At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management across multiple food manufacturing sites and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Dynamic food manufacturing company focused on quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and direct impact on technical strategy.
- Why this job: Shape the future of food safety and quality while advancing your career in a leadership role.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science and proven experience in BRCGS-accredited environments.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
The company is looking for an experienced Technical Manager with a proven track record in implementing and maintaining the highest food quality standards. Responsible for all activities linked to all Quality Compliance, including HACCP and traceability documentation, trending, analysis and BRCGS. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a commercially aware and strategically minded Group Technical Manager to lead continuous improvement across our Bradford and Hull operations. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Director, with full accountability for technical governance and quality culture across both sites.
Key Responsibilities/The Opportunity
- Own and lead the Quality Management System across two manufacturing sites
- Drive BRCGS, HACCP, Red Tractor and regulatory compliance
- Lead internal, customer and third-party audits
- Act as the primary contact for FSA and regulatory bodies
- Oversee supplier approval, specifications and traceability systems
- Analyse trends, complaints and non-conformances to drive measurable improvement
- Build capability within the Technical and Quality teams
- Embed a positive, proactive quality culture at all levels
You will work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering and Commercial teams to ensure food safety excellence aligns with business growth.
Essential
- Degree in Food Science (or equivalent)
- Level 3 HACCP / Food Safety qualification
- Proven success leading BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing sites
- Strong experience managing audits and regulatory relationships
- Multi-site or complex manufacturing environment exposure
- Strong operational background including logistics
- Excellent analytical capability and commercial awareness
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Lead Auditor qualification
- Experience with export standards or retailer technical requirements
What We Offer
- GBP60,000:GBP65,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
- 10 performance-linked bonus
- Fully expensed company car (multi-site travel)
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension contribution
- Direct reporting line to senior leadership
- Clear progression pathway as the business grows
- Opportunity to shape and influence technical strategy
Group Technical Manager : Food Manufacturing in Bradford employer: TipTopJob
Join a forward-thinking company in Bradford and Hull as a Group Technical Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in upholding the highest food quality standards across multiple sites. With a competitive salary and performance-linked bonus, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, providing clear progression pathways and opportunities to influence technical strategy. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our investment in your development, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in food manufacturing.
