Technical Compliance Lead

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Technical Compliance Lead to enhance quality systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence and sustainability within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for leading audits, coordinating hygiene inspections, and managing documentation to support a culture of continuous improvement. If you have a passion for quality and compliance, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a values-driven organization. Join a team dedicated to raising standards and protecting brand integrity.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

On-site gym

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical, Compliance, or Auditing roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food quality control procedures and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO14001 audits and assist in other external audits related to food safety and quality.
• Conduct traceability audits and mass balance checks to ensure supply chain integrity.
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement by conducting quality spot checks.

Skills

Technical Compliance

Food Safety

Environmental Compliance

Auditing

Quality Control

Job description

Technical Compliance Lead

Yolk Recruitment is proudly partnering on a brilliant opportunity for a Technical Compliance Lead to join a fast-paced, values-driven food manufacturing business that prides itself on delivering quality, compliance, and sustainability across everything it does. This is your chance to be at the heart of a technical team that's committed to raising standards, protecting brand integrity, and driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated industry.

As Technical Compliance Lead, you'll take ownership of food safety, environmental compliance, and audit performance-supporting site-wide initiatives to enhance quality systems, meet regulatory requirements, and support a culture of operational excellence

Key responsibilities:

• Be a role model and advocate for Quality, Environmental, and Sustainability standards across the site.
• Support the delivery of strategic manufacturing objectives focused on quality, environmental and sustainability performance.
• Coordinate site hygiene inspections, including audit preparation, training, and reporting of findings.
• Lead ISO14001 audits and assist in other external audits related to food safety and quality (BRC, ISO9001, Organic).
• Ensure compliance with all site standards and maintain alignment with the Integrated Management System.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis and prepare export documentation, including method of manufacture and ingredient breakdowns.
• Conduct traceability audits and mass balance checks to ensure supply chain integrity.
• Assist with artwork approval, ensuring accurate nutritional calculations and legal label compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis to improve complaint handling and address environmental issues.
• Maintain the non-conformance tracker and ensure documentation is up to date and actions logged appropriately.
• Monitor key performance indicators and compile monthly performance reports.
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement by conducting quality spot checks and supporting operational efficiency projects.
• Review and update Quality Contracts and documentation required for product exports.
• Manage document control and ensure the Integrated Management System reflects current standards and procedures.
• Deliver training for staff across areas such as hygiene inspections, audits, and procedural compliance.

This is what you'll need:

• Experience in Technical, Compliance, or Auditing roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food quality control procedures and industry standards.
• Internal audit experience.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• On-site gym.
• Employee discount scheme.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Technical Compliance Lead, apply now.

Please note: Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.