Your newpany
Join a well-established and rapidly growing prepared foods manufacturer based in Northern Ireland. Known for itsmitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality, this business supplies a wide range of chilled and ambient products to major retailers across the UK and Ireland. With continued investment in facilities and people, it offers a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for technical professionals.
Your new role
As Head of Technical, you’ll lead the technical function across the site, ensuringpliance with food safety, quality, and customer standards. You’ll manage a team covering QA,pliance, and technical projects, and act as the key point of contact for major retail customers. This is a strategic role with influence across NPD, operations, and supply chain, offering the chance to shape the technical agenda and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll have strong experience in a senior technical or quality role within food manufacturing, ideally chilled or fresh produce. A solid understanding of BRC, retailer standards (especially M&S, Tesco or Waitrose), and food safety legislation is essential. You’ll be a confident leader, able to manage teams, influence stakeholders, and represent the business externally. A degree in Food Science or a related discipline is preferred.
What you'll get in return
1. Opportunity to lead a high-performing technical team
2. Strategic role with autonomy and influence
3. Career progression in a growing business
4. Supportive leadership and investment in personal development