Job Description – Technical Manager (18-Month FTC) Job Title: Technical Manager Location: Cranbrook Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (18 months) Salary: £45k - £50k A food manufacturing business in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee site-level food safety, compliance, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong knowledge of food safety systems, customer standards, and site accreditations. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain and implement the site’s food safety and quality management system * Lead and host internal and external audits (BRCGS, customer, and certification bodies) * Manage site accreditations including BRCGS, HACCP, Lion Code, RSPCA Assured, and ISO14001 * Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and root cause investigations * Coordinate with production, engineering, and warehousing on technical compliance * Manage supplier approvals and contractor relationships (e.g. labs, pest control) * Participate in HACCP and Food Defence teams * Oversee training related to food safety and quality standards Requirements: * HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience) * Sound working knowledge of BRCGS for Food Safety * Experience in a technical role within food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/packing preferred) * Strong organisational and audit-preparation skills