Site Technical Manager - Prepared Foods

Christian Aid Mission; Branston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Branston is seeking a Site Technical Manager who will oversee technical, quality, and food safety functions. This pivotal senior role is crucial for ensuring compliance with the highest food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food manufacturing, leadership skills, and relevant HACCP qualifications. The company offers great benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced pension, and more.

Benefits

4.5 working week

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance & critical illness cover

Onsite Parking

Online discounts platform

Long service celebrations

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit & potatoes

Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

Flu vaccines

Refer a friend scheme

Family fun events and access to free football tickets

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical and food safety management role within food manufacturing.
• Relevant HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or above).
• Strong understanding of BRCGS and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA and Hygiene teams, developing talent and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and customer codes.
• Manage key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical and Food Safety Management

Leadership

HACCP and Food Safety qualifications

Understanding of BRCGS

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Are you a passionate Technical Leader ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

Were looking for a Site Technical Manager to lead all technical, quality, and food safety functions within our Prepared Foods site. This is a pivotal senior role where youll drive the sites technical strategy, ensure compliance with the highest food safety standards, and create a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What Youll Do

As Site Technical Manager, Youll Be At The Heart Of Our Operation Ensuring That Every Product Leaving Our Site Meets Our Customers Exacting Standards. Youll

• Lead and inspire the Quality Assurance (QA) and Hygiene teams, developing talent through coaching, clear objectives, and succession planning.
• Be an integral part of the site senior leadership team, helping shape and deliver the sites quality and operational strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, customer codes of practice, and industry standards (including BRCGS, Red Tractor, and retailer standards).
• Oversee and lead third-party audits, customer visits, and ensure robust HACCP and TACCP systems are in place.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, and Group Technical teams to maintain the highest standards of raw material and product quality.
• Manage and report against key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement through data-led analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Champion a proactive quality culture across site making food safety everyones responsibility.

What Youll Bring

• Proven experience in Technical and Food Safety Management within Produce or Food Manufacturing.
• Relevant HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or above).
• A strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, and other industry standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• A strong operational mindset and commercial awareness to balance quality with business objectives.

Why Join Us?

At Branston Ltd, youll join a business where quality, innovation, and integrity are at the core of Benefits

• 4.5 working week
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance & critical illness cover
• Onsite Parking
• Online discounts platform
• Long service celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit & potatoes
• Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flu vaccines
• Refer a friend scheme
• Family fun events and access to free football tickets