Technical Manager

Zest Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Manager to oversee food safety, quality systems, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a leadership role, particularly with BRC and major retailers. Responsibilities include managing audits, leading a technical team, and improving quality processes. Competitive salary offered ranging between £50,000 and £60,000. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided contact details.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive high food safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize and influence within the technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive food safety and product quality standards across the site.
• Manage and develop the technical and quality team.
• Act as the primary technical contact for retailers and customers.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with BRC and HACCP.
• Improve the supplier approval and monitoring process.

Skills

Proven experience in a Technical Manager role

Extensive experience with BRC standards

Strong experience with major retailers

Ability to lead audits

Leadership and team development

Education

Degree in a relevant food or scientific discipline

Food Safety and HACCP qualifications

Job description

We are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Technical Manager for a brand-new position within their core technical function. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and drive food safety, quality, and technical standards across the site.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will have full responsibility for site food safety, product quality, and quality systems, ensuring compliance with BRC and major retailer standards. You will play a pivotal role within the site leadership team, acting as the technical authority and primary point of contact for customers and retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive food safety and product quality standards across the site
• Ensure full compliance with BRC, HACCP, and retailer requirements
• Act as the primary technical contact for retailers and customers
• Manage and investigate customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead and host site audits and visits, including BRC and retailer audits
• Oversee and continuously improve the supplier approval and monitoring process
• Manage, lead, and develop the Technical and Quality team
• Own and deliver the internal audit schedule
• Contribute as a key member of the site leadership team, supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Technical Manager or equivalent senior technical role
• Extensive experience with BRC standards and HACCP systems
• Strong experience working directly with major retailers
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits (BRC and retailer)
• Ability to lead, influence, and develop a technical team
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive high food safety standards
• Food Safety and HACCP qualifications
• Degree in a relevant food or scientific discipline

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV – alternatively you can send your CV to [e-mail] or phone [phone].