Food Quality Technical Manager

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Food Quality Technical Manager

Location: Highbridge area
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution (matched by employee)

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Food Quality Technical Manager to lead all food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental activities at their production facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food quality systems, with responsibility for supporting operations and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Technical and Quality Control function, ensuring efficient operations and reporting on technical performance.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
  • Act as Food Safety Team Leader, managing and reviewing HACCP systems.
  • Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9000 quality systems, including internal and external audits.
  • Provide guidance on Health & Safety legislation, incident reporting, and support a positive safety culture.
  • Deliver food safety and quality training to site staff and coordinate external training where required.
  • Develop strong technical relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting audits and technical documentation.
  • Support product and process development, including environmental improvements and waste reduction.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies such as Environmental Health, HSE, and certification organisations.
  • Manage selected subcontracted services, including pest control and waste management.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong technical background within food manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience managing food safety and quality systems
  • Good process knowledge and laboratory experience
  • Strong communication, organisational, and computer skills
  • Knowledge of hygiene and safety requirements in food production

Essential Qualifications

  • Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
  • Level 3 HACCP
  • Experience with FSSC 22000
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Internal audit training

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Technical professional to lead site standards and play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality performance.


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Location:
Highbridge
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Food

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