Gregory Walker
Technical Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a highly respected, premium food manufacturer supplying artisan customers across the UK. This is a key leadership position within a growing business that is investing heavily in innovation and future expansion.
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll have significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence technical strategy, quality standards, and continuous improvement across the site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being visible on the factory floor and driving positive change rather than being office-based.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will lead all technical and quality activities across the site, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while supporting operational excellence.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the site's Technical and Quality function.
- Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensuring continued compliance with BRCGS and SALSA standards.
- Managing internal and external audits.
- Leading a small technical team, including Systems and Technical Administration.
- Overseeing the site's contracted hygiene team to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Working closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Providing technical guidance to support quality, performance, and future business growth.
- Playing an active role within the senior leadership team.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Technical professional who enjoys working within a collaborative, close-knit business.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous Technical Management experience within food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of BRCGS and SALSA standards.
- Experience managing quality systems and customer audits.
- Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
- A hands-on approach with a visible presence on site.
- The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive improvements.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills