Job Description
Salary: £40,000-50,000
Contract: Interim Technical Manager Role (9–12 months)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Site-based | 9am-5.30pm
This is an opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and Foodservice, at a pivotal time for the business as site standards, systems and working practices continue to evolve in line with retailer expectations.
This Interim Technical Manager role has been created as a project-focused position to strengthen food safety and quality compliance across the site. Working closely with the Quality Manager and operational teams, you will play a key role in reviewing current standards, conducting gap analysis and implementing improvements to ensure the site continues to meet the highest technical and retailer requirements.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your expertise will directly influence factory standards, support operational teams and strengthen the overall food safety culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Conduct gap analysis against retailer standards and identify improvement opportunities
* Update site procedures, working practices and technical standards where required
* Support the site in strengthening food safety and quality systems
* Lead internal audits including GMP, allergen, process and system audits
* Ensure HACCP, food defence and prerequisite programmes are maintained and followed
* Conduct food safety risk assessments and support improvement plans across the factory
* Lead investigations into non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions
* Ensure compliance through internal auditing and risk-based assessments
* Provide technical guidance to production teams on food safety and quality standards
* Deputise for the Quality Manager when required and support audit readiness across the site
What’s In It for You
* A 9–12 month project role with real influence over site standards and food safety systems
* The opportunity to lead meaningful improvements within a major food manufacturing operation
* Exposure to major UK retailer standards and compliance frameworks
* A collaborative environment where food safety and quality remain central to operational success
Your Background
* Strong experience within Quality or Technical roles in UK food manufacturing
* Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP Level 3 qualification
* Experience managing internal audits and maintaining site compliance
* Comfortable working in environments where positive product release is a key control
* Experience conducting food safety risk assessments and supporting improvement plans
* Strong understanding of retailer food manufacturing standards
* Confident working closely with production teams and influencing standards on the factory floor
Join a Business That Invests in You
This is more than an interim technical role. It is an opportunity to play a key part in strengthening site standards, improving systems and supporting a business that is committed to maintaining the highest levels of food safety and compliance.
If you are a hands-on quality professional who enjoys driving improvements and working closely with operational teams, we would love to hear from you.