Technical and Quality Team Recruitment for Food and Drink Manufacturing.

Location: South Yorkshire
Overview: This is a rare opportunity to join a strong technical team, and an exciting time to join a great business who are going from strength to strength.

The Role:
•    Interpreting customer codes of practice, ensuring that all new products comply with all legal safety, authenticity, quality, and customer requirements
•    Maintain site QMS and associated documentation in line with changes to legislation, customer and industry standards/codes of practice to assure compliance. 
•    The Technical Services Manager will work predominantly, and very closely with the Technical Manager, New Product Development Manager, commercial and production teams, as well as liaising with team colleagues and other departments.
•    Creating and approving customer packaging requirements
•    Preparing and attending customer meetings, providing technical support for new product submissions

Experience Required:
•    Degree in Food Science or similar with experience in technical services in a fast-paced food environment.
•    The Technical Services Manager will need Lead Auditor/Internal Auditing experience.
•    Experience of working in technical services within a food manufacturing environment
•    Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with the ability to balance day-to-day needs with long-term objectives.

Company Overview:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative company with recent investment which has resulted in strong and stable growth. This company have a collaborative culture and a focus on progression and development for every level of the business. 

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Service Managers, Compliance Managers and Quality Assurance Managers, Technical Systems Managers, Technical Support & Compliance Managers who live within Sheffield, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Rotherham and the surrounding South Yorkshire areas.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference CH/TNT/3330 to carole@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 0161 399 1575/ 07899 686690 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 Operations/Engineering/Technical/NPD/Supply Chain and Commercial. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: Tyne and Wear
Overview: A leading and growing food company is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their site technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving food safety, quality standards, BRC compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Technical Manager who thrives in a busy manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing strong food safety cultures while supporting future business growth.

About You:
• Experienced Technical Manager with a strong background within food manufacturing, ideally chilled food production.
• As Technical Manger, you will have experience  within a Technical or Quality Assurance function, with proven experience managing teams and technical operations.
• Degree level qualification in Food Science or a related subject, with Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor training essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC Global Food Safety Standards, retailer requirements, customer audits and managing technical compliance.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the business, drive improvements and embed a strong food safety culture.

What will you be doing?
• Leading the Technical Department, including QA, Quality Management, Process and Hygiene functions, ensuring all products meet safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Managing and improving the site’s food safety management systems, including HACCP, BRC compliance, audits, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• As Technical Manager, you will be driving the site’s Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and working collaboratively with wider teams to improve performance year on year.
• Leading internal, customer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Supporting product development and launches, ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and site standards.

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a key leadership position.
• A role with significant influence, allowing you to shape technical strategy and develop a strong food safety culture across the site.
• The chance to work with major customers and stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider European business.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to be part of a business committed to maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and operational excellence.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Technical Quality Managers, Head of Technical, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers and Food Safety Managers who live within Tyne & Wear, South Shields, Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref CH/TNT/3345. or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 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 full legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: Teesside
Overview: We're working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking to appoint a Technical Manager to play a key role in leading the site's technical function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional food safety, quality and compliance standards, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing success of the site.
Reporting into the Head of Technical, you'll lead the day-to-day technical operation, working closely with Production, NPD, Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain to ensure products consistently meet customer, retailer and regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in embedding a positive food safety culture while supporting the wider business in delivering operational excellence.

About You:
•    An experienced Technical Manager, Quality Manager or Senior Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience managing Technical or Quality teams within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.
•    Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP, food legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
•    Experienced in leading customer, retailer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
•    An excellent communicator with the confidence to build strong relationships across all areas of the business and with external customers.
•    Passionate about food safety, quality and continuous improvement, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the day-to-day Technical function, ensuring all products are manufactured safely, legally and to the highest quality standards.
•    Supporting the Head of Technical in maintaining and continuously improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and food safety management systems.
•    Ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, food legislation and customer requirements across the site.
•    Leading internal, customer, retailer and third-party audits, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
•    Monitoring technical KPIs, customer complaints, microbiological results and audit outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
•    Managing HACCP, traceability, supplier approval, product specifications, risk assessments and technical documentation.
•    Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Quality teams, promoting a strong food safety culture throughout the business.
•    Working collaboratively with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement and Commercial teams to support product launches, process improvements and wider business objectives.
•    Investigating technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality.
•    A key leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
•    The chance to work closely with major retail customers while developing your career within a progressive and supportive business.
•    A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and people development.
•    Excellent opportunities for future career progression within the wider technical leadership team.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Senior Quality Managers, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers, Food Safety Managers and Senior Technical professionals who live within Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, Durham, Sunderland, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3316, or call 0161 399 1575 / 07447 735175 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 specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available 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.

 

Location: Teesside
Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Technical to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer, leading the technical function across a busy fresh food production site.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the consistent production of safe, legal, authentic and high-quality food products while driving continuous improvement across food safety, quality and compliance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, NPD, Commercial and Supply Chain to embed a strong food safety culture, maintain industry-leading standards and support the ongoing growth of the business.

