At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Technical Manager in ensuring food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading international chilled food business with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Earn up to £39,000, enjoy hybrid working, and receive 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or related field, plus 3 years' experience in a technical role.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 39000 £ per year.
This role is working for an international chilled food business which supplies speciality, high-quality products to retail customers and food manufacturers.
The purpose of your role will be to support the Technical Manager in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity across the business. You will provide day-to-day technical support, working closely with customers and suppliers. You will also deputise for the Technical Manager when required to support the needs of the business.
Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with legal, customer and industry requirements. This includes maintaining technical documentation, supporting internal audits, and monitoring regulatory updates.
- You will also support supplier audits and help monitor supplier performance.
- Coordinate product approvals, maintain product specifications and technical documentation, and ensure packaging and artwork meet legal and customer requirements. You will also support product testing and the management of technical product information.
- Act as a key technical contact for customers, responding to enquiries, completing technical documentation, and supporting product development projects. Working closely with customers and suppliers, you will help ensure products meet agreed standards and expectations.
- Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints and non-conformances, maintain technical records and reports, and contribute to continuous improvement activities. You will also provide support to the Technical Manager and deputise when required.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Product Development or a related discipline, or have equivalent industry experience.
- At least three years' experience in a Technical or Quality role within food manufacturing or fresh produce, with proven experience in product approval, specification management, and supporting retailer and BRC audits.
- A HACCP Level 2 qualification, strong communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams are essential.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on site and 2 working from home. The offices are based in Devon and are commutable from Exeter, Honiton, Tiverton, Crediton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Torquay and surrounding areas.
The package includes a company and individual KPI-related bonus, pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days with years of service). The working hours are Monday to Friday, office hours with hybrid working.
Technical Manager - Monitoring in Devon employer: b3 jobs ltd
Join a leading international chilled food business in Devon, where we prioritise food safety and quality while fostering a collaborative work culture. As a Specifications & Technical Coordinator, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and generous leave entitlements, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within the food manufacturing sector. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our KPI-related bonuses and supportive environment, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
