Job Description:

Technical Services Team Leader

About Us 

Within the UK there are two food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. 

The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand, and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll lead key technical services activities and support the wider Technical/Quality team. You’ll make sure legislative requirements, industry codes of practice and customer standards are clearly reflected in the site Quality Management System (QMS) and followed across the business.

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30am-17:00pm

Pay: £(phone number removed)

Main Responsibilities 

Maintain the QMS and its compliance to BRC and customer requirements. Ensure the QMS is keep up to date and any amendments actioned.
Manage the internal systems audit schedule and ensure all are completed on time and all non-conformances actioned.
Conduct trend analysis on all Technical KPI’s, communicate all findings to stakeholders. Support closure of non-conformances.
Active participant in HACCP, TACCP and all third-party audits.
Manage supplier approval process, conduct supplier approval audits were necessary.
Manage customer specification systems/portals. 
Ensure all equipment is calibrated to schedule.
Participate in packaging approval and approve artwork on Brandbank.

Skills and Experience Required 

Previous experience in the food industry is essential.
Experience leading a small team in a technical capacity.
Strong knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards.
Good interpersonal skills. Able to operate effectively within a team dealing with multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills. Able to assimilate and present information to inform and influence decision making.
Relevant auditing qualification/experience of auditing external businesses.
Strong analytical skills. Able to assimilate and present information to inform and influence decision making.

What You Will Get In Return  

Life Assurance: 4x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from Burton.

Next Steps 

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!  

Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. 

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.