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Job Description – Technical Manager (18-Month FTC)

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Cranbrook

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (18 months)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm

A food manufacturing business in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee site-level food safety, compliance, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong knowledge of food safety systems, customer standards, and site accreditations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and implement the site’s food safety and quality management system
• Lead and host internal and external audits (BRCGS, customer, and certification bodies)
• Manage site accreditations including BRCGS, HACCP, Lion Code, RSPCA Assured, and ISO
  14001
• Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and root cause investigations
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and warehousing on technical compliance
• Manage supplier approvals and contractor relationships (e.g. labs, pest control)
• Participate in HACCP and Food Defence teams
• Oversee training related to food safety and quality standards

Requirements:

• HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Sound working knowledge of BRCGS for Food Safety
• Experience in a technical role within food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/packing preferred)
• Strong organisational and audit-preparation skills

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Manufacturing
• Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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