Produce Quality & Training Specialist: Blueberries & Grapes

Myton Food Group; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Discretionary bonus

15% supermarket discount

Friend 10% discount

Leadership development

Staff canteen

Free parking

Pension & life assurance

Healthcare benefits

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking a Product Expert – Blueberries & Grapes to be the go-to champion for product quality, technical insight, and category knowledge within the Technical & Product team.

You will guide seasonal product transitions, support intake standards, and deliver hands-on training for operations and intake colleagues while building collaborative links with procurement, At Source, and site teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or business.
• Knowledge of safety, legality, compliance and quality across supply chain and produce range.
• Experience/knowledge of high-risk processing with thermal processing knowledge.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and solution-focused problem solving.
• Proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team.
• Can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Champion food safety, quality, and product integrity across blueberry and grape ranges.
• Provide seasonal guidance, training, and skill-building for technical intake and packhouse teams.
• Oversee product freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews, and intake validations.
• Partner with Procurement, At Source teams, Technical Managers, and Site Operations on category trends and supplier relationships.
• Ensure product specifications and site guidelines align with safety standards, BRC expectations, and internal best practices.
• Use product insights and data to continuously improve quality, streamline intake processes, and solve technical challenges.

Skills

Science degree

Food safety

High-risk processing

Analytical skills

Communication

People management

Can-do attitude

Education

Science or related degree

Job description

Myton Food Group is seeking a Product Expert – Blueberries & Grapes to be the go-to champion for product quality, technical insight, and category knowledge within the Technical & Product team.

You will guide seasonal product transitions, support intake standards, and deliver hands-on training for operations and intake colleagues while building collaborative links with procurement, At Source, and site teams.