Average Technical Manager salary in the UK

Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Here at Wisbech, we have a team of 450 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready to cook meals for major retailers such as Asda and Co-op.What you'll be doingAs Technical Manager you will manage the technical function within the manufacturing unit, ensuring all materials, including finished products, are safe and conform to all relevant specification, legislation, and customer requirements.Ensure the operational process and production of finished goods are appropriately controlled, via Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), to ensure compliance with food safety and customer standardsEnsure that technical governance is in place to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirementsInvestigations into key deviations from process and customer specification, taking appropriate action to bring the process back into controlMonitor departmental key performance indicators and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improvedInterface with the customers during site visits and audits, business reviews and other key opportunitiesProvide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potentialEnsure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that, as a minimum, the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment policyWhat we're looking forExperience working in high careDesired: educated to degree level with a specialism in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiological qualificationHolds the following relevant qualifications: Advanced food hygiene level 4 or equivalent, level 4 HACCPBasic allergen awareness/practical knowledge of the management of allergensDemonstrable experience, at technologist level, of working with a retailer; expertise in interpretation of customer code of practice and competent in the use of customer technical databasesExperience of maintaining an internal audit programmeExperience of maintaining a quality management systemExperience of technical strategy implementationDemonstrable experience of delivery of BRC certification (International standard for food safety and quality) and/or equivalent certification standardsA skilled problem solver with experience of using root cause analysis techniquesExperience of managing supplier auditors and customersAbility to evaluate and interpret shelf-life resultsExperience of applying food legislation to manufacturing practiceThis role is Monday to Friday but we operate 24/7, meaning there will be times flexibility is required for visibility on shifts.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality plastic injection-moulded components. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled technical team within a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment.As Technical Manager, you'll oversee daily technical operations, drive quality excellence, and act as a key customer-facing lead for both technical and quality matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Oversee day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring stable processes, optimal machine performance, and high-quality output.Manage and enhance the ISO 9001-compliant QMS, leading APQP/PPAP activities and ensuring all documentation is maintained to automotive standards.Drive new product introductions-from tooling trials through to full production approval-ensuring manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.Act as the technical and quality lead for customers, driving structured problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa) and ensuring timely issue resolution.Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimise cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.Ideal CandidateProven technical leadership experience within plastic injection moulding.Strong understanding of tooling, materials, moulding processes, and structured problem-solving methods.Confident managing customer relationships and leading cross-functional technical projects.CAD/data-interpretation skills beneficial.If you thrive on solving complex challenges, delivering customer-focused technical solutions, and elevating manufacturing standards, this role offers the autonomy, visibility, and impact you're looking for.Apply now via the link on this advert.ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

You'll be working with an established global machinery manufacturer supplying specialist equipment to manufacturers across the UK and internationally. As Technical Support Manager you'll oversee customer service operations, working alongside a skilled engineering team, solving issues and organising the team.Your Role as Technical Support Manager will include: Main contact for customers regarding breakdowns, service and installationsCoordinate engineers, installations and service schedulesProvide technical support and manage service requestsWork with sales, spare parts and engineering teams to resolve issues The successful Technical Support Manager will need: Experience in service coordination or technical support within packaging machinery or similar engineeringMechanical and electrical understandingStrong communication and organisational skillsConfident handling customer issues and escalations Please apply or call Ryan Powlett on Key Words: Technical Support, Customer Support, Service Coordination, Industrial Machinery, Packaging Machinery, Installation Coordination, Technical Manager, Service Supervisor, Breakdown Support, FMCG, Food, Pharma, Automation, Engineering, Wiltshire, Swindon.This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency.Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling.Future Engineering Recruitment can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.We will endeavor to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.