Technical Manager

True North Talent Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Technical Manager for the dairy sector in Cheshire. This role involves leading the technical function, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and safety legislation, and influencing high-performing teams. Candidates must have proven experience in food manufacturing, a strong background in dairy, and be degree-qualified in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact a growing premium food business.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Collaborative, values-led culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Manager in food manufacturing.
• Strong regulatory knowledge regarding food safety legislation.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical and QA function.
• Own and evolve food safety and quality systems.
• Prepare and implement technical systems for new facilities.
• Act as main technical contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Experience as Technical Manager

Background in dairy

Knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP

People leadership skills

Ability to manage audits

Strategic mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology

Job description

Technical Manager - Dairy - Cheshire -£65,000 – £75,000 DOE

About You

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Leader within food manufacturing.
• Strong background in dairy is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK food safety legislation.
• Confident managing audits, customer relationships, and regulatory interfaces.
• Experienced people leader with the ability to influence and develop high‑performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with a hand‑on, pragmatic approach.
• Degree‑qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline (preferred).

What will you be doing?

• Leading and developing the technical and QA function across multiple sites.
• Owning and evolving food safety and quality systems to meet BRCGS, customer, and legal requirements.
• Overseeing raw material quality from intake through to finished product, ensuring full traceability.
• Preparing and implementing technical systems and accreditations for a new manufacturing facility.
• Acting as the main technical contact for customers, auditors, and enforcement bodies.
• Supporting NPD, Operations, and Supply Chain on new product launches, artwork, and shelf‑life validation.
• Driving continuous improvement across food safety, hygiene, and technical standards.

What can they offer you?

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast‑growing, premium food business with a strong reputation for quality, excellence. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the business during an exciting growth phase, with genuine autonomy and influence.

• A senior leadership role with real strategic impact
• The opportunity to support the launch of a new manufacturing site
• A collaborative, values‑led culture with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long‑term career progression within a growing organisation

We’re keen to hear from experienced Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Group Technical Managers, or Heads of Technical based in or around Cheshire, Wrexham, Chester, Crewe, or the surrounding areas.

How to Apply

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2184 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.

About Recruiter

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

For more information on True North Talent or to discuss how we can find talent for your business, please visit our website.