Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Pershore; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Training & development

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a respected food manufacturer in the Worcestershire area to appoint a Technical Manager.

You will support the Head of Technical across technical and compliance activities, maintaining site standards and driving continuous improvement in quality systems. The role offers a collaborative environment with a flat structure, opportunities for audits, and long‑term career development, including support for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing is essential.
• Experience in technical, quality or compliance roles is required.
• HACCP Level 3 or 4 qualification.
• Food Safety Level 3 or 4 qualification.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and audit requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Technical with 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 high standards.
• Ensure all technical documentation and records are maintained accurately.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Audit knowledge

Food safety understanding

Education

HACCP Level 3/4

Food Safety 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.