Technical Manager

The Role

We are recruiting a Technical Manager responsible for the Quality, Safety, Legality, and Integrity of products supplied from grower farms and packing facilities to retail, B2B customers, and other outlets.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with growers and packing site teams. You will support and develop the supply base while ensuring customer, retailer, and legislative compliance.

The role is site based, with regular interaction across the grower and packing network.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure all products meet required quality, safety, legal, and customer standards
Report and support resolution of QA or quality deviations
Implement and maintain Technical and QA procedures across growers and packhouses
Ensure full product traceability from field to customer
Maintain documentation to support BRC, retailer, and legislative compliance
Monitor grower and supplier compliance and escalate issues where required

Grower & Site Support

Act as the main technical point of contact for growers and internal teams
Support growers in meeting customer specifications
Carry out grower and packing site visits and audits
Assist with grower training and ongoing technical development

Auditing & Testing

Conduct internal audits against BRC and retailer standards
Support sites through announced and unannounced audits
Manage independent product testing programmes
Complete and trend technical data to identify risks and improvements

Technical Leadership

Work as part of the Technical Management team to resolve issues constructively
Lead technical issues through to resolution
Adapt to changing priorities and support wider business objectives

About You

Experience in a Technical or Quality role within agriculture, horticulture, or a grower-led supply chain
Proven experience managing the Tesco account as a Technical Manager
Confident working directly with growers and site teams
Strong knowledge of QA systems, traceability, and retailer standards
Experience supporting BRC audits
Proactive, organised, and comfortable working independently

For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email oskar@morepeople.co.uk