At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the QA function and support continuous improvement in food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing business based in Ballymena, known for its fast-paced chilled food environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and comprehensive BUPA healthcare.
- Other info: The position requires strong experience in food safety, quality assurance, and audit processes.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to progress in food safety and quality assurance within a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have an HNC or Degree in Food Science or related discipline and HACCP Level 3.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in Ballymena. This role is ideal for someone with strong food safety, quality assurance and audit experience looking to progress within a fast-paced chilled food environment.
The successful Assistant Technical Manager will support the Technical Manager, lead the QA function on site and help drive food safety, compliance and continuous improvement standards across the factory.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Early finish every Friday
- Pension
- Staff Discount
- BUPA Healthcare
- 32 days leave
The Role:
- Support continuous improvement projects across food safety and quality standards
- Investigate complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
- Lead the Quality Assurance team and support daily technical operations
- Ensure compliance with company standards, legislation, BRC and retailer requirements
- Participate in HACCP, allergen, integrity and internal audit programmes
- Lead technical audits and customer visits, ensuring the site remains audit ready
- Coach and support operations, engineering and QA teams to strengthen food safety culture
The Requirements:
- HNC or Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing standards including BRC and retailer COPs
- Experience working within a chilled food manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of microbiology, food safety and quality systems
- HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (minimum Level 3)
If this sounds like your next role hit apply or call and ask for David.
Assistant Technical Manager TLNT1_NI in Ballymena employer: reactive-recruitment
Located in Ballymena, this food manufacturing leader offers a competitive salary and benefits like paid holidays and a pension fund. The team is dedicated to maintaining high food safety and quality standards, ensuring a robust culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
