What we offer: Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food. Free hot drinks on shift. Enrolment to company pension scheme Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays. Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement. Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes. Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support Role Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Manager to oversee all aspects of compliance, including Food Safety and Health & Safety, across both our factory and retail operations. The role will also supervise the Health & Safety Supervisor to ensure best practices are maintained. You will work closely with external suppliers, contractors, and consultants to uphold compliance standards and drive improvements. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing committee meetings, ensuring they are held on time, that actions are taken on the points raised, and that meeting minutes are accurately recorded. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage compliance across Food Safety and Health & Safety within factory and retail operations. Oversee the Health & Safety Supervisor, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices. Liaise with external suppliers, contractors, and consultants to maintain compliance standards. Ensure all committee meetings take place as scheduled, with clear follow-up actions and recorded minutes. Provide a monthly update to the Operations Director, highlighting key compliance developments. Stay informed about industry regulations and ensure policies and procedures remain up to date. Collaborate across departments to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Requirements Proven experience in compliance management within a food manufacturing or retail environment. Strong knowledge of UK Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience in managing external relationships with suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Food Safety Level 3 or 4 HACCP Level 3 More details The Technical Manager Position is based in Watford Head Office (Sunley House Old's Approach, Northwood, Watford WD18 9TB). The Salary for this role is £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experinece. This is a full time permanent role (42 hours per week) 5 over 7 days working 9:00-17:30 Next steps: If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required. Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. REF: WENHP