Technical Manager

Gregory Walker Associates; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee site compliance, enhance product quality, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and QA experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards, and a proven track record in managing audits. This role promises a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical/QA experience in food manufacturing (preferably chilled/fresh/high risk).
• Solid knowledge of BRC, HACCP, food safety, and customer standards.
• Proven success managing audits and external stakeholders.
• Confident leadership style with experience managing teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards including BRC and HACCP.
• Develop and deploy the technical strategy in line with business objectives.
• Host and manage audits with confidence.
• Drive KPIs across quality, safety, and process compliance.
• Inspire and develop technical and QA teams.

Skills

Technical/QA experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication and organization skills

Education

Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Competitive Salary + Career Growth

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