Job Description
Role Overview
We are working with a well-established UK food supply business to recruit an experienced Technical Manager to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a complex supply network. This is a senior, hands-on role with significant customer and supplier interaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and maintain food safety, quality and legality systems in line with BRCGS, retailer standards and UK legislation
* Act as the primary technical contact for major customers, audits and site inspections
* Manage supplier approval, performance monitoring and risk assessment across primary producers and third-party partners
* Oversee traceability, specifications, complaints, non-conformance and corrective action processes
* Drive a strong food safety and quality culture across operations and partner sites
* Support new product, supplier and process onboarding from a technical perspective
* Lead, mentor and develop technical team members where applicable
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role within food supply, manufacturing or operations
* Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety legislation and retailer standards
* Experience managing audits, customer relationships and supplier assurance
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the business
* Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially aware
What’s on Offer
* A senior, influential technical role within a growing and well-respected business
* Opportunity to shape technical strategy and continuous improvement
* Competitive salary and benefits package