Technical Manager

YORKSHIRE FARMHOUSE EGGS LIMITED; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Farmhouse Eggs Limited is seeking an Egg Packing Station Technical Manager to lead our site technical, quality and food safety systems within the packing station. Reporting to senior management, you will own the technical and food safety framework, ensure compliance, audits readiness and alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will manage QA standards, develop procedures, oversee HACCP and site audits, liaise with customers and suppliers, supervise the QA and hygiene

Qualifications

• Experienced in technical, quality or food safety management within a food manufacturing or packing environment.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP, BRCGS and Quality Management Systems with audit compliance experience.
• Highly organised with strong documentation and follow-up skills.
• Able to lead QA/hygiene teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-wide food safety and quality systems including HACCP and accreditations.
• Ensure packing station audit-readiness for BRCGS, customers and third parties.
• Lead the Quality Management System and maintain procedures and records.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures and document controls.
• Manage HACCP system and audit schedules.
• Coordinate supplier and customer liaison on quality matters.
• Support internal audits and corrective actions.
• Collate data, monitor trends and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

Auditing

Documentation

Tools

HACCP

BRCGS

Job description

Yorkshire Farmhouse Eggs is a leading free-range and organic egg business, working with trusted company-owned farms and independent producers to deliver outstanding standards in egg production, packing, food safety and quality.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Egg Packing Station Technical Manager to lead our site technical, quality and food safety systems within the packing station.

The Role

Reporting to the senior management team, you will take ownership of site-wide technical and food safety systems, ensuring the packing station remains fully compliant, audit-ready and aligned with customer, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines technical leadership, quality management, hygiene oversight, audit preparation, customer and supplier liaison, and the day-to-day management of QA standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee and maintain site-wide food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, BRCGS, Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and organic accreditations.

· Ensure the packing station remains audit-ready at all times for BRCGS, customer, retailer and third-party audits.

· Lead, maintain and audit the site Quality Management System, ensuring procedures and records are accurate, effective and up to date.

· Create, review and maintain technical procedures, specifications and document control systems across the business.

· Manage the HACCP system and site audit schedules to ensure ongoing compliance with food safety and quality standards.

· Communicate and monitor quality challenges, changes to standards, customer requirements and corrective actions across the site.

· Assist with internal audits, non-conformance investigations and corrective action close-outs.

· Liaise with customers, suppliers, auditors and certification bodies on technical and quality matters, including leading technical visits and audits.

· Conduct product sampling and testing, collating, analysing and tracking data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.

· Formulate and maintain product specifications in line with customer, legal and accreditation requirements.

· Take responsibility for site hygiene standards and the management of the hygiene team.

· Manage, support and develop the QA team, ensuring clear standards, effective communication and consistent performance.

· Support the wider business with SEDEX compliance and ethical trading requirements.

· Collate and support reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance information, including areas such as soya, emissions, water and biodiversity.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

· Experienced in technical, quality or food safety management within a food manufacturing, packing or FMCG environment.

· Knowledgeable in HACCP, BRCGS and Quality Management Systems, with a strong understanding of audit preparation and compliance.

· Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation, standards and follow-up actions.

· A confident communicator who can work effectively with customers, suppliers, auditors, managers and operational teams.

· Able to lead, support and develop QA and hygiene teams, setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards.

· Proactive and practical, with the confidence to identify risks, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

· Comfortable working in a busy packing station environment where priorities can change quickly.

Previous experience within eggs, poultry, chilled food, fresh produce or a similar food manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Strong technical knowledge, a practical approach and the ability to lead teams and maintain robust standards are essential.