Technical Manager in Herbrandston

Sunny Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry seeks a skilled Technical Manager to oversee food safety, product quality, and compliance in Pembrokeshire. This key role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, ensuring high technical standards while supporting a motivated team.

Benefits

Company pension

Private Healthcare

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role required.
• Microbiology experience is essential.
• Results-driven with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food safety, product quality, and compliance.
• Oversee the daily operations of the on-site lab.
• Manage customer audits and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety in a manufacturing environment

Excellent people skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a science-based subject

HACCP Level 3 qualification

Job description

Technical Manager
Location: Pembrokeshire, onsite
Hours: Full time Mon-Fri 8AM 4:30PM
Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00 - £57,000.00 per annum

Our client Our client, a leading business in the manufacturing industry based in Pembrokeshire, is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Manager to join their busy on site team.

Job Description/ The role: As Technical Manager, you ll lead all aspects of food safety, product quality, and compliance, while supporting and developing the technical team. You ll ensure robust systems are in place to meet industry standards (including GFSI and HACCP), manage customer audits, and maintain strong cross-functional relationships. You ll also oversee the daily operations of the on-site lab, acting as Laboratory Manager to ensure high technical standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company s quality and technical goals.
• Serve as the expert on processes, suppliers, and new technologies.
• Ensure operations and production are controlled and always audit-ready.
• Develop and implement the site s technical improvement strategy.
• Promote a strong quality and food safety culture through continuous improvement.
• Manage and review testing to guarantee product safety, quality, and claims.
• Follow company policies on confidentiality, health & safety, and equality.
• Support the team by assisting with other duties and attending required training.

What we need from you:

• Knowledge of food safety in a manufacturing environment
• HACCP Level 3 qualification (minimum)
• Microbiology experience
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Accurate and numerate
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team
• Hands-on approach
• Results driven
• Recent experience in a similar role
• Degree (or equivalent) in a science-based subject
• This position is based on site in South West Wales, unfortunately this client is unable to sponsor Visa applications.

What's in it for you:

• Company pension
• Private Healthcare
• Onsite parking

How to Apply: If you would like some further information for the role of Technical Manager, please email (url removed) with a copy of your most recent CV

Apply now! We prefer not to use closing dates as we aim to get the best candidate to our client as soon as possible so if you are considering this Technical Manager vacancy but haven t yet updated your CV, do get in touch and let us know! In a busy job market, it s important to get ahead of the competition!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community

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