Technical Manager

Drnewitt; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join on a part-time hourly-paid basis. This senior role offers approximately 25 flexible hours each week with hybrid working options. The successful candidate will lead technical quality and food safety functions, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Applicants should have a degree in Food Science, HACCP Level 2, and strong experience in food safety systems. This role provides genuine autonomy and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Food Science or a related discipline.
• HACCP Level 2 or above required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Technical Quality & Food Safety activities.
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard and lead audits.

Skills

Food safety HACCP BRC

Quality Management Systems

Strong communication skills

Detail-focused

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

HACCP Level 2 or above

Job description

Job Description

Title: Technical Manager

Salary: part-time

Location: Surrey/Crawley

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join on a part‑time hourly‑paid basis.

This is a senior autonomous role offering 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may vary in line with business needs. Hybrid working is available.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director you will have full responsibility for all technical quality and food safety functions ensuring compliance audit readiness and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Technical Quality & Food Safety activities
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard (A&B) and lead BRC and customer audits
• Maintain and manage the HACCP plan (HACCP Level 2)
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement
• Manage suppliers non‑conformances, customer complaints and NPD technical support
• Implement customer technical requirements and attend customer audits (occasional overseas travel)
• Oversee online customer and specification systems (e.g. Micros Oscar Hamilton Grant)

About You

• Degree‑level qualification in Food Science or a related discipline
• HACCP Level 2 or above
• Strong knowledge of food safety HACCP BRC and quality systems
• Experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Confident, personable and professional able to engage with customers, auditors and suppliers
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and flexible in approach

Whats on Offer

• Part‑time role paying
• Approx. 25 hours per week flexible and variable
• Hybrid working
• Senior responsibility with genuine autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment