At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead food safety and quality assurance in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Award-winning food exporter with a commitment to quality and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while driving growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical roles within chilled food manufacturing and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
The company was set up in the late 1970s and exports both their own and other artisanal producers' top-notch food throughout the world. Award-winning and with the highest standards, this is a strong company with an eye on quality and excellence.
About the Technical Manager job: You will lead technical, food safety, quality assurance, and compliance across the business’s operations to consistently deliver and maintain all internal and external standards whilst supporting ambitious growth plans.
- Drive a zero-tolerance food safety and strong food safety culture across all departments within the business, owning and overseeing the technical risk assessment processes.
- Lead the continuous use of HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP systems through teams, managing the review of completed documents and ensuring the implementation of identified actions.
- Ensure full compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standard by leading regular reviews and implementing improvements to the site QMS.
- Lead, manage, motivate, and mentor the technical team to ensure the team is fully trained and resilient.
- Work closely with the Supplier Relationship Manager, Sales, and Marketing teams to showcase the Technical Team’s expertise and added value for stakeholders.
- Lead continuous improvement strategy across the technical and quality systems to improve product consistency, ensure right first-time performance, drive waste reduction, drive complaint reduction, and improve shelf-life performance.
About You: Relevant experience in a similar technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business supplying UK retail. Proven experience in the implementation of BRC Grade A Global Standard and Quality and Food Safety initiatives, including HACCP. Food Science or Technology degree, or equivalent. Ideally Level 4 Food Safety and HACCP. Experience of understanding and utilising ERP systems.
The Technical Manager job (ref:9094) is paying c. £55,000 according to your experience. The package includes 25 days holiday plus statutory days but using a few for the Christmas period. The working hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break. There is also a contributory pension scheme and company health cash plan available. The site is in Wiltshire and is commutable from Devizes, Trowbridge, Melksham, Chippenham, Corsham, Calne, Bath, and surrounding towns.
Technical Manager in Trowbridge employer: Coombe Castle International Ltd
As a leading player in the food manufacturing sector, this company offers an exceptional work environment where quality and excellence are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities for training and development in a dynamic setting. Located in Wiltshire, the company provides a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a contributory pension scheme, making it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Coombe Castle International Ltd Recruitment Team
