Technical Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food supplier in Tonbridge is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee food safety, quality, and compliance. You will lead a small team of Technologists and ensure that products meet high standards for retailers and foodservice customers. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical management, especially within the dairy sector, and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence standards in a respected fine food business.

Qualifications

• Experienced in technical management with a focus on dairy or cheese.
• Strong knowledge of food quality management systems.
• Practical leader capable of engaging with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage supplier approval and performance improvement.
• Oversee specifications and new product development.

Skills

Food quality management

Supplier engagement

Compliance systems

Team leadership

Dairy or cheese exposure

Job description

Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods

Are you a hands‑on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier?

The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom.

Technical Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards
• Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement
• Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development
• Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers
• Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the business

Technical Manager Key Requirements

• Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure
• Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems
• Practical, hands‑on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

This is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance, and innovation in a respected fine food business while developing your career in a dynamic, premium food environment