Role:Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)Salary: c£60k Location: Kent (Hybrid)Schedule:Monday to Friday (Standard Office Hours, 1 day a week WFH)
The OpportunityAre you a Technical Lead looking for a role where you have genuine influence over the supply chain? Our client is a leading Fresh Produce specialist in the Kent area, known for their innovation and long-standing relationships withTier 1 UK Retailers.
As Technical Manager, you will move beyond simple compliance. You will lead, motivate, and drive a technical strategy that ensures world-class product flow from farm gate to the retail shelf. This is a high-visibility role focused on continuous improvement and maintaining “Gold Standard” technical satisfaction with our key customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Retailer Partnerships:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring 100% compliance with specific customer codes of practice.
Strategy Execution:
Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction.
Supply Chain Integrity:
Manage food safety and quality standards across the entire supply chain, from crop production to final delivery.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead the site toward “Best in Class” status, identifying efficiencies through data-led decision-making.
What You’ll Bring:
Produce Pedigree:
Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically withinFresh Produce.
Retailer Savvy:
Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems.
The “Data” Mindset:
Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes.
Leadership:
A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits
- Monday-Friday role with 1 day WFH to support your work-life balance.
- You aren’t just a cog in the machine; you are the guardian of quality for a major name in the industry
Job Type: Full-time
