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 PrioritiesBetter 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 ValuesPeople Matter -We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contributeTeamwork -We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One KeelingsIntegrity -We do the right thing and deliver on our commitmentsPassion 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 ResponsibilitiesTo 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 thecategory 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 baseInternal 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 QSLSupplier QSLReduction in Net WasteKey Skills & KnowledgePositive attitude and eagerness to learnStrong team player and effective communicatorProactive, flexible, and adaptableStrong IT skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)Excellent planning and organisational abilitiesHigh standards of confidentiality and discretionSelf-starter with good initiative Education & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree is highly desirableRecruitment ProcessCV Submission & email acknowledgment of receiptPhone ScreeningAssessment Centre & a brief Interview2nd Round Interview with a member with of the Recruitment Team & Department ManagerOutcome & FeedbackInclusion & Diversity StatementIn 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 StatementIf you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact