K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with our client a leader within the Food industry to recruit a Technical Manager to join their team based in Warminster.
Behind every product on the shelf is a team of people making sure its safe, consistent, and made with care. Our clients Technical team plays a key part in that promise. They dont just meet standards, they shape them. And now, theyre looking for someone to join that mission.
Job Title:
Technical ManagerLocation:
Warminster
Hybrid – 3 days a weekPackage:
60.000, upto 7.5% KPI Peperformance Bonus, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension 6% Contribution, Wellbeing & Support Workshops, Training & Qualifications in order to upskill, Holidays 25 Days + StatsHours:
37.5
Monday to Friday
Flexible on start and finish times
Purpose of the role
As Technical Manager, youll be stepping into a well-established team, supported by a knowledgeable Head of Technical, and trusted to bring your experience and ideas to the table from day one. Your focus will be clear: protect and improve food safety, quality, and compliance across every stage of production.But this isnt a role where youll sit behind a desk ticking boxes. Youll be out on the floor, walking the lines, offering guidance where its needed, and working closely with people from across the business, from production, commercial, NPD, and customer teams. Youll lead GMP audits, support customer visits, and make sure technical documentation is always accurate and ready to go.Our client has a strong reputation for doing things right. They’re looking for someone who shares that mindset, someone with a sharp eye for detail, who enjoys finding solutions, and who thrives in a fast-moving environment. Youll also be a key point of contact for major Retail accounts, building relationships with customer technologists and representing the business at sampling sessions, meetings, and audits.
The role includes:Maintaining food safety, quality, and hygiene standards across the siteLeading GMP and internal audits and supporting customer visitsManaging technical documentation and ensuring records are kept up to dateAdvising on new processes and supporting operational and NPD projectsTaking part in allergen and HACCP teamsManaging technical elements for key UK Retail customer accountsPreparing KPI reports, quality reviews, and QAS documentationDeputising for the Head of Technical in meetings, audits, and day-to-day decisionsWhat youll bring:Ideally educated to Degree level in Food Science or a related fieldCommercial experience in the Chilled Food industryHACCP and Food Safety Level 3 (Level 4 would be highly advantageous)Internal auditing experience and familiarity with the latest BRC standardsKnowledge of ISO9001 and organic certificationConfident using Retailer systems and managing customer specificationsStrong communication skills and the ability to work well across departmentsA full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when neededYoull excel in this business if youre someone who likes to understand the Why behind the work. Someone who can look at a process and ask, How can we do this better? and then help make that happen. If that sounds like you, and youre ready to be part of a team that takes pride in every detail, wed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ…