Head of Technical

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Head of Technical to ensure the highest safety and regulatory standards. This role involves integrating compliance across all business areas, managing a dedicated team, and driving continuous improvement in food safety and quality. The successful candidate will have a degree in food science and substantial experience in technical roles, particularly with HACCP and BRC V9. Join a company committed to sustainability and a zero-waste policy, where your expertise will directly impact the quality of products and the environment. If you are passionate about food safety and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical role within food production.
• Expertise in HACCP and BRC V9 standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage a team and support change initiatives effectively.

Skills

HACCP

Food Safety Standards

BRC V9

Health & Safety

Compliance Management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

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This food manufacturing company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on using natural ingredients and striving towards a zero-waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment.

About the Head of Technical job

Ensure compliance is integrated across all business areas, guaranteeing products are manufactured to the highest safety and regulatory standards as well maintaining a documented system that captures all legal requirements within the organisation. You will be involved in both internal and supplier auditing to ensure continuous compliance, improvement, and adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key tasks

1. Ensure HACCP, food safety and quality standards, and all legal requirements are communicated, understood, and applied.
2. Provide expertise in Health & Safety, environmental, and technical matters, influencing business strategy and operational decisions.
3. Identify and implement compliance KPIs to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
4. Embed sustainability and compliance across operations, ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to SHE standards.
5. Manage a team (12-14 people) and support change initiatives and ensure compliance strategies are effectively implemented and understood.

About You

The successful candidate shall have previous experience in a technical role within food production with HACCP and BRC V9 experience.

A degree in food science or relevant subject.

The Head of Technical job (ref:8878) is paying to £70,000 + benefits according to your experience.

The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Manningtree, Colchester, Halstead, Clacton on sea, Braintree, Ipswich, Harwich and surrounding towns.

The package includes Private healthcare.

The working hours are Monday to Friday standard office hours however flexibility is required to meet necessary business needs.