EMEA Technical Compliance & Audit Specialist

Driscoll's, Inc.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll's, Inc. in Maidstone, UK is seeking a Technical Customer Compliance Specialist EMEA to ensure operations meet customer, industry and regulatory requirements across UK and EMEA.

You will manage compliance information, maintain quality systems, support audits, and visit UK grower sites to assess compliance with customer standards and social requirements. This role blends technical expertise with cross‑functional collaboration. Travel flexibility and a driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Agricultural Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Level 3 HACCP certification with internal auditing experience.
• Experience (≥3 years) in technical customer compliance or similar in fresh produce.
• Strong written and verbal communication; fluent written English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer portals and changes to customer policies and compliance requirements.
• Review customer codes of practice and industry standards.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems.
• Manage document control across the UK and EMEA.
• Conduct external audits and assessments at UK grower sites.
• Perform internal audits and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Monitor industry and customer compliance developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams, growers and external partners.
• Participate in UK and EMEA compliance meetings and projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Written English

Education

Food Science / Agricultural Science / Business Administration degree

Level 3 HACCP certification + internal auditing experience

Job description

Driscoll's, Inc. in Maidstone, UK is seeking a Technical Customer Compliance Specialist EMEA to ensure operations meet customer, industry and regulatory requirements across UK and EMEA.

You will manage compliance information, maintain quality systems, support audits, and visit UK grower sites to assess compliance with customer standards and social requirements. This role blends technical expertise with cross‑functional collaboration. Travel flexibility and a driving licence are required.