Technical & Quality Manager
Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire (with UK & occasional overseas travel)
We are working with a grower-owned fresh produce business where quality, transparency and long-term partnerships are at the core of everything they do. They are now looking for a Quality Coordinator to support the technical and quality function across imported fresh produce supplied into UK retailers.
THE ROLE - WHAT YOU'LL REALLY BE DOING
This is a varied, hands-on role where you\'ll be right at the centre of product quality and compliance.
You\'ll support the technical team in ensuring all imported produce meets food safety, legal and customer requirements - working closely with suppliers, packhouses and retailers to keep everything running smoothly.
If you enjoy being detail-focused, organised and close to the product - while still having exposure to suppliers and audits - this role will suit you perfectly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support food safety and quality compliance for imported fresh produce
- Maintain accurate documentation for retailer and legal requirements
- Assist with supplier approval, due diligence and compliance records
- Help ensure full traceability across suppliers and third-party packhouses
- Communicate updates to specifications, legislation and customer requirements
- Support internal and supplier audits, including follow-ups
- Assist with packaging approvals and customer requirements
- Carry out quality checks and support site inspections where required
- Liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal teams to resolve quality issues
WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR
You might be:
- A Quality Coordinator, QA or junior Technical professional within food or fresh produce
- Familiar with UK retailer standards (or keen to develop in this area)
- Organised, detail-driven and confident managing documentation
- Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal teams
- Familiar with systems such as Sedex (or willing to learn)
- Happy with occasional travel in the UK and overseas
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