Title: Technical Manager (onsite)
* Salary: to £70,000
* Location: Attleborough
The Opportunity
Are you a Technical Manager who thrives on the front line of retail-facing food production?
Atkinson Moss Engineering recruitment have been engaged to support a major player in the UK food industry, currently undergoing an era of significant investment and operational scaling. They are seeking a high-calibre Technical Manager to act as their primary technical interface with major UK retailers and foodservice partners. This is a role for a leader who values integrity, precision, and the challenge of maintaining "gold-standard" compliance in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
As the Technical Manager, you will be the guardian of food safety, quality, and legality. This is a high-visibility role where you will manage the site’s Technical and QA functions, ensuring that customer confidence remains at an all-time high.
Key Responsibilities:
* Customer Advocacy: Act as the lead technical contact for major UK retailers, hosting site visits, factory tours, and high-level technical meetings.
* Audit Excellence: Co-lead and host BRCGS, regulatory (FSA/DEFRA), and customer audits, ensuring proactive readiness and timely close-out of actions.
* Safety & Compliance: Own the site’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and HACCP systems, overseeing allergen controls, traceability, and product integrity.
* Strategic Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing Technical/QA team, embedding a culture of "Right First Time" across the facility.
* Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with NPD, Operations, and Engineering to ensure technical risks are mitigated while supporting continuous improvement.
Who You Are
You are a credible, professional Technical leader with a deep understanding of the pressures and complexities of high-risk food manufacturing.
* Experienced: You have a proven track record as a Technical Manager within the Poultry, Meat, or High-Risk/Chilled food sectors.
* Retailer-Ready: You have extensive experience managing technical relationships with major UK retailers and understand their specific Codes of Practice.
* Technical Expert: You are HACCP Level 3 (or above) qualified with an in-depth knowledge of BRCGS standards and UK food legislation.
* Communicator: You are calm under pressure, commercially aware, and able to provide risk-based advice to senior leadership.
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