Technical Manager

Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join a dynamic technical team, driving product quality, food safety, and compliance across their fresh produce operations. You'll play a critical role in supporting both site–based and customer–facing technical activities, ensuring adherence to BRC, customer, and legal standards while fostering continuous improvement throughout the business and supply chain.

This is a hands–on, proactive role ideal for someone passionate about food safety, supplier management, and driving standards across multiple customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Technical Director in managing day–to–day operations within the Technical Department to meet business objectives and quality standards.Ensure all products are manufactured to agreed internal and external specifications, working alongside the Technical Compliance team.Manage internal and third–party auditing programmes (BRC, customer audits), ensuring corrective and preventative actions are followed through.Act as the technical point of contact for customer accounts, supporting the commercial and sourcing teams.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technical systems, processes, and product quality.Support supplier due diligence, ensuring efficient approval processes and adherence to all relevant pesticide legislation and food safety regulations.Conduct supplier and site audits (UK and overseas), following up on non–conformances and ensuring supplier compliance.Support APS UK growing sites with Global Gap, Red Tractor, GRASP, LEAF, and Tesco Nurture audits.Lead technical aspects of innovation, NPD projects, and product trials in line with customer expectations.Maintain up–to–date product specifications and manage KPI reporting to both internal stakeholders and customers.Collaborate across technical functions on group–wide projects to align quality plans and procedures.Ensure site adherence to HACCP, TACCP, and product safety procedures, participating in operational meetings.Manage and review site Quality & Safety Management Systems for continuous improvement.About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance / Food Manufacturing / Fresh Produce positionInternal Auditor qualification (Lead Auditor preferred).HACCP Level 4 and TACCP trained.Working knowledge of BRCGS (Version 9) standards.Experience with customer compliance systems (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Waitrose, Ocado).Strong IT skills – Excel, databases, and customer portals.Knowledge of SAP and Muddy Boots Greenlight QC platforms.Experience managing supplier relationships, due diligence, and auditing processes.Desirable:

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor trained.M&S Select Grower trained auditor.Experience working with retailer platforms such as Tesco Foods Connected, Sainsbury Evolve, Waitrose Engage.Experience in factory environment, ideally fresh produce/packing sites.Why Join ?

Be a key part of a forward–thinking technical team delivering best–in–class products to leading UK retailers.Work in a dynamic, fast–paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.Opportunity for career development and working on high–profile customer accounts.Competitive salary package and benefits.For more information please contact Luan at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or e mail (url removed)

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