Technical Manager

Drnewitt; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Glasgow is seeking an Experienced Technical Manager. In this role, you will oversee compliance with food safety standards and lead audits to ensure product quality. Candidates should have a science-based degree and experience in technical management within the food industry, ideally red meat. Join a respected family-run business offering a competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great team culture

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Management role within food, ideally red meat.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on results and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HACCP plans, Quality Manual & Animal Welfare SOPs.
• Lead BRC, FSS, and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement across production and quality systems.
• Manage KPIs, internal audits, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with external authorities and customers.

Skills

Technical Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Science-based degree or equivalent technical background

Job description

Job Description

🚨 We’re Hiring: Experienced Technical Manager (Food Industry) 🥩

Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement?

We’re looking for an Experienced Technical Manager to join our team at a leading BRC AA-accredited red meat processing site in Glasgow.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining top-tier standards, leading audits, and ensuring our products meet the highest levels of safety and quality — from farm to customer.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing HACCP plans, Quality Manual & Animal Welfare SOPs
• Leading BRC, FSS, and customer audits
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and legislation
• Driving continuous improvement across production and quality systems
• Managing KPIs, internal audits, and technical documentation
• Liaising with external authorities and customers

💡 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Technical Management role within food (ideally red meat)
• A science-based degree or equivalent technical background
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on results and solutions

📍 Location: Glasgow

🏢 Hours: Full-time, permanent

💼 Benefits: Competitive salary + great team culture + opportunity to make real impact

If you’re ready to take the next step in your technical career with a respected, family-run food business — we’d love to hear from you!