Technical Manager

Novus Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Recruitment Limited partners with a successful food manufacturer in Greater Manchester to appoint a Technical Manager. You will lead a high-performing technical team, shape the technical strategy, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and major retail customers to drive improvements and compliance.

The role offers senior-level influence, involvement in audits (BRC and retailer), and a culture focused on development and continuous improvement with strong emphasis on quality and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Technical Manager in food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with major UK retailers.
• Strategic thinker balancing day-to-day technical work with long-term business aims.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing at all levels.
• Proven experience leading BRC and retailer audits.
• Collaborative leadership style with focus on developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Technical team.
• Set and deliver the site's technical strategy and improvement roadmap.
• Build strong, credible relationships with major retail customers as a trusted technical partner.
• Represent the business with confidence during customer meetings, audits and visits.
• Lead the BRC and retailer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement across food safety, quality, compliance and operational standards.
• Ensure robust QMR and HACCP systems are maintained and evolved to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audits (BRC/retail)

Food safety

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Job description

Technical Manager - Food Industry

Greater Manchester

£60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits

If you're a Technical Manager who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing strategy and leading from the front, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're partnering with a successful food manufacturer that has built an excellent reputation, not only for the products they supply to major UK retailers, but also for the positive and supportive culture they've created. Having placed people into the business previously, the feedback has consistently been about the collaborative environment, approachable leadership team and genuine investment in people and development.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your voice will be heard, your expertise valued and your contribution will have a real impact on the future direction of the site.

Why this role stands out

As Technical Manager for the site, you'll be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape the technical strategy, drive continuous improvement and influence business-wide decision making.

You'll have the autonomy to lead the technical agenda, while working closely with both internal stakeholders and major retail customers to strengthen relationships, deliver results and ensure the site continues to move forward.

The culture is one of teamwork, openness and mutual support, making it an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and where strong performers build long-term careers.

The role …

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing Technical team.
• Setting and delivering the site's technical strategy and improvement roadmap.
• Building strong, credible relationships with major retail customers and acting as a trusted technical partner.
• Representing the business with confidence during customer meetings, audits and visits.
• Leading the BRC and retailer audits.
• Driving continuous improvement across food safety, quality, compliance and operational standards.
• Ensuring robust QMR and HACCP systems, processes and procedures are maintained and evolved to support business growth.

The background required …

• An experienced Technical Manager with a strong track record within food manufacturing.
• Experience supplying major UK retailers and managing customer relationships effectively.
• A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day technical excellence with longer-term business objectives.
• A confident communicator who can influence at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proven experience leading BRC and retailer audits.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage, develop and inspire teams.
• A practical, down-to-earth approach combined with a passion for continuous improvement.

This is a business with a strong team culture, down to earth approach and a leadership team that values expertise and contribution. Previous placements have spoken highly of the support they've received, the quality of the people around them and the opportunities available to develop their careers.

If you're looking for a role where you can shape strategy, build meaningful customer relationships and make a genuine impact within a successful food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.