Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager

Nottingham – Riverside Bakery

£45,000 + benefits

Full-time, Permanent

We’re on the lookout for a Technical Services Manager to join our Riverside Bakery site, part of The Compleat Food Group. In this role, you’ll be the guardian of our technical compliance systems – making sure we not only meet but exceed customer, legal, and industry standards.

You’ll work closely with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues, managing quality systems, ensuring audits are closed out on time, keeping customer portals up to date, and making sure our Quality Management System (QMS) is always in top shape.

From managing internal audits and compliance risk assessments, to traceability exercises, supplier approvals and document control – you’ll be at the heart of keeping our products safe, consistent, and trusted.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and maintaining our QMS in line with BRC, customer codes of practice, and legal requirements
• Leading internal audit schedules and closing out non-conformances
• Overseeing technical compliance tools, databases, and customer portals
• Managing supplier and raw material compliance at site level
• Leading traceability and mock recall exercises
• Coaching and developing the QA team
• Deputising for the Head of Technical when needed

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar technical/compliance role within chilled FMCG food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRC Global Standards and customer codes of practice
• Skilled in managing audits, QMS, and technical documentation
• Level 4 Food Hygiene and HACCP certification
• Lead Assessor qualification (desirable)
• Food Science/Technology degree or related discipline

Why join us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re passionate about making great-tasting food that people love – and we’re proud to do it sustainably. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your expertise will directly shape the quality and safety of products enjoyed by millions.

Apply now and help us keep raising the bar for food safety and quality at Riverside Bakery.