Site Technical Manager - Prepared

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Are you a passionate Technical Leader ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

We’re looking for a Site Technical Manager to lead all technical, quality, and food safety functions within our Prepared Foods site. This is a pivotal senior role where you’ll drive the site’s technical strategy, ensure compliance with the highest food safety standards, and create a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

As Site Technical Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation ensuring that every product leaving our site meets our customers’ exacting standards. You’ll:

* Lead and inspire the Quality Assurance (QA) and Hygiene teams, developing talent through coaching, clear objectives, and succession planning.

* Be an integral part of the site senior leadership team, helping shape and deliver the site’s quality and operational strategy.

* Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, customer codes of practice, and industry standards (including BRCGS, Red Tractor, and retailer standards).

* Oversee and lead third-party audits, customer visits, and ensure robust HACCP and TACCP systems are in place.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, and Group Technical teams to maintain the highest standards of raw material and product quality.

* Manage and report against key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement through data-led analysis and root-cause investigations.

* Champion a proactive quality culture across site — making food safety everyone’s responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident leader who combines technical expertise with strong people and communication skills. You’ll have:

* Proven experience in Technical and Food Safety Management within Produce or Food Manufacturing.

* Relevant HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or above).

* A strong understanding of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, and other industry standards.

* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

* A strong operational mindset and commercial awareness to balance quality with business objectives.

Why Join Us?

At Branston Ltd, you’ll join a business where quality, innovation, and integrity are at the core of Benefits

* 4.5 working week

* Company bonus scheme

* Enhanced pension contributions

* Private Health Insurance

* Life Assurance & critical illness cover

* Onsite Parking

* Online discounts platform

* Long service celebrations

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Free fruit & potatoes

* Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

* Flu vaccines

* Refer a friend scheme

* Family fun events and access to free football tickets