Overview A leading international food ingredients business is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its UK-based coatings facility, specialising in bespoke ingredient solutions for the food manufacturing and foodservice sectors. The business has a strong track record of innovation, high customer standards, and a growing footprint across the UK and Europe. With significant investment and a modern manufacturing base in Bedfordshire, they are now strengthening their technical leadership to support further growth, customer assurance, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities As the Technical Manager, you will take ownership of the technical and quality agenda on site and serve as the key point of contact for all technical matters, both internally and with external partners. This includes ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting commercial and NPD activities. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the site’s technical function, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, customer standards, and internal policies * Acting as the main technical liaison for key customers, auditors, and external bodies * Overseeing product integrity, specifications, traceability, and quality management systems * Working closely with NPD, production, and commercial teams to ensure smooth product launches and technical feasibility * Managing and developing the site’s qu...