Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 16 April 2026 at 00:00
Site Technical Manager
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, open to a conversation for flexibility
Are you a person who likes leading a team of people with great attention to detail? Are you passionate about food safety and quality, and strive to make a real impact? Then this might be just the opportunity for you…
In this role you’ll…
- Lead the technical agenda on site at St Mary Bourne, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and legal compliance
- Be accountable for compliance with BRCGS, customer standards and all relevant legislation
- Ensure the site is audit‑ready at all times by hosting and acting as the technical lead for our customer and third‑party audits
- Own and maintain site HACCP, food safety systems, risk assessments and specifications
- Drive continuous improvement in quality performance and food safety culture
- Lead and develop our QA team of up to 14 people, driving performance and engagement within our on‑site Technical Team
- Proactively manage the site QMS within the direct and wider team
You can do this if…
- You have proven experience in a Technical and / or Quality Management role within food manufacturing, fresh produce or similar environment
- You have strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and retailer standards
- You’re confident leading audits and managing external stakeholders
- You have experience managing and developing technical or quality teams
- You’re proactive, detail‑focused with a solutions‑focused mindset and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- You communicate clearly and build effective relationships across all levels of the business
- You may already be a Technical Manager, or an experienced QA Manager ready to take the next step
You’ll do this for us…
- Protect and enhance the Vitacress brand through robust food safety and quality standards
- Ensure our customers receive safe, legal and high‑quality products every time
- Embed a strong, proactive food safety culture across the site
- Support business growth through compliance, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Play a key role in maintaining Vitacress’s reputation as a trusted supplier to major retailers
Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you.
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