Technical Manager

Job Title:

Technical Manager

Location:

UK (Site-based)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000

Hours:

9:00-5:00 (flexibility required to support factory operations 6:00-12:00)
Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays

Role Overview

The Technical Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all food safety, quality, and compliance objectives are met across the site. This is a hands-on role within a growing food manufacturing business, requiring someone who can hit the ground running, take full ownership of technical systems, and support the business through its next phase of growth over the next 18 months.

The role will oversee two QA team members and work closely with the founder, suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the company's operational processes are appropriately controlled and that food safety and quality objectives are consistently met

Maintain, control, and continuously improve all factory technical systems and associated documentation

Lead the continual improvement of food safety, quality, and operational processes across the site

Audit and maintain compliance with all customer standards, legal requirements, and internal procedures

Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety standards including HACCP and customer codes of practice

Manage and support external and internal audits, including customer and regulatory inspections

Work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials and services meet required specifications and standards

Liaise with customers and regulatory bodies as required on technical and compliance matters

Vet products, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with current and future regulatory requirements

Maintain, implement, and communicate all relevant food legislation and industry standards

Monitor KPIs across all departments, identifying risks, trends, and areas for improvement

Lead, manage, and develop two QA team members, supporting their performance and professional growth

Support the strategic growth of the site over the next 18 months through robust technical leadership

Experience,

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role within the food manufacturing industry

Strong working knowledge of HACCP

Experience managing food safety and quality systems in a factory environment

Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the technical function

Confident communicator, able to work effectively with factory teams, senior stakeholders, customers, and regulators

Desirable

BRC / BRCGS accreditation experience

Experience working in a growing or changing business environment

Audit management experience (customer, third-party, regulatory)

Package & Benefits

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience)

Overtime / Shift Allowance:
Not applicable

Days - 9am-5pm
Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays