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Factory Technical Manager

United Kingdom 60000.00 - 63000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 19, 2026
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A fantastic to join a successful and growing food manufacturer as they strengthen their technical team and recruiting for Factory Technical Compliance Manager for a hands-on, site-based role with real influence across operations, quality, and food safety.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage site-wide Quality & Food Safety Management Systems
  • Ensure compliance with customer standards, BRC,and major retailer Codes of Practice
  • Lead HACCP implementation, validation, and maintenance
  • Manage internal audit programmes and close out non-conformances on time
  • Investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues with corrective and preventive actions
  • Maintain audit-ready systems and documentation at all times
  • Provide floor-based coaching on GMP and hygiene practices
  • Lead preparation for customer and third-party audits
  • Maintain schedules, reports, documentation and traceability systems
  • Deliver training and embed a strong food safety culture
  • Support product recall and crisis management procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects impacting technical compliance

Requirements

  • Experience in Technical Management, Quality, or Compliance within food manufacturing or retail
  • Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, and third-party standards
  • Familiarity with BRC, IFS, and major retailer requirements
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong factory floor presence
  • Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time management capabilities
  • Competent IT skills and experience producing reports and documentation

Nice to have

  • Proactive and action-focused with a positive 'can do' approach
  • Supportive, collaborative team player
  • Adaptable to change and fast-moving environments
  • Resilient under pressure, with a solution-led mindset
  • Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards

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