Job Description

Right to Work:

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - no sponsorship is available for this role.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will be the site lead for all technical, quality, and food safety matters. You will drive technical strategy, manage accreditation standards, and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the site's Technical team, ensuring robust food safety and quality management systems. Maintain and develop HACCP, QMS, and site policies in line with BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, and legal requirements. Act as the main contact for customer technical representatives, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Ensure site readiness for all audits and manage audit actions to completion. Oversee raw material approval, supplier assurance, and traceability systems. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, hygiene, and factory standards. Manage complaints, non-conformances, and root cause investigations with effective corrective actions. Foster a strong food safety culture throughout the site. Support new product development from concept to launch, ensuring technical compliance and smooth factory trials.

About You

Proven experience in a Technical Manager role within food manufacturing. Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and UK food legislation. Highly organised with excellent leadership and communication skills. Comfortable engaging with customers, auditors, and senior stakeholders. Able to influence and drive positive change across operations. Degree in Food Science or related discipline (preferred).

Must already have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to shape technical strategy within a growing business Supportive leadership and strong development opportunities A culture that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement

If you are ready to lead innovative technical solutions at Holmesterne Foods and make a tangible impact in the food industry, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team--where your leadership will shape the future of quality food production!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person