Technical Manager

Wiltshire (Near Trowbridge)
Up to £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical and quality function at our Wiltshire site. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality standards, ensuring legal and customer compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a food manufacturing environment, focused on managing audits, quality systems, and developing a high-performing technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and develop the technical/QA team

Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)

Lead internal and external audits (including BRCGS)

Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, legal, and customer standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency

Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams

Manage technical budgets, resources, and project timelines

Act as the key technical contact for customers and external bodies

About You:

Proven Technical Manager (or senior technical) experience within food manufacturing

Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, auditing, and quality systems

Confident leading audits and managing compliance

Strong people leadership and team development skills

Detail-oriented with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset

Benefits:

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 4% employee / 8% employer contribution

BUPA Private Medical (post-probation)

Life Assurance (1x salary)

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Annual pay reviews

If you're a driven technical leader looking to make an impact in a growing food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you