Technical Manager

Tesco PLC; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food business in the UK is seeking a Site Technical Manager to lead the technical strategy and manage QA and Hygiene teams. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, managing customer relationships, and leading audits. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce, particularly with major UK retailers. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role, which presents a fantastic opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical or food safety leadership role within Fresh Produce and/or Food Manufacturing.
• Strong experience working directly with major UK retailers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing QA and Hygiene teams.
• Own and evolve the site Quality Management System.
• Manage HACCP and TACCP plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical strategy

Compliance knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science, Agriculture or related field

Job description

As Site Technical Manager, you will take ownership of the site technical strategy and be responsible for leading the QA and Hygiene teams, managing customer relationships, and ensuring full audit readiness at all times. Are you an experienced Technical Manager within Food Manufacturing or Fresh Produce? Skilled in leading technical, quality and food safety strategy? Have experience supplying major UK retailers such as Tesco? Looking to join a business with a strong culture, investment, and growth? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Technical Manager to join the senior leadership team of a major food business. This role will lead all technical functions on site, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing QA and Hygiene teams, setting objectives and driving continuous improvement.
• Own and evolve the site Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, Red Tractor, retailer, and industry standards.
• Manage HACCP and TACCP plans, incident management, and root cause investigations.
• Lead third‑party audits and host customer visits.
• Build strong relationships with major retail customers such as Tesco, supporting commercial and technical discussions.
• Monitor and improve performance against internal and customer KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with operations to balance commercial and technical priorities.
• Play a key role within the senior site management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical or food safety leadership role within Fresh Produce and/or Food Manufacturing.
• Strong experience working directly with major UK retailers (e.g. Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice and compliance frameworks.
• HACCP and Food Safety qualifications.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to influence decision‑making.
• Degree in Food Science, Agriculture or related field (desirable but not essential).