Vitacress

Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Thursday 19 February 2026 at 01:00 Head of Technical Location: St. Mary Bourne, Hampshire. Supplier and customer travel required. Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary and Benefits: Competitive plus bonus, pension and PMI. At Vitacress, doing the right thing isn't a slogan - it's how we protect our people, our products, and our reputation. As our new Head of Technical, you'll lead from the front, shaping how we deliver food safety, quality, and technical excellence across our UK Salads business. In this role, you will You'll take ownership of the entire technical agenda - from farms and raw materials through to packing, customer delivery, and retailer relationships. You'll lead a talented team, build strategic partnerships, and be the senior technical voice our business and customers rely on. You'll guide our HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP systems, oversee audits, strengthen supplier assurance, and ensure every product we send out meets the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality. You'll act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, shaping strategy with clear data insights and bringing a commercial mindset to every decision. You'll lead the technical response to incidents, drive continuous improvement, champion innovation, and elevate our food safety and quality culture across sites. You'll be visible, influential, and accountable - and your impact will be felt end to end. You can do this If you're experienced in technical leadership within FMCG, confident with UK retailer expectations, and skilled at translating complex food safety issues into clear, actionable direction, this is your stage. You know how to lead teams, manage audits, communicate with impact, and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment. You'll do this for us Bring your technical expertise, leadership courage, and passion for quality. In return, you'll help shape the future of Vitacress Salads - and set the standard for what excellent looks like. Ready to lead where it matters most? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Simon Dickinson () for more information.

A leading UK salad producer in Andover seeks a Head of Technical to oversee the technical agenda, manage food safety systems, and drive quality standards across the business. The role requires strong leadership skills, experience in FMCG technical leadership, and a proven ability to communicate effectively. This is a pivotal position with the opportunity to impact food safety and quality at every level. Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits offered.

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