Vitax Limited has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to join its technical team. This senior role involves in playing a key role the development of new garden retail products and overseeing all technical UK and EU regulatory compliance across Vitax''s complete product portfolio including Plant Health and Protection, Biocides and Pesticides. This wide-ranging role requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills. Core knowledge, skills and abilities Product development: Lead the innovation, creation and development of new products within the garden retail portfolio. Assess feasibility of new products and liaison with active substance suppliers. Product formulations. Drive new commercial opportunities and deliver efficiencies across the product range. Oversee product trials. Responsibility for the health and safety of product formulations for both regulated and non-regulated products. Develop a long term, sustainable new product pipeline and continually review the viability and success of new and existing products. Technical and Compliance: Excellent technical knowledge and strong background in delivering innovative products in an FMCG environment. Experience of managing the registration/renewal processes for plant protection (PPP) and biocidal products. Ensure all products comply with PPP, Biocide, CLP and Fertiliser Regulations, and maintain MSDS and health and safety documentation. Liaise with various ..... full job details .....