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b3 jobs ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee all technical, specifications and compliance across the site, ensuring products meet safety, quality, legality and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement.

You will lead site audits (BRCGS and major customers), manage QMS, HACCP and TACCP, and drive root cause analysis for internal issues, with a focus on training to embed a strong Food Safety Culture. 40 hours a week with some remote work after six months.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety in Manufacturing desirable.
• 3-5+ years in a Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager role in high-care or ambient food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of achieving top-grade BRCGS audits.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, labelling, allergen management and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and improve the site's QMS, HACCP and TACCP plans.
• Lead preparation for and hosting of third‑party audits (BRCGS and customer audits).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances and complaints.
• Manage customer technical portal submissions, specifications and KPI reporting.
• Foster a robust Food Safety Culture through regular training and clear communication.

Skills

Audit readiness

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline

Job description

About the Technical Manager job

Well-established and successful manufacturer of a diverse range of ready meals plus buffet food who are BRC AA graded. Catering to all dietary preferences with an eye on creativity and nutrition without compromising on price or quality.

You will be responsible for all technical, specifications and compliance across the site to ensure all products manufactured meet strict safety, quality, legality and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement, managing site technical audits, and maintaining industry certification standards.

Key tasks

Maintain, update, and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP, and TACCP plans.

Lead site preparation for and hosting of unannounced and announced third-party audits (e.g., BRCGS, and major customer audits).

Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and audit findings.

Manage customer technical portal submissions, specification approvals, and technical KPI reporting.

Foster a robust Food Safety Culture across all site departments through regular training, clear communication, and operational engagement.

About You

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

Ideally Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety in Manufacturing.

3-5+ years in a Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager role within a high-care, high-risk or ambient food manufacturing environment.

Proven track record of managing and achieving top-grade results in BRCGS audits.

Strong working knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, labelling requirements, allergen management, and raw material traceability.

The Technical Manager job (ref 9118) is based in Birmingham and is paying up to £50,000 according to your experience.

The working hours are 40 hours per week but with flexibility. After 6 months then there would be the possibility of some working remotely.

Alternate job titles

Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs | Assistant Technical Manager | Technical Supervisor