Technical Manager / Technologist

MorePeople; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous holiday entitlement and a Dis

Discretionary bonus

Career progression opportunities

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Staff canteen and free parking

MyPerks discounts

Family-friendly policies (enhanced M&D

Resumo da oferta

MorePeople is seeking a Technical Manager/Technologist in London to champion product quality across fresh produce ranges. You will work with Technical Product, Procurement, Source teams and site operations to ensure highest standards from intake to customer.

You will lead training for technical intake and packhouse teams, oversee freshness checks, and maintain specifications and supplier collaboration to drive continuous improvement in quality and compliance.

Qualificações

• Fresh produce quality and food safety knowledge required.
• Ability to train intake and packhouse teams.
• Experience with supplier relationships and site operations.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with data-driven approach.

Responsabilidades

• Champion quality: Keep food safety, product integrity and quality standards at the heart of everything you do.
• Share your expertise: Deliver practical training and seasonal guidance to technical intake and packhouse teams.
• Keep things fresh: Oversee freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews and intake validations.
• Build great relationships: Work closely with suppliers, Procurement, At Source teams and site colleagues to drive product excellence.
• Get technical: Help maintain specifications, site guidelines and compliance with BRCGS expectations and internal standards.
• Make improvements: Use data and product insights to identify trends, solve challenges and continually improve quality and intake processes.

Conhecimentos

Fresh produce experience

Food safety & compliance

Analytical thinking

Team communication

People management

Hands-on quality improvement

Formação académica

Relevant scientific/technical qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Technical Manager / Technologist

Love fresh produce?We're looking for a passionate Technologist / Technical Manager to champion product quality, freshness and technical standards across their fresh produce ranges.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who knows their produce, enjoys sharing their knowledge and wants to make a real difference across the supply chain. Working closely with the Technical Product team, Procurement, Source teams, and site operations, you'll help ensure our products meet the highest standards from intake to the customer.

What will you be doing?

• Champion quality:
  Keep food safety, product integrity and quality standards at the heart of everything you do.
• Share your expertise:
  Deliver practical training and seasonal guidance to technical intake and packhouse teams.
• Keep things fresh:
  Oversee freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews and intake validations.
• Build great relationships:
  Work closely with suppliers, Procurement, At Source teams and site colleagues to drive product excellence.
• Get technical:
  Help maintain specifications, site guidelines and compliance with BRCGS expectations and internal standards.
• Make improvements:
  Use data and product insights to identify trends, solve challenges and continually improve quality and intake processes.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in fresh produce, food quality, technical or product management, or a relevant scientific or technical qualification.
• A good understanding of food safety, legality, compliance and quality across the supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills, sound decision-making and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence communicating with different teams and building strong supplier relationships.
• Experience managing people, developing teams and delivering results.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and a genuine passion for getting things right.

What's in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities,
• Competitive pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits,
• Subsidised staff canteen and free parking.
• MyPerks discounts on shops, cinemas, gyms and more.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and adoption leave.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're passionate about fresh produce, have a keen eye for quality, and the technical knowledge to help great products get even better, we'd love to hear from you!