Head of Technical

Cooplands Bakery; Scarborough; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cooplands Bakery in Scarborough is seeking a Head of Technical to lead the technical team and ensure products meet all internal and external standards. Reporting into the Operations & Technical Director, you will drive HACCP compliance across manufacturing sites and retail outlets, and lead risk assessment and control development.

You will influence cross-functional teams, manage audits and supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while safeguarding product quality

Formación

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior technical position within high-care food manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and experience with BRC/Salsa regulations.
• Experience of working within a Primary Authority Partnership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, develop and coach the technical team to perform their roles effectively and maintain current technical knowledge.
• Oversee HACCP across manufacturing sites and retail shops, evaluating risks and defining controls for new processes or materials.
• Manage technical audits, respond to findings and close out non-conformances.
• Promote technical improvements to ensure legal compliance and competitive advantage.
• Develop strong relationships with supplier technical representatives to uphold standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

HACCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Descripción del empleo

Head of Technical

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Scarborough Bakery

Description

Joining us – it’s more than a job!

Join a team that has been baking fresh, quality products since 1885. From our beginnings in Scarborough, we have grown to nearly 160 stores across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Northeast—but our commitment to great products, exceptional service and strong local communities remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our success is built by passionate people working together. When you join us, you will be valued for the contribution you make, supported to develop and given opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and make a meaningful difference.

We are proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow, succeed and thrive. If you are ready to build your career with a business that values its people and heritage while continuing to look ahead, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting into the Operations & Technical Director, as the Head of Technical you will be key member of the team managing the technical function and ensuring that the company`s products are manufactured to standards that meet or exceed all agreed internal or external specifications.

What you'll be doing

• Leading, developing and coaching the technical team to perform their roles effectively and maintain current technical knowledge of changes, challenges and risks
• Leading and fully understanding both our manufacturing sites and retail shops HACCP and being involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. Ensuring that all the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved.
• Leading the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate, managing responses and the close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
• Identifying and promoting technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements.
• Developing strong relationships with the technical representatives of our key supply partners to build and maintain confidence in their technical standards.

You'll be

• Qualified - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technical position within high-care / high-risk food manufacturer, and an excellent working knowledge of HACCP and BRC/Salsa Regulations and experience of working within a Primary Authority Partnership.
• A confident people manager - Having the ability to influence change across multi-disciplinary teams.
• A great communicator – Using effective communication skills and experience of building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Resilient and adaptable – you stay calm when priorities change, helping your team remain focused and on track.
• Focused on developing others – you recognise potential, build capability and help colleagues take the next step in their development.

What’s in it for you

Alongside your salary, you’ll also get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount – which you can share with your family
• Holidays – you’ll start with 33 days, including bank holidays, and earn even more the longer you’re with us!
• Free coffee – it’s our own blend and we think it’s fantastic! Enjoy free coffee whenever you’re on shift.
• Progression and career opportunities – with nearly 160 shops serving great bakery products to communities across the region, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and take the next step in your career with us!
• Free Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Recognition and long-service awards – because great work and loyalty deserve to be celebrated!
• Comprehensive training programmes – we’ll give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to do a great job and grow with us!

What happens after you apply?

We’re lucky to receive lots of applications, and we really appreciate the time and effort that goes into every one. Each application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team.

If your skills and experience look like a great match, one of our team will be in touch to tell you more about the role and guide you through the next steps. Although the exact process may vary depending on the role, so not every stage will always be needed.

1. Hiring manager review – we’ll take a closer look at your application.
2. Telephone conversation – an informal chat to get to know you and tell you more about the role.
3. Face-to-face interview – your chance to meet us and find out whether the role feels right for you.
4. Outcome – we’ll let you know the result and explain what happens next.

Everyone is welcome

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and believe our differences make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to be themselves.

We make recruitment decisions based on your skills, experience and potential. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application process, just let our us know—we’ll be happy to help.