Technical Manager (Numerous Locations)

360 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry recruitment firm is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee and enhance food safety and quality management systems across locations in the UK. This role requires expertise in BRCGS and HACCP, along with proven experience in the food manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include managing audits, leading a quality assurance team, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong coaching skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a technical manager role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP standards.
• Familiarity with UK food legislation and retailer quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site's food safety and quality management system.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and UK legal requirements.
• Lead the site's quality assurance team.
• Deliver training and coaching for continuous improvement.

Skills

Food safety management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Food safety level 4

Job description

Technical Manager

Food Industry

Locations: South, North, Midlands, Scotland

Job Description

• Maintain and continuously improve the site's food safety and quality management system (FSQMS)
• Ensure complaince with BRCGS, customer codes of practice, and all UK legal requirements
• Lead the site quality assurance team
• Deliver training, coaching, and development to ensure a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage customer audits, sute visits, and regulatory inspections (EHO, Trading Standards)
• Support NPD and EPD trials, ensuring product safety and technical feasability, Leading on food safety by design throughout the NPD and EPD process
• Validate new ingredients, suppliers, and processes before full production
• Manage artwork approvals, specification creation, and laugh readiness

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a technical manager or similar role within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK food legislation
• Knowledge of retailer quality systems and portals
• Food safety level 4