Junior Technical Manager

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technical Manager to join a leading fresh produce business. This role offers excellent exposure to a major retail customer base and is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within fresh produce and retail technical management.

You'll support the delivery of retailer technical and ethical requirements across a diverse supplier base, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure food safety, legality, quality, and integrity standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Support the management of customer technical requirements for retail accounts
Assist with supplier approval, monitoring, and ongoing compliance
Support risk assessments, specifications, and technical documentation
Help manage non-conformances, complaints, and corrective actions
Participate in supplier visits and audits where required
Support ethical trade and sustainability initiatives in line with customer expectations
Work collaboratively with commercial, technical, and operations teamsAbout You

Experience within technical, QA, or compliance in fresh produce or food manufacturing
Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, and retailer standards
Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Organised, detail-focused, and keen to develop technically
Willing to travel occasionally, including regular visits to SpaldingWhat they offer

A supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
Exposure to major UK retailers and ethically focused supply chains
Hybrid working
A genuine pathway for progression within retail technical managementFor further information, contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on (phone number removed)