ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER – FOOD MANUFACTURING

Location: Faversham, Kent
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Technical Manager to join a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing business known for producing high-quality products. As the company continues to grow, this role plays a key part in maintaining technical and quality excellence across the site.
This standalone position is ideal for an experienced technical professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. While support is available from a wider group technical team, you’ll be the on-site lead for all technical matters.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Technical or Quality role within food manufacturing (essential)
• HACCP Level 3 food safety qualification or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and food safety procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Customer-focused, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• Provide specialist technical advice to support and strengthen the food safety culture on site
• Maintain and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with the latest BRCGS and HACCP standards
• Lead and facilitate internal and external audits, including GMP audits
• Conduct investigations, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Collaborate with Sales and NPD teams to ensure timely completion of product specifications
• Manage allergen testing and send samples/swabs to external labs within required timeframes
• Oversee traceability exercises, withdrawal, and recall testing
• Calibrate measuring equipment (e.g. scales and temperature probes) periodically
• Be an active contributor to the HACCP team and overall site standards
• Work closely with all departments to uphold high levels of food safety and product quality