Chilled Foods Technical Director

5 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Meatex Trading Ltd. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Chilled Foods Technical Director to lead our technical team in the Meals Solutions division at Rogerstone Park, our largest chilled foods site.

This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic team and drive quality, safety, and customer standards across the high care areas of the site.

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for leading two QA Managers and teams of QA Technicians, ensuring all food safety, customer, and quality standards are maintained.
  • Prior experience of working in a Technical or Quality leadership role in a chilled / high care food manufacturing environment is essential.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Motivating and developing your team by being visible in the factory, leading by example and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.
  • Coaching and developing your team, supporting them to ensure they're all equipped to work to the best of their ability.

About Us

We are Meatex Trading Ltd., one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £3 billion+, over 13,500 people, and covering more than 18 sites.

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.



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