Assistant Technical Manager
Salary: c. £46,000 (DOE)
Location: Norfolk
Permanent Full-Time

We are working exclusively with a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business, recognised as the UK’s leading producer of free-range and organic chickens and turkeys. For over 30 years, the company has built a reputation for exceptional quality, high welfare standards, and sustainable farming. Supplying both top restaurants and major retailers, the business stays true to its roots raising and preparing every bird with care, respect, and dedication.

Passionate about what they do, the business offers a supportive, people-focused culture and is now looking for a like-minded Assistant Technical Manager to join their friendly, growing team in the heart of Norfolk. The site operates to BRCGS and Red Tractor standards within a high-care environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing robust food safety and quality systems, while acting as a visible and credible presence on the factory floor.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting site compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, Red Tractor and retailer standards
Assisting with internal, customer and third-party audits, including corrective actions
Maintaining technical systems, specifications and compliance documentation
Supporting investigations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Acting as a technical point of contact for customers and suppliers
Working closely with Operations, Hygiene and HR to promote a strong food safety culture

About You

You will be a driven and detail-oriented technical professional with experience in food manufacturing and a genuine desire to progress your career.

You will bring:

Experience in a food manufacturing Technical or QA role
A sound understanding of HACCP, BRCGS, GMP and retailer standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across departments
High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills for managing audits and compliance
Experience in a customer-facing role, including working with customers and suppliers
Ideally a Food Science or related degree, though experience and mindset are equally valued
Ambition to progress into more senior technical roles within a business that actively supports career development

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary up to £46,500, depending on experience
Hybrid working arrangement
Company pension scheme
Additional annual leave
Gym membership
Employee benefits and discounts
Free on-site parking

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