Technical Systems and Compliance Manager

Job Description

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious technical professional ready to take the next step in their food manufacturing career.

You’ll join a well-invested, growing UK food manufacturer where quality, compliance, and customer standards are central to the business. With strong growth plans and continued investment, now is the ideal time to make a real impact.

You’ll lead the site’s technical systems and compliance agenda, taking ownership of food safety, quality management systems, audits, retailer relationships, and continuous improvement. This is a high-visibility role with genuine progression potential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Genuine career progression

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the driving force behind site compliance and technical standards, ensuring the business remains audit-ready and aligned to all legal, customer, and certification requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Quality Management System
• Owning HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes
• Managing BRCGS standards, internal audits and external inspections
• Analysing technical data, trends and KPIs to drive improvement
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Working closely with production to improve standards and performance
• Supporting retailer and customer relationships
• Promoting a strong food safety culture across the site
• Coaching and developing technical team members

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a Technical, QA or Compliance Management role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP/VACCP and retailer standards
• Proven internal and external audit experience
• Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
• Hands-on, proactive and improvement-focused approach
• Food Safety / HACCP qualifications (Level 3 minimum preferred)
• Lead Auditor certification
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About the business

This is an established and highly respected UK food manufacturer supplying major retail customers with products. Backed by significant investment and ambitious growth plans, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects for the right person.

Interested?

If you’re ready for a bigger platform, greater responsibility, and the chance to shape technical standards in a growing business, apply today.