Head of Technical

2 Sisters Food Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Health and support programs

50% restaurant discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Grimsby is looking for a mid-senior level Recruitment Team Leader to lead technical functions at a soups and sauces manufacturing site. You will ensure compliance with food safety standards and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of BRC standards. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong experience in managing compliance and safety standards.
• Demonstrable success in high-care, high-risk environments.
• HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 certifications held
• Knowledge of CIP systems (Camden or Persia preferred)
• Confident leading customer and third-party audits with authority

Responsibilities

• Lead site technical team ensuring compliance with standards.
• Drive performance through audits and continuous improvement.
• Represent technical authority during customer and third-party audits.
• Oversee hygiene and process functions, ensuring structures, systems, and training are fit for purpose
• Contribute to site strategy and performance as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance, efficiency, and food safety culture

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of BRC standards

Knowledge of CIP systems

HACCP Level 4 certification

Confidence in leading audits

CIP systems knowledge

Auditing authority

Education

Food Safety Level 4 certification

Job description

Recruitment Team Leader - 2 Sisters Food Group

Head of Technical

Location: Grimsby

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co‑op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and driven Site Technical Manager to lead the technical function at our high‑care, high‑risk soups and sauces manufacturing site.

You’ll be accountable for delivering site KPIs, maintaining compliance with BRC and retailer standards, and providing strong leadership to both technical and hygiene teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader ready to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and ambitious food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site technical team, ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Act as the site’s technical authority, representing the business during customer and third‑party audits
• Drive performance and compliance through robust BRC and retailer audit standards, with specific focus on M&S, Tesco, or Sainsbury’s expectations
• Oversee hygiene and process functions, ensuring structures, systems, and training are fit for purpose.
• Contribute to site strategy and performance as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance, efficiency, and food safety culture.

About You

You’ll be a confident, hands‑on technical leader with the credibility and experience to operate at SLT level. You understand what "good" looks like in a high‑care, high‑risk manufacturing setting and can confidently lead technical teams and audits.

You’re commercially aware, detail‑oriented, and thrive in an environment where continuous improvement and collaboration drive results. Ambitious and forward‑thinking, you’ll see this as a chance to grow with a business that values technical excellence and innovation.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing (soups, sauces, ingredients, or dairy preferred)
• Demonstrable success managing technical, hygiene, and process teams in a high‑care, high‑risk environment
• Strong understanding and practical experience of BRC standards and UK retailer audits
• HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 certified
• Knowledge of CIP systems (Camden or Persia systems preferred)
• Confident leading customer and third‑party audits with authority

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid – free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount – 50 % discount for friends and family at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing