Technical Services Manager - Corby, Northants

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Corby seeks a Technical Services Manager to oversee technical systems and ensure compliance with BRC and HACCP standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, be detail-oriented, and capable of cross-functional collaboration. This role offers a salary of £55k–£60k plus benefits, within a supportive culture focused on employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

People-focused culture

Opportunities for impact and progression

Exposure to major product launches

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, especially chilled or ready-to-eat products.
• Ability to maintain and improve quality and food safety standards.
• Comfortable leading audits and managing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical systems to meet BRC, HACCP standards.
• Lead customer and third-party audits.
• Oversee supplier approval and raw material specifications.
• Support new product launches ensuring compliance.
• Handle technical queries and build customer relationships.
• Drive improvements in food safety and quality.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP

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.