Technical Manager

剔偉; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness product company in London is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional technical projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management within the food and drink manufacturing industry. This role offers a vibrant work environment, a competitive salary based on experience, and various wellness benefits including private healthcare and mindfulness support.

Benefits

Private Healthcare with Vitality

Holiday: 24 days + birthday off

1 Wellness Day

Potential to take part in the company share scheme

TRIP product discount & Friends+Family codes

Breakfast and snacks provided

Dog Friendly office

Regular team socials & events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the food & drink manufacturing/packaging industry.
• Strong experience with technical projects such as manufacturing lines and co-packer transitions.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical projects from concept to launch.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and risks while ensuring accountability.
• Act as the bridge between Product, Quality, Operations, and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget control

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Food Science/Technology, or related discipline

Job description

ABOUT TRIP

TRIP’s mission is to create calm in the everyday chaos for our community, offering next‑generation wellness products to power their lifestyle and nurture mental wellbeing.

Co‑founders, husband and wife team Olivia and Daniel discovered plant‑based wellness after a transformative personal experience and decided to launch TRIP in 2019 to bring the most delicious, highest quality functional drinks and supplements to millions of people globally.

Now the world’s #1 Calming Beverage Brand, TRIP’s award‑winning drinks and wellness products are crafted with botanicals and adaptogens to help people relax, unwind and find balance. Since launch, TRIP has rapidly expanded from the UK to across Europe and North America, generating over $100 million in sales. TRIP products are now available in leading supermarkets, natural retailers and online.

Our vision is to become the global leader in calming drinks and supplements. Synonymous with calm in the same way Red Bull is with energy. We move fast, think big and are committed to becoming the defining brand for a generation who drinks less but prioritises mental wellbeing more than ever. There has never been a better time to join our incredible team and be part of the movement!

THE ROLE

We are on the lookout for someone extraordinary to join us as Technical Project Manager, where you will lead cross‑functional technical and operational projects that support the business growth, new product launches, manufacturing/packaging innovations, and continuous improvement across the value chain. You will oversee project planning, execution, risk/issue management, stakeholder alignment, budget control and ensure delivery to time, cost, scope, quality and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technical projects — from concept to launch — across NPD, packaging, and co‑packer transitions.

• Build and manage project plans, budgets, risks, and progress reports.

• Act as the bridge between Product, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Brand, and external partners.

• Ensure all deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and brand standards.

• Run governance meetings, track performance, and drive accountability.

• Manage co‑packers and suppliers to deliver on time, on spec, and on budget.

• Champion continuous improvement in process, cost, packaging, and sustainability.

• Support NPD and product commercialisation, including trials, scale‑up, and launch readiness.

• Maintain strong documentation and post‑project reviews.

• Foster a culture of delivery excellence and continuous optimisation.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Engineering, Food Science/Technology, Packaging, or related discipline.

• Proven experience (e.g., 5+ years) in project management within the food & drink manufacturing/packaging industry (preferably beverages).

• Strong experience of technical projects: manufacturing lines, packaging roll‑out, co‑packer transition, NPD launches.

• Excellent project management skills: planning, risk/issue management, budget control, stakeholder management, change control.

• Good understanding of beverage manufacturing, packaging processes, co‑packer environment, quality/food safety requirements.

THE PACKAGE

• Lovely, bright and spacious office 1 minute from Notting Hill Gate station, surrounded by TRIP pastel‑coloured houses!

• Salary: DOE

• 4 days per week in the office with the option to work from home on a Friday

• Private Healthcare with Vitality including Virgin Gym 50% off

• Holiday: 24 days + birthday off!

• 1 Wellness Day

• Pension plan

• Potential to take part in the company share scheme

• TRIP product discount & Friends+Family codes

• Mindfulness support with Calm App membership

• Breakfast and snacks provided

• Sleep support with monthly Dream Drops CBD Oil allowance

• Working from Anywhere policy: 2 weeks per year in a maximum of 2 blocks

• Sabbatical: After 2 years of service, a 6‑week sabbatical is available

• Dog Friendly office

• Regular team socials & events