Assistant Technical Manager

Assistant Technical Manager 

£30,000 - £35,000 

Aberdeen, Scotland

Jellyfish Recruitment are working with a well-established food manufacturer to find an Assistant Technical Manager to support the delivery of food safety excellence, customer confidence & legal compliance. 

Based on-site in, this hands-on role offers the chance to develop further in a fast-paced, quality-focused operation & further develop your technical career.

About The Role:

• Oversee supplier approval, documentation & performance tracking
• Monitor KPIs linked to quality & food safety across the sites
• Manage label compliance, product specifications & shelf-life checks
• Run product recalls, traceability drills & support internal audits
• Ensure lab & swab test results are within normal range
• Maintain SOPs, recipes & implement quality attributes
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required

Experience Required:

• Experience in a food production environment/technical management
• HACCP, auditing & food safety qualifications (FSA/FSS accredited)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office with strong organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills & passion for technical standards
• Ability to influence others & drive continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Generous holiday & wellbeing policies
• Inclusive, supportive culture
• Continuous learning & career development