Technical Manager
| Company: | Manucomm Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BA14 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £60,000
Lead Food Safety. Drive Quality. Own Technical Excellence.
We’re looking for an experienced
Technical Manager to take the lead on food safety, quality and technical compliance within a fast-paced
chilled food manufacturing environment.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership to protect product integrity, exceed customer expectations and ensure the site consistently meets the highest regulatory and industry standards.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the site’s technical function, driving a strong culture of
food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the technical, food safety and quality agenda across the site
• Ensuring full compliance with
BRCGS, HACCP, UK legislation and customer standards
• Managing internal, external, customer and third-party audits
• Maintaining and continually improving the site’s food safety and quality systems
• Working closely with production and operational teams to embed technical standards
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors and internal stakeholders
• Identifying risks, driving corrective actions and delivering sustainable improvements
• Providing clear technical leadership and expert advice to senior management
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a confident, commercially aware technical professional who can
lead from the front, challenge effectively and get results.
Essential experience includes:
• Proven experience as a
Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of
BRCGS standards and audit management
• HACCP qualification with proven practical application
• Strong understanding of
UK food safety legislation and retailer requirements
• Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills
• A
Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent qualification is preferred
• Experience within
chilled food manufacturing is highly desirable
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key technical function within a
growing, quality-focused food manufacturing business where your expertise will have a visible and meaningful impact.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you can
lead, influence and raise the technical bar, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for further details.