Technical Manager - Food Safety & Quality

Location: Lurgan
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 7:00am Start
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

Primestock Meats is seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Manager to lead and manage all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across our beef processing operation.
Reporting directly to senior management, you will have overall responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the site's Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS), ensuring full compliance withDAERA,FSA and BRCGS standards. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong presence on the production floor and close collaboration with operational teams to drive a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Compliance

• Manage and continuously improve the site's Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS).
• Ensure full compliance with BRCGS, DAERA, FSA, customer standards, and all relevant legislation.
• Lead and coordinate external audits, including BRCGS, Red Tractor, Bord Bia, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
• Maintain all technical documentation, policies, and procedures.

Quality & Product Integrity

• Lead and oversee HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programmes.
• Ensure complete product traceability and mass-balance controls throughout the production process.
• Drive food defence and food fraud prevention initiatives.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality issues, implementing effective corrective actions.

Animal Welfare

• Ensure compliance with Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) regulations.
• Work closely with the Official Veterinarian (OV) and operational teams to uphold the highest welfare standards.

Laboratory & Technical Monitoring

• Oversee microbiological, environmental, water quality, and shelf-life testing programmes.
• Analyse technical data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement preventative measures where required.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical leadership and support to production teams.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Maintain a visible presence within the factory and processing areas throughout production.
• Deliver training and coaching to staff on food safety and quality standards.

About You

Essential

• Previous experience in a Technical, Quality Assurance, or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
• Knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland food safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Desirable

• Experience within the red meat or meat processing industry.
• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing BRCGS audits and customer audits.
• Knowledge of DAERA and FSA regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment

Important Information

Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have a valid Right to Work in the UK and hold either a UK Passport, Settled Status, or another form of unrestricted UK work authorisation.

Apply today to join Primestock Meats and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance within a leading beef processing operation. #NIT1

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