Technical Manager

Airport Placements; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Whetsted seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead technical functions and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in technical/quality roles, strong knowledge of BRC standards, and excellent leadership skills. This permanent full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief covering letter to the provided email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Permanent full-time role

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a technical/quality role within food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of BRC Global Standard requirements.
• Strong practical knowledge of food safety and processing principles (HACCP, allergen control).
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small technical team in food manufacturing.
• Maintain and improve food safety management systems.
• Drive BRC compliance and manage audits.
• Oversee HACCP systems and allergen control.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Influencing skills

Education

Formal food safety/quality qualification (e.g., NEBOSH)

BSc in Food Science or related

Job description

Technical Manager

Job Reference: TM/896HL

Manufacturing and Production Paddock Wood, Kent Discussed upon application Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop technical and food safety processes for a busy food manufacturing business. This is a hands‑on role for a practical, results‑driven individual with strong leadership skills and a demonstrable track record in food safety and processing compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the site technical function, managing a small technical team and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders (production, QA, procurement, R&D).
• Maintain and continuously improve the site food safety management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Drive and maintain BRC standard compliance; lead internal audits, manage third‑party audits and oversee corrective actions and continuous improvement activity.
• Oversee HACCP systems, allergen control, traceability, labelling and shelf‑life programs.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions, process changes and raw material approvals.
• Investigate quality and food safety incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions and report findings to senior management.
• Manage supplier assurance and raw material specifications, including coordinating supplier audits where required.
• Prepare and deliver technical training to production and QA teams to embed food safety culture.

Essential requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a technical/quality role within food manufacturing, including people management.
• Working knowledge of BRC Global Standard requirements and experience preparing for and managing BRC audits.
• Strong practical knowledge of food safety and processing principles (HACCP, allergen control, traceability, labelling, GMPs).
• Demonstrable experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Formal food safety/quality qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, BSc in Food Science, Food Technology or related).
• Experience with other standards (e.g., ISO, SQF) and GMP systems.
• Experience of supplier audit programs and raw material specification management.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time role with competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to lead technical improvement projects in a progressive food manufacturing environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Salary

Competitive DOE

To apply

Please email your CV and a brief covering letter to [e-mail]. Applications will be treated in confidence.

Contact us

• Email:[e-mail]
• Call:01233 722 401