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Assistant Technical Manager
Job in
Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
Zest
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a great opportunity for a technical or quality professional to take on a role with real scope to influence food safety, compliance, and quality standards across the site, reporting into the Site Technical Manager.
The Role
Ensure food safety, legality, quality, and integrity through the development, implementation, and adherence to technical policies and procedures
Play an active role in achieving site accreditations, ensuring compliance and audit readiness for BRCGS and customer audits
Develop and implement robust traceability systems for transparency and regulatory compliance
Lead pest control strategy, protecting product integrity and a hygienic production environment
Oversee product testing and environmental monitoring to prevent contamination
Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions
Deliver training to site personnel on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
Monitor and manage site trends and risks
Manage the site QA and Hygiene teams, ensuring daily standards, checks, and monitoring are completed correctly
Oversee the non-conformance system end to end
Coordinate and maintain the internal auditing process to meet BRCGS and customer requirements
What They're Looking For
Strong understanding of food safety, legality, compliance, and quality standards in food manufacturing
Previous experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing
HACCP Level 3 or higher
Food Safety and Hygiene certification level 3 or higher
Strong understanding of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP
Leadership and team development experience
Working knowledge of SAP advantageous
A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills
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