Technical Services Manager

Apex Appoint; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food compliance company in the UK is seeking a Technical Specialist to manage food product specifications and ensure compliance with legislation. You will be the main point of contact for customers, ensuring accuracy in specifications, nutritional data, and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science or Technology, along with at least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing role. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a visible impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40k-£45k

Growing business environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical or specifications role in food manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of food labelling laws and retailer codes.
• Experience with spec systems like SpecPage or Hamilton Grant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical contact for customers and answer queries.
• Ensure product specs and nutritional data are accurate.
• Support product launches with technical input.

Skills

Food labelling laws understanding

Attention to detail

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

SpecPage

Hamilton Grant

Job description

Here's one for someone who loves the technical side of food – the detail, the accuracy, the compliance – but also enjoys being the go‑to person when customers need answers.

What you'll be doing

• Being the main technical contact for customers; answering queries, sorting documentation, and supporting audits.
• Keeping product specs, allergen info and nutritional data accurate and up to date.
• Supporting product launches and trials with solid technical input.
• Making sure all product info meets food legislation and customer standards.
• Looking for smarter ways to manage technical systems and improve how information flows across the business.
• Sharing knowledge and training others so everyone understands the “why” behind the standards.

What you'll need

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or similar.
• Around 5+ years in a technical or specifications role within food manufacturing.
• A solid grasp of food labelling laws and retailer codes.
• Experience with spec systems like SpecPage, Hamilton Grant, or similar.
• A sharp eye for detail and the confidence to manage projects and people around you.

What's in it for you

• £40k‑£45k depending on experience
• A business that's growing and investing
• A chance to make a visible impact in how things are done

If you're ready to join a company that values quality, detail, and getting things right the first time – hit apply.