Job Description:

Technical Manager
Location: Northampton
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Salary: DOE

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead food safety, quality, and compliance across our client’s site. This hands-on role is central to maintaining high standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring ongoing compliance with customer, regulatory, and third-party accreditation requirements, including BRC, BMPA, and Organic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support third-party and customer audits, ensuring full audit readiness.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage internal audits (GMP, hygiene, glass/plastic) and corrective actions.
• Oversee complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and preventative actions.
• Support supplier approval and performance monitoring.
• Monitor laboratory results and investigate non-conformances.
• Work closely with Production to embed strong GMP and food safety culture.
• Lead or support HACCP activities and ensure effective food safety controls.
• Ensure appropriate food safety training and compliance across the site.

Compliance & Accountability
Responsible for ensuring compliance with UK food safety legislation and maintaining BRC accreditation, reporting to the company directors.

About You

• Experience in a high-risk, raw and ready-to-eat food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and QMS management.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety qualifications essential.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and confident working cross-functionally.

The Opportunity

A key leadership role offering the chance to influence standards, drive improvement, and play a vital part in a quality-led food manufacturing business.

Please apply today to find out more!