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 siteKey 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 host