Technical Manager

Job Description

Title
:
Technical Manager

Salary
: part-time

Location
:
Surrey/Crawley

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join on a part‑time hourly‑paid basis
.

This is a senior autonomous role offering 25 hours per week
. Hours are flexible and may vary in line with business needs. Hybrid working is available.

Reporting to the Managing Director you will have full responsibility for all technical quality and food safety functions ensuring compliance audit readiness and continuous improvement across the business.

• Lead all Technical Quality & Food Safety activities
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard (A&B) and lead BRC and customer audits
• Maintain and manage the HACCP plan (HACCP Level
  2)
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement
• Manage suppliers non‑conformances, customer complaints and NPD technical support
• Implement customer technical requirements and attend customer audits (occasional overseas travel)
• Oversee online customer and specification systems (e.g. Micros Oscar Hamilton Grant)

• Degree‑level qualification in Food Science or a related discipline
• HACCP Level 2 or above
• Strong knowledge of food safety HACCP BRC and quality systems
• Experience with in a food manufacturing environment
• Confident, personable and professional able to engage with customers, auditors and suppliers
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and flexible in approach

• Part‑time role paying
• Approx.
  25 hours per week flexible and variable
• Hybrid working
• Senior responsibility with genuine autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment