Overview

As the Technical Manager, you will take ownership of all technical, food safety and quality functions on site, ensuring compliance to retailer standards and driving a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex, and high-care / high-risk

The Role

• Lead and develop the site technical and quality teams.
• Maintain and enhance food safety, QMS, and retailer audit compliance.
• Champion HACCP, traceability, allergen management, and GMP standards.
• Drive technical strategy on site, influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Build strong relationships with major retailers and third-party auditors.
• Support NPD, process improvement and operational excellence.

The Candidate

• Experienced Technical Manager (or strong Senior QA/Deputy Technical Manager ready to step up).
• Proven background in high-care and high-risk food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards, and customer technical expectations.
• A proactive, commercially aware leader with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels while remaining hands-on and detail-focused.