Technical Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in South London is seeking a Technical Manager to ensure products meet safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will need a food-related science degree and experience in food manufacturing. Key responsibilities include leading BRCGS audits, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of food safety. This role offers a competitive salary of £55K-£60K plus bonuses and various employee benefits.

Benefits

One free product per day from staff canteen

Access to retail and service discounts

Pension scheme

Gym scheme

Free financial and wellbeing advice

Access to mental health champions

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas and summer events

Discounted car repairs

Training sessions

Learning and development opportunities

Long Service Awards

One paid charity day per annum

Cash plan

Parking bay on site

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Competent understanding of technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead BRCGS audits and produce accurate documentation.
• Complete regular quality checks and internal audits.
• Implement and oversee GMP, HACCP, reporting.
• Train staff in food hygiene and foster culture of safety.

Skills

Food safety standards

BRCGS accreditation

Customer facing experience

High Risk experience

Strong personality

Education

Food related science degree

Job description

Market Leading Food Manufacturer looking to recruit... Based South London

Role

Purpose

The purpose of your role will be to ensure all products are authentic, safe, legal and produced to the specified quality. You will ensure that AA+ BRCGS accreditation is maintained and lead an excellent example of food safety standards. The role is first point of contact with customers for all the compliances and requirements. The role of Technical Manager demands a professional who can communicate effectively across all levels of management and staff, fostering a collaborative environment. A competent understanding of technical matters within the industry together with computer literacy, is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead BRCGS audits as well as internal auditing and produce accurate supportive documentation.
• Complete regular quality checks and internal audits, ensuring food safety, legality, and quality always.
• Maintain the document control system.
• Being fully competent with all traceability systems and requirements.
• Where non-conformances are reported, take corrective actions as well as conduct product inspections and quality control testing.
• Implement and overseeing GMP, HACCP, microbiological and QC checks.
• Training of staff in food hygiene, assessing staff competency and fostering a culture of food safety.

Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally possess a food related science degree and relevant experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry. Applications from candidates at Quality Manager level are welcome provided you can meet the following criteria:

• Good Customer facing experience
• High Risk experience
• Experience leading BRC
• Strong personality

Benefits

• One free product, per day, from the staff canteen (subject to availability)
• Access to 1000s of retail and service discounts through our “salary extras” online portal/intranet
• Pension scheme
• Gym Scheme
• Free Financial and Wellbeing advice
• Access to mental health champions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Christmas and summer events, such as barbecues and treat days, pizza delivery days
• Discounted car repairs and MOT Discount with our local garage
• Training sessions
• Learning and Development depending on your role, sponsored staff development
• Long Service Awards
• One paid Charity Day per annum for you to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Cash Plan
• Parking Bay on site
• 25 days annual leave + Bank

Mon-Fri Office Hours with flexibility, 5 days a week on site

Salary £55K- circa £60K + Discretionary Bonus