Technical Manager
Job Description
Technical Manager - Fresh Produce
Are you a hands-on Technical professional ready to make an impact across a busy Fresh Produce site?andnbsp;
Join a dynamic, fast-paced business delivering Fresh Produce to retail customers, where you will support multiple areas of the technical function, from QC and compliance to managing customer specifications and reporting. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career towards senior technical leadership while working across the business.
Technical Manager Key Responsibilities
- Support packhouse QC operations, covering Quality Manager tasks when required
- Maintain product specifications, supplier approvals, and due diligence documentation
- Produce and manage customer reports, benchmarking insights, and non-conformance updates
- Conduct site audits, GMP checks, inductions, and manage internal quality issues
- Collaborate across Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams to maintain high standards
- Liaise with customers on product performance or escalated technical matters
Technical Manager Key Requirements
- Experience in Fresh Produce technical or quality roles (fruit and vegetables)
- Knowledge of Food Safety, QMS, BRCGS, and customer specifications
- Practical, hands-on, and confident working across multiple functions
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Open to training and developing further in a multi-functional role
- Spanish language desirable
- Driving Licence required
Take ownership across multiple areas of technical management in Fresh Produce, support the packhouse QC team, manage customer specifications, and develop your career in a dynamic and varied role.