Head of Technical Operations — Food Quality & Compliance

The Compleat Food Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Site Head of Technical to deliver the technical strategy and ensure product quality, safety, and legality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Food Science. Responsibilities include managing technical standards, collaborating with departments, and maintaining audit readiness. Competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits like a car allowance and bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven senior technical/quality leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience working with major UK retailers.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Technical function.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective KPIs and audits.
• Collaborate across departments to embed technical excellence.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

People management

Compliance

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Food Science

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Site Head of Technical to deliver the technical strategy and ensure product quality, safety, and legality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Food Science. Responsibilities include managing technical standards, collaborating with departments, and maintaining audit readiness. Competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits like a car allowance and bonus scheme are offered.