Head Of Technical

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; Boughton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KAG Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head of Technical in Northampton to lead HACCP, food safety and quality systems. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with UK legislation and customer requirements, with hands-on leadership across audits, investigations and supplier management.

You will work closely with production to translate technical standards into practical processes, shaping a culture of quality and safety across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Experience managing technical systems in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of UK food legislation and audits.
• Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HACCP, food safety and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK food legislation and customer requirements.
• Manage audits, inspections, complaints, incidents and corrective actions.
• Oversee microbiological testing, trending and food safety investigations.
• Manage supplier approval, specifications, traceability and shelf-life validation.
• Support and develop a strong food safety and quality culture across the business.
• Work closely with production to ensure technical standards are practical and effective.

Skills

Food safety expertise

HACCP knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

UK food legislation knowledge

Technical systems management

Job description

Job Title - Head of Technical

Location - Northampton (NN3)

Package - £75,000 - £85,000 (DOE)

Hours - Monday to Friday 7 00am to 5 00pm (flexibility required due to business needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HACCP, food safety and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK food legislation and customer requirements.
• Manage audits, inspections, complaints, incidents and corrective actions.
• Oversee microbiological testing, trending and food safety investigations.
• Manage supplier approval, specifications, traceability and shelf-life validation.
• Support and develop a strong food safety and quality culture across the business.
• Work closely with production to ensure technical standards are practical and effective.

Skills and Experience

You will have strong food industry technical experience with a practical, hands-on approach.

• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Good understanding of food microbiology and food safety hazards.
• Knowledge of UK food legislation and audits.
• Experience of managing technical systems within a food manufacturing environment.

Ideally you will have knowledge of BRCGS standards, UK retailer requirements, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, together with a proactive leadership approach and excellent attention to detail.

Join a growing family business where you'll have real ownership, get hands-on and play a key role in shaping the future, in an environment where trust, quality and people genuinely matter