Technical Coordinator / Fresh Produce / Kent
£30-35k
Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch quality and safety standards in fresh produce? Join this dynamic team as a Technical Coordinator based in Maidstone, Kent. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the UK retail technical team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting supplier due diligence and technical administration for UK retail customers.
* Maintaining and reviewing documented systems to comply with BRC, Assured Produce, and customer codes of practice.
* Managing internal audits to verify HACCP System and Quality Management System compliance.
* Supporting HACCP Team and fostering HACCP awareness within the business.
* Jointly managing central technical systems (HSE, Food safety & Sustainability).
* Facilitating customer/technical quality visits and audits.
* Handling customer complaints/rejections and managing pesticide and micro testing schedules.
* Maintaining supplier records on the Sedex platform and customer web portals.
* Supporting the business in managing procedures, processes, and legality.
Experience:
* Strong product knowledge in fresh produce - ideally fruit
* Preferably HACCP and BRC trained.
* Proficient in industry-relevant audit and compliance standards.
* Ability to build strong relationships with growers and colleagues.
* Organized, and logical, with excellent administration skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Excellent communication skills.
Qualifications:
* HNC/Degree in a relevant subject or specific industry experience.
* UK driving license.
Hours
* Core Hours: 40 hours Monday-Friday
* Weekend Work: 1 in 6 technical team rota
* Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about this exciting role, please contact Luan on 01780 480530 orluan@morepeople.co.uk
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