Factory Technical Compliance Manager

1 week ago

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Zest Food Jobs Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing food manufacturer as they strengthen their technical team and recruiting for Factory Technical Compliance Manager for a hands-on, site-based role with real influence across operations, quality, and food safety.

This position is ideal for:

  • A QA Manager ready to step up into a more senior technical leadership role,

or

  • An experienced technical/compliance professional seeking a fresh challenge where they can apply and expand their expertise.

You'll thrive in this environment if you enjoy fast-paced manufacturing, being visible on the factory floor, and driving high technical standards through influence, leadership, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

You'll take responsibility for the site's Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, ensuring full compliance with legal, customer, and third-party standards. You'll lead audit readiness, champion HACCP, and embed best practice across all departments.

The role suits someone proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in challenging and influencing at all levels. Factory engagement, coaching, and real-time problem-solving will be central to your approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage site-wide Quality & Food Safety Management Systems.
  • Ensure compliance with customer standards, BRC, IFS, and major retailer Codes of Practice.
  • Lead HACCP implementation, validation, and maintenance.
  • Manage internal audit programmes and close out non-conformances on time.
  • Investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues with corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain audit-ready systems and documentation at all times.
  • Provide floor-based coaching on GMP and hygiene practices.
  • Lead preparation for customer and third-party audits.
  • Maintain schedules, reports, documentation and traceability systems.
  • Deliver training and embed a strong food safety culture.
  • Support product recall and crisis management procedures.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects impacting technical compliance.

Who We're Looking to Speak to

  • Experience in Technical Management, Quality, or Compliance within food manufacturing or retail.
  • Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, and third-party standards.
  • Familiarity with BRC, IFS, and major retailer requirements.
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong factory floor presence.
  • Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
  • Strong organisational, planning, and time management capabilities.
  • Competent IT skills and experience producing reports and documentation.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and action-focused with a positive 'can do' approach.
  • Supportive, collaborative team player.
  • Adaptable to change and fast-moving environments.
  • Resilient under pressure, with a solution-led mindset.
  • Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards.

If you're ready to make an impact in a visible, influential technical role, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation or to register your interest.

  • Technical Supervisor

    6 days ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pareto Facilities Management Ltd Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

    Location:Dunstable, LU6Hours:8am - 5pm, Monday - FridaySalary:Upto £50,000 DOERole OverviewWorking onsite with one of our prestigious clients in the Animal Care & Management sector, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of engineering operations, working with the onsite maintenance team as well as in the office with the Contract Support,...

  • Technical Site Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Mitie Full time £30,000 - £90,000 per year

    Job Overview:We are looking for an experienced Site Manager/Supervisor to supervise all site-based operatives and oversee all aspects of their work, making sure they are undertaken within the current codes of practise to a high standard.Responsibilities:You shall be overseeing operatives and their work, carrying out safety inductions, tool box talks,...

  • Field Engineer

    3 days ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Rise10 Recruitment Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    Role: Field Service & Commissioning EngineerLocation: Based in Bedfordshire with worldwide travelSalary: £35,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience) + Overtime + BonusAs a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality installation, maintenance and support services for production machinery. Working across...

  • Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Cafea UK Limited Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    About the job:Cafea UK are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager for our Dunstable site working in an environment where people feel valued, inspired and supported.Experience working in mid-sized organisations, and in a food manufacturing environment, would be a definite advantage. You'll be at the heart of the Cafea business closely...

  • Project Manager

    3 days ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Visum Recruitment Ltd Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

    Project Manager experienced in CDM scopes to oversee and deliver complex pump system projects from contract award, to design, build and commissioning.Key Responsibilities:Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver pump station and pumping station infrastructure projects.Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards throughout...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd Full time

    Assistant Project ManagerBusiness Unit: NH EastLocation: ToddingtonJob RoleDeliver fault response, cyclic maintenance, and follow-on works (e.g., cable replacements, loop cutting). Supervise subcontractors, commission and test equipment, and ensure technical compliance.DutiesAssist in planning technical requirements (e.g., cable specs, routing)Review RAMS...

  • Change Communications Manager

    21 hours ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Certsure LLP Full time

    We're looking for a strategic and influential Change Communications Manager to play a key role in Certsure's multi-year transformation programme.This is a 9-month fixed-term opportunity for an experienced communications professional to lead the design and delivery of messaging that engages employees, strengthens understanding, and helps embed organisational...

  • Supplier Assurance Manager

    3 days ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

    We continue to partner with a leading multi-site food manufacturer that supplies a range of products to food service outlets, retailers, and B2B across the UK. They are looking to appoint a Supplier Assurance Manager to their team at the site in Bedfordshire.On offer:Salary is £40,000 - £45,00025 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pensionPrivate...

  • Senior Finance Manager

    1 week ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Investigo Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

    Senior Finance Manager - Technical ReportingHertfordshire | £100, % Bonus | Hybrid WorkingAbout Our ClientWe're partnering with a prestigious, large-scale organisation headquartered in Hertfordshire. This is a business with significant market presence, complex group structures, and the sophistication you'd expect from a listed environment. They're seeking...

  • Senior Platform Engineer

    1 week ago

    Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Mastercard Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

    Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships...