Technical Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Sidcup
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing and Production
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Food Safety
Quality Systems
Supplier Approval
GMP
Auditing
Retail Customer Liaison
FULL DESCRIPTION
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.
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 – [contact hidden]
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