Technical Manager

Fresh Produce

Sidcup | £40,000 – £45,000 | Sunday – Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Premier Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-established fresh produce manufacturing company in Sidcup to recruit an experienced Technical Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional with a proven background in fresh produce to join a reputable and growing business at a key stage of development.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing technical operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across the site. You will work closely with the Quality Team and operational stakeholders, playing a hands-on role in driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing food safety, quality, QMS and BRCGS standards
• Supplier approval, due diligence and compliance management
• Conducting site GMPs, internal audits and managing non-conformances
• Complaints and rejection investigations
• Maintaining and updating technical documentation
• Benchmarking and market gap analysis
• Supporting the Quality Team and wider business
• Liaising with retail customers and stakeholders
• Occasional travel to third-party packing sites

About You

• Proven experience within the fresh produce industry (essential)
• Strong knowledge of fruit and vegetable products
• Solid understanding of food safety and quality systems
• Experience working with retail customers
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing fresh produce business

If you are an experienced Technical Manager with a fresh produce background and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Kirsty Cutts – 07737 865 614

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