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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