Location: MM Flowers, Pierson Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YA
Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shape the future of technical excellence at MM Flowers.
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Technical to lead in our technical function at MM Flowers – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh-cut flowers to major retailers.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the quality, compliance, and innovation agenda across our operations, lead and develop a high-performing technical team, and strengthen our customer partnerships through clear, data-led leadership. You’ll be a key influencer across the business and play a critical role in our growth and technical reputation in the industry.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading, coaching, and managing the technical team (including technologists and coordinators)
* Acting as technical account manager for major customers and building strong external relationships
* Overseeing compliance with all relevant safety, legal, and customer standards (HACCP, QMS, etc.)
* Championing continuous improvement and innovation in product quality and technical standards
* Providing data‑led insights and reports to operational and senior leadership teams
* Supporting and contributing to the wider business strategy and cross‑functional collaboration
* Representing MM Flowers as a technical leader both internally and within the industry
What We’re Looking For:
* Extensive experience in a senior technical role within cut flowers, food, or manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, legal compliance, and customer requirements
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* A strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement
* Proven track record of building and managing high‑performing teams
* Commercial awareness and an ability to align technical strategy with business goals
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Monthly pay
* 33 days holiday
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
* Salary sacrifice pension (matched up to 7.5%)
* Reward and recognition programmes
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* State-of-the-art working environment
* Employee Assistance Programme via Grocery Aid
* Recommend a Friend bonus (£250)
This is a unique opportunity to lead technical strategy in a growing, fast‑paced and innovative business that supplies some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and passion, apply today.
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