Fresh Produce Technical Lead: QA, Audits & Compliance

MorePeople; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Technical Manager for our Sidcup location. The role is hands-on within a busy technical team, working closely with the Head of Technical on customer, site and supplier-facing activities, with a focus on fresh produce.

You will manage specifications, handle complaints and investigations, support supplier approvals, approve labels, and liaise with source teams and facilities. A strong HACCP/QA background and IT proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Solid fresh produce experience
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards and HACCP principles
• Experience with internal GMP audits and QA documentation

Responsibilities

• Manage product and customer specifications and technical platforms
• Handle complaints, rejections, investigations and non-conformances
• Support supplier approval, due diligence and temporary specification management
• Approve labels and packed-at-source products
• Liaise with technical teams at source and visit suppliers
• Visit third-party packing facilities and support GAP analysis
• Lead the site's HACCP Team and coordinate training

Skills

Fresh Produce

BRCGS

HACCP Level 3+

GMP Audits

QMS Systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MorePeople is seeking a Technical Manager for our Sidcup location. The role is hands-on within a busy technical team, working closely with the Head of Technical on customer, site and supplier-facing activities, with a focus on fresh produce.

You will manage specifications, handle complaints and investigations, support supplier approvals, approve labels, and liaise with source teams and facilities. A strong HACCP/QA background and IT proficiency are required.