If you're a passionate Technical leader who enjoys influencing at all levels, developing high-performing teams and delivering excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About You:
•    An experienced Head of Technical, Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience leading Technical or Quality functions, managing high-performing teams and driving food safety, quality and compliance across manufacturing operations.
•    Excellent knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP, food legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
•    Strong experience leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits, with the ability to manage technical risk and implement robust Quality Management Systems.
•    A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
•    Commercially aware, solutions-focused and passionate about developing people while embedding a positive food safety and quality culture.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the Technical function, setting the strategic direction for food safety, quality, legality, authenticity and continuous improvement across the business.
•    Maintaining and continually improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, food legislation and customer requirements.
•    Leading and developing the Technical team through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and continuous professional development.
•    Acting as the senior technical contact for customers, certification bodies, regulatory authorities and external auditors while managing all technical relationships.
•    Leading customer, retailer, third-party and regulatory audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and continuous improvement opportunities are identified.
•    Monitoring technical KPIs, customer complaints, audit outcomes, microbiological performance and quality metrics to drive operational improvements.
•    Working collaboratively with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to support new product development, process improvements and business growth.
•    Providing leadership during food safety incidents, product withdrawals and recalls, ensuring risks are managed effectively while protecting both consumers and the business.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a senior leadership position.
•    A highly influential role where you will shape the company's technical strategy and drive a strong food safety and quality culture.
•    The chance to work closely with major retail customers, certification bodies and senior leadership while supporting future business growth.
•    A collaborative environment that genuinely values continuous improvement, innovation and people development.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking and ambitious business.

We are seeking applications from talented Head of Technical, Senior Technical Managers, Technical Managers, Group Technical Managers, Head of Quality, Quality Managers, Food Safety Managers, Technical Services Managers and Senior QA Managers who live within Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, York, Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas of the North East.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3315, or call 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 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 specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available 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.



 

Location: London
Overview: A leading and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their site technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving food safety, quality standards, BRC compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Technical Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing strong food safety cultures while supporting future business growth.

About You:
• Experienced Technical Manager / Senior Technical professional with a strong background within food manufacturing, ideally chilled food production.
• As Technical Manger, you will have experience  within a Technical or Quality Assurance function, with proven experience managing teams and technical operations.
• Degree level qualification in Food Science or a related subject, with Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor training essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC Global Food Safety Standards, retailer requirements, customer audits and managing technical compliance.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the business, drive improvements and embed a strong food safety culture.

What will you be doing?
• Leading the Technical Department, including QA, Quality Management, Process and Hygiene functions, ensuring all products meet safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Managing and improving the site’s food safety management systems, including HACCP, BRC compliance, audits, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• As Technical Manager, you will be driving the site’s Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and working collaboratively with wider teams to improve performance year on year.
• Leading internal, customer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Supporting product development and launches, ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and site standards.

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a key leadership position.
• A role with significant influence, allowing you to shape technical strategy and develop a strong food safety culture across the site.
• The chance to work with major customers and stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider European business.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to be part of a business committed to maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and operational excellence.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Technical Quality Managers, Head of Technical, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers and Food Safety Managers who live within London and surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3178. or call 0161 399 1575 / 0744 7735 175 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.
 

Location: Lancashire
Overview: This is a rare opportunity to join this business within this department. You will manage the quality function within the business working on manufacturing, quality and operational standards.

About You:

• The successful Quality Manager will bring strong and food safety leadership experience
• Work closely with all departments driving quality standards & putting this first
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative way of working
• Proven experience working in a food manufacturing business

What will you be doing?

• As Quality Lead, you will manage a team and support and inspire them
• Driving quality standards across the business and ensuring the company is compliant
• Facilitating smooth communication across technical & operational departments
• Collaborating closely with cross functional teams
• You will play a pivotal role driving the quality agenda in the business

What can they offer you?
This is a great opportunity to work for a company that value their people and support you in the business. You will also receive a salary from c£45,000 up to £55,000, dependent on your experience.

We are seeking applications from talented Assistant Technical Managers, Senior QA Managers, Quality Managers, Quality Leads, Senior Technical Managers, Food Safety Managers, Compliance Managers, who live within Southport, Preston, Garstang, Lancaster, Lytham, Blackpool, Darwen, Blackburn, Chorley or Bolton.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/3285 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 or 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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: West Yorkshire
Overview: We’re partnering with a fast-growing food manufacturer that takes food safety and quality committed to the highest standards of food safety.

They’re now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to take full site ownership of food safety and quality. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll set technical direction, lead audit performance, and be the go-to for technical decisions.

Working closely with Operations, NPD and Hygiene, you’ll be central to driving standards, embedding best practice and ensuring the business remains consistently audit-ready.

About you
You’ll already be operating at a senior level within chilled food manufacturing and be confident owning the technical agenda on site. Specifically, you’ll have:

• Substantial experience in Technical / Quality roles within food manufacturing (ideally fast-moving product environments), managing teams and instilling quality culture across site
• As Technical Manager, you will have a strong track record of leading and delivering successful BRC and retailer audits
• Confidence making decisions, solving problems and influencing stakeholders
• A proactive, hands-on, attitude to their work, sharing the current team motivations and rive towards greater success.

The role
As Technical Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• End-to-end accountability for food safety and quality
• Investigating non-conformances, complaints and incidents, completing root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions
• Managing, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System to retain BRC accreditation
• Leading HACCP development, review and implementation in line with legislation and best practice
• Hosting customer visits and external audits, with full ownership of corrective actions
• Tracking, analysing and reporting technical KPIs, driving corrective and preventative actions
• Managing and overseeing hygiene teams, standards and performance across the factory
• Managing supplier approval, raw material risk assessments and specifications to protect product integrity
• Leading, coaching and developing the technical team, building strong food safety culture across the site

What’s in it for you?
You’ll be joining a values-led business where food safety, quality and people development are genuinely prioritised. The role offers real autonomy, visibility at site leadership level, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a progressive FMCG operation that invests in its leaders.

We’d love to hear from…
Experienced Technical Managers, QA Managers, Senior Technical Leads or Technical Team Leaders from chilled food manufacturing backgrounds. Candidates based around East, North, South and West Yorkshire and the Northwest of England, are particularly well suited, though commuting or relocation is also considered.

How to apply
If this sounds like the right next step, please send your CV quoting BG/TNT/3222 or contact 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is a trusted recruitment partner to the food manufacturing and FMCG sectors, providing permanent, contract and interim solutions across Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.

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.