Assistant Technical Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Birmingham is looking for an Assistant Technical Manager to support the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include compliance support, quality inspections, and cross-functional training. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing in a technical or QA role.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Assist with audits and compliance preparations.
• Drive product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Quality Assurance

Compliance Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an Assistant Technical Manager, where you will support the Technical Manager in ensuring all food products are manufactured to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This role is crucial in maintaining food safety management systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and third-party requirements.

• Annual Salary: £35k - £45k plus performance bonus
• Location: Birmingham
• Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Quality Systems
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of the site's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (BRCGS, HACCP, ISO standards, customer codes of practice).
  • Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and review of HACCP plans and prerequisite programs.
  • Monitor CCPs, GMP standards, hygiene practices, and allergen control across the factory.
• Compliance & Audits
  • Assist with the preparation for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
  • Support internal audit schedules, ensuring non-conformances are investigated and corrective actions are closed out effectively.
  • Keep up to date with legislation and customer requirements, communicating relevant changes to the team.
• Product Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Support NPD/Process teams in product launches, ensuring technical compliance.
  • Monitor product quality against specifications and customer standards.
  • Assist with investigations into complaints, non-conformances, and root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and technical compliance.
• Team & Cross-Functional Support
  • Provide guidance and training to QA and production teams on food safety and quality practices.
  • Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.
  • Work closely with Production, NPD, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to maintain a collaborative, quality-focused culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing within a technical, QA, or compliance role.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage across teams.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor trained, HACCP Level 3 (minimum; Level 4 desirable), experience of customer interaction and handling audits, experience in continuous improvement / lean manufacturing initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading food manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment with real responsibility and progression opportunities.

How to apply

To apply for the Assistant Technical Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.