Quality and Technical Manager in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Technical & Quality Manager

Evesham | Food Packaging | Permanent | BRC Essential

37.5 hours per week | 8:30am-5:00pm | Flexible start/finish times negotiable | ASAP start

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The opportunity

A well-established food packaging business in Evesham is looking for an experienced Technical & Quality Manager to join its long-standing team.

This is a broad, hands-on role covering BRC, quality, HACCP and general site compliance, as well as customer complaints, internal auditing and continuous improvement.

You'll work closely with the Sales Director, Sales team, Warehouse and Box Erection teams, taking ownership of the technical and compliance function and ensuring standards are maintained across the business.

Your responsibilities

Technical & Quality

• Full responsibility for BRC Storage & Distribution compliance, including preparation for and completion of the annual BRC audit.
• Manage and maintain the company's Quality Management Systems.
• Complete internal audits and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
• Lead the HACCP team in a non-executive capacity.
• Investigate customer complaints and manage technical queries.
• Support supplier and customer compliance requirements.

Site Compliance

• Keep procedures, records, schedules and compliance documentation accurate and up to date.
• Oversee general site compliance and housekeeping.
• Manage key compliance areas including forklift licensing, pest control and relevant inspections.
• Ensure the site operates safely, legally and hygienically.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Working with the team

• Build strong working relationships across Sales, Warehouse and Box Erection.
• Provide practical technical support and guidance across the business.
• Work collaboratively with an established and experienced team.

About you

We're looking for someone with a solid technical or quality background who is comfortable taking ownership and getting involved across the business.

Essential:

• Experience in a Technical, Quality or Compliance role within food packaging, food manufacturing, storage or distribution.
• Strong BRC Storage & Distribution experience - this is essential.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP, internal auditing and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing wider site compliance and maintaining accurate procedures and records.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A practical and proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Someone who enjoys working within an established, long-standing team.

The package

• Permanent position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Standard hours of 8:30am-5:00pm, with flexibility around start and finish times negotiable
• Established and supportive team environment
• Genuine ownership of the technical and compliance function
• ASAP start

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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