Technical Manager

Alexander Steele; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the Inverness area is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead quality assurance and compliance across food products. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science, strong experience in quality leadership, and knowledge of food safety legislation. The role includes managing the Quality Management System and leading the HACCP team, offering a salary up to £60,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leadership opportunity

Passionate team environment

Occasional travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a technical or quality leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the site Quality Management System.
• Lead the HACCP team and maintain BRC accreditation.
• Oversee corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Advanced HACCP qualification

Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits.

Location: Inverness Area.

Sector: Food Manufacturing.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a well‑established and growing food manufacturing business based in the Inverness area. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the highest technical and quality standards are maintained across a broad range of food products.

Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the site's technical performance, managing the Quality function and driving compliance across all aspects of food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the site Quality Management System, policies, and procedures.
• Leading the HACCP team and maintaining BRC accreditation.
• Overseeing internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with customer standards (e.g., TFMS) and retailer requirements.
• Providing technical expertise and support during external audits.
• Overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring cost‑effective testing and reporting.
• Managing supplier approval processes and maintaining strong technical relationships with key customers.
• Leading Quality KPI reviews and driving site‑wide improvements in standards and performance.

About You

We're looking for a hands‑on and proactive Technical Manager with a passion for quality and a strong understanding of food manufacturing standards.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a technical or quality leadership role within the food industry.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and food safety legislation.
• Advanced HACCP and Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience in internal auditing and managing external audits.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000.
• Opportunity to lead a key technical function within a respected, growing food manufacturer.
• Join a passionate team committed to quality and continuous improvement.
• Occasional travel to other UK sites and customer locations.