Are you a confident and experienced Technical Manager with a background in fresh produce and a passion for product quality and compliance?
We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a well-established Fresh Produce business. This role is responsible for leading technical compliance, supplier performance, and food safety across a multi-site supply chain, ensuring the highest standards are met from grower to customer.
The position is based primarily in Maidstonewith regular travel to suppliers and third-party service providers across the UK.
Key requirements
Acting as the lead technical contact for a key retail customer, ensuring full compliance with technical standards and customer requirements.
Managing supplier relationships and performance, including site visits, improvement plans, and innovation discussions.
Supporting ESG, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives across the supply base.
Leading technical documentation, sample management, quality reporting, and internal KPI tracking.
Driving process improvements and supporting product benchmarking and packaging development.
Participating in supplier audits and ensuring continual improvement across technical functions.
What Were Looking For Strong experience in a technical or quality management role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
A solid understanding of food safety, BRCGS, and audit processes.
Confidence in managing multi-site operations and external supplier relationships.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and well-organised with a get it done attitude.
A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel frequently.
If you're ready to take the next step in your technical career with a growing and forward-thinking fresh produce business, apply now or reach out to us for a confidential chat
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