Specialist Engineering Talent for Complex Hygienic Manufacturing Projects.
Precision over volume. Expertise over noise.
Finding the right engineers isn’t about volume. It’s about precision.
With over 20 years’ experience, Anodos partners with OEMs, EPC/EPCM firms, integrators, manufacturers, and engineering consultancies to deliver highly specialised, hard-to-find engineering talent.
We don’t rely on advertising or active candidates. Our work is built on direct access to competitor talent pools and long-standing industry relationships.
We engage individuals not actively on the market, aligning technical capability, project experience, and commercial fit from the outset.
Whether you’re building long-term capability or delivering a complex capital project, we operate as a specialist recruitment partner - precise, accountable, and uncompromising on quality.
Food & Beverage Engineering
We support food and beverage manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators delivering capital projects and production line solutions from concept through to commissioning and optimisation.
Our work spans liquid processing, mixing and blending, batching and dosing, thermal treatment, and hygienic product handling across a wide range of FMCG environments.
We are particularly active in packaging and end-of-line automation, including filling, bottling, and canning lines, labelling, case packing, palletising, and fully integrated production systems.
From an engineering perspective, we operate across process, mechanical, and automation disciplines, with expertise in hygienic design, stainless steel systems, utilities integration, and control platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell.
Case Study
Client: Kellanova (Pringles) - Malaysia
Challenge: Senior Packaging Specialist to lead multi-line capital packaging projects
Solution: 2-month process from assignment intake. 2-year contract placement (local Malaysian national)
Outcome: Successfully delivered across multiple lines and converted into a permanent senior leadership role
Case Study
Client: Reckitt Benckiser - Global Sites
Challenge: Project Manager for serialisation and track & trace implementation across multiple manufacturing sites
Solution: 1-month process. Permanent hire in the UK with relocation of a specialist from Italy
Outcome: Successful rollout of track & trace systems across multiple product lines, significantly reducing counterfeit exposure
Dairy Engineering
From process design specialists through to site-based commissioning experts, we support dairy OEMs and system integrators with some of the market’s most difficult-to-secure technical talent.
Our work spans both liquid and powder processing, including milk reception, separation, standardisation, pasteurisation and UHT, alongside evaporation, spray drying, and whey processing systems.
We operate across process, mechanical, and automation disciplines, with deep expertise in hygienic design, CIP/SIP systems, valve matrices, and control platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell.
Case Study
Client: Fresco Systems - France (Nantes)
Challenge: Lead Project Manager (Powder & Materials Handling) for a newly established French operation, requiring fluent French and English
Solution: Permanent hire. Repatriated French national from Southeast Asia
Outcome: 3-week process from intake. Candidate relocated and onboarded within 4 weeks of identification
Case Study
Client: Process Partners - Australia
Challenge: Branch Manager (Sydney)
Solution: Permanent hire. South African national relocated with full family move
Outcome: 1-month process from assignment intake. Candidate relocated following a 1-month notice period and assumed full operational responsibility.
Life Sciences, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
We support highly regulated manufacturing environments requiring precision, compliance, and specialist engineering capability across project, automation, and leadership roles.
Our work spans pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities, including clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, HVAC), sterile and aseptic processing, and containment systems.
We operate across process, mechanical, and automation disciplines, with strong experience in GMP environments, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and delivering capital projects from design through to commissioning and qualification.
Case Study
Client: GSK Biopharma - Singapore
Challenge: 2-year contract to support a brownfield vaccine manufacturing project in Tuas
Solution: Contract placement. Singaporean national
Outcome: 3-week process from assignment intake. Candidate supported delivery from detailed design through to commissioning and was subsequently converted to a permanent hire
Case Study
Client: Confidential EPCM - Denmark
Challenge: Head / Manager of Projects for Life Sciences division
Solution: Permanent hire. Repatriated Danish national from Singapore
Outcome: 2-month process from assignment intake. Candidate relocated with family following a 3-month notice period and assumed leadership of project delivery function
Don’t take our word for it. See what our clients say.
Client FeedbackGlobal reach. Local understanding.
We don’t just recruit internationally. We move talent globally.
From relocation and repatriation to locally compliant contract solutions, we support clients in securing engineering talent across multiple regions, often within the same project lifecycle.
Our network is built on years of delivery across Europe, APAC, Australasia, and beyond.
Contingency
Recruitment
More than speed — it’s access.
Our contingency searches are driven by deep sector knowledge and long-standing industry relationships, enabling us to engage talent often missed by generalist recruiters.
Fees are payable only on successful placement.
Best suited for clearly defined roles requiring rapid, high-quality shortlisting.
Exclusive
Search
One message. One partner. Better results.
Exclusive search ensures your opportunity is represented consistently and credibly to the market. By avoiding mixed messaging from multiple agencies, we protect your employer brand and engage senior or specialist talent with clarity and discretion.
Best suited for senior, niche, or business-critical hires.
Fixed-Term &
Contract Recruitment
Global capability. Zero friction.
We specialise in international contract and fixed-term recruitment, with hands-on experience across payroll structures, visa processes, tax compliance, and local regulations.
Best suited for capital projects, shutdowns, and specialist short-to-medium-term needs.
How We Search
We don’t rely on job boards or mass advertising.
In highly specialised engineering markets, advertising creates noise. Hundreds of unsuitable CVs, limited relevance.
Our searches are driven by sector expertise, technical understanding, and direct access to competitor talent pools.
We map the market, identify where the right individuals sit, and engage them directly and discreetly.
The result is a focused shortlist of relevant, high-impact candidates.
How We Vet Candidates
Every candidate is thoroughly assessed before introduction.
Our vetting process includes:
The outcome is a short, high-quality shortlist of informed, motivated candidates - ready to interview and aligned with your business.
To deliver a technically led, boutique recruitment service that earns long-term trust through consistent, high-quality delivery.
Our Values
Global Reach, Local Insight
International capability grounded in local market knowledge.
Long-Term Thinking
Focused on repeat partnerships, not short-term wins.
Selective Commitment
We only take on searches we believe we can fill - properly.
Tim Millington
Founder & Director
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I’ve been operating in international recruitment since 2007, specialising in hygienic manufacturing and processing since 2014.
I work with OEMs, EPC/EPCM contractors, and system integrators to support the delivery of complex capital projects with hard-to-find engineering talent.
I focus on a small number of assignments at any one time, identifying and securing individuals not available on the open market.
My work centres on niche engineering, project delivery, automation, and technical leadership hires across food, dairy, and life sciences.
Anodos reflects that approach: specialist, trusted, and quality led.
Deni Griffiths
Senior Consultant.
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Deni is a Senior Consultant with close to four years’ experience supporting engineering and capital-project recruitment across food, beverage, dairy, pharma, and life sciences.
He specialises in Process Engineering, Project Management, and Automation roles, delivering technically aligned, commercially realistic shortlists for OEMs and engineering consultancies.
Known for his structured, detail-driven approach, Deni focuses on long-term partnerships, low-volume delivery, and strong alignment on capability, culture, and motivation.
Speak with us about permanent, contract, or project-based engineering recruitment across hygienic manufacturing environments worldwide.
📧 tim@anodosresources.com
📧 deni@anodosresources.com
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