Technical Manager in Chatteris
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Job Description
UK TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAGER – FRESH PRODUCE
Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire (with UK & overseas travel)
We are working with a grower-owned fresh produce business where quality, transparency and long-term partnerships are its core. They are looking for a UK Technical & Quality Manager to take ownership of technical, food safety and quality compliance across its imported fresh produce supply into UK retailers.
THE ROLE – WHAT YOU’LL REALLY BE DOING
This is a hands-on, end-to-end technical role with real influence.
You’ll be the technical lead for all imported produce into the UK, acting as the primary contact for retailers, suppliers and third-party packhouses — ensuring everything is safe, legal, compliant and commercially fit for market.
If you enjoy supplier engagement, audits, retailer standards and rolling your sleeves up to solve quality issues, this role will suit you perfectly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee food safety and quality for all imported fresh produce
Ensure compliance with UK legislation and retailer codes of practice
Maintain full traceability across suppliers and third-party packhouses
Communicate changes in legislation, specifications and customer requirements
Manage supplier approval, due diligence and compliance documentation
Review and support supplier internal audits
Provide technical support to third-party packing operations
Approve packaging, traceability systems and customer requirements
Conduct on-site quality inspections where required
Support quality service providers and operational teams
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You’ll likely be:
A Technical or Quality Manager in fresh produce or food supply
Experienced with UK retailer standards and imported produce
Confident managing supplier approval, audits and due diligence
Familiar with Sedex and ethical audit platforms
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple customer systems
Happy to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas
If you’re a commercially aware Technical Manager who enjoys being close to the product, the growers and the customer — this is one worth exploring.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530
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- Location:
- Chatteris
- Job Type:
- FullTime