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Technical manager / technologist- food

Whalley
Axon Moore
Technical manager
Posted: 11h ago
Offer description

A Unicorn, Career Defining Opportunity***

Technical Manager / Technologist – Food Industry
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 DOE plus company bonus scheme | Hybrid Working | Clitheroe- Head Office (once a fortnight) | Travel Expenses Paid

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a passionate Food Technologist or Technical Manager to take ownership of the technical function within a fast-paced and growing food business. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape standards, drive quality, and have a real impact across safety, legality and compliance, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role
This is a broad technical role covering all aspects of food safety, quality, and legality. You’ll be responsible for establishing robust systems, managing supplier relationships, supporting product development, and ensuring products consistently meet high standards. You will manage your own diary and work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Please note this role has the opportunity for serious development and will over a progressive career plan over the next 5 years!

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement new technical standards and processes
Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
Build and manage effective relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
Lead complaint investigations and identify root causes
Take the lead on technical incident management
Set product testing standards and manage specification documentation
Support NPD projects to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards
Manage and approve artwork and labelling across all regions and formats
Ensure marketing claims are legally compliant and clearly communicated
What You Will Need

A degree in Food Science or Food Technology
Experience developing and maintaining a QMS
Confidence managing suppliers and technical relationships
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners
Access to a personal car (travel to manufacturers is required; fuel expenses will be reimbursed)
Working Arrangements

Hybrid working: Home-based with travel to Clitheroe head office at least once every fortnight
Site visits to suppliers and manufacturing partners as required weekly, but you will be managing your own diary
Full autonomy to manage your own time and responsibilities
Benefits

Salary between £55,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
70% discount on company products
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension contributions
Working for a global, market leading brand
If you're ready to take full ownership of a technical function and work in a role that offers real variety and responsibility, I would love to hear from you.

Send your up to date CV to or call me for more information confidentially on (phone number removed)

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