Technical Manager

Moorland Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Site Technical Manager in Canterbury, Kent, to lead technical services in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining high standards of quality and compliance, managing audits, and driving food safety processes. This role offers a competitive salary of £55k plus benefits in a people-focused culture that promotes development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

People-focused culture

Development and wellbeing support

Opportunity for impact and progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical services in food manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality and food safety.
• Experience with BRC, HACCP, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical systems, policies, and documentation.
• Lead customer and third-party audits.
• Oversee supplier approval and raw material specifications.
• Support new product development launches.
• Handle technical queries from key customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety processes.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Site Technical Manager – FMCG Manufacturing

£55,000K Benefits | Canterbury Kent

Looking for your next move in food manufacturing?

Just Received BRC AA+ rating

Are you an experienced Quality Manager lookign to take the next step or an experienced Technical Manager looking to help the site grow.

The Role

You’ll take the lead on technical services, ensuring everything runs to the highest standards. Day to day, you will:

• Manage technical systems, policies and documentation to meet BRC, HACCP and retailer standards
• Lead customer and third‑party audits, maintaining audit readiness at all times
• Oversee supplier approval, raw material specifications and traceability
• Support NPD launches and ensure new products meet compliance requirements
• Handle technical queries from key retail customers and build strong working relationships
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality processes

The Fit

This role suits someone who is:

• Experienced in food manufacturing or similar
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and confident under pressure
• Able to work cross‑functionally with production, NPD and commercial teams
• Committed to maintaining and improving high standards of quality and food safety

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £55k plus benefits
• People-focused culture where development and wellbeing are taken seriously
• Opportunity to join a growing team with plenty of scope for impact and progression
• Exposure to well-known retail customers and major product launches

Apply now for a confidential conversation.