Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

Are you a hands‑on Technical professional ready to make an impact across a busy Fresh Produce site? 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.

• 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

• 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.

Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, offering a structured working week with Fridays and Saturdays off. Due to the fast‑paced and dynamic nature of the Fresh Produce sector, you will work closely with the Technical and Quality teams, supporting both operational and compliance activities across the site. Flexibility is required to respond to the needs of the business and ensure high standards are maintained.