Technical & Quality Assurance Lead – Food Safety

b3 jobs ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd is seeking a Technical Manager for a leading Essex-based food manufacturing business. You will oversee Quality, Compliance and Specifications, ensuring BRC accreditation and compliance with food safety, legality and hygiene standards.

The role includes audits, risk assessments, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks, plus KPI reporting and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers. Office hours are Monday to Friday; site in Essex with easy commutable access from Harwich,

Qualifications

• Background in a similar technical role within food manufacturing.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 are essential.
• Experience leading BRC audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and audit readiness for BRC, Kosher, Halal and internal standards through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Manage technical and food safety processes, including procedure development, non-compliance follow-up, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks like specifications and artwork.
• Support and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance, including on-site visits and partnerships.
• Oversee systems and reporting, including KPI tracking, internal audits etc.

Skills

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

BRC audits experience

Job description

b3 jobs ltd is seeking a Technical Manager for a leading Essex-based food manufacturing business. You will oversee Quality, Compliance and Specifications, ensuring BRC accreditation and compliance with food safety, legality and hygiene standards.

The role includes audits, risk assessments, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks, plus KPI reporting and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers. Office hours are Monday to Friday; site in Essex with easy commutable access from Harwich,