Location: Highbridge area Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Benefits: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution (matched by employee)
A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Food Quality Technical Manager to lead all food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental activities at their production facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food quality systems, with responsibility for supporting operations and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Technical and Quality Control function, ensuring efficient operations and reporting on technical performance.
Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
Act as Food Safety Team Leader, managing and reviewing HACCP systems.
Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9000 quality systems, including internal and external audits.
Provide guidance on Health & Safety legislation, incident reporting, and support a positive safety culture.
Deliver food safety and quality training to site staff and coordinate external training where required.
Develop strong technical relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting audits and technical documentation.
Support product and process development, including environmental improvements and waste reduction.
Liaise with regulatory bodies such as Environmental Health, HSE, and certification organisations.
Manage selected subcontracted services, including pest control and waste management.
Skills & Experience
Strong technical background within food manufacturing
Hands-on experience managing food safety and quality systems
Good process knowledge and laboratory experience
Strong communication, organisational, and computer skills
Knowledge of hygiene and safety requirements in food production
Essential Qualifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
Level 3 HACCP
Experience with FSSC 22000
NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Internal audit training
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Technical professional to lead site standards and play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality performance.
