruitment
Our garden centre recruitment covers roles from shop floor to boardroom across garden retail businesses. We place general managers, department leads, and horticultural specialists. Employers gain access to candidates with retail expertise and plant knowledge tailored to garden centre operations.
People
Guy Moreton
Founder
Co-founder with extensive horticultural industry experience, driving sector-specific recruitment solutions and maintaining strong industry connections through active participation in horticultural associations and events.
Peter Hunt
Founder
Co-founder combining food industry expertise with recruitment leadership, establishing More People as a specialist agency serving agriculture, food manufacturing, and horticulture sectors since 2000.
Questions
What sectors does More People specialise in?
We specialise in recruitment for food manufacturing, fresh produce, horticulture, agriculture, garden retail, and related supply chain sectors across the UK and internationally.
What types of roles do you recruit for?
We recruit for professional roles including commercial, technical, operations, engineering, HR, finance, and leadership positions from entry-level to board appointments.
How do you ensure candidates match industry needs?
Our consultants have sector-specific expertise and maintain ongoing industry engagement to understand current challenges and requirements when matching candidates to roles.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions for businesses operating across the UK and internationally in agriculture, food, and horticulture sectors.
What support do you offer employers?
We offer tailored recruitment solutions including executive search, interim placements, and strategic workforce planning with industry-specific consultants supporting long-term growth.
How can candidates access opportunities?
Candidates can search live vacancies online or contact our consultants directly for guidance on roles matching their skills and career aspirations in food and agriculture sectors.
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