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Technical Manager

  • Location:

    Dundee

  • Sector:

    Quality & Technical

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £70000

  • Contact:

    Lochlan Morris

  • Contact email:

    lochlan.morris@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    Lochlan Morris

  • Job ref:

    2970

  • Published:

    3 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    07 Jul 2025

šŸ“Œ Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing
šŸ“ Dundee, Scotland
šŸ’· 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 site’s 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:

  • Lead the site’s technical agenda, ensuring full BRC and customer audit readiness

  • Maintain and develop robust food safety and quality systems

  • Lead internal and external audits (BRC, customer, third-party)

  • Ensure effective HACCP and TACCP systems are in place and up to date

  • Manage a small technical team, promoting a culture of quality and compliance

  • Work closely with NPD, Operations, and Compliance teams to support new product launches and ongoing product quality

  • Drive continuous improvement and champion best practices across site

What We're Looking For:

  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline

  • Minimum HACCP Level 3 certified

  • Strong working knowledge of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety

  • Experience with TACCP and food defence systems

  • Demonstrable experience in a technical or QA leadership role within food manufacturing

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

What’s in it for You:

  • Competitive salary up to Ā£70,000, dependent on experience

  • Attractive benefits package

  • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, well-invested food manufacturing site

  • Career progression within a growing and supportive business