Technical Manager at Hewitt Meats

Role Overview

The Technical Manager at Primestock Meats will be responsible for our Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS). You will ensure 100% compliance with DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs), Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations, and BRCGS global food safety standards. Starting daily at 07:00, you will lead a proactive quality culture on the production floor, managing regulatory relationships and driving technical compliance throughout our dedicated beef processing operations. This is a Full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Auditing: Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the site FSQMS. Lead the site through external audits, including BRCGS, Red Tractor, Bord Bia, regulatory agency inspections, and customer audits.
• Beef Quality & Integrity: Lead the site HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP systems. Ensure flawless carcase traceability, mass-balance monitoring, and food defence protocols.
• Animal Welfare: Enforce strict compliance with WATOK regulations, collaborating closely with the Official Veterinarian (OV) and lairage teams.
• Laboratory & Quality Control: Oversee microbiological, environmental, water, and shelf-life sampling programmes. Drive root-cause analysis for any out-of-specification results or customer complaints.
• Team Leadership & Presence: Maintain a strong, visible presence on the processing floor from the 07:00 start time until production concludes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Experience: Experience in a Technical / QA role (preferably within a red meat abattoir) would be beneficial but not essential.
• Qualifications: 3rd level qualification in relevant course e.g. HACCP / Food Science / Food Manufacturing / Food Safety is desirable.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Good understanding of UK / N.I food safety legislation, DAERA / FSA protocols, and BRCGS requirements.
• Desirable Attributes:
• Must be fluent in English with excellent verbal / communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, Food Safety legislation & WATOK regulations.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good computer skills.
• Good hygiene & house keeping skills.
• Flexibility to handle variable daily finish times to suit the needs of the business.
• Ability to maintain a calm & professional demeanour.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary tailored to experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• The opportunity to lead and shape the technical department of an established local food business.
• Immediate start available.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay: £1.00-£2.00 per year.
• Work Location: In person.

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