Assistant Technical Manager

Galaxy Personnel; Tetford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety management company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support the implementation and improvement of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with BRCGS standards and working closely with production teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and understanding of HACCP. Competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and colleague discounts, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary reviewed regularly

Colleague discounts on products

Workplace Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar Technical Management role in a FMCG environment is required.
• Working experience of HACCP and BRCGS is essential.
• A Food Science degree is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence.
• Maintain and improve systems within the Technical Department.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legality requirements.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

Skills

Technical Management experience in FMCG

Knowledge of HACCP

Familiarity with BRCGS standards

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Technical Manager

Location

Norfolk

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm 42.5 hours

Permanent

Yes

Salary

Excellent and great package

Holidays

33 days including bank holidays

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support the effective implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Food Safety, Quality and Legality Management Systems within our BRCGS and Red Tractor accredited site. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring ongoing compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standard, FSA / DEFRA legislation, and customer‑specific standards. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with production, hygiene and engineering teams to ensure food safety, product quality and animal welfare standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence.
• Be involved in maintaining and improving systems within the Technical Department.
• Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality, Legality & customer specified requirements.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a similar Technical Management role in a FMCG environment.
• Working experience of HACCP and BRGCS.

Qualifications

• Food Science degree would be desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reviewed regularly.
• Colleague discounts on our award‑winning poultry products.
• Workplace Company Pension Scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays. Increasing by one day each year of service up to a maximum of 33 days.

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