Technical Manager
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Location:
Dundee
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Sector:
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Salary:
£50000 - £70000
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Contact:
Lochlan Morris
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Contact email:
lochlan.morris@alexandersteele.com
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Contact phone:
Lochlan Morris
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Job ref:
2970
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Published:
3 days ago
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Expiry date:
07 Jul 2025
š Technical Manager ā Food Manufacturing
š Dundee, Scotland
š· Up to Ā£70,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you a passionate Technical Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing? Do you have proven experience with BRC, HACCP Level 3, and TACCP, backed by a degree in a food science-related discipline? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing business in the Dundee area.
Ā About the Role:
As Technical Manager, you will take full ownership of the siteās technical function, ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will play a key leadership role, working cross-functionally to maintain the highest standards in line with BRC requirements and drive continuous improvement across the technical team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the siteās technical agenda, ensuring full BRC and customer audit readiness
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Maintain and develop robust food safety and quality systems
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Lead internal and external audits (BRC, customer, third-party)
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Ensure effective HACCP and TACCP systems are in place and up to date
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Manage a small technical team, promoting a culture of quality and compliance
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Work closely with NPD, Operations, and Compliance teams to support new product launches and ongoing product quality
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Drive continuous improvement and champion best practices across site
What We're Looking For:
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Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
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Minimum HACCP Level 3 certified
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Strong working knowledge of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
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Experience with TACCP and food defence systems
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Demonstrable experience in a technical or QA leadership role within food manufacturing
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Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Whatās in it for You:
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Competitive salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience
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Attractive benefits package
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Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, well-invested food manufacturing site
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Career progression within a growing and supportive business