About The Role
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits, including:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private health scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Experience annual pay reviews
* Profit related pay
* Training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
As Assistant Technical Manager, you will lead and support the technical agenda on-site, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards. Your responsibilities include overseeing QA and Technical Services teams, managing systems like HACCP and audits, and collaborating with suppliers and customers to maintain high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop QA and Technical Services teams to meet KPIs.
* Maintain and improve HACCP, Quality Management Systems, and audits.
* Ensure site retains key accreditations (BRC, customer standards) and is audit-ready.
* Work with suppliers on approvals and risk assessments for raw materials and packaging.
* Collaborate with customers and external bodies on technical matters, overseeing product specifications and artwork for compliance.
* Deputise for the Technical Manager and manage departmental budgets and health & safety.
The Ideal Candidate
We value collaboration and diverse perspectives. The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience in chilled food manufacturing, bakery experience is a plus.
* Proven ability to uphold high standards in food safety and quality systems.
* HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (minimum Level 4).
* Experience with BRC, TFMS audits, and retailer systems.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
We foster an engaging, inclusive culture that encourages personal accountability and pride in work. Positive communication and strong collaboration are essential.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our family. Apply today and start an exciting journey with us!
About Us
We are a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality products for UK retailers and brands like Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, and Walker & Son. Employing over 10,000 people, we operate modern food manufacturing sites across the UK.
We take pride in our family-like culture and offer stability and career progression opportunities. Join our family and help us deliver great products to our customers.
Note: We do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask for money for employment. Contact an official Samworth Brothers representative if in doubt. #J-18808-Ljbffr