Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Location: Peterborough

Salary: c£65k

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing company known for producing high-quality liquid products. With significant investment in their facilities and team, they offer a modern and efficient working environment. The business is financially stable and focused on long-term growth, offering great employee benefits such as 33 days holiday and access to a 24/7 GP service.

The Role:

As the Technical Manager, you will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), responsible for managing site technical functions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving improvements across the site. The facility is highly automated, well-maintained, and runs six days a week. You’ll be leading a small but dedicated technical team, working closely with operations to maintain and enhance production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all technical functions at the manufacturing site.


• Ensure compliance with food safety and audit standards.


• Lead improvements in production efficiency and reduce rework.


• Collaborate with operations to ensure hygiene standards are met.


• Mentor and develop the technical team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Technical Manager in the food manufacturing industry.


• Experience working at a senior leadership level.


• A degree in Food Science or a related discipline.


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-invested company that values long-term stability and employee development. While the company isn’t a large multinational, it offers a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for progression. Future roles may involve multi-site responsibilities, with some travel required.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply now. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, feel free to share this advert.