Technical Manager
Fresh People are recruiting for a well-established fresh produce business based in Maidstone, Kent, operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment supplying major UK retailers.
Due to continued growth, a Technical Manager is required to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a customer-facing role responsible for managing technical standards, supplier performance, and ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance across the supply chain.
The Role
You will work closely with senior technical leadership, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain high standards, support audits, manage technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement across quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage supplier relationships and drive technical performance
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with retailer standards
• Deliver KPI reporting across quality, complaints, shelf life, and waste
• Maintain and manage technical documentation, specifications, and records
• Communicate quality issues and supply challenges to internal teams and customers
• Support product trials, sampling, benchmarking, and innovation initiatives
• Organise and support supplier and customer visits
• Work cross-functionally with commercial, procurement, packaging, and operations teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and processes
About You
• Experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical role within fresh produce (essential)
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer standards
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role
• Confident working with suppliers, growers, and internal teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills
How to Apply
If you are looking for a customer-facing technical role within a fast-paced fresh produce environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a member of the Fresh People team will be in touch.
