Technical Manager

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a dynamic and growing Fresh Produce business supplying UK and international markets.

This is a supplier-focused role with a strong emphasis on building relationships, driving compliance, and ensuring product quality from source through to customer. You will play a key role in managing supplier performance, supporting technical standards across the supply chain, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

This is an ideal position for a technical professional ready to take the next step, offering genuine scope to grow into a more senior role as the business continues to expand.

Technical Manager Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop relationships with suppliers and growers, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements
Oversee supplier approval, compliance, and ongoing due diligence processes across product categories
Conduct supplier audits, site visits, and technical reviews to ensure food safety, quality, and ethical standards are met
Support and manage risk assessments including pesticide, microbiological, ethical, and TACCP/VACCP requirements
Ensure all supplier documentation, specifications, and compliance records are accurate and audit-ready
Work closely with commercial and procurement teams to support sourcing decisions and product availability
Monitor supplier performance, investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, including quality, consistency, and sustainability
Support customer requirements and technical queries, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Contribute to technical reporting, KPI tracking, and business updatesTechnical Manager Key Requirements

Proven experience in a Technical or Compliance role within Fresh Produce or FMCG
Strong supplier-facing experience, ideally with exposure to wider supply chains
Solid understanding of food safety standards, auditing, and regulatory compliance
Experience managing supplier approval processes and risk assessments
Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and partners
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and supply requirements
Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple prioritiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to climb the career ladder, joining a forward-thinking Fresh Produce business that offers autonomy, real responsibility, and a clear path to progress. You will make a genuine impact across the supply base while developing towards a senior technical role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom, and evidence of this will be required prior to interview