We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing client who is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join their technical leadership team. This is a key role within the business, reporting directly to the Technical Manager and providing support and cover in their absence. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining technical standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the site remains fully audit-ready at all times. Key Responsibilities -Support the Technical Manager and deputise in their absence when required -Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all policies and procedures are current, compliant, and effectively implemented -Lead site HACCP activities, including reviews, validations, and ongoing compliance -Own and manage the internal audit schedule, ensuring robust standards and continuous audit readiness -Support and lead external visits, including customer audits and BRC audits -Manage the site complaints system, ensuring timely investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions -Lead, manage, and develop members of the technical team, promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across the site Key Requirements: -Proven experience managing and leading a technical or quality team within food manufacturing -Strong working knowledge of BRC standards and HACCP, with hands-on experience -Previous experience working to retailer standards is essential -Confident supporting and hosting customer and third-party audits -Highly organised, detail-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities -Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)