Assistant Technical Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Fresh Produce is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to support the Technical Manager in ensuring product quality and managing customer specifications. With a focus on building strong relationships with key retail customers and international suppliers, this position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their technical knowledge and skills in a progressive environment. If you are passionate about fresh produce and eager to contribute to a successful team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within the Food/Fresh Produce sector.
• Confident in managing relationships with retail customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Manager in managing product quality and customer specifications.
• Build successful relationships with retail customers and suppliers.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Fresh Produce

Customer relationship management

Data management and reporting

IT skills

Job description

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. Due to continued success, we are delighted to offer the opportunity of Assistant Technical Manager to become an integral member of the team.

The position of Assistant Technical Manager will support the Technical Manager within a dedicated fresh produce product category, which is ever-expanding and offers the opportunity to work positively with key retail customers to build successful relationships and become a fundamental part of future success. Regular contact with suppliers ensures a confident technical knowledge from source when managing the day-to-day product quality issues, customer complaints, customer specification management, and providing the highest level of service to the customer.

Requirements

1. Experience gained within the Food / Fresh Produce sector in a technically focused position
2. Confident ability to work with retail customers and international suppliers
3. Strong IT skills and ability to manage data and generate reports

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a progressive business within Fresh Produce, becoming part of a passionate team and further developing invaluable skills and knowledge within the technical division.

Hours: Monday – Friday, with some flexibility to cover a Saturday morning.

Salary: up to £32k

Location: Kent