Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Assistant Technical Manager
Location: London
Salary: £52,000-£58,000
About the Role
An established food manufacturing business is looking for an Assistant Technical Manager to support the delivery of food safety, quality and compliance standards across site.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up into a broader role, working closely with senior technical leadership while gaining exposure to audits, systems and site-wide initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems
- Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance
- Monitor food safety, hygiene and quality performance across production
- Collaborate with operations to maintain high technical standards
- Support investigations into quality issues and non-conformances
- Help deliver training on food safety and compliance
- Assist with product launches and ensure adherence to specifications
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
About You
- Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing
- Good understanding of food safety, HACCP and compliance standards
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with ability to work across teams
- Proactive and keen to develop within a technical function
Desirable
- Food-related degree or equivalent experience
- HACCP Level 2 or 3
- Exposure to audits and retailer standards
Why Apply?
- Clear progression path into senior technical leadership
- Supportive team environment with strong mentorship
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced FMCG setting
- Gain exposure to full site technical responsibility
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