Technical Services Manager - Food Manufacturing

hireful - Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range

Here's a great chance for an experienced food industry professional to take ownership of technical services and product data management for a leading food manufacturer. This is a key position connecting customers, R&D, and operations to ensure technical excellence, data integrity, and full compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as the main technical contact for customers – managing queries, audits, and specification approvals.
• Maintain accurate and compliant product data including ingredients, allergens, and labelling.
• Ensure documentation meets all legislative and customer requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement across technical systems and processes.
• Support product launches and customer trials with expert technical input.
• Train and support colleagues to strengthen technical understanding across teams.

This role is based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire – easily commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Huntingdon, etc.

There is a competitive salary on offer alongside 6% pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance cover (2 x salary), and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in technical services or specifications management within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer codes of practice.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and technical systems experience (e.g. SpecPage, Hamilton Grant).

If you’re detail-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about getting things right first time, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking food business. Interested? Apply today

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing