Assistant Technical Manager

Permanent
Engineering
Experienced
Technical Manager, Food Technical Manager, Assistant Technical Manager, Food Production
Snetterton, Norfolk
Norfolk
£40000 - £46000 per annum

Assistant Technical Manager

Location: Near Snetterton

Salary: Up to £46,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

I'm currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business operating within an FMCG environment. This is a key supporting role within the Technical team, offering exposure to audits, customer interaction, and food safety systems, with the opportunity to develop into a more senior technical position.

The Role

Reporting into the Technical Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance across the site. You'll also deputise in the Technical Manager's absence, helping to maintain and continuously improve technical standards and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deputise for the Technical Manager when required
  • Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Technical Department systems
  • Ensure HACCP-based standards are communicated, understood, and applied across operations
  • Support the management and development of technical KPIs
  • Assist with specification compliance and use of retail customer specification portals
  • Support the management of contracted services, including hygiene and pest control
  • Complete general technical administration, data reporting, and customer complaint trending
  • Support and, where appropriate, lead customer visits and audits (internal and external)
  • Assist with safety and legality requirements across the site
  • Liaise with the FSA during site visits and inspections
  • Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in a Technical or Assistant Technical role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS Food Safety Standard
  • Experience working to retailer codes of practice
  • Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • High attention to detail with excellent organisational ability
  • Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Full UK driving licence and access to transport required due to site location

Want to know more about the role? Apply today or reach out to Chris at TEC Partners!

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