Technical Manager

Gregory Walker Associates; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Manager located in Hessle, England. This role involves managing site compliance and enhancing product quality in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of BRC and HACCP, and proven leadership skills. Career development opportunities are offered in this high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical/QA experience in food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/high risk preferable).
• Solid knowledge of BRC, HACCP, food safety, and customer standards.
• Proven success managing audits and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring sites meet internal and external standards including BRC and HACCP.
• Developing and deploying the technical strategy in line with business objectives.
• Driving KPIs across quality, safety, and process compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance in food manufacturing

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards

Leadership and team management

Continuous improvement mindset

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

This is a passionate and results-driven Technical Manager's opportunity to make a real impact - managing site compliance and working along site the Managing Director, enhancing product quality, and leading continuous improvement in a high-energy, people-first environment. If you thrive on challenge, love fast-paced manufacturing, and are looking to step into a high-visibility leadership role, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality, Food Safety & Compliance - Ensuring both sites meet internal and external standards including BRC, customer codes of practice, and HACCP.
• Technical Strategy & Leadership - Developing and deploying the technical strategy in line with business objectives.
• Customer & Audit Interface - Hosting and managing site audits (customer, third-party, regulatory) with confidence and credibility.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement - Driving KPIs across quality, safety, and process compliance. Using data to unlock improvements.
• Team Development - Leading, inspiring, and developing technical and QA teams across both sites to ensure high engagement and performance.
• Collaboration & Communication - Working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, NPD, and Commercial to deliver right-first-time product excellence.

The Candidate

• Strong technical/QA experience in food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/high risk preferable).
• Solid knowledge of BRC, HACCP, food safety, and customer standards.
• Proven success managing audits and external stakeholders.
• A confident leadership style with experience managing or influencing teams across multiple sites.
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
• A relevant technical degree or equivalent experience.

Next Steps

This is more than a job — it's your next big move. You'll join a business that invests in its people, values technical excellence, and offers genuine career development opportunities