Technical and Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME ambient food manufacturer in Northampton is looking for a Technical and Quality Manager. You will oversee technical and quality processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards and BRC requirements while driving innovation and quality in food products. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance x 2 salary

Qualifications

• Strong technical and quality experience in food manufacturing required.
• Proven background in BRC compliance and allergen management.
• Skills in audits and certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and quality aspects of food safety.
• Conduct risk reviews and prepare for BRC audits.
• Advise on NPD labelling and conduct allergen assessments.

Skills

Technical experience in food manufacturing

Quality assurance

BRC compliance

HACCP knowledge

Cost control

Education

Level 4 Food Hygiene

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Technical and Quality Manager

This company is an SME ambient food manufacturer with many loved brands and food products. They have successfully partnered with well-known companies and retailers. The company are ambitious and driven and love working with people that share their passion for excellence and innovation.

About the Technical and Quality Manager job

• Your role is to lead all technical and quality aspects, making sure food safety meets company standards.
• You will be the BRC audit lead by following a food safety strategy, ensuring the company is always audit ready. You shall conduct risk reviews, prepare for audits, and ensure accurate documentation is always recorded.
• Handle allergen and risk assessments, environmental and product testing, threat assessments and ensure new risks are addressed via HACCP.
• Advise on NPD labelling, shelf life, and pack copy for new products as well as attending first productions.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have strong technical and quality experience in food manufacturing, cost control, and knowledge of major customer codes of practice (e.g., Tesco, Lidl etc).
• You shall be skilled in audits and certifications, with proven background in BRC, allergen management, and ideally holding or working at Level 4 Food Hygiene and HACCP.

The Technical and Quality Manager job (ref:8911) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience.

The working week is Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30am – 05:00pm – Staggered start and finishing times are available. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Healthcare Cashback Scheme and Life Assurance x 2 salary.

The site is Brackley, commutable from Oxford, Bicester, Rugby, Northampton, Banbury, Kidlington, Milton Keynes Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Witney (Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire).

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