Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)
£70k per annumRole: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) Salary: up to £70k + Performance Bonus Location: South East (Hybrid: 3 days site / 2 days WFH) Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Office Hours)
The Opportunity Are you a Technical Lead looking for a role where you have genuine influence over the supply chain? Our client is a leading Fresh Produce specialist known for their innovation and long-standing relationships with Tier 1 UK Retailers .
As Technical Manager, you will move beyond simple compliance. You will lead, motivate, and drive a technical strategy that ensures world-class product flow from farm gate to the retail shelf. This is a high-visibility role focused on continuous improvement and maintaining “Gold Standard” technical satisfaction with our key customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Retailer Partnerships: Act as the primary technical point of contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring 100% compliance with specific customer codes of practice.
Strategy Execution: Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction.
Supply Chain Integrity: Manage food safety and quality standards across the entire supply chain, from crop production to final delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Lead the site toward “Best in Class” status, identifying efficiencies through data-led decision-making.
What You’ll Bring:
Produce Pedigree: Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically within Fresh Produce / Fresh Food products.
Retailer Savvy: Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems.
The “Data” Mindset: Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes.
Leadership: A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Why Apply?
Financial Reward: Competitive salary of up to £70k + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits
Flexibility: Monday-Friday role with 2 days WFH to support your work-life balance.
Impact: You aren’t just a cog in the machine; you are the guardian of quality for a major name in the industry
£40k per annum
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