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Technical & Quality Manager

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Technical & Quality Manager

Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire (with UK & occasional overseas travel)

We are working with a grower-owned fresh produce business where quality, transparency and long-term partnerships are at the core of everything they do. They are now looking for a Quality Coordinator to support the technical and quality function across imported fresh produce supplied into UK retailers.

THE ROLE - WHAT YOU'LL REALLY BE DOING

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be right at the centre of product quality and compliance.

You'll support the technical team in ensuring all imported produce meets food safety, legal and customer requirements - working closely with suppliers, packhouses and retailers to keep everything running smoothly.

If you enjoy being detail-focused, organised and close to the product - while still having exposure to suppliers and audits - this role will suit you perfectly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support food safety and quality compliance for imported fresh produce
Maintain accurate documentation for retailer and legal requirements
Assist with supplier approval, due diligence and compliance records
Help ensure full traceability across suppliers and third-party packhouses
Communicate updates to specifications, legislation and customer requirements
Support internal and supplier audits, including follow-ups
Assist with packaging approvals and customer requirements
Carry out quality checks and support site inspections where required
Liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal teams to resolve quality issues

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You might be:

A Quality Coordinator, QA or junior Technical professional within food or fresh produce
Familiar with UK retailer standards (or keen to develop in this area)
Organised, detail-driven and confident managing documentation
Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal teams
Familiar with systems such as Sedex (or willing to learn)
Happy with occasional travel in the UK and overseasIf you're looking for a role where you can build your technical career, gain exposure to suppliers and retailers, and be part of a business that values quality and relationships - this is well worth exploring.

The role offers a mix of office-based work, remote working and supplier visits.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on (phone number removed)

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