Technical Manager

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role requires overseeing food safety, compliance, and audit readiness, necessitating a robust background in food safety systems and experience within food manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BRCGS for Food Safety.
• Experience in a technical role within food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/packing preferred).
• Manage supplier approvals and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement the site’s food safety and quality management system.
• Lead and host internal and external audits.
• Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and root cause investigations.

Skills

Food safety systems

Organizational skills

Audit preparation

Education

HACCP Level 3

Internal Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience)

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Job Description – Technical Manager (18-Month FTC)

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Cranbrook

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (18 months)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm

A food manufacturing business in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee site-level food safety, compliance, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong knowledge of food safety systems, customer standards, and site accreditations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and implement the site’s food safety and quality management system
• Lead and host internal and external audits (BRCGS, customer, and certification bodies)
• Manage site accreditations including BRCGS, HACCP, Lion Code, RSPCA Assured, and ISO14001
• Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and root cause investigations
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and warehousing on technical compliance
• Manage supplier approvals and contractor relationships (e.g. labs, pest control)
• Participate in HACCP and Food Defence teams
• Oversee training related to food safety and quality standards

Requirements:

• HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Sound working knowledge of BRCGS for Food Safety
• Experience in a technical role within food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/packing preferred)
• Strong organisational and audit-preparation skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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