Technical Manager - Dairy

Location: Cheshire

We’re partnering with a highly respected and growing premium food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a senior, business-critical role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical function across a multi-site operation during a period of significant investment and expansion, including the launch of a new manufacturing facility.

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Leader within food manufacturing.
• Strong background in dairy is essential.
• As Technical Manager, you will have excellent working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK food safety legislation.
• Confident managing audits, customer relationships and regulatory interfaces.
• Experienced people leader with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Degree-qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline (preferred).

• Leading and developing the technical and QA function across multiple sites.
• Owning and evolving food safety and quality systems to meet BRCGS, customer and legal requirements.
• Overseeing raw material quality from intake through to finished product, ensuring full traceability.
• As Technical Manager, you will be preparing and implementing technical systems and accreditations for a new manufacturing facility.
• Acting as the main technical contact for customers, auditors and enforcement bodies.
• Supporting NPD, Operations, and Supply Chain on new product launches, artwork, and shelf-life validation.
• Driving continuous improvement across food safety, hygiene, and technical standards.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, premium food business with a strong reputation for quality, excellence. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the business during an exciting growth phase, with genuine autonomy and influence.

• A senior leadership role with real strategic impact.
• The opportunity to support the launch of a new manufacturing site.
• A collaborative, values-led culture with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

We’re keen to hear from experienced Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Group Technical Managers, or Heads of Technical based in or around Cheshire, Wrexham, Chester, Crewe, or the surrounding areas.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting /TNT/2184 or call  for a confidential discussion.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.