Technical Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambient goods manufacturer in West Sussex seeks a Technical Manager to ensure food safety and quality standards. You will lead audits and compliance programs while overseeing technical teams and managing budgets for growth projects. The ideal candidate is experienced in BRCGS, HACCP, and UK food law, with strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous holiday package

Professional development opportunities

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in food safety and quality standards.
• Leadership experience in audits and compliance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Lead audits and compliance programs.
• Oversee technical teams and suppliers.
• Support new product development.
• Manage budgets for growth projects.

Skills

BRCGS

HACCP (Level 3+)

UK food law

QA leadership

Auditing

Compliance

Continuous improvement

Communication

Job description

Technical Manager

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Type: Full-time

About

Join a market-leading, award-winning ambient goods manufacturer as a Technical Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-quality products for high end customers. This is your chance to lead technical excellence, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-growing business.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be at the heart of innovation and quality in the food industry.
• Work with passionate teams across Technical, Quality and NPD.
• Influence key decisions and contribute to growth and sustainability initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain top-tier food safety and quality standards.
• Lead audits, certifications (BRCGS AA+), and compliance programs.
• Oversee technical and hygiene teams, suppliers, and partners.
• Support new product development and process improvements.
• Manage budgets and technical aspects of growth projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Expertise in BRCGS, HACCP (Level 3+), UK food law, and QA leadership.
• Strong auditing, compliance, and continuous improvement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused leader with excellent communication.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and enhanced pension contributions.
• Generous holiday package (including birthday leave).
• Professional development opportunities and recognition programs.
• Additional perks and staff benefits.