MorePeople

About the Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Food, Fresh Produce, Horticulture, Agriculture, Rural and Garden Retail sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

How we work - We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

MorePeople

Job Title

Technologist

Job Description

**Job title:** Technical Technologist – Customer & Food Safety **Role Summary:** Provide technical support to the Technical Manager in ensuring high-quality, food‑safe fresh produce. Manage client relationships, identify improvement opportunities, and safeguard brand integrity through proactive technical interventions and continuous process optimization. **Expectations:** - Deliver reliable, detail‑oriented technical solutions within operational shifts (Monday‑Friday, on‑call rota). - Maintain stringent food safety standards and adhere to all regulatory requirements. - Collaborate cross‑functionally to embed best practices and brand values. **Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as first‑line technical liaison for customers, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting technical issues. - Conduct product quality inspections, process audits, and data analysis to identify risks and improvement areas. - Recommend and implement corrective actions, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000). - Support continuous improvement initiatives, documenting lessons learned and contributing to standard operating procedures. - Protect brand reputation by promptly resolving quality or safety incidents and communicating resolutions to stakeholders. - Participate in scheduled on‑call rota, ensuring 24/7 availability for critical issues. **Required Skills:** - Strong technical acumen in food safety, microbiology, or quality control. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills. - Effective communication and customer‑service orientation. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic settings. - Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Engineering, or related field. - Certification in HACCP, ISO 22000, or equivalent preferred. ---

Spalding, United kingdom

On site

04-02-2026