Technical Manager – Food Quality & Compliance Lead

Catering; Evesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The role is based at a Worcestershire site and reports to the Head of Technical. You will support a wide range of technical and compliance activities within a growing food manufacturing business.

Key duties include maintaining HACCP, leading internal audits, supporting customer and third-party audits, and driving continuous improvement across technical and operational functions. The successful candidate will have HACCP Level 3/4 and Food Safety Level 3/4 qualifications, strong communication

Qualifications

• Background within food manufacturing.
• Experience in a Technical, Quality or Compliance role.
• 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.

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 the highest standards.
• Ensure all technical documentation and records are maintained accurately.

Skills

Background within food manufacturing

Experience in a Technical, Quality or

Education

HACCP Level 3/4

Food Safety Level 3/4

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Job description

The role is based at a Worcestershire site and reports to the Head of Technical. You will support a wide range of technical and compliance activities within a growing food manufacturing business.

Key duties include maintaining HACCP, leading internal audits, supporting customer and third-party audits, and driving continuous improvement across technical and operational functions. The successful candidate will have HACCP Level 3/4 and Food Safety Level 3/4 qualifications, strong communication