Technical Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment seeks a Technical Manager for a leading food manufacturing business in Worcestershire. You will support the Head of Technical across technical and compliance activities, maintain HACCP systems, and drive audits and continuous improvement.

A collaborative environment with long-term development opportunities awaits. The role requires experience in food manufacturing, strong QA/Compliance background, HACCP certifications, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Background within food manufacturing.
• Essential: Experience in Technical, Quality or Compliance roles.
• Essential: HACCP Level 3 or Level 4 qualification.
• Essential: Food Safety Level 3 or Level 4 qualification.
• Essential: Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and audit requirements.
• Essential: Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Technical with day-to-day management of technical and quality systems.
• Ensure site compliance with food safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Maintain and develop HACCP systems and documentation.
• Lead and support customer, retailer and third-party audits.
• Drive continuous improvement across technical and operational functions.
• Manage internal audits and corrective action programmes.
• Assist with investigations relating to quality incidents and non-conformances.
• Support training and development initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams to maintain high standards.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Audit/compliance experience

HACCP knowledge

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HACCP Level 3/4

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Technical Manager

Location: Worcestershire Area

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are working with a highly respected and growing food manufacturing business that is seeking a Technical Manager to support the Head of Technical across a broad range of technical and compliance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager looking for a more supportive and collaborative working environment, or for an ambitious Quality professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Operating within a flat management structure, you'll play a key role in maintaining site standards, driving compliance, supporting customer and third-party audits, and continually improving technical processes across the business.

The company has an outstanding culture where employees are trusted to do their jobs, ideas are encouraged, and people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, reflecting the positive environment and opportunities for long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Technical with the day-to-day management of technical and quality systems.


• Ensure site compliance with all food safety, quality and legal requirements.


• Maintain and develop HACCP systems and associated documentation.


• Lead and support customer, retailer and third-party audits.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technical and operational functions.


• Manage internal audits and corrective action programmes.


• Assist with investigations relating to quality incidents, customer complaints and non-conformances.


• Support training and development initiatives across the wider business.


• Collaborate with production and operational teams to maintain the highest standards.


• Ensure all technical documentation and records are maintained accurately.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Background within food manufacturing.


• Experience in a Technical, Quality or Compliance role.


• HACCP Level 3 or Level 4 qualification.


• Food Safety Level 3 or Level 4 qualification.


• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and audit requirements.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Technical Manager.


• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject.


• Experience supporting BRCGS and customer audits.


• Internal Auditor qualification.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 DOE.


• Permanent full-time position.


• 30 days holiday.


• Additional discretionary bonus opportunities.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Support with further qualifications and professional development courses.


• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.


• Friendly and supportive working environment.


• Stable business with ambitious growth plans.


• Excellent work-life balance and collaborative culture