Technical Manager

Job Title:

Technical Manager

Area:
Norfolk

Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday (Days) 8am to 17.00pm 42.50 hrs

Permanent:

Salary:
Excellent Salary and Package

Holidays: 33 Days including bank holidays

One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team to lead their external technical relationships and customer compliance activity within our BRCGS and Red Tractor accredited poultry processing operation in Norfolk.

The successful candidate will have strong experience within poultry or food manufacturing, a detailed working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, Red Tractor, FSA/DEFRA legislation and retailer standards

Job Role

* Act as the primary technical contact for key customers (retail, food service, and processors)

* Lead customer technical meetings, site visits, and factory tour

* Build strong, credible relationships with customer technical teams

* Ensure customer requirements, codes of practice, and specifications are fully understood and implemented

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

* Hold joint responsibility for the site’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

* Ensure compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standard, customer standards, and UK food legislation

* Lead and review HACCP systems, validations, and verifications

* Oversee allergen, foreign body, traceability, and product integrity controls

Team Leadership & Culture

* Lead, develop, and motivate the Technical / QA team

* Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build succession capability

* Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site

Essential

* Proven experience as a Technical Manager in poultry, meat, or high-risk food manufacturing

* In-depth knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard

* HACCP Level 3 or above

* Strong understanding of UK food law and regulatory frameworks

Desirable:

* Experience managing multiple customer accounts

* Strong retailer-facing experience at Technologist or Management level

* Customer-focused with high personal integrity

* Proven experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical role within food manufacturing

What We Offer

* Competitive salary reviewed regularly.

* Colleague discounts on our award-winning poultry products.

* Supportive, friendly team environment.

* Discounted gym membership.

* Workplace Company Pension Scheme.

* 28 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays. Increasing by one day each year of service up to a maximum of 33 days.

* A key role in a successful and growing agricultural business

* Contribution to an ethical, sustainable business you can be proud of

Experience:

* BRCGS, HACCP & Customer Audit Requirement: 1 year (preferred)

* customer facing with UK retailer: 1 year (preferred)

* Technical Management: 2 years (preferred)

Contact David on (phone number removed)