Technical Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Manager in Chippenham. The role involves overseeing food safety and quality assurance, coaching teams, and aligning systems with BRC Global Standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HACCP and food manufacturing environments, coupled with excellent coaching skills. Competitive salary of £75,000+ is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in food safety and quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience with HACCP and food manufacturing.
• Ability to coach and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical requirements and support QA Manager.
• Manage allergen and validation programmes.
• Develop and maintain HACCP system.
• Coach teams on food safety and quality.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

Technical systems

Coaching

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager – Wiltshire – £75,000+

What you'll be doing

• Leading on technical requirements, supporting the QA Manager and wider teams
• Managing allergen, CCP and validation programmes, plus technical commissioning of new products and processes
• Developing and maintaining our HACCP system, keeping us ahead of legislation and customer expectations
• Coaching teams to make the right calls on food safety, quality, and integrity
• Driving continuous improvement across audits, surveillance testing and quality systems
• Leading technically driven projects from concept to completion with internal and external stakeholders
• Making sure our systems are aligned with BRC Global Standards and customer codes of practice

What we're looking for

• A strong background in food safety, quality assurance, and technical systems
• Hands-on experience with HACCP, BRC, and food manufacturing environments
• Strong retail background
• A natural coach who enjoys helping teams make the right technical decisions

Please apply or get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed) to learn more about the opportunity