Job description

Title: Technical Manager

Salary: £52,000-£65,000 (part-time)

Location: Surrey/Crawley

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join on a part-time, hourly-paid basis.

This is a senior, autonomous role offering 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may vary in line with business needs. Hybrid working is available.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have full responsibility for all technical, quality, and food safety functions, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all Technical, Quality & Food Safety activities
Manage and develop the Quality Management System
Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard (A&B) and lead BRC and customer audits
Maintain and manage the HACCP plan (HACCP Level 2+)
Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement
Manage suppliers, non-conformances, customer complaints, and NPD technical support
Implement customer technical requirements and attend customer audits (occasional overseas travel)
Oversee online customer and specification systems (e.g. Micros, Oscar, Hamilton Grant)

About You

Degree-level qualification in Food Science or a related discipline
HACCP Level 2 or above
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, BRC, and quality systems
Experience within a food manufacturing environment
Confident, personable, and professional, able to engage with customers, auditors, and suppliers
Highly organised, detail-focused, and flexible in approach

What’s on Offer

Part-time role paying £52,000-£65,000
Approx. 25 hours per week, flexible and variable
Hybrid working
Senior responsibility with genuine autonomy
Supportive and collaborative working environment