Job Description
Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control
Location: Home-based / Yorkshire Office
Reporting to: Head of Technical
About Us
We are an international agricultural technology company, helping potato, onion, and tomato growers across Europe and beyond improve crop performance, storage, and post-harvest quality. Our innovative solutions combine science, technology, and practical expertise to support growers and the wider fresh produce industry.
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on technical expert to lead our knowledge of potato storage, sprout control, and ethylene-based solutions. You’ll provide advice, run trials, support product development, and act as a key technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with UK and international travel, offering a mix of fieldwork, technical development, and strategic input.
What You’ll Do
* Provide expert guidance on potato storage, sprout control, and Restrain products
* Design, run, and document storage trials to support product performance and development
* Oversee external trial partners to ensure high-quality, accurate results
* Support product innovation with field insights and technical evaluation
* Identify new opportunities for Restrain technologies and applications
* Represent the company at industry events, open days, and customer meetings
* Keep up-to-date with regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging technologies
What We’re Looking For
* Strong technical knowledge of potato storage, post-harvest physiology, or related agronomy fields
* Experience in trials, data analysis, and product development
* Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues clearly
* Commercially aware and able to work independently and collaboratively
* Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally
What We Offer
* Dynamic, innovative work environment
* Opportunity to lead technical excellence in a growing international business
* Travel and fieldwork opportunities across Europe
* Competitive salary with benefits