Technical Manager
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced UK Technical & Quality Manager to take ownership of technical, food safety, quality and compliance activities for imported fresh produce supplied to major UK retailers.
This is a hands-on role working across international suppliers, third-party packhouses and retail customers. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet UK legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee food safety, quality and regulatory compliance for imported fresh produce.
- Manage supplier approval, due diligence, audits and corrective actions.
- Maintain traceability and technical compliance across the supply chain.
- Manage Sedex, PPPL documentation and other customer/certification requirements.
- Provide technical and quality support to third-party packhouses.
- Conduct site visits and quality inspections where required.
- Investigate complaints, rejections and non-conformances, including root cause analysis.
- Produce quality reports and monitor product and stock quality.
- Keep suppliers, retailers and internal stakeholders informed of relevant technical and legislative changes.
- Proven experience in a Technical or Quality role within fresh produce or food supply.
- Strong knowledge of UK retailer technical standards.
- Experience with imported produce and international supply chains.
- Strong understanding of supplier approval, audits and due diligence.
- Experience with Sedex or similar ethical audit platforms.
- Good knowledge of UK food safety legislation and traceability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Willingness to travel to supplier and packhouse sites.
We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to work independently and build strong relationships with suppliers, packhouses and retailers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international fresh produce business and take ownership of a key technical and quality function.
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