Head of Technical
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Contract: Full-time, senior leadership position
Are you an experienced technical leader within food manufacturing, ready to take ownership of site-wide quality, food safety, compliance and hygiene? Do you have the strategic vision to strengthen technical standards while building a high-performing team and maintaining the confidence of major retail customers?
Our client is seeking a Head of Technical to lead its technical, quality, compliance and hygiene functions at its manufacturing site in Burton-on-Trent. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence over site performance, customer relationships, operational standards and the development of a strong food safety culture.
Reporting to the General Manager, with a group-level technical reporting line, you will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team. You will lead the QA Manager, Technical Compliance Manager and Hygiene Manager, ensuring that products are consistently manufactured to the highest standards of safety, legality, authenticity and quality.
This is an opportunity for a commercially aware, technically strong professional who can combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to managing risk, driving improvement and delivering results.
The Role
You will develop and deliver the site's technical strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, customer expectations and wider group requirements. Taking overall ownership of the Food Safety and Quality Management System, you'll ensure systems remain robust, effective and audit-ready, while continually identifying opportunities to improve standards and reduce risk.
You will oversee HACCP, VACCP and TACCP, ensuring that food safety hazards, product authenticity risks and potential threats are properly assessed, controlled and reviewed. You'll also maintain compliance with BRCGS requirements, UK food legislation, customer codes of practice and relevant industry standards.
As the senior technical authority on site, you'll provide clear advice to the leadership team on emerging risks, regulatory changes, audit performance and technical priorities. You'll use data, risk assessments and key performance indicators to drive decision-making and ensure that technical performance supports both operational efficiency and customer confidence.
Customer, Audit & Regulatory Leader...
Head Of Technical employer: Major Talent
Join a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer products in Flitwick, where you will be part of a supportive and friendly team dedicated to quality and innovation. With excellent full-time hours, competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an ideal workplace for those seeking stability and growth in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a modern facility with a strong focus on employee development and a positive work culture.
