Technical Compliance Manager

The Sterling Choice; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturer based in Glasgow is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager to own food safety and quality systems. The role includes leading audits, collaborating with teams to improve standards, and reporting to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, and BRC. This position offers a significant opportunity for influence, visibility, and career progression in a well-invested food business.

Benefits

Training and development

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and BRC.
• Experience in a technical, QA, or compliance role in fresh produce or retail supply.
• Background in QA, food safety, or microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Own technical compliance ensuring robust food safety and quality systems.
• Lead internal, customer, and third party audits with actionable corrective measures.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to raise standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food safety legislation

Ability to challenge and influence

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Education

HACCP certification

Job description

Overview

Technical Compliance Manager

Glasgow

Food Manufacturing

£45,000 - £50,000

The job

• You own technical compliance. You make sure food safety and quality systems are robust, current, and lived on site, not just written down.
• You lead internal, customer, and third party audits, announced or otherwise, and you drive corrective actions that actually stick.
• You work closely with Quality and Operations to raise standards, improve systems, and make customer audits run smoothly.
• You build clear documentation and training aligned to HACCP and BRC, and you report honestly to senior leadership on where the business stands and where it needs to improve.

This role is for you if

• You have strong working knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, and BRC.
• You have held a similar technical, QA, or compliance role within fresh produce or retail supply.
• You are comfortable challenging, influencing, and setting expectations on the factory floor.
• You like structure, detail, and accountability, and you don\'t shy away from ownership.

Useful extras

• HACCP certification.
• Experience leading BRC and customer audits.
• Background in QA, food safety, or microbiology.

What\'s in it for you

A well invested food business with real scale. A role with trust, visibility, and influence. Training, development, and support.

What is next?

This is the opportunity to make a difference in a business that can really progress your career. If you want a technical role where your judgement matters and standards are taken seriously, this is one worth exploring.

Apply below and lets have a confidential conversation