India Collison

Location: EssexOverview: A dynamic and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Compliance Manager to take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and drive food safety and compliance standards across the business. As the company continues its exciting growth journey toward and beyond BRCGS accreditation, this role will be pivotal in ensuring audit readiness, robust systems, and a strong food safety culture.Working closely with the Technical Manager, this is an ideal opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional who thrives on systems, governance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. About You• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline• Relevant experience in a Quality Systems, Compliance, or Technical role within UK food manufacturing• As Technical Manager, you will have a strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation• Experience leading internal audits and supporting third-party audits and inspections• A highly organised, detail-focused individual who can balance governance with practical site needs• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, NPD and Hygiene teams• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS platforms and retailer portals What You’ll Be Doing:• Taking full ownership of the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System (FS/QMS) in line with BRCGS Issue 9 standards• Managing document control, ensuring policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions are current, controlled, and audit-ready• Leading internal audits, managing non-conformances, and driving effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)• As compliance Manager, you will be leading the annual HACCP review and supporting food safety risk assessments across the site• Ensuring compliance with UK food safety legislation, FSA guidance, and legal requirements including allergens, labelling, and traceability• Managing the supplier assurance programme, ensuring robust specifications and appropriate accreditation are in place• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and ensuring ongoing audit readiness• Developing and delivering training related to QMS, compliance, and food safety systems• Supporting site-wide food safety and quality initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Desirable:• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000)• Level 3 or 4 Food Safety and HACCP• Experience within chilled or high-care food manufacturing environments What can they offer you?• Up to 10% bonus• Private medical insurance• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays• Quarterly socials• Annual company socials• Additional company benefits We are seeking applications from talented Technical Compliance / Systems Managers who lie within the surrounding areas of Brentwood, Essex, Romford or London True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our specialist recruiters operate across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. We may hold your data in line with our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: Wickford Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Production Shift Manager to join a growing, values-driven manufacturing business. This Monday to Friday day-shift role is ideal for a motivated people leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset who enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. About You:• As Production Manager, you will have proven supervisory or management experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment• Strong understanding of food safety systems, HACCP, and recognised quality standards (e.g. BRC or equivalent)• Confident people manager with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills What will you be doing?• Managing all production activities during your shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards• Leading and developing a multi-skilled production team, promoting engagement, flexibility, and high performance• As Shift Manager, you will be monitoring and driving KPIs through effective planning, reporting, and corrective actions• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans are delivered on time and in full What can they offer you?• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience• Day shift hours: 10:00 – 18:30, Monday to Friday• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays• A supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement• Ongoing training and development with genuine opportunities for progression We are seeking applications from talented Production Shift Managers, Manufacturing Shift Managers, Production Supervisors, Shit Managers, Operations Supervisors, or Production Team Leaders who live within or around Wickford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Billericay, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford Essex. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2322 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.