Assistant Technical Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Shropham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to assist in managing food safety and compliance. You will support the Technical Manager and lead initiatives like audits, customer interactions, and technical standards improvement. The ideal candidate has experience in a technical role within food manufacturing, knowledge of HACCP, and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time, permanent position located near Snetterton, with a salary of up to £46,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical or Assistant Technical role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS Food Safety Standard.
• Experience working to retailer codes of practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport required due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Technical Department systems.
• Ensure HACCP-based standards are communicated and applied across operations.
• Assist with specification compliance and customer specification portals.
• Support management of contracted services, including hygiene and pest control.
• Liaise with the FSA during site visits and inspections.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Assistant Technical Manager

Location: Near Snetterton

Salary: Up to £46,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

I’m currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business operating within an FMCG environment. This is a key supporting role within the Technical team, offering exposure to audits, customer interaction, and food safety systems, with the opportunity to develop into a more senior technical position.

The Role

Reporting into the Technical Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day management of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance across the site. You’ll also deputise in the Technical Manager’s absence, helping to maintain and continuously improve technical standards and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Technical Department systems
• Ensure HACCP-based standards are communicated, understood, and applied across operations
• Support the management and development of technical KPIs
• Assist with specification compliance and use of retail customer specification portals
• Support the management of contracted services, including hygiene and pest control
• Complete general technical administration, data reporting, and customer complaint trending
• Support and, where appropriate, lead customer visits and audits (internal and external)
• Assist with safety and legality requirements across the site
• Liaise with the FSA during site visits and inspections
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Technical or Assistant Technical role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS Food Safety Standard
• Experience working to retailer codes of practice
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational ability
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport required due to site location

Want to know more about the role? Apply today or reach out to Chris at TEC Partners!