Category Technical Manager - Fresh Produce (Fruit)

Ready to bring your technical know-how to one of the biggest names in fresh produce?
We are seeking a dynamic Category Technical Manager to lead all aspects of fruit production, from field to fork, supporting our partnerships with customers and delivering the highest standards in quality, compliance, and sustainability.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be the technical heartbeat of your category, combining your passion for produce with practical expertise. This role's all about variety - one day you could be walking the orchards with growers, the next you'll be steering projects on new varieties, packaging innovation, or sustainability.
Key projects include:

• Leading technical excellence for your product category and retail customer.
• Driving forward projects across new varieties, sourcing, and grower development.
• Supporting the technical admin team to keep due diligence sharp and retailer-ready.
• Taking the lead on grower visits, audits, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Supporting the sustainability and carbon-reduction journey for our supply base.
• Delivering clear, insightful technical KPI reports for customer reviews.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who knows their fruit - and how to keep it compliant, sustainable, and customer-ready.

• Strong produce and agronomy knowledge, ideally within fruit.
• Hands-on experience with food safety, retailer standards, and supplier approval.
• Confident auditor (Red Tractor, LEAF, HACCP, BRC).
• Comfortable building relationships across growers, customers, and internal teams.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple priorities.

Why Join ?

You'll be part of a business that lives and breathes fresh produce, they about people, planet, and produce - working closely with retailers and growers to make a real impact. Expect a supportive environment, room to grow, and the chance to shape the future of fruit supply.

Package: Competitive + car allowance + 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + pension

For further information, please get in touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or e mail luan@morepeople.co.uk