Join Keelings You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food -
We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People
- We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways -
Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World -
We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships -
Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth -
We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter -
We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork -
We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity -
We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement -
We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.
We are currently hiring a Assistant Technical Manager to join our retail division.
Key Responsibilities
* To category manage all aspects of product quality, safety and legality from the supplier base to the customer.
* To liaise and consult with other departments in on all aspects of food quality, legality and safety within the
* category through training and generation of information and to maintain all technical management systems,ie SEDEX, ETI, Retailer Websites, etc.
* To ensure the business is compliant on ethical and environmental issues.
* Supplier Management:
* Support development of strong relationships with suppliers and growers.
* Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and manage supplier KPIs.
* Ensure robust systems for product quality, safety, and legality.
* Maintain supplier/grower due diligence to meet customer and legal requirements.
* Report non-conformance issues and coordinate supplier improvement plans.
* Drive sustainability within the supply base
* Internal Collaboration & Systems:
* Liaise with internal departments to ensure best practices in quality and compliance.
* Contribute to training and information-sharing initiatives.
* Maintain technical data and systems (SEDEX, ETI, retailer platforms).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Customer QSL
* Supplier QSL
* Reduction in Net Waste
Key Skills & Knowledge
* Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
* Strong team player and effective communicator
* Proactive, flexible, and adaptable
* Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
* Excellent planning and organisational abilities
* High standards of confidentiality and discretion
* Self-starter with good initiative Education & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is highly desirable
Recruitment Process
* CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
* Phone Screening
* Assessment Centre & a brief Interview
* 2nd Round Interview with a member with of the Recruitment Team & Department Manager
* Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact