Technical Manager

Posting date:	20 February 2026
Salary:	£55,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 March 2026
Location:	BA13
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Manucomm Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	FR6372-6971

Summary

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.