Technical Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Technical Manager
Co Antrim, Ballymena
Excellent Package
37.5 hours per week
Technical Manager
Vanrath are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join our award winning FMCG client who are one of the UK’s top food companies.
Reporting to the Head of Technical you will work as an integral part of the site leadership team with accountability for providing strong technical leadership within the designated factory.
You will be responsible for
· Ensuring that excellent technical standards are in place driving the highest standards of animal welfare, food safety product quality, technical integrity and customer satisfaction.
· Identify evaluate and lead implementation of new technologies
· Providing a line effective communication to the operations teams
· Drive continuous improvement though engagement with NPD and operational excellence functions.
We are looking for
· 3rd level qualification in relevant discipline, or equivalent
· Quality management experience at a factory leadership team level
· Experience in the food industry
· Experience with major multiple retailers
· Working knowledge of BRC standard, HACCP, Policies/ Codes of Practice for some of the major UK retailers, Food Legislation, and Food Hygiene
This is an excellent opportunity to join the senior management team within a well-known leading company that will provide you with
· Excellent salary (call office for more information on this)
· Above statutory holiday entitlement
· Pension scheme
· Flexible working
· Continuous training provided
· Free on-site parking
· Discounted employee shop
· Life cover
· Shopping discounts
Send CV to apply and I will be in touch with more information including full job specification.
Sophie Brown
Vanrath Recruitment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technical Manager roles across VANRATH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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