GLAA-Licensed Labour for Food Production

Fully regulated. Audit-ready. From one temp to a full line. At Blink Recruitment, your labour supply is fully regulated by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA). We provide compliant, reliable workers to food and drink manufacturers and the wider fresh-produce supply chain.It’s a legal requirement to use a licensed labour provider in GLAA-regulated sectors. You can check our licence on the GLAA public register at gla.gov.uk.

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Why GLAA licensing matters to your factory

Covers the sectors you operate in. GLAA licensing applies to agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, and the processing and packaging of fresh food, drinks and other produce. If you use or supply labour in these areas, a GLAA licence is required. gla.gov.uk
Independent inspections. GLAA inspectors assess licence holders against legal standards covering areas like pay, working hours, transport, accommodation, training and health & safety. Inspections verify that labour providers meet these standards. gla.gov.uk+1
Easy due diligence. Labour users are encouraged to check the GLAA public register and can set up Active Check monitoring to be alerted to any status changes. gla.gov.uk

Flexible support — your way

Whether you need short‑notice absence cover or to scale a full shift across multiple lines, we mobilise fast and keep standards high.

Single operative for a day or week
Crewed teams for intake, prep, production, packing and dispatch
Whole‑line solutions aligned to throughput, QC checks and hygiene windows
Multi‑site coverage across the Midlands & North (Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Derby and Nottingham)

Roles we supply in food manufacturing

Production Operatives
Machine Minders/Operators
Hygiene Operatives

Packers
Line Leaders
Quality/Selecting & Labelling

Warehouse & Despatch
FLT Drivers
Goods-In/Out

Compliance you can trust

GLAA‑licensed & audited. Regular inspections against the GLAA Licensing Standards ensure our processes remain robust and legal. gla.gov.uk+1
PAYE payroll in‑house. We do not use umbrella or mini‑umbrella schemes. We pay the employer’s NI and issue clear, timely payslips, reducing HMRC exposure for clients and candidates.
Right to Work & onboarding. Thorough checks, accurate contracts and site‑specific inductions keep starts clean and audit‑ready.
Ethical and transparent. We’re committed to responsible recruitment and clear communication—before, during and after placement.

Need evidence for customer or BRCGS audits? Ask for our GLAA compliance pack (licence details, sample payslips, onboarding flow, and policy summaries).

You can also verify our status on the GLAA public register at any time: gla.gov.uk

How we work with food producers

Brief & plan –

We map required skills, throughput targets, shift patterns and hygiene windows.

Onboard & verify

Right‑to‑Work, contracts and payroll set‑up handled; workers arrive site‑ready.

Review & improve

Regular reviews to optimise fill speed, productivity and retention.

Source & screen

Pre‑screened candidates matched to line speed, quality and safety requirements.

Start & support

Supervisory check‑ins, attendance tracking and quick backfills as needed.

Proof & partnerships

Trusted by local and national food production companies for flexible, compliant labour supply.
Award‑winning service (Best Recruitment Agency Stoke‑on‑Trent 2023, 2024 & 2025; consistently among the city's Top 3 rated).
SMETA audited multiple times per year with a 100% pass record.

Licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, unique reference number BLIN0001

Ready to raise the bar on compliant labour?

Let’s put a GLAA-licensed plan behind your peaks, promotions and seasonality—without compromising standards.

Request a GLAA compliance pack Book a site visit Check our licence on the GLAA register