Technical Manager

Job description

Technical Manager

(Food Industry)

Harlow, Esse

x £45K to £48500 DOE + Benefit

s Full-Time | Permanent (hours 9am to 5pm

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Lead Food Safety, Quality & Compliance in a Growing Manufacturing Environme

ntWe are seeking an experienced Technical Manager ideally in the flour industry to take ownership of food safety, quality management and regulatory compliance within a well-established food production business based in Harlo

w.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technical professional who is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance and continuous improvement while leading and developing technical tea

ms.
The

RoleAs Technical Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the business maintains full compliance with food safety, quality, and industry standards. You will lead the Food Safety & Quality Management System, oversee HACCP processes and work closely with operational teams to drive best practice across the s

ite.
Key Responsibil

• itiesLead and maintain the Food Safety & Quality Management System (
• QMS).Ensure HACCP plans remain effective, current, and fully impleme
• nted.Manage compliance with BRC, GMP, FEMAS and relevant UK and EU food regulat
• ions.Oversee food safety records, traceability documentation, and product quality cont
• rols.Manage supplier approval processes, specifications, and accreditation documenta
• tion.Handle customer and supplier technical queries and documentation requ
• ests.Conduct internal audits and manage corrective and preventative act
• ions.Ensure document control processes are maintained and regularly revi
• ewed.Manage relationships with pest control and cleaning contractors, ensuring recommendations are impleme
• nted.Audit hygiene and cleaning standards to drive continuous improve
• ment.Develop and deliver food safety training across the production environ
• ment.Support the delivery of health and safety training initiat
• ives.Work collaboratively with department managers to maintain and improve operational stand

ards.
Abo

ut YouWe're looking for a technical professional who combines strong food manufacturing knowledge with excellent leadership and communication s

kills.
Essential Exp

• eriencePrevious experience in a Technical Manager, Quality Manager or Senior Technical role within food manufac
• turing.Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems and quality mana
• gement.Experience working with BRC, GMP and food industry compliance sta
• ndards.Proven internal auditing expe
• rience.Experience managing technical documentation, supplier compliance, and traceability s
• ystems.Strong problem-solving and decision-making
• skills.Ability to influence and engage teams across production and operational fun

ctions.
D

• esirableExperience within flour milling, ingredients, bakery, or wider food manufacturing
• sectors.Food Safety and HACCP qualifi
• cations.Knowledge of VACCP, TACCP and Food Defence pri
• nciples.Health & Safety training exp

erience.
W

• hy Apply?Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing food safety and quality s
• tandards.Join an established and respected manufacturing
• business.Influence site-wide continuous improvement ini
• tiatives.Work with a collaborative leadership team committed to operational ex

cellence.
If you're an experienced Technical Manager looking for your next challenge within food manufacturing, we'd love to hear

from you.
Please contact claire.talty-huelin

@tate.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harlow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

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