Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Lurgan, Co. ArmaghSalary: Up to £60,000 DOEJob Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Our client, an established business operating within the red meat processing industry, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to take responsibility for food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance at its Lurgan facility.
Operating within a fast-paced abattoir and meat processing environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Manager or experienced Quality professional looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing technical standards across the site, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, industry accreditation requirements and customer expectations.
Top 3 Things to Know About This Job
Salary up to £60,000 – Competitive package depending on experience and technical expertise.
Technical Leadership – Take ownership of food safety, quality management systems and regulatory compliance across the facility.
Established Meat Processing Business – Join a well-established operation with the opportunity to influence standards, implement improvements and work closely with senior management.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the site’s technical and quality functions, ensuring that food safety, hygiene, traceability and regulatory standards are consistently maintained.
Working closely with production and operational teams, you will provide technical guidance, manage compliance activities and promote a strong food safety culture throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and continuously improve the site’s Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, HACCP requirements and relevant food safety legislation.
Lead and coordinate internal, external, customer and regulatory audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready.
Maintain and develop HACCP, TACCP and VACCP systems, including food defence and traceability procedures.
Oversee hygiene standards, environmental monitoring, microbiological testing and sampling programmes.
Ensure compliance with DAERA, FSA and relevant animal welfare regulations.
Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications and compliance records.
Work closely with production teams to identify opportunities for improvements in food safety, quality and operational performance.
Provide technical support, training and guidance to employees across the site.
Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, certification organisations and customers on technical matters.
The Person
We are keen to speak with experienced Technical Managers, Quality Managers or ambitious senior Technical/QA professionals who have a strong understanding of food manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in a Technical, Quality Assurance or Food Safety role within food manufacturing or processing.
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety management systems and relevant UK food safety legislation.
Experience managing audits, technical documentation and regulatory compliance.
Ability to investigate technical issues and implement effective corrective actions.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to work closely with operational teams in a busy production environment.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience within an abattoir, red meat processing or protein manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of BRCGS, Red Tractor, Bord Bia or similar industry accreditation schemes.
Understanding of DAERA/FSA requirements and animal welfare legislation, including WATOK.
Third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing or a related discipline.
Previous experience managing or supervising a Technical or Quality Assurance function.
What’s on Offer?
Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
Permanent, full-time position.
Opportunity to take ownership of the site’s technical and quality functions.
Key role within an established food processing business.
Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and influence food safety standards.
Close working relationships with operational teams and senior management.
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