Technical Manager

Zest; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Cambridge seeks an experienced Technical Manager to oversee compliance with BRC and HACCP standards. The role involves leading the technical team, ensuring a strong food safety culture, and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar position with excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of BRC and HACCP standards.
• Proven track record of managing audits and technical compliance.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the site maintains BRC and HACCP compliance at all times.
• Leading external audits and site visits with confidence.
• Working collaboratively with Production and NPD teams to improve efficiency and standards.
• Embedding and maintaining a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the site.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the technical team.

Skills

Understanding of BRC standards

Understanding of HACCP standards

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Job description

Overview

Our client is an innovative and growing manufacturer with exciting projects on the horizon, and they are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead their technical function and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Role

As Technical Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the technical aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring the site is consistently audit-ready and compliant with BRC standards. You\'ll work closely with the Production and NPD teams to drive improvements, maintain a strong food safety culture, and support operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the site maintains BRC and HACCP compliance at all times
• Leading external audits and site visits with confidence
• Working collaboratively with Production and NPD teams to improve efficiency and standards
• Embedding and maintaining a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the site
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the technical team

Qualifications / Requirements

• A strong understanding of BRC and HACCP standards
• Proven track record of managing audits and technical compliance
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and attention to detail

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

How to apply

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV — alternatively you can send through your CV to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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