Job Description:
Head of Technical
Location: MM Flowers, Pierson Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YA
Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shape the future of technical excellence at MM Flowers.
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Technical to lead in our technical function at MM Flowers – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh-cut flowers to major retailers.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the quality, compliance, and innovation agenda across our operations, lead and develop a high-performing technical team, and strengthen our customer partnerships through clear, data-led leadership. You’ll be a key influencer across the business and play a critical role in our growth and technical reputation in the industry.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading, coaching, and managing the technical team (including technologists and coordinators)
- Acting as technical account manager for major customers and building strong external relationships
- Overseeing compliance with all relevant safety, legal, and customer standards (HACCP, QMS, etc.)
- Championing continuous improvement and innovation in product quality and technical standards
- Providing data-led insights and reports to operational and senior leadership teams
- Supporting and contributing to the wider business strategy and cross-functional collaboration
- Representing MM Flowers as a technical leader both internally and within the industry
What We’re Looking For:
- Extensive experience in a senior technical role within cut flowers, food, or manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, legal compliance, and customer requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- A strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement
- Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams
- Commercial awareness and an ability to align technical strategy with business goals
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Monthly pay
- 33 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
- Salary sacrifice pension (matched up to 7.5%)
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- State-of-the-art working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme via Grocery Aid
- Recommend a Friend bonus (£250)
This is a unique opportunity to lead technical strategy in a growing, fast-paced and innovative business that supplies some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and passion, apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person