Senior Technical Manager St Albans Up to £75k per annum Mon-Fri 08:00 -16:30 with occasional Saturdays My client is part of a well-established PLC supplying fresh produce to UK supermarkets. The group has grown steadily to become a leading supplier and now comprises over 100 acres of high specification growing, packing and grading facilities. They are recruiting for a Senior Technical Manager who will play a pivotal role leading the technical team. As a primary point of contact, you will provide technical advice in respect of the growing and packing of product. Working closely with the Head of Technical, you will: Manage the day to day running of the technical team. Assist with adherence to customer requirements through the Q.A. Department. Hold and oversee third party audits in order to help maintain key accreditations. Hold and oversee internal audits inter-departmentally. Deliver technical training. Be 'seen’ in all areas of the company, including the growing and packing areas. Manage formulation and regulatory requirements alongside the team. Assist with adherence to customer requirements through the Q.A. Department. Help develop packing and packaging specifications, ensuring compliance with EU/UK legislation relating to food production, transport and sale. Work closely with Operations and the Senior management team. Skills and experience required: Proven experience in a Technical Manager or similar role within fresh produce industry. Strong knowledge of Food Safety & Quality Management Systems, HACCP, and BRCGS standards. Excellent technical knowledge and a strong background in delivering and linking with internal & external stakeholders. You will have a strong work ethic, able to work alone and as part of the wider team. You will be highly analytical. Capable of challenging and influencing third parties for mutual business benefit.