Leeds-based recruiter Futures.co.uk has made two promotions within its specialist manufacturing division.

Chris Griffin, previously senior consultant, is now divisional recruitment manager for the firm’s 12-strong manufacturing team, taking over from David Christie, who is planning to retire next year.

Meanwhile Mark Johnson, also previously a senior consultant, has been promoted to head up a recently formed division known as food & drink futures, which specialises in senior interim and permanent recruitment for global food and drink manufacturers.