Technical Manager – Fresh Produce Compliance & Quality

Morgan Jones Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Ltd is recruiting a Technical Manager for Sidcup to support the Head of Technical and drive food safety across the site. You will manage specifications, lead audits, and maintain quality systems in a fast-moving fresh produce operation.

You will engage with retail customers, oversee compliance with BRCGS and Red Tractor standards, and lead training and reporting. The role requires UK driving licence and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Fresh produce experience essential (fruit & veg).
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP Level 3, and QMS.
• Experience with retail customers and specifications.
• Confident communicator with strong organisation skills.
• IT proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Spanish language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications and customer platforms.
• Maintain temporary spec trackers and due diligence systems.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances, driving resolution.
• Support QC and deputise in absence of Quality Manager.
• Conduct supplier and third-party packing site visits.
• Maintain technical documentation and approve labelling.
• Lead internal audits and ensure GMP compliance.
• Manage policy and procedure updates for food safety and quality.
• Lead HACCP team and support BRCGS and Red Tractor standards.
• Deliver training, maintain records, and lead SMM reporting.
• Host external audits (BRCGS, RT, LEAF).
• Drive food safety culture across site.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

BRCGS knowledge

HACCP Level 3

QMS knowledge

Retail customer experience

Strong communication

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Spanish language skills desirable

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Morgan Jones Ltd is recruiting a Technical Manager for Sidcup to support the Head of Technical and drive food safety across the site. You will manage specifications, lead audits, and maintain quality systems in a fast-moving fresh produce operation.

You will engage with retail customers, oversee compliance with BRCGS and Red Tractor standards, and lead training and reporting. The role requires UK driving licence and strong organisational skills.