Technical Services Manager

Silven Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Corby is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead their technical department, ensuring compliance with high standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing, particularly with chilled or ready-to-eat products, and will excel in maintaining food safety protocols. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 plus benefits, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

People-focused culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, particularly in chilled or ready-to-eat products.
• Strong focus on quality and food safety standards.
• Confident in maintaining high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical services, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Oversee supplier approval and traceability.
• Support new product launches with compliance.
• Handle technical queries from retail customers.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards

Job description

Technical Services Manager – Food Manufacturing

£55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits | Corby, Northamptonshire

Looking for your next move in food manufacturing?

This established business produces well‑known chilled and ready‑to‑eat products you’ll recognise on supermarket shelves. With strong growth and investment in people, they’re now seeking a Technical Services Manager to strengthen their technical team.

The Role

You’ll take the lead on technical services, ensuring everything runs to the highest standards.

Day to day, you will:

Manage technical systems, policies and documentation to meet BRC, HACCP and retailer standards Lead customer and third‑party audits, maintaining audit readiness at all times Oversee supplier approval, raw material specifications and traceability Support NPD launches and ensure new products meet compliance requirements Handle technical queries from key retail customers and build strong working relationships Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality processes

The Fit

This role suits someone who is:

Experienced in food manufacturing (chilled, ambient or ready‑to‑eat) Highly organised, detail‑focused and confident under pressure Able to work cross‑functionally with production, NPD and commercial teams Committed to maintaining and improving high standards of quality and food safety

What’s in it for you?

Salary £55k–£60k plus benefits People-focused culture where development and wellbeing are taken seriously Opportunity to join a growing team with plenty of scope for impact and progression Exposure to well-known retail customers and major product launches

Apply now for a confidential conversation