Technical Manager

Technical Manager – Monday-Friday
Location: Erith, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Are you a driven and experienced Technical Manager with a passion for food safety and quality? Join our fast-growing, innovative manufacturing company based in Erith and take a leading role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

About the Role

As the Technical Manager, you will be the guardian of our food safety, quality, and compliance processes. Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll lead the technical and quality teams, oversee audits, manage supplier and customer relationships, and ensure full compliance with food legislation and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the site’s technical and quality functions, ensuring BRCGS, HACCP, and customer requirements are consistently met

• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits (BRC, retailer, third-party)

• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety legislation and maintain up-to-date documentation

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, implementing corrective actions

• Liaise with production, NPD, and procurement to drive continuous improvement

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar technical/QA leadership role within food manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food hygiene, and UK/EU food legislation

• Auditing experience, ideally with M&S – internal and external

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business

• On-site parking and convenient transport links in Erith

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact William Downes

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. 

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details