Technical Manager

Technical Manager Lancashire Food 55k - 60k Company Description Northern Soul Recruitment is a specialist recruiter and headhunter focused on the Food and Drink manufacturing and FMCG sector. With over 13 years of industry experience, the company supports hiring across operations, supply chain, technical and quality, engineering, NPD and innovation, commercial, marketing, finance, IT, and HR. Northern Soul Recruitment works with roles covering permanent and fixed-term contracts across all temperature categories, including frozen, chilled, ambient, ingredients, drinks, and packaging. The team partners closely with employers and professionals to match technical and leadership talent with the needs of dynamic manufacturing environments. Role Description The Technical Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Lancashire area overseeing technical, quality, and compliance activities within a food and drink manufacturing environment. This role manages technical teams, sets quality standards, and ensures that products meet regulatory, safety, and customer requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining and improving quality systems, leading technical investigations, supporting audits, and collaborating with operations, NPD, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. The Technical Manager will also provide technical support across the site, review specifications and documentation, and contribute to new product development ..... full job details .....