Technologist (Fresh Produce)

Redfox Executive Selection Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce importer is seeking a dedicated individual to manage supplier requirements and ensure compliance with food safety standards. You will connect with growers and retailers, ensuring product quality and sustainability. This role offers opportunities for travel, learning, and development within a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will possess fresh produce or supply chain experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the industry!

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce, supply chain, food technical, or similar field.
• Solid understanding of crop husbandry or a willingness to learn.
• Proactive mindset with keen eye for detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier requirements and maintain customer-aligned due diligence.
• Drive ethical, sustainability, and food safety compliance.
• Conduct audits and site visits, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

Supply chain knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Full-Time • Travel Included (UK & International)

Join a leading force in fresh produce supply, working with global growers and top UK retailers.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional product quality, building strong technical relationships, and championing food safety, sustainability and ethical sourcing?

This is your chance to join a well‑established fresh‑produce importer and distributor that supplies major UK retailers and works closely with growers around the world.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be at the heart of the technical function—connecting growers, packhouses, exporters, and retail customers to ensure products meet the highest standards. No two days look the same : one day you’ll be inspecting crop trials, the next you’ll be guiding suppliers or managing customer specifications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing supplier requirements and maintaining customer‑aligned due diligence
• Keeping approved supplier and grower lists up to date
• Owning product specifications across your category
• Driving ethical, sustainability and food safety compliance across the supply base
• Conducting audits, site visits and implementing corrective action plans
• Monitoring supplier performance and leading seasonal improvement reviews
• Providing rapid feedback and solutions on live quality issues
• Coordinating trial work, sampling and benchmarking activity
• Managing customer systems including certifications, packaging, grower lists and specifications
• Supporting HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and wider food safety risk assessments
• Representing the business professionally at meetings and industry forums

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in fresh produce, supply chain, food technical, or a similar field
• A solid understanding of crop husbandry or a passion to learn
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with growers and retailers
• A proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail and quality
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally

What’s in It for You

• The chance to work with a respected industry leader
• Opportunities for travel, learning and career development
• A supportive team culture and exposure to exciting category innovations

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please don’t delay, get your application in to Redfox quoting reference 6006IR