Group Technical Coordinator

Technical Coordinator

Ready to get technical?

We're looking for a Technical Coordinator to join a busy multi-site fresh produce business, supporting the Head of Quality & Compliance across food safety, quality, legality, sustainability and technical compliance.

This is a role with plenty of variety. One day you could be coordinating sampling and reviewing results, the next preparing for an audit, investigating a non-conformance or pulling together data for a customer. You'll be right in the middle of the technical operation, working across field, packhouse and coldstore environments.

What will you be doing?

Keep things compliant - maintain technical documentation, procedures, records and customer portals so everything is accurate, current and audit-ready.

Support field & packhouse teams - help with risk assessments, product specifications, quality standards and technical requirements.

Coordinate sampling - manage product, water and soil sampling programmes from preparation through to results and follow-up.

Get involved in audits - support internal audits and prepare for BRCGS, Red Tractor, LEAF Marque and customer audits.

Investigate & improve - support complaint, non-conformance and quality investigations, helping identify root causes and corrective actions.

Keep traceability sharp - coordinate traceability and mock recall exercises and make sure actions are followed through.

Make data useful - collate and analyse quality and compliance information, identify trends and produce meaningful reports and KPIs.

Work with people - liaise with customers, suppliers, laboratories, auditors and colleagues across the business.

Support sustainability & ethical compliance - coordinate information around water, waste, energy, crop protection, biodiversity and greenhouse gas reporting, alongside SEDEX activity.

Support product development - assist with packaging validation and shelf-life activities.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need to know everything on day one.

We're looking for someone who is organised, curious, accurate and proactive, with experience in a technical, quality, compliance or coordination role within fresh produce, food manufacturing, agriculture or a related environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing technical documentation, records or databases
• A good understanding of food safety and quality
• HACCP and Food Hygiene knowledge
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• The confidence to communicate with customers, suppliers and auditors
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• An interest in data, compliance and continuous improvement
• Experience of BRCGS, Red Tractor, LEAF Marque, auditing or ethical compliance would be a bonus
• A full UK driving licence, as you'll travel between sites

Why this role?

Because it's far more than an admin role.

You'll get exposure to the full technical picture of a fresh produce business - from field to packhouse to customer - while working alongside experienced technical and operational teams.

If you're already working in Technical, QA or Compliance and want a role where you can broaden your experience, take ownership and make a genuine difference, this could be a great next step.