Job Description

We are offering a competitive salary for this role depending on experience

Join a Company That Cares - Traditional Norfolk Poultry (TNP)

At Traditional Norfolk Poultry (TNP), we're proud to be the UK's leading producer of free-range and organic chickens and turkeys. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation for exceptional quality, high welfare standards, and sustainable farming. From supplying top restaurants to major retailers, we stay true to our roots--raising and preparing every bird with care, respect, and dedication.

We're passionate about what we do--and we're looking for like-minded people to join our friendly, growing team in the heart of Norfolk.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support the effective implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Food Safety, Quality and Legality Management Systems within our BRCGS and Red Tractor accredited poultry processing site in Norfolk.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring ongoing compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standard, Red Tractor Poultry Scheme requirements, FSA / DEFRA legislation, and customer-specificstandards. This is a hands-on role, working closely with production, hygiene and engineering teams to ensure food safety, product quality and animal welfare standards are consistently achieved.

You will support day-to-day technical operations including HACCP, GMP, CCP monitoring, traceability, internal auditing, corrective actions and root cause analysis, while assisting with external audits, customer visits and inspections. You will also contribute to the management of non-conformances, complaints, deviations and continuous improvement actions, ensuring issues are investigated, documented and closed out effectively.

The role requires visibility on the factory floor, the ability to influence operational teams, and a proactive approach to maintaining standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence. Be involved in maintaining and improving systems within the Technical Department. Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality, Legality & customer specified requirements. Actively involved in maintaining, meeting and developing technical KPI's Be involved in specification compliance and have a good understanding of retail customer specification portals. Be involved in maintaining contracted services (hygiene, pest control) General administration duties; compiling and tending data reports, responding to customer queries and complaints trending. Active involvement, assist and lead when deemed appropriate with customer visits and audits in internal, and with appropriate training external auditing, Safety and legality. Liaise with FSA on site. Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within a similar Technical Management role in a FMCG environment Working experience of HACCP and BRGCS Woking experience with retailer's code of practice Computer literate in all Microsoft packages Excellent interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Qualifications

UK Driving licence, your own transport is essential due to our rural locations. Food Science degree would be desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary reviewed regularly. Colleague discounts on our award-winning poultry products. Supportive, friendly team environment. Discounted gym membership. Free onsite parking. Workplace Company Pension Scheme. 28 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays. Increasing by one day each year of service up to a maximum of 33 days. A key role in a successful and growing agricultural business Contribution to an ethical, sustainable business you can be proud of

Location & Hours

Based in Shropham, Norfolk; your own transport is essential due to rural location
Full-time Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (42.5 Hours per week)

This role is not offered as remote or hybrid.

Pay

40,000 - 46,500 Per Annum Depending on Experience

Ready to Join Us?

If you are passionate about food safety, quality and compliance and want to develop your career within a BRCGS and Red Tractor accredited poultry processing site, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join a committed technical team, gain hands-on experience in a high-care food manufacturing environment

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive--apply now and help shape a workplace where people feel valued, respected and supported to succeed.

TNP Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

HACCP & BRGCS: 1 year (preferred) Technical Management: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person