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Senior Technical Manager

JR United Kingdom

Acton

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GBP 75,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK seeks a Senior Technical Manager based in Acton. This role involves ensuring food safety, quality compliance, and strategic leadership of the technical team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technical management within the food industry and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Brilliant support services for wellbeing
Annual discretionary bonus
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Group Personal Pension
Private Medical Cash Plan
Retail, cinema & gym discounts
50% off food for you and 3 friends

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in senior technical or quality management roles.
  • Strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP.
  • Proven experience leading audits and supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level technical expertise on food safety and compliance.
  • Lead customer and third-party audits.
  • Manage and develop the technical team for operational excellence.

Skills

Food Safety
Compliance
Quality Management
Leadership
Supplier Management

Job description

Senior Technical Manager, london (acton)
Client:
Location:

london (acton), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Technical Manager Technical - Taiko Acton Contract: Full Time
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Contracted Hours: 40

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

As a Senior Technical Manager, you will be the key technical interface for customers, internal teams, and suppliers, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and legal compliance. Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, you will lead the technical team, drive continuous improvement, and provide strategic direction to enhance technical operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide senior-level technical expertise, advising the business on food safety, compliance, and quality standards to align with company objectives and industry best practices.
  • Technical Governance: Oversee all aspects of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring full adherence to legal, corporate, and BRCGS accreditation requirements.
  • Supplier & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers, providing technical leadership and ensuring all products meet agreed standards.
  • Quality Management System (QMS): Ensure the QMS is effectively managed, regularly reviewed, and continuously improved to drive operational excellence.
  • Audit & Compliance Management: Lead customer and third-party audits, ensuring the business consistently meets certification and compliance standards.
  • HACCP & Risk Management: Lead the HACCP team, ensuring effective risk assessments, reviews, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
  • Supplier Assurance & Compliance: Oversee supplier audits and approvals, ensuring a robust supplier management system is in place to maintain product integrity and quality.
  • Technical Team Leadership: Manage and develop the technical team, providing coaching, training, and succession planning to build capability and expertise.

Key Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in a senior technical or quality management role within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety legislation, and retailer technical requirements.
  • Proven experience in leading audits, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience in developing and managing high-performing technical teams.

We're proud to offer:

  • Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
  • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
  • Discretionary Life Assurance
  • Discretionary Income Protection
  • Group Personal Pension
  • Private Medical Cash Plan
  • Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
  • 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.

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Created on 04/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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