Lead Technical Manager – Produce & Horticulture

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in Morrisons stores

Additional 10% discount card for a F/R

Leadership development opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Technical Manager – Produce & Horticulture to join our Corporate Services team at Hilmore House, Bradford. You will provide technical support across the Horticulture and Salad trading teams to ensure product quality, safety, compliance, sustainability and integrity.

You will manage supplier performance, audit sites, and work with UK and overseas growers to deliver safe, high-quality produce while minimising waste and supporting commercial growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent in fresh produce or horticulture.
• 3–5 years' experience in fresh produce or horticulture.
• Strong HACCP, TACCP, GLOBALG.A.P. and BRC knowledge.
• Auditing, risk assessment and incident management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial decision influence.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety and quality by setting category specifications.
• Authorise suppliers and products via risk assessment and standards.
• Align technical needs with trading strategies and monitor KPIs.
• Handle customer complaints and recall processes with corrective actions.
• Build relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Streamline processes by training suppliers to self-manage risk.

Skills

HACCP

TACCP

GLOBALG.A.P.

BRC

Ethical standards

Auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Degree in fresh produce or horticulture

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Technical Manager – Produce & Horticulture to join our Corporate Services team at Hilmore House, Bradford. You will provide technical support across the Horticulture and Salad trading teams to ensure product quality, safety, compliance, sustainability and integrity.

You will manage supplier performance, audit sites, and work with UK and overseas growers to deliver safe, high-quality produce while minimising waste and supporting commercial growth.