TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR – DAIRY
£competitive salary & benefits
Wincanton, Somerset
The company
Proudly British and artisan in scale, our client uses only British milk and high-quality ingredients to craft dairy products that families trust. They’re committed to animal welfare, sustainability, and strong partnerships with staff, suppliers, and customers.
The role
With strong UK growth ahead, our client is adding a hands-on Technical Supervisor to own day-to-day food safety and quality across the site.
You will:
* Safeguard product quality through the site QMS and HACCP.
* Maintain and develop supplier assurance and food safety systems.
* Lead/host internal, supplier and third-party/BRCGS audits (with support).
* Drive continuous improvement, CAPA and complaint/incident reduction.
* Support risk assessment, traceability and crisis management when required.
* Champion best practice on the factory floor and coach colleagues.
This is a factory-based role.
About you
* Degree (Food Science or similar) plus ~2–3 years’ technical experience in food manufacturing.
* Ready to step up from Technical Assistant/Coordinator or already operating as a Technical Supervisor. (Exceptional Technical Managers will also be considered.)
* Sound knowledge of HACCP, QMS, BRCGS standards and supplier auditing.
* Highly organised, calm under pressure, a clear communicator with a proactive, “can-do” approach and strong attention to detail.
Interested? Please apply below with your current salary package, or email your CV and salary details to Maria Murphy at mariam@smithcarey.co.uk, quoting MM/2596.
Closing date for applications: 21st September 2025
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