Technical Services Manager

Gregory Walker Associates; Hessle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK food manufacturer is seeking a Technical Services Manager to oversee food safety systems, compliance, and technical standards. This position demands strong experience in food manufacturing, a solid grasp of BRCGS and HACCP standards, and excellent communication skills. Join a high-performing team in East Yorkshire, where you can drive continuous improvement initiatives and support a collaborative technical function.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Great development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in chilled or high-care food manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety and retailer standards.
• Previous experience in a similar technical systems, compliance or QA management role.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong people and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site compliance with BRCGS and major retailer standards.
• Oversee HACCP systems, technical documentation, and internal audits.
• Lead food safety and quality systems development.
• Support and mentor the wider technical team.
• Prepare the site for external audits and customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives linked to quality and compliance.
• Work closely with production, NPD, and site leadership.

Skills

Food safety systems management

BRCGS standards knowledge

HACCP systems expertise

Quality assurance management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

This is the opportunity to join a well-established and growing UK food manufacturer, based at one of their key production sites in East Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of food safety systems, compliance, and technical standards within a collaborative and forward-thinking technical function.

The Role

As Technical Services Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing site compliance with BRCGS and major retailer standards
• Overseeing HACCP systems, technical documentation, and internal audits
• Leading food safety and quality systems development
• Supporting and mentoring the wider technical team
• Preparing the site for external audits and customer visits
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives linked to quality and compliance
• Working closely with production, NPD, and site leadership

The Candidate

We\'re looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in chilled or high-care food manufacturing
• A solid understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety and retailer standards
• Previous experience in a similar technical systems, compliance or QA management role
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Strong people and communication skills, with a collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Join a high-performing site with a strong reputation for quality and technical excellence
• Be part of a well-invested and growing business with great development opportunities
• Work alongside a passionate team and experienced leadership
• Competitive salary + wider benefits package