Technical Manager

TieTalent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking a Technical Manager in Maidstone, England. You will lead technical management for major retail accounts and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have a strong background in fresh produce and excellent communication skills. This role offers support for key customers and growers across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical management within fresh produce.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and product integrity.
• Experience with risk-based supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management for major retail accounts.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage compliance with food safety standards.
• Monitor industry and retail trends and respond to technical issues.

Skills

Technical management in fresh produce

Food safety knowledge

Compliance with retailer standards

Excellent communication skills

Technical auditing experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

About

Are you an experienced technical professional ready to step into a customer-facing leadership role within the fresh produce sector?

Were looking for a Technical Manager to join a leading fresh produce business based in Kent, supporting both UK and overseas growers while managing key retail customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical management for several major retail accounts, ensuring all quality and compliance standards are met.
• Communicate regularly with UK and overseas growers, providing technical support and quality updates.
• Deliver and maintain technical policies, KPIs, and product specifications across the supply base.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage compliance with food safety standards (e.g. BRC, GlobalGAP, SMETA).
• Represent the business at customer meetings, site visits, and during tenders.
• Support company-wide ethical, sustainability, and food safety goals.
• Monitor industry and retail trends, responding to technical issues as needed.
• Provide hands-on support across the wider technical team and cover as required.
  
  

What Youll Need

• Strong background in technical management within fresh produce
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, product integrity, and retailer technical requirements.
• Experience with technical auditing and risk-based supplier management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Working knowledge of BRC, GlobalGAP, SMETA, SEDEX, and Red Tractor standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with platforms such as Teams and Zoom.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a varied and dynamic role, supporting high-profile customers and a broad grower base across the UK and abroad.

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• Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
  
  

Languages

• English