Technical Manager

MorePeople; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to support the Technical Department in ensuring products meet stringent food safety and quality standards. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and customers, managing audits, supplier compliance, and product specifications. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of BRC requirements. This position is crucial for driving improvements and maintaining the highest standards across the business.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, TACCP, and major retailer technical standards.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Knowledge of BRC standards

Technical relationship management

Job description

Technical Manager

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.

About the Role

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 (phone number removed)