TECHNICAL MANAGER Sidcup | £50,000 - £55,000 DOE | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Fresh Produce Technical experts - this one's for you! Are you a Technical professional with a passion for fresh produce who knows your BRCGS from your GAP analysis and your HACCP from your customer platforms? We're looking for an experienced Fresh Produce Technical professional to join a busy technical team in Sidcup, working closely with the Head of Technical across customer, site and supplier-facing technical activity. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, covering everything from specifications and complaints through to audits, HACCP, technical systems and customer requirements. What will you be getting stuck into? CUSTOMER & SUPPLIER TECHNICAL Manage product and customer specifications and technical platforms Handle complaints, rejections, investigations and non-conformances Support supplier approval, due diligence and temporary specification management Approve labels and packed-at-source products Liaise with technical teams at source and visit suppliers when required Visit third-party packing facilities and support benchmarking/GAP analysis Work closely with commercial, procurement and customer teamsSITE TECHNICAL Maintain policies, procedures and technical documentation Lead internal GMP audits and manage corrective actions Support BRCGS, Red Tractor and LEAF compliance Host third-party audits Lead the site's HACCP Team Coordinate technical training and maintain training records Prepare and analyse data for monthly SMM meetings Help drive a strong food safety culture throughout the businessWhat are we looking for? You'll need solid Fresh Produce experience - fruit & veg is essential - along with a strong technical foundation covering: Food Safety & Quality BRCGS HACCP Level 3+ QMS & technical systems Product specifications Retailer/customer requirements Complaint & non-conformance management Internal auditing You'll also be organised, methodical and confident working at pace, with strong IT skills across Microsoft Office. Spanish language skills would be a bonus, and a full driving licence is essential. Why this role? You'll be joining a technical team where you'll have genuine exposure across customers, suppliers, site operations and senior stakeholders - giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and make a real impact on food safety, quality and compliance. If you're ready for a role where no two days are quite the same, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation
Technical Manager in Sidcup employer: MorePeople
Join a leading UK food manufacturing business in Quarrington, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that values innovation and teamwork. With a structured shift pattern and a strong focus on employee development, this role offers excellent opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth, making it an ideal place for skilled Electrical Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the FMCG sector.
