New Job Opening: Head of Technical in Newry, UK

Location: County Armagh

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000

About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Technical to join a leading food manufacturer in County Armagh. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical function, ensuring the company meets the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing BRC audits and experience working with high-profile retail clients such as Tesco, M&S, Asda, Aldi etc...

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the technical department to ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and legal requirements.


• Oversee and manage BRC audits, ensuring the company consistently achieves high standards.


• Work closely with retail clients, especially Tesco, to ensure all products meet their specifications and requirements.


• Maintain and develop the company's quality management system to meet customer and regulatory standards.


• Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality standards, and operational efficiency.


• Provide leadership and technical support to cross-functional teams including NPD, operations, and supply chain.


• Ensure the team remains up to date with industry best practices and regulatory changes.


• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and report on quality and technical performance.


• Liaise with customers and third-party auditors to address any technical or compliance issues that arise.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a senior technical role within the food manufacturing sector.


• Proven experience managing BRC audits and achieving high audit scores.


• Strong working knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, BRC, and ISO 22000.


• Experience working with high-profile retail clients such as Tesco.


• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive a high-performance culture.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

If your experience lines up well please don’t hesitate and apply down bellow!