Head of Technical in Norfolk

Job description

Head of Technical

Sector: Food Manufacturing

Location: South Norfolk – commutable from Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and parts of Lincolnshire

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Employment Type: Permanent

Competitive package + performance-based bonus

This is a great opportunity to shape the technical direction of a well-run, forward-thinking food manufacturing site, supported by an experienced senior leadership team.

We’re recruiting for a Head of Technical to lead the Technical and Hygiene functions, ensuring standards are maintained, systems continuously improved, and customer expectations consistently met.

This role would suit someone already operating at Head of Technical level or a strong Technical Manager ready to take the next step.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and develop the Technical and Hygiene functions
• Manage and improve QMS systems
• Deliver the site’s technical strategy and lead BRC audits
• Oversee customer codes of practice and technical standards
• Work closely with NPD and Operations teams
• Provide technical guidance to the wider leadership team

What You’ll Bring:

• Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP
• Experience with BRC Issue 9 and retailer audits
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Background in protein or poultry manufacturing (breaded/coated experience beneficial)
• Experience at senior level within a Technical function
• Confident communicator able to influence across departments
• Full UK driving licence and your own transport

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonus
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid support
• 50% discount across Group restaurant brands
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must have full Right to Work in the UK.

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to join a business that values high standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we’d like to hear from you.

Send your CV to lana@isqrecruitment.co.uk or call 01603 369 500 to discuss in confidence.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norfolk

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English