Technical Manager - Food

• Serve as the SME for food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Provide expert guidance on HACCP, allergen control, microbiological risks, and shelf-life validation
• Lead technical input into NPD, EPD, and factory trials
• Ensure adherence to BRCGS, retailer standards, and UK/EU food legislation
• Maintain and improve quality management systems and technical documentation
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party inspections
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Manage product recalls, incident investigations, and technical crisis response
• Act as the technical point of contact for a natural work team, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, supply chain and development teams
• Mentor and share knowledge with the team, promote a culture of excellence and accountability

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical/quality role within food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and food safety legislation
• Experience with BRCGS audits and retailer technical requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
• After 1 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family
• A great holiday package