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Technical Manager - Dairy
  • Cheshire
  • £65,000 – £75,000 DOE

Location: Cheshire Overview: We’re partnering with a highly respected and growing premium food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a senior, business-critical role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical function across a multi-site operation during a period of significant investment and expansion, including the launch of a new manufacturing facility. About You: Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Leader within food manufacturing. Strong background in dairy is essential. As Technical Manager, you will excellent working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK food safety legislation. Confident managing audits, customer relationships and regulatory interfaces. Experienced people leader with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams. Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach. Degree-qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline (preferred).   What will you be doing? Leading and developing the technical and QA function across multiple sites. Owning and evolving food safety and quality systems to meet BRCGS, customer and legal requirements. Overseeing raw material quality from intake through to finished product, ensuring full traceability. As Technical Manager, you will be preparing and implementing technical systems and accreditations for a new manufacturing facility. Acting as the main technical contact for customers, auditors and enforcement bodies. Supporting NPD, Operations, and Supply Chain on new product launches, artwork, and shelf-life validation. Driving continuous improvement across food safety, hygiene, and technical standards.   What can they offer you? This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, premium food business with a strong reputation for quality, excellence. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the business during an exciting growth phase, with genuine autonomy and influence. In return, the business offers: A senior leadership role with real strategic impact The opportunity to support the launch of a new manufacturing site A collaborative, values-led culture with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability Competitive salary and benefits package Long-term career progression within a growing organisation We’re keen to hear from experienced Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Group Technical Managers, or Heads of Technical based in or around Cheshire, Wrexham, Chester, Crewe, or the surrounding areas. How to Apply If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2184 or call 0161 399 1575 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 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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Quality Manager
Permanent
  • Somerset
  • c£50,000

Location: Gloucestershire / SomersetOverview: This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality/technical professional to step into a hands-on leadership role with a growing food manufacturer. If you're passionate about food safety, compliance, and being a part of something big, this could be the next step for you. About You: You’ve worked in a food manufacturing environment in a technical or quality leadership role. As Quality Manager, you know BRCGS and HACCP inside out, and you're confident managing audits and ensuring compliance. You’re a natural team leader - approachable, decisive and used to working cross-functionally. You can handle customer and third-party audits and know how to dig into issues and put them right. You hold relevant qualifications in food safety and quality (e.g. HACCP L3+, Food Safety, Food Science degree).   What will you be doing? Leading the technical and quality standards on site - the Quality Manager will be making sure everything meets standards and runs smoothly Getting the site ready for audits and taking the lead when they happen Supporting, developing and motivating a small QA team As Quality Manager, you will be investigating complaints and non-conformances and driving action to improve Working closely with production, NPD and commercial teams to maintain high standards across the board   What can they offer you? A secure and growing business with a solid reputation in the food industry A chance to shape the technical agenda and really make a difference Good development potential for the right person - future opportunities to grow with the business A supportive team and business that values quality and doing things the right way Benefits package included   We’re open to hearing from Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Technical Team Leaders or QA Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career. Candidates living within commutable distance of Bristol, Thornbury, Yate, Avonmouth, Bradley Stoke and Tortworth are encouraged to apply. How to Apply If this sounds like your kind of challenge, send your CV quoting ref TNT/AHC/2291, or give us a call on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential chat. True North Talent is a trusted recruitment partner to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. We recruit across Operations, Technical, NPD, Engineering, 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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Safety & Quality Specialist
Permanent
  • Gloucestershire
  • £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Location: Gloucestershire Overview: We’re looking for a knowledgeable and commercially aware Safety & Quality Specialist to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation operating at the heart of the food industry. This is a varied and engaging role, combining technical consultancy, training delivery, auditing, and project work — ideal for someone who enjoys applying their expertise across a wide range of food safety and quality challenges. About You: ·       Degree qualified in a relevant scientific or food-related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. ·       Solid technical background within food manufacturing, technical, quality, or food safety enforcement. ·       Strong working knowledge of food safety management systems and relevant industry standards. ·       As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will possess HACCP Level 3 qualified, with auditing experience. ·       Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences. ·       Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. ·       Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.   What will you be doing? ·       As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will be delivering technical consultancy, training, and research projects to internal and external clients. ·       Responding to technical enquiries and carrying out site audits and pre-audits. ·       Designing and delivering training courses, both scheduled and client-specific. ·       Interpreting data and preparing clear, professional technical reports. ·       Supporting business development through proposal writing and client engagement. ·       Working collaboratively across teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. ·       Supporting internal audits and contributing to continuous improvement activities.   What can they offer you? You’ll be joining an organisation with an excellent reputation and a genuine commitment to technical excellence, learning, and development. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with a wide range of food businesses across multiple sectors. In return, you’ll benefit from: ·       A supportive, expert-led environment with strong mentoring and development pathways ·       Opportunities to grow your skills in training delivery, consultancy, and auditing ·       Exposure to diverse projects across the food industry, both in the UK and internationally ·       A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and high standards   We’re keen to hear from experienced Safety & Quality Specialists, Food Safety Consultants, Technical Auditors, or Quality & Compliance Professionals based in or around Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Cirencester, or the surrounding areas.   How to Apply If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2278 or call 0161 399 1575 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 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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Amazing company, the professionalism, kindness and support from Carole was outstanding, she made everything happen so smoothly; the best experience ever!

Senior Process Technologist