Technical Service Manager

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Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Technical Services Manager for their Riverside Bakery site in Nottingham. This role involves managing technical compliance systems to meet and exceed industry standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in FMCG food manufacturing, strong knowledge of BRC standards, and relevant certifications. Join us to contribute to food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Benefits including competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of technical compliance.
• Skilled in managing audits and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the QMS in line with standards.
• Lead internal audit schedules and close non-conformances.
• Oversee technical compliance tools and databases.
• Manage supplier and raw material compliance.
• Lead traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Coach and develop the QA team.

Skills

Experience in technical/compliance role

Knowledge of BRC Global Standards

Managing audits and QMS

Food Hygiene and HACCP certification

Coaching and team development

Education

Food Science/Technology degree

Job description

Job Advert

Technical Services Manager
Nottingham – Riverside Bakery

£45,000 + benefits
Full-time, Permanent



We’re on the lookout for a Technical Services Manager to join our Riverside Bakery site, part of The Compleat Food Group. In this
role, you’ll be the guardian of our technical compliance systems – making sure we not only meet but exceed customer, legal, and
industry standards.



You’ll work closely with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues, managing quality systems, ensuring audits are closed out on
time, keeping customer portals up to date, and making sure our Quality Management System (QMS) is always in top shape.



From managing internal audits and compliance risk assessments, to traceability exercises, supplier approvals and document control
– you’ll be at the heart of keeping our products safe, consistent, and trusted.



What you’ll be doing:

* Managing and maintaining our QMS in line with BRC, customer codes of practice, and legal requirements
* Leading internal audit schedules and closing out non-conformances
* Overseeing technical compliance tools, databases, and customer portals
* Managing supplier and raw material compliance at site level
* Leading traceability and mock recall exercises
* Coaching and developing the QA team
* Deputising for the Head of Technical when needed



What we’re looking for:

* Experience in a similar technical/compliance role within chilled FMCG food manufacturing
* Strong working knowledge of BRC Global Standards and customer codes of practice
* Skilled in managing audits, QMS, and technical documentation
* Level 4 Food Hygiene and HACCP certification
* Lead Assessor qualification (desirable)
* Food Science/Technology degree or related discipline



Why join us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re passionate about making great-tasting food that people love – and we’re proud to do it
sustainably. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your expertise will directly shape the quality
and safety of products enjoyed by millions.



Apply now and help us keep raising the bar for food safety and quality at Riverside Bakery.