Technical Manager
The Role
We are recruiting a Technical Manager responsible for the Quality, Safety, Legality, and Integrity of crops supplied from grower farms and packing facilities to retail, B2B customers, and other outlets.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with growers and packing site teams. You will support and develop the grower base while ensuring customer, retailer, and legislative compliance.
The role is site based near Fife, with regular interaction across the grower and packing network.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure all crops meet required quality, safety, legal, and customer standards
Report and support resolution of QA or quality deviations
Implement and maintain Technical and QA procedures across growers and packhouses
Ensure full product traceability from field to customer
Maintain documentation to support BRC, retailer, organic, and legislative compliance
Monitor grower compliance and escalate issues where required
Grower & Site Support
Act as the main technical point of contact for growers and internal teams
Support growers in meeting customer specifications
Carry out grower and packing site visits and audits
Assist with grower training and ongoing technical development
Auditing & Testing
Conduct internal audits against BRC and retailer standards
Support sites through announced and unannounced audits
Manage independent product testing programmes
Complete and trend technical data to identify risks and improvements
Technical Leadership
Work as part of the Technical Management team to resolve issues constructively
Lead technical issues through to resolution
Adapt to changing priorities and support wider business objectives
About You
Experience in a Technical or Quality role within agriculture, horticulture, or a grower-led supply chain
Confident working directly with growers and site teams
Strong knowledge of QA systems, traceability, and retailer standards
Experience supporting BRC audits
Proactive, organised, and comfortable working independently
For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email