Lead. Inspire. Transform.
Join a business where innovation meets integrity, and technical leadership powers sustainable success.

About the Business

They are not just a fresh produce supplier - they are a fast-moving, forward-thinking market leader with a state-of-the-art facility and bold ambitions for growth. Since the early 2000, they have built a reputation for excellence, driven by quality, innovation, and a genuine commitment to people and the planet.

This is your chance to shape the future of food - in a business that doesn't just keep up with change, but leads it.

The Opportunity

We're searching for a Technical Director - a strategic heavyweight with the vision and experience to elevate technical operations to new heights.

This is a leadership role where you'll:

• Define and execute technical strategy
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement
• Lead and inspire high-performing teams
• Act as a key voice in senior leadership and customer conversations

You won't just be managing systems - you'll be building the future of our technical function.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set and deliver a progressive technical vision aligned with business goals
• Identify tech trends and emerging risks to maintain competitive edge
• Lead investment planning, compliance strategy, and tech transformation

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Set gold-standard technical policies and practices
• Drive quality, consistency, and compliance across all sites and processes
• Cultivate a proactive approach to food safety, sustainability, and innovation

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a best-in-class technical team
• Oversee Factory & Customer Technical Managers
• Foster a high-performance, high-collaboration culture

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Represent the business in high-level technical discussions
• Build trusted relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry partners
• Ensure smooth communication across internal functions and external stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role (Food/FMCG/Fresh Produce)
• Expertise in food safety, quality, compliance, and retailer standards
• A strategic mind with a hands-on, people-first leadership style
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering business impact
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels

What's in It for You?

This isn't just another job - it's your next big career move.

Competitive Salary
Car Allowance
Performance Bonus (with a strong track record of paying out)
Family Private Healthcare
Enhanced Pension Scheme
33 Days Annual Leave
A chance to lead with purpose in a values-driven organisation

Ready to take the lead?
Apply today or contact Luan Harrison at 01780 480 530 or email luan@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential discussion.