Technical Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Shefford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Services Manager in Shefford, UK, to lead the technical services function in a progressive food manufacturing business. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, manage product specifications, and support customer interactions. Ideal for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership skills, this role offers competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in food manufacturing.
• Experience with customer compliance activities.
• Leadership skills for motivating and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical services function, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer technical queries.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of product specifications and other documentation.
• Manage compliance with legislation and retailer codes.

Job description

Job Description

On offer

• £50,000–£60,000
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Career development opportunities

The Opportunity

An established and progressive food manufacturing business is seeking a Technical Services Manager to take ownership of its technical services and customer-facing compliance activities. This role is central to ensuring accurate product information, effective customer communication, and high technical standards across the business.

If you enjoy combining technical knowledge with leadership, structure, and continuous improvement, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical services function, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer technical queries.
• Oversee the creation, approval, and maintenance of product specifications, allergen data, nutritional information, and labelling content.
• Ensure technical documentation remains compliant, current, and aligned with legislation, retailer codes of practice, and customer requirements.
• Manage and enhance specification systems, strengthening data integrity, version control, and audit readiness.
• Provide technical support for product development activity, customer visits, and external audits.
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