Technical Manager - Fresh Produce
Are you a hands-on Technical professional ready to make an impact across a busy Fresh Produce site?
Join a dynamic, fast-paced business delivering Fresh Produce to retail customers, where you will support multiple areas of the technical function, from QC and compliance to managing customer specifications and reporting. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career towards senior technical leadership while working across the business.
Technical Manager Key Responsibilities
* Support packhouse QC operations, covering Quality Manager tasks when required
* Maintain product specifications, supplier approvals, and due diligence documentation
* Produce and manage customer reports, benchmarking insights, and non-conformance updates
* Conduct site audits, GMP checks, inductions, and manage internal quality issues
* Collaborate across Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams to maintain high standards
* Liaise with customers on product performance or escalated technical matters
Technical Manager Key Requirements
* Experience in Fresh Produce technical or quality roles (fruit and vegetables)
* Knowledge of Food Safety, QMS, BRCGS, and customer specifications
* Practical, hands-on, and confident working across multiple functions
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Open to training and developing further in a multi-functional role
* Spanish language desirable
* Driving Licence required
Take ownership across multiple areas of technical management in Fresh Produce, support the packhouse QC team, manage customer specifications, and develop your career in a dynamic and varied role