Technical Manager

Technical Manager Hybrid | Permanent | Monday - Friday Are you passionate about fresh produce, product quality and working collaboratively to deliver the very best products to customers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do? We have an exciting opportunity for a Fresh Produce Technical Manager This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting and influencing the business, ensuring that technical excellence is embedded within category decisions, supplier relationships and product development. What you'll be doing As the technical guardian for your category, you will ensure that product safety, quality and legality remain at the forefront of all business decisions. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing specifications and ensuring these are accurately communicated and implemented throughout the business and supply base. • Managing supplier approval, due diligence controls and audit requirements. • Working closely with QA teams across packing sites to ensure specifications are consistently met. • Influencing supplier selection and supply calendar decisions to ensure customers receive the highest quality products at the right price. • Supporting the delivery of new product and varietal plans alongside procurement teams. • Driving packaging reduction initiatives and supporting sustainability objectives across the supply base. • Monitoring industry developments and implementing actions to mitigate any potential risks relating to product safety, quality, legality or availability. • Regularly visiting suppliers and stores across the UK and overseas to assess product performance and drive quality improvements. What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced fresh produce technical professional who combines strong food industry knowledge with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. You'll ideally have: Experience in a technical role within retail food manufacturing or fresh produce. Experience conducting internal and supplier audits. Strong knowledge of food safety, quality and legal requirements. The ability to translate technical issues into clear, commercially focused solutions. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A logical, evidence-based approach with strong influencing capabilities. HACCP Level 3, Internal Auditor/BRC training or Lead Assessor qualifications (desirable). A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel extensively within the UK and overseas. What's in it for you? In return, you'll join a dynamic and collaborative business committed to colleague development and continuous improvement, alongside a competitive reward package including: Annual bonus scheme 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance (4 x annual salary) Electric vehicle scheme If you're looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, innovative and customer-focused fresh produce business, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Oskar at