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Technical Compliance Manager
Location: Chichester
Salary: 40k - 45k + 5% bonus
Contract: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, fully on-site.
Join the market leaders in producing safe, legal, and high-quality soft fruit. We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Compliance Manager to ensure products meet the highest standards of food safety, integrity, and customer specifications.
What You'll Do
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (BRCGS, Global Gap, Red Tractor, customer specifications).
- Manage internal audits and oversee corrective actions for non-conformities.
- Supervise pest control and maintain strong hygiene controls across the site.
- Support technical projects and contribute to HACCP and food safety management systems.
- Lead and develop a small team, including recruitment and training.
- Prepare and present KPIs and compliance reports.
- Deliver training and maintain accurate compliance records.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet audit and customer requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a technical role within fresh produce or fresh food.
- Formal qualifications in auditing or quality management systems.
- HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 certifications.
- Experience with BRCGS and customer audits.
- Minimum 5 years in the fresh produce sector.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) and excellent communication abilities.
- Valid driving licence.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure.
Why Join?
- Be part of a market-leading company committed to quality and innovation.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
- Play a key role in shaping compliance and food safety standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual performance review.
- Company pension scheme (5% employer)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. (Buy / sell holiday).
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Employee discount on fresh produce.
- Free on-site parking. Electric car charge port.
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and company engagement activities.
