This isn't your average graduate role. As part of the Technical Team, you'll play a hands-on role in ensuring the fresh produce we grow, source, process, and package meets the highest standards in Legal, Safety, Quality, Ethical, and Sustainability benchmarks.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Real Responsibility from Day One - You'll have a direct impact on the quality and sustainability of products enjoyed by millions, working closely with suppliers, international farms, packhouses, and major UK retailers.
- See the World - Expect national and international travel as you visit supplier sites and gain invaluable experience through on-the-ground auditing and quality checks around the globe.
- Rapid Growth & Development - You'll be supported with tailored training, mentorship, and development opportunities as you grow into a specialist within the fresh produce industry.
- Make a Difference - From supporting ethical practices to improving sustainability standards, your work helps shape a better food system.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assessing and making decisions on product quality, seasonality, and compliance
- Managing and maintaining accurate supplier records to ensure full due diligence
- Engaging with suppliers to drive improvements in ethical, quality, and sustainability standards
- Providing clear and concise internal reporting for both customers and stakeholders
- Taking part in internal audits and customer-facing meetings
- Leading relationships with key suppliers and tracking their KPIs
- Managing customer specifications and updating relevant internal databases
- Acting as a product expert and supporting new product development
- Coordinating sample preparation and benchmarking activities
- Compiling monthly KPI reports for internal and external use
- Performing ad hoc tasks that contribute to the team's overall success
What We're Looking For:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and other computer applications
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for food and sustainability
- A full, clean driving license (preferred)
Whether you're passionate about food quality, international travel, sustainability-or all three-this is your chance to build a meaningful career with a company that's shaping the future of fresh produce.