We are seeking an experienced UK Technical & Quality Manager to take ownership of technical, food safety, quality and compliance activities for imported fresh produce supplied to major UK retailers.
This is a hands-on role working across international suppliers, third-party packhouses and retail customers. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet UK legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee food safety, quality and regulatory compliance for imported fresh produce.
* Manage supplier approval, due diligence, audits and corrective actions.
* Maintain traceability and technical compliance across the supply chain.
* Manage Sedex, PPPL documentation and other customer/certification requirements.
* Provide technical and quality support to third-party packhouses.
* Conduct site visits and quality inspections where required.
* Investigate complaints, rejections and non-conformances, including root cause analysis.
* Produce quality reports and monitor product and stock quality.
* Keep suppliers, retailers and internal stakeholders informed of relevant technical and legislative changes.
About You
You will have:
* Proven experience in a Technical or Quality role within fresh produce or food supply.
* Strong knowledge of UK retailer technical standards.
* Experience with imported produce and international supply chains.
* Strong understanding of supplier approval, audits and due diligence.
* Experience with Sedex or similar ethical audit platforms.
* Good knowledge of UK food safety legislation and traceability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
* Willingness to travel to supplier and packhouse sites.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to work independently and build strong relationships with suppliers, packhouses and retailers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international fresh produce business and take ownership of a key technical and quality function.
If you are ready for your next challenge and have the experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year