Head of Technical

Joining us – it’s more than just a job!

Join a team that has been baking fresh, quality products since 1885. From our beginnings in Scarborough, we have grown to nearly 160 stores across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Northeast—but our commitment to great products, exceptional service and strong local communities remains at the heart of everything we do.

Final date to receive applications: 13 November 2026

Department: Technical

Location: Scarborough Bakery

Joining us – it’s more than just a job!

Join a team that has been baking fresh, quality products since 1885. From our beginnings in Scarborough, we have grown to nearly 160 stores across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Northeast—but our commitment to great products, exceptional service and strong local communities remains at the heart of everything we do. Our success is built by passionate people working together. When you join us, you will be valued for the contribution you make, supported to develop and given opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and make a meaningful difference.

We are proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow, succeed and thrive. If you are ready to build your career with a business that values its people and heritage while continuing to look ahead, we would love to hear from you. Reporting into the Operations & Technical Director, as the Head of Technical you will be key member of the team managing the technical function and ensuring that the company`s products are manufactured to standards that meet or exceed all agreed internal or external specifications.

• Leading, developing and coaching the technical team to perform their roles effectively and maintain current technical knowledge of changes, challenges and risks
• Leading and fully understanding both our manufacturing sites and retail shops HACCP and being involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. Ensuring that all the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved.
• Leading the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate, managing responses and the close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
• Identifying and promoting technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements.
• Developing strong relationships with the technical representatives of our key supply partners to build and maintain confidence in their technical standards.

• Qualified - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technical position within high-care / high-risk food manufacturer, and an excellent working knowledge of HACCP and BRC/Salsa Regulations and experience of working within a Primary Authority Partnership.
• A confident people manager - Having the ability to influence change across multi-disciplinary teams.
• A great communicator – Using effective communication skills and experience of building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Resilient and adaptable – you stay calm when priorities change, helping your team remain focused and on track.
• Focused on developing others – you recognise potential, build capability and help colleagues take the next step in your development.

Alongside your salary, you’ll also get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount – which you can share with your family
• Holidays – you’ll start with 33 days, including bank holidays, and earn even more the longer you’re with us!
• Free coffee – it’s our own blend and we think it’s fantastic! Enjoy free coffee whenever you’re on shift.
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