Site Head of Technical

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Site Head of Technical in Nottingham. In this senior leadership position, you will ensure food safety, quality, and compliance, leading the technical team at Riverside Bakery. You will manage audits, drive continuous improvement, and implement technical strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a background in food science. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior technical role in food manufacturing, ideally chilled products.
• Proven ability to manage large technical teams and develop talent.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU legislation and retailer Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site technical team and manage technical audits.
• Ensure compliance with quality expectations and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage customer relationships, audits, and product launches.

Skills

Technical/quality leadership experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food science and HACCP

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and analytical abilities

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

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Site Head of Technical – Riverside Bakery, Nottingham

Salary: £80,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus

Reports to: Divisional Technical Director – Pastry

Location: Nottingham

About The Compleat Food Group (TCFG)

The Compleat Food Group (TCFG) is a leading UK food manufacturer, renowned for delivering high‑quality, great‑tasting products. We combine technical excellence, innovation, and trusted brands to meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Site Head of Technical to lead and develop the technical function at our Riverside Bakery site. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring food safety, quality, integrity, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement and implementing the group’s technical strategy. You will be a key technical contact for customers, retailers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the site consistently meets and exceeds audit and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site technical team, setting clear objectives and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Deliver and implement the group technical strategy across the site.
• Develop strong cross‑functional relationships to embed technical excellence throughout operations.
• Manage customer audits, visits, and new product launches, ensuring compliance with retailer Codes of Practice.
• Maintain and improve audit accreditations and oversee site technical KPIs.
• Support technical aspects of product development and process design.
• Use data effectively to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive technical/quality leadership experience in food manufacturing, ideally in chilled products.
• Proven experience managing large technical teams and developing talent.
• Strong knowledge of food science, HACCP, UK and EU legislation, and retailer Codes of Practice.
• Experience with BRCGS standards, lead audits, and customer audits.
• Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
• HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, TACCP/Integrity, Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and commercial skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own‑label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Application

If you are an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in food manufacturing and are ready to drive excellence at Riverside Bakery, we would welcome your application.