Technical Supervisor

Role:
Technical Supervisor

Sector:
Food Manufacturing

Location:

East of Edinburgh

We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business in the East of Edinburgh who are looking to appoint a Technical Supervisor to support the site’s Technical function.

Reporting directly into the Site Technical Lead, this role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day technical operations, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and acting as a visible presence on the factory floor. This is a hands‑on position, ideal for someone looking to step up or further develop their career within Technical.

• Support the Site Technical Lead and wider Technical team in maintaining food safety, quality and legality across the site
• Day-to-day supervision of technical activities on the factory floor
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, customer codes of practice and internal quality systems
• Carry out and review routine quality checks, GMP audits and hygiene standards
• Support internal audits, customer audits and third‑party audits as required
• Assist with investigations into non-conformances, complaints and corrective actions
• Review and maintain technical documentation, specifications and records
• Support training and coaching of production teams on food safety and quality standards
• Act as a key point of contact between Technical and Operations during shifts

• Experience working within a food manufacturing technical or quality role
• Strong understanding of food safety systems including HACCP, GMP and BRC
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, factory‑based environment
• Confident communicator, able to work closely with Production and Engineering teams
• Organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
• Looking to develop towards a senior technical or management role
• Formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline

• Experience supporting or leading audits
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead responsibilities

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and established Technical team
• Clear development and progression pathway
• Exposure to retailer standards and audit environments
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)

Please note , we are unable to accpet applications that are needing sponorship either now or in the future.