Technical Manager

John Lewis Partnership

. Lead all Quality & Technical activities for Leckford Estate food production and retail .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLeckford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,000 - £84,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems and Technical Compliance within the Food & Grocery industry, with a strong focus on supplier management, product quality, and regulatory adherence. Possesses specialized knowledge in allergens, microbiology, and product labelling legal requirements.

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Quality Management SystemsTechnical ComplianceSupplier ManagementHACCP Training (Level 3)Food Science Degree

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Hard Skills

Technical DevelopmentManufacturing ExperienceProduct Labelling Legal RequirementsSpecification ManagementMicrobiologyPesticide ManagementAllergen Management

Soft Skills

Passion for Product and Quality

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP Training (Level 3)Lead Assessor

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryGrocery IndustryAssurance SchemesStatutory RegulationsTechnical Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all Quality & Technical activities for Leckford Estate food production and retail
Ensure compliance with appropriate Assurance Schemes, statutory regulations and Waitrose Technical policies
Lead Leckford Estate QMS Technical Management and Development, ensuring safety and compliance
Manage relevant product, supplier and customer performance and relationships
Deliver technical compliance projects to improve ways of working at Leckford Farm Estate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in food science (or similar) or equivalent experience in Technical within the Food & Grocery industry
Technical, manufacturing experience within the food industry
Supplier Management & Technical Development
Passion for product and quality
Driving Licence
Specialist training e.g allergens, microbiology, pesticide management, specification management and product labelling legal requirements
Additional specialist qualifications in specific category or product areas as required (desirable)
HACCP training (Level 3), Lead Assessor (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working approach, with a mixture of office and home working based upon personal needs and business needs
Flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible
Pre-employment vetting information and support where required