Technical Specialist

4 weeks ago

Spalding, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time

Fresh Produce Technologist / Technical ManagerWhere quality meets innovation… and great produce starts its journey to the shelf.Do you love fresh produce, field walks, crop trials, supplier relationships, and being right at the heart of where great food begins? We are looking for a Fresh Produce Technologist to champion quality from field to fork, partner with world-class growers, and help deliver the freshest, most sustainable produce to their customers.In this role you’ll work across growers, packhouses, retailers, and internal teams — making sure every product lives up to the standards their customers expect. You’ll be a problem-solver, an innovator, a quality guardian… and a key ambassador for the business.What You’ll Be DoingWorking closely with growers and packers to drive top-tier quality and continuous improvementActing as a go-to contact for customers and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chainChampioning our Human Rights commitments and ensuring safe, ethical working environmentsSupporting R&D, innovation, and sustainability projects that move the industry forwardEnsuring growers and packhouses uphold gold-standard technical and sustainability practicesConducting supplier audits, quality visits, and due diligence checksMonitoring product integrity, food safety KPIs, ethical accreditations, pesticide testing, and moreBenchmarking products and driving improvements in shelf life, quality, and consistencyDelivering crop reports, PIR reviews, grower scorecards, and seasonal insightsHosting retail buyers/technologists on farm — showcasing crop quality and big-picture trendsLeading crop trials, NPD concepts, and first-to-market opportunitiesDriving sustainability initiatives including Net Zero, packaging reduction, and ICM practicesStaying ahead of industry trends to keep our customers in the knowWho We’re Looking ForDegree-level qualification (or equivalent) ideallySolid understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, BRCStrong knowledge of UK retailers & trendsExcellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsCommercially aware and analyticalConfident problem-solver and proactive team playerSkilled in Microsoft Office & report writingFresh produce knowledgeYou’ll be part of a forward-thinking technical team, hands-on with crops, growers, innovation, and sustainability — shaping the future of fresh produce for a major UK retailer base.If you’re passionate about produce, energised by technical problem-solving, and excited by the chance to innovate from seed to shelf… this role is calling your name, please contact Luan Harrison for further information

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