Technical Manager


Company:	b3 jobs ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CO16 8HN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Technical Manager

to £50,000

Essex

Food Manufacturing

Job ref: 9108

The company

You will be working for a well-established and market-leading food manufacturing business with a strong history in the industry having built an excellent reputation for consistency, reliability, and quality.

About the Technical Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to oversee all aspects of Quality, Compliance and Specifications. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining their BRC accreditation and upholding exceptional standards in food safety, legality and hygiene.

Key tasks

Ensure compliance and audit readiness for BRC, Kosher, Halal and internal standards through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.

Manage technical and food safety processes, including procedure development, non-compliance follow-up, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks like specifications and artwork.

Support and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance, including on-site visits and partnerships.

Oversee systems and reporting, including KPI tracking, internal audits etc.

About You

You’ll have a background in a similar technical role within food manufacturing.

HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 and experience in leading BRC audits are essential.

More details

The Technical Manager job (ref:9108) is paying up to £50,000 according to your experience.

The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Harwich, Colchester, Wivenhoe and Manningtree.

The working hours are office hours Monday to Friday.

b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.

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