Site Technical Manager

Premier Foods; Wirral; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Premier Foods is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Quality agenda at our Moreton manufacturing site, home of the Cadbury Mini Roll. Based in Moreton, Wirral, you will drive food safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the site.

You will own the Quality Management System, enable product and process innovation, and lead a high-performing technical team within a fast-paced, branded environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a food-related discipline.
• Advanced HACCP and Advanced Food Hygiene qualifications.
• Strong people manager with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of food safety legislation, GMP and quality systems.
• Experience operating in complex, unionised manufacturing environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, challenge and drive change.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Technical & Quality team, embedding a strong food safety and quality culture
• Own and deliver the site Quality Management System (QMS) in line with Premier Foods standards
• Act as the principal site contact for customers, regulators, auditors and accreditation bodies
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, ethical standards and customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in GMP, hygiene, product quality and customer satisfaction
• Support innovation and ensure technical capability enables brand, customer and own-label growth
• Define, implement and maintain technical specifications and quality standards
• Play a full role in the site leadership team and delivery of the wider business strategy
• Manage budgets, capital plans and continuous improvement projects within Technical

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality systems

GMP

HACCP

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a food-related discipline

Job description

Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1PR

Salary circa £70,000 per annum + car allowance, bonus + private medical insurance

About The Role...
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Quality agenda at our Moreton manufacturing site, the home of the Cadbury Mini Roll.

Based: Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1PR
Salary circa £70,000 per annum + car allowance, bonus + private medical insurance
About The Role...
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Quality agenda at our Moreton manufacturing site, the home of the Cadbury Mini Roll.
Operating in a fast‑paced, highly competitive branded environment, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance, while enabling innovation, continuous improvement and strong customer relationships.
This is a key senior site leadership role, with accountability for the Quality Management System (QMS) and for developing a high‑performing technical team.
What you will be doing:

• Lead and develop the site Technical & Quality team, embedding a strong food safety and quality culture
• Own and deliver the site Quality Management System (QMS) in line with Premier Foods standards
• Act as the principal site contact for customers, regulators, auditors and accreditation bodies
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, ethical standards and customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in GMP, hygiene, product quality and customer satisfaction
• Support innovation and ensure technical capability enables brand, customer and own‑label growth
• Define, implement and maintain technical specifications and quality standards
• Play a full role in the site leadership team and delivery of the wider business strategy
• Manage budgets, capital plans and continuous improvement projects within Technical
  

What we’re looking for

• Proven senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
• Degree (or equivalent) in a food‑related discipline
• Advanced HACCP and Advanced Food Hygiene qualifications
• Strong people manager with a track record of developing high‑performing teams
• Deep knowledge of food safety legislation, GMP and quality systems
• Experience operating in complex, unionised manufacturing environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, challenge and drive change
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
  

What we offer
At Premier Foods, we make some of Britain’s best‑loved brands — and we’re proud of the people who make them. You’ll be empowered to lead, improve and innovate in a business that values high standards, accountability and collaboration, while offering opportunities to grow your career alongside a competive, senior level package
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.