Site Technical Manager

G’s Fresh Ltd; Martham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Technical Manager to oversee technical, quality, and food safety functions. This pivotal position involves ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, managing HACCP systems, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of food safety and quality management and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements and numerous employee benefits, promoting a positive culture within the business.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Health Cash Plan

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality management systems is crucial.
• Proven experience managing audits and ensuring compliance with customer standards is required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead site technical, quality, and compliance standards aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, customer requirements, and standards.
• Manage HACCP systems and audits to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

HACCP management

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Quality management

Job description

Part of the G’s Group, East Coast Growers based in Norfolk, is seeking an experienced Site Technical Manager to lead our technical, quality, and food safety function. This pivotal role will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across our farming operations, strengthening G’s reputation for technical leadership in the industry.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of site technical and quality performance, ensuring all products consistently meet legal, customer, and internal standards. You’ll provide strategic guidance, lead a high-performing team, and champion a positive food safety and quality culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site technical, quality, and compliance standards, aligning with strategic business goals
• Own and suggest ideas to continuously improve the Quality Management System, ensuring year-on-year performance improvements
• Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, customer requirements, and GMP/BRC standards
• Manage HACCP systems, audits, and third-party compliance processes
• Lead, develop, and mentor the QA team to deliver operational excellence
• Oversee traceability systems, testing programmes, and compliance data management
• Analyse customer KPI data to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives
• Support the development, implementation, and review of product specifications
• Provide expert advice to management on technical, compliance, and quality matters

About You

• Extensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality management systems
• Proven experience managing audits and ensuring compliance with customer standards
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams across operations
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Passionate about quality, food safety, and building a positive, compliant culture

Flexible Working

• We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including school-hours or reduced hours. The role may be offered on a pro-rata basis, with hours and salary adjusted accordingly.

Why join us?

• 31 Days holiday per year including bank holidays.
• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Great Place to Work accredited.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme available
• Cinema and Sky Store discounts
• Supermarket & other retailer discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday discounts
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Eyecare contributions
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities including mentoring.
• Regular social and charity events
• Engagement in local community & early careers events
• Onsite health checks, & annual flu jabs
• Regular wellbeing sessions

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.