Head of Technical
West Yorkshire
Up to £70,000
A well-established UK meat processor needs a Head of Technical for its South Kirkby site. You will own food safety, quality and hygiene across the whole operation, and you will be the technical voice to customers and retailers.
The role
- Lead the technical, QA and hygiene functions. Your team includes the QA Manager, Technical Manager, Hygiene Manager and Raw Material Coordinator.
- Run the site’s food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, TACCP and allergen controls.
- Be the lead contact for customer and third-party audits. Make sure actions are closed on time.
- Take charge of day and evening hygiene, including chemical contracts and supplier terms.
- Report on trends in complaints, micro results and quality data.
- Manage departmental budgets with the Site Director and Financial Controller.
- Protect customer brand integrity, from sourcing through to labelling, and train the site on it.
About you
- Experience in a food production site, preferably protein.
- Solid experience of quality management systems, HACCP and TACCP.
- A leader who motivates teams and works well at every level.
- Good attention to detail, with a sound grasp of budgets.
- Comfortable with change and quick-moving sites.
- Degree in a food-related subject is desirable. GCSEs in English and maths (grade 4/C or above).
What you get
- Salary up to £70,000
- 42.5 hours per week
- 26 days holiday plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Company pension
- CPD support
- Free parking
- Company shop membership and discounted products
Head of Technical employer: Silven Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative premium consumer food-production business in Stortford, Cambridge, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of supply chain operations. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a high-performance culture that values real ownership and impactful contributions from day one. As part of a fast-growing team, you will benefit from direct exposure to senior leadership and play a crucial role in driving the company's ambitious expansion plans across the UK and Europe.
