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Technical Manager (Part-Time FTC)

Employer
Protea Recruitment Ltd
Location
East of Edinburgh
Salary
Up to £40k (Pro Rata)
Closing date
14 Feb 2025
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Contract Type
Interim
Function
Quality Assurance, Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Role: Technical Manager (Part-Time FTC)
Location: East of Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £40k (Pro Rata)
Shift: Flexible to your needs (circa 25hrs)

Looking for a part-time role where you can make an impact? Whether you're an experienced technical pro seeking a flexible role or someone ready to take the next big step in your career, this opportunity offers the chance to build your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and work on your terms

We’re looking for a Technical Manager for a 1 year FTC to help drive food safety, quality, and compliance within a family run, ambitious food business. This is your chance to shape processes, lead quality initiatives, and play a key role in achieving BRC certification while fostering a strong food safety culture across the team.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where your expertise will truly make a difference. From leading food safety initiatives to training the team and managing audits, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly while making your mark on key projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and improve our Food Safety and Quality Management System to meet legal, customer, and industry standards.
  • Lead the charge towards achieving and maintaining BRC certification (your expertise will shine here!).
  • Oversee testing schedules, analyse results, and ensure timely corrective actions to keep standards high.
  • Handle customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing effective solutions with root cause analysis.
  • Train production teams, fostering a strong food safety culture and driving continuous improvement.
  • Act as a key point of contact for customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies during visits and reviews.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong food safety background, attention to detail, and a passion for quality. Whether you’re a seasoned technical leader or an up-and-comer with the right mix of knowledge and enthusiasm, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience We Value:

  • Practical experience with BRC certificationHACCP, and advanced food hygiene.
  • A degree in Food ScienceFood Technology, or equivalent experience in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Knowledge of allergen management and a track record of maintaining Quality Management Systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques.
  • A collaborative approach with a knack for training and inspiring teams to excel.

For more information about this role, please apply today.

Company

A fresh approach to recruitment

​With a direct approach to recruitment, we Focus on the Food | Drinks | and FMCG sectors.

Our company's success has been built on the understanding that every business and candidate is unique; partnering with our clients, we focus on the culture fit, which is as important as matching a candidate's skills.

 Working with SME and Blue-chip businesses, from factory start-ups to replacing critical positions, our tailor-made services offer a bespoke recruitment solution for Full-Time, Interim and Fixed Term Contracts, from mid-level to board-level recruitment across all recruiting disciplines. 

Recruiting across Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, EU, MENA, Africa, and other countries worldwide, we are the recruitment partner for you for the Food / Drinks manufacturing sector.

For your perfect job or hire, don't hesitate to contact hello@protearecruitment.com or call Matt on 0131 378 2530

 

Company info
Telephone
07815047819
Location
Suite 18
4 Lochside Way, Park
Edinburgh
Mid Lothian
EH12 9DT
GB

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