Technical Coordinator - Food Manufacturing

Technical Coordinator

£25,000 to £30,000 Per Annum
Hampshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8698

The company

A well-established company based in the UK offering commercial support to many brands across the country by creating company-specific sales strategies and negotiating programme volumes.

About the Technical Coordinator job

The purpose of your role will be to Provide technical support and coordination to key clients, assist in the implementation and monitoring of innovative agricultural technologies as well as be involved in the smooth operation and maintenance of robotic systems in the ‘field’.

• Act as a liaison between the head office, clients, and marketing teams to ensure seamless information flow, prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations, and coordinate technical meetings and training sessions where required.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of technical projects, track project milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timelines are met as well as providing support in the development of project documentation and technical manuals.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of produce and adherence to technical standards, implement and oversee quality control measures.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in agricultural technology, whilst participating in the research and development of new technological solutions.

About You

The successful candidate shall Ideally possess a Food Science or Agricultural Graduate degree as well as some experience within food manufacturing or FMCG, either through a university placement or time in the industry. Previous experience in a technical role within the agriculture or fresh produce sector is advantageous but not essential.

• Ambitious with a strong desire to kick start a fulfilling career in the fresh produce sector.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Innovative thinker with a passion for technology and sustainability in agriculture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and technical software applications.

More details

The Technical Coordinator job is based in Hampshire and is paying £25,000 to £30,000 Per Annum according to your experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company. As a Technical Coordinator, you will gain invaluable experience, brilliant mentoring and have the chance to grow within the organization, contributing to groundbreaking projects and advancements in the fresh produce sector.

Travel to Essex/Berkshire/Surrey once per month between the months of April and October and you shall have a drivers license and own transport. 

The package includes 25 days holiday + bank holidays, annual bonus in July (dependent on KPIs and business performance), statutory pension contributions.

The working hours are Monday to Friday / 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Alternate job titles

Technical Administrator | Technical Supervisor | QA Manager | Quality Supervisor | Food Technologist