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.

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.