Are you a detail-driven and proactive individual with a passion for product quality, sustainability, and technical compliance in the fresh produce industry? Were looking for a Junior Technical Manager to join a leading fresh produce business, supporting both the internal teams and a major UK retailer. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Technical Leadership team in upholding product safety, quality, legality, and integrity across the supply chain. Support on matters related to human rights, sustainability, and environmental standards (ESG). Liaise with internal teams and retail customers to deliver accurate technical reporting, including KPIs, complaints, shelf-life, waste, and intake assessments. Maintain and update retailer technical platforms and specification libraries. Assist in the organisation and follow-up of customer and supplier visits, ensuring clear next steps are communicated. Provide data and insight to support supplier reviews, category reports, and customer presentations. Conduct product stock reviews and assist in benchmarking, sample collection, and trial evaluations. Support site audits (UK & overseas), internal compliance reviews, and technical projects. Work closely with sourcing, packaging, and commercial teams to support innovation, packaging trials, and sustainability goals. Communicate effectively across departments to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant produce to the customer. What Youll Need: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management. A collaborative and enthusiastic approach to working across technical, quality, commercial, and operational teams. Confidence handling technical data, specifications, and customer reporting. An interest in sustainability, ethical sourcing, and food safety. Previous experience in a technical or quality role within the fresh produce industry This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking business where quality, responsibility, and innovation sit at the heart of everything they do.