About Us
We are a well-established, BRCGS-certified, low-risk food manufacturing business supplying high-quality ingredients to the UK food sector. As part of our continued development, we are seeking a confident, pragmatic & hands on Technical Manager to take ownership of the technical function from one of the company partners.
This is a key role. You will be fully supported by senior management but must be comfortable making food safety and compliance decisions from day one. The company has held AA or AA* for the last 6 years.
The Role
This is a hands-on senior leadership role with a clear mandate: take ownership of the technical function, ensure BRCGS audit readiness at all times, and build the systems and team capability to sustain quality standards as production volumes and product lines increase.
This role requires someone who understands how a low-risk BRC site operates, can apply standards proportionately, and works collaboratively with production to enable growth in a safe environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, maintain & most importantly improve the BRCGS Issue 9 Quality Management System
* On the factory floor compliance and safety checks, incl labeling compliance, hygiene compliance & allergen controls.
* Manage and review the HACCP plan and prerequisite programmes
* Act as the site lead for BRCGS, customer and third-party audits
* Oversee internal audits, non conformances, corrective actions and root cause analysis
* Manage allergen controls and labelling compliance in line with UK legislation, or country of sale legislation.
* Oversee supplier approval & monitoring and raw material risk assessments,
* Lead product recall/withdrawal testing and crisis management procedures
* Manage product specifications and approvals
* Provide clear technical guidance to production to support safe, efficient output
* Monitor complaints, non-conformances and technical KPIs
* Support continuous improvement and productivity initiatives
* Manage SOPs and ensure that team training is up to date
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior QA within food manufacturing
* Strong working knowledge of BRCGS (low-risk environment preferred)
* HACCP Level 3 or 4
* Confident leading audits and interacting with enforcement officers and customers
* Solid understanding of UK food safety, allergen and labelling legislation
* Practical, solution-focused mindset
* Strong communicator and team player
* Strong root cause analysis skills (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5-Why methodology)
Desirable:
* Experience in ingredients or ambient manufacturing
* Lead Auditor qualification
* Experience taking over or restructuring a technical function
What Success Looks Like
* The site remains audit-ready at all times
* Food safety decisions are confident, proportionate and commercially aware
* Production and technical work collaboratively
* Compliance is maintained without over-complicating low-risk processes
Why you should work for us
We're a family-run business with a simple motto: 1% better every day.
Unlike large corporate manufacturers, you won't be boxed into a narrow role or buried in layers of sign-off. Here, you'll have real ownership of the technical function and direct access to senior leadership. If you identify an improvement, you can make it happen.
Your voice will be heard. Your decisions will matter. And you'll see the results of your work as quickly as you make them.
We operate a well-established, low-risk site where standards are high — but common sense prevails. We're looking for someone who understands how to protect food safety while supporting productivity, not obstructing it.
If you enjoy:
* Rolling your sleeves up
* Staying calm under pressure
* Solving problems properly (not just ticking boxes)
* Working with people who pull together
* Having a bit of personality along the way
Then you'll thrive here.
This is an opportunity to step into a business that values trust, accountability and practical leadership — without corporate politics.
This job description defines the overall purpose and key responsibilities of the role. It is subject to periodic revision as the business evolves and is not limited to the duties listed above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person