Technical Manager

Mercator Minerals, Ltd.; Duns; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production firm is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team in Duns, Scotland. This role involves maintaining food safety and quality standards, leading GMP audits, and managing technical documentation. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Science, technical experience in the chilled food industry, and HACCP qualifications. Strong communication skills and familiarity with BRC standards are essential. This position offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 along with healthcare and additional benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing & Support Workshops

Training & Holidays (29 Days, incl. BH)

Qualifications

• Professional experience in technical roles within food industry.
• Familiarity with BRC standards and retail systems.
• A full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality standards across the site.
• Lead GMP and internal audits.
• Manage technical documentation.
• Support operational and NPD projects.
• Prepare KPI reports and quality reviews.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

Internal auditing

Communication skills

Technical experience in chilled food

Understanding of HACCP

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with our client, a leader within the Food industry, to recruit a Technical Manager to join their team based in Duns, on the Scottish Borders.

Behind every product on the shelf is a team of people making sure it's safe, consistent, and made with care. Our client’s Technical team plays a key part in that promise. They don't just meet standards, they shape them. And now, they're looking for someone to join that mission.

Job Title

Technical Manager

Location

Duns, Scottish Borders

Package

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE, Healthcare, Life Assurance x 2, Pension, Wellbeing & Support Workshops, Training & Holidays 29 Days (inc BH)

Hours

Monday to Friday - 8am to 4 pm

Purpose of the role

As Technical Manager, you'll be stepping into a well-established team, supported by a knowledgeable Head of Technical, and trusted to bring your experience and ideas to the table from day one. Your focus will be clear: protect and improve food safety, quality, and compliance across every stage of production.

But this is not a role where you'll sit behind a desk ticking boxes. You'll be out on the floor, walking the lines, offering guidance where it's needed, and working closely with people from across the business, from production, commercial, NPD, and customer teams. You'll lead GMP audits, support customer visits, and make sure technical documentation is always accurate and ready to go.

Our client has a strong reputation for doing things right. They're looking for someone who shares that mindset, someone with a sharp eye for detail, who enjoys finding solutions, and who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You'll also be a key point of contact for major retail accounts, building relationships with customer technologists and representing the business at sampling sessions, meetings, and audits.

The Role Includes

• Maintaining food safety, quality, and hygiene standards across the site
• Leading GMP and internal audits and supporting customer visits
• Managing technical documentation and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Advising on new processes and supporting operational and NPD projects
• Taking part in allergen and HACCP teams
• Managing technical elements for key UK Retail customer accounts
• Preparing KPI reports, quality reviews, and QAS documentation
• Deputising for the Head of Technical in meetings, audits, and day‑to‑day decisions

What you'll bring

• Ideally educated to Degree level in Food Science or a related field
• Technical experience in the chilled food industry
• HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 (Level 4 would be highly advantageous)
• Internal auditing experience and familiarity with the latest BRC standards <-- This line was inadvertently left open; keep it as we have to preserve original content.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and organic certification
• Confident using retailer systems and managing customer specifications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well across departments
• A full UK driving licence

You'll excel in this business if you're someone who likes to understand the 'Why' behind the work. Someone who can look at a process and ask, "How can we do this better?" and then help make that happen. If that sounds like you, and you're ready to be part of a team that takes pride in every detail, we'd love to hear from you.