?? Technical Manager – Pilgrims Europe, Attleborough
Location: Attleborough
Reports to: Site Director
Department: Technical
Are you a technical food professional with a passion for leading people? Pilgrims Europe is seeking a Technical Manager to lead our Attleborough site Technical Team. This is more than a technical role – it's a people-focused leadership opportunity where you'll shape the future of food safety, quality, and innovation across a high-profile FMCG operation.
Why This Role is Exciting
* Lead a high-performing Technical Team, mentoring, coaching, and developing talent to their full potential.
* Take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance across all site operations, including audits, investigations, and KPI delivery.
* Drive technical innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
* Build strong relationships across the business and with major retailer technical teams, influencing decisions and shaping processes.
* Make a tangible impact by embedding a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
Your Responsibilities
* Champion food safety and quality on-site, leading by example and promoting a strong culture throughout the business.
* Manage, develop, and inspire your Technical Team, ensuring they have the skills, confidence, and motivation to deliver excellence.
* Lead complex technical investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
* Oversee site preparation for audits and inspections, including customer and statutory audits.
* Work cross-functionally to support NPD, innovation, and operational improvement projects.
* Monitor and deliver Technical KPIs, driving continuous improvement and best practices.
What You'll Bring
Essential:
* BSc in Food Science or related discipline; Food Safety Level 4 & HACCP Level 4
* Proven experience in FMCG or chilled food operations, ideally meat processing
* Strong technical expertise in microbiology, hygiene, audits, and compliance
* Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
* Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills
Desirable:
* Experience with major retailer technical requirements
* Knowledge of raw meat processing, welfare standards, and continuous improvement tools
* Proven ability to drive technical innovation and process improvements
Why Join Pilgrims Europe?
* Lead a visible, influential Technical function with the ability to make a real impact.
* Develop your team and create a culture of learning, excellence, and growth.
* Work in a dynamic FMCG environment where innovation, quality, and people are valued.
* Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package
* Generous holiday allowance
* Pension Contributions
* Employee Wellbeing programs
* Training and development opportunities to enhance your technical and leadership skills
* Career progression in a growing food business
? If you're a technical expert with a passion for people development and ready to shape the future of food safety and quality at a leading FMCG site, we want to hear from you.
?? Apply now and take your technical and leadership career to the next level!
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