Technical Manager

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. About You You will have: * 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. What We’re Looking For 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. If you are ready for your next challenge and have the experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you