Technical Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Manager. The role involves overseeing the quality and compliance of products, supporting the Technical Director, and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and customers. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail, alongside a solid understanding of food safety standards. Previous experience in a customer-facing technical role within food manufacturing is essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvements across technical functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer-facing technical role within food manufacturing/Fresh Produce.
• Understanding of BRC, HACCP, and TACCP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director to achieve quality and compliance objectives.
• Act as contact for customer technical queries and audits.
• Oversee supplier approval and compliance documentation.
• Conduct supplier visits to ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving approach

Strong understanding of food safety standards

Job description

Technical Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join a successful and well-established Fresh Produce business. This role is integral to supporting the wider Technical Department, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality in line with BRC and customer requirements.

You'll work closely with the Group Technical Director, internal teams, and customers, maintaining strong relationships and driving continuous improvement across all technical and quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director and Technical Team to achieve business quality and compliance objectives.
• Act as a key contact for customer technical queries and audits.
• Maintain and improve internal and third‑party audit programmes in line with BRC and customer standards.
• Lead or support customer, BRC, and compliance audits, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Oversee supplier approval, due diligence, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct UK and overseas supplier visits, ensuring adherence to customer and industry standards.
• Support HACCP, TACCP, and operational team meetings to promote continuous improvement.
• Work cross‑functionally to align group technical systems and share best practices.
• Maintain accurate product specifications and technical data in line with customer requirements.
• Support new product development, innovation, and improvement initiatives across the business.
• Proactively monitor and drive improvements in product safety, quality, and consistency.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem‑solving approach.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident, decisive, and solutions‑focused under pressure.
• Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, TACCP, and major retailer technical standards.
• Previous experience in a customer‑facing technical role within food manufacturing/Fresh Produce.

📩 For further information, please contact Oskar Ballard on 01780 480530