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Technical Manager
Permanent
  • West Midlands
  • £70,000 + bonus

Location: West MidlandsOverview: We’re partnering with a chilled food manufacturer that takes food safety and quality committed to the highest standards of food safety.They’re now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to take full site ownership of food safety and quality. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll set technical direction, lead audit performance, and be the go-to for technical decisions.Working closely with Operations, NPD and Hygiene, you’ll be central to driving standards, embedding best practice and ensuring the business remains consistently audit-ready. About youYou’ll already be operating at a senior level within chilled food manufacturing and be confident owning the technical agenda on site. Specifically, you’ll have:•    Substantial experience in Technical / Quality roles within food manufacturing (ideally fast-moving product environments), managing teams and instilling quality culture across site•    A strong track record of leading and delivering successful BRC and retailer audits•    Confidence making decisions, solving problems and influencing stakeholders•    As Technical Manager, you will have a degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline The roleAs Technical Manager, you’ll be responsible for:•    End-to-end accountability for food safety and quality•    Investigating non-conformances, complaints and incidents, completing root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions•    Managing, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System to retain BRC accreditation•    Leading HACCP development, review and implementation in line with legislation and best practice•    Hosting customer visits and external audits, with full ownership of corrective actions•    Tracking, analysing and reporting technical KPIs, driving corrective and preventative actions•    Managing and overseeing hygiene teams, standards and performance across the factory•    Managing supplier approval, raw material risk assessments and specifications to protect product integrity•    Leading, coaching and developing the technical team, building strong food safety culture across the site What’s in it for you?You’ll be joining a values-led business where food safety, quality and people development are genuinely prioritised. The role offers real autonomy, visibility at site leadership level, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a progressive FMCG operation that invests in its leaders. We’d love to hear from…Experienced Technical Managers, QA Managers, Senior Technical Leads or Technical Team Leaders from chilled food manufacturing backgrounds. Candidates based around West Midlands, Coventry, Birmingham, Stafford, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Rugby, Leicester, Redditch, Telford are particularly well suited, though commuting or relocation is also considered. How to applyIf this sounds like the right next step, please send your CV quoting JO/TNT/2391 or contact 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is a trusted recruitment partner to the food manufacturing and FMCG sectors, providing permanent, contract and interim solutions across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain and Commercial functions. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Technical Compliance Manager
Permanent
  • Brentwood
  • c£50,000 plus bonus plus benefits

Location: BrentwoodOverview: A dynamic and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and drive food safety and compliance standards across the business. As the company continues its exciting growth journey toward and beyond BRCGS accreditation, this role will be pivotal in ensuring audit readiness, robust systems, and a strong food safety culture.Working closely with the Technical Manager, this is an ideal opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional who thrives on systems, governance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. About You:• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline• Relevant experience in a Quality Systems, Compliance, or Technical role within UK food manufacturing• As Technical Manager, you will have a strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation• Experience leading internal audits and supporting third-party audits and inspections• A highly organised, detail-focused individual who can balance governance with practical site needs• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, NPD, and Hygiene teams• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS platforms, and retailer portals What You’ll Be Doing:• Taking full ownership of the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FS/QMS) in line with BRCGS Issue 9 standards• Managing document control, ensuring policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions are current, controlled, and audit-ready• Leading internal audits, managing non-conformances, and driving effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)• As compliance Manager, you will be leading the annual HACCP review and supporting food safety risk assessments across the site• Ensuring compliance with UK food safety legislation, FSA guidance, and legal requirements including allergens, labelling, and traceability• Managing the supplier assurance programme, ensuring robust specifications and appropriate accreditation are in place• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and ensuring ongoing audit readiness• Developing and delivering training related to QMS, compliance, and food safety systems• Supporting site-wide food safety and quality initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Desirable:• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000)• Level 3 or 4 Food Safety and HACCP• Experience within chilled or high-care food manufacturing environments What can they offer you?•    Up to 10% bonus•    Private medical insurance•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays•    Quarterly socials•    Annual company socials•    Additional company benefits We are seeking applications from talented Technical Compliance / Systems Managers who lie within the surrounding areas of Brentwood, Essex, Romford or London True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our specialist recruiters operate across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. We may hold your data in line with our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Hygiene & Facilities Manager
Permanent
  • Oxfordshire
  • c£55,000

Location: OxfordshireOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hygiene & Facilities Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. The site is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and site presentation, supplying major customers within a regulated FMCG environment.You will play a key role in leading site hygiene and facilities activities, ensuring a food-safe production environment, full compliance with BRC and customer standards, and the effective delivery of cleaning, waste, pest control, and site services. About you…•    Relevant experience in a Hygiene Manager / Facilities Manager role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment•    Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC standards, HACCP, and hygiene systems•    Experience leading and developing hygiene teams and managing third-party contractors•    Knowledge of COSHH, chemical control, and hygienic design•    As Hygiene and Facilities Manager, you will be confident decision-maker, able to work under pressure and drive compliance•    Strong communication, organisation, and influencing skills What will you be doing?•    Lead and develop site hygiene and facilities systems to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant production environment•    Manage and train the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed to schedule and standard•    Investigate and resolve out-of-specification environmental and microbiological results, ensuring root cause and sustainable corrective actions•    As Facilities and Hygiene Manager, you will oversee site facilities including offices, production areas, yards, car parks, and external areas•    Ensure adequate resources, training, and COSHH compliance for all hygiene activities•    Coordinate subcontracted services including pest control, waste management, laundry, window cleaning, and site services•    Drive continuous improvement in hygiene effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that places food safety, hygiene, and compliance at the heart of its operation. This role offers responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact on site standards, culture, and continuous improvement within a progressive food manufacturing environment. There will be scope to develop your career further with a company that promotes a culture of growth.  We are keen to speak with Hygiene Managers, Hygiene Supervisors, Facilities Managers, Technical Supervisors, and Senior Hygiene Leaders based within Banbury, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Bicester, Bletchley and surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2386 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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