We are working with a leading player in the fresh produce industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products while upholding the highest standards of food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. We are seeking a Technical Manager to join the business and ensure compliance, quality, and strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.
As a Technical Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining technical compliance, ensuring product quality, and managing relationships with key stakeholders. You will work closely with our Technical, Procurement, and Commercial teams, as well as major retailers and suppliers, to uphold our commitment to excellence.
Manage and maintain all customer product specifications, quality attribute sheets, and packaging requirements.
Investigate and resolve customer complaints, product withdrawals, recalls, and exceedances while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure all food safety and quality standards are met at all times.
Conduct supplier visits, quality checks, and crop walks, supporting both internal teams and external partners.
Ensure compliance with customer policies, codes of practice, and sustainability goals.
Monitor and assess pesticide and microbiological risk, ensuring all testing is carried out effectively.
Support ethical sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and benchmarking assessments to enhance business performance.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial & Procurement teams to enhance service delivery.
Assist in innovation projects and support business growth initiatives.
Fresh produce experience preferred, ideally fruit
Minimum Level 3 HACCP & Food Hygiene certification.
Degree or HND/HNC in food science or a related subject.
Strong relationship-building skills with both customers and suppliers.
Flexible, adaptable, and well-organized.
Competitive salary and benefits package including car allowance and 33 days annual leave
Career development and progression opportunities.
If you are a results-driven Technical Manager with a passion for food safety and quality, we’d love to hear from you!