Head of Technical

  • ISQ Recruitment
  • Thetford, Norfolk
  • Oct 08, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Head of Technical
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: South Norfolk commutable from Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and parts of Lincolnshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive package + performance-based bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

Ready to take the next step in your Technical career? Whether you're already a Head of Technical or ready to make that leap, this is your chance to lead from a centre of excellence, flagship site.

This low-energy facility features best-in-class equipment and delivers significant environmental benefits, setting the standard within a major UK food group.

Please note this client does not offer Visa sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience to this role will be considered. The successful candidate must also have a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.

Benefits
  • Company Pension
  • 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 50% staff discounts across Group brands
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
What You ll Be Doing

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you ll lead a 96-strong team across Technical and Hygiene driving performance, safeguarding standards, and shaping the site's technical direction.

This is a customer-facing, hands-on role where you ll:
  • Oversee and continuously improve QMS systems
  • Deliver site-wide technical strategy
  • Lead BRC audits
  • Manage and influence cross-functional teams including NPD & Ops
  • Ensure alignment with customer codes of practice
What You'll Bring
  • Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP
  • Strong leadership & people management
  • BRC Issue 9 and audit experience
  • Protein industry background
  • Experience working with major UK retailers
  • Ability to influence at senior level
This is more than a job it s a chance to lead, influence, and innovate at the highest level.

To discuss this Head of Technical role further, please click to apply now, or submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.