https://jobs.co.uk/job/technologist-fresh-produce-zest--e921c6ee-dd6a-4378-8f15-9ff2b6ae75c0 RSS feed for Technologist - Fresh Produce at Zest. en-gb Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:20:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/technologist-fresh-produce-zest--e921c6ee-dd6a-4378-8f15-9ff2b6ae75c0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/technologist-fresh-produce-zest--e921c6ee-dd6a-4378-8f15-9ff2b6ae75c0 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:50:36 GMT Location: Lincolnshire | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Fresh produce doesn''t stand still, and neither does the technical work behind it. We''re recruiting on behalf of a fast-moving business in the fresh produce sector for a Technologist to join their Technical team - someone who wants real ownership over quality, compliance, and supplier relationships, not just a seat at the table.What you''ll be doing: Leading on supplier approval and due diligence, including onboarding new suppliers and seasonal reviews, and supporting sign-off on specifications and technical programs Acting as a point of contact for customers, building strong relationships and keeping the wider business informed of what they need Investigating the root cause behind complaints and following through with fixes that stick, using data to identify where quality or efficiency could improve Contributing to new product development from concept through to launch, and keeping specifications and documentation accurate and up to date Liaising with suppliers and site teams on seasonal, ethical, and environmental matters Visiting supplier or grower sites periodically to see performance first-hand Carrying out GMP and food safety audits, managing the sample approval process, and... Permanent