Assistant Technical Manager

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role:

To category manage all aspects of product quality, safety and legality from the supplier base to the customer.

To liaise and consult with other departments in on all aspects of food quality, legality and safety within the

category through training and generation of information and to maintain all technical management systems,

I.e. SEDEX, ETI, Retailer Websites, etc.

To ensure the business is compliant on ethical and environmental issues.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Supplier Management:

• Support development of strong relationships with suppliers and growers.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and manage supplier KPIs.
• Ensure robust systems for product quality, safety, and legality.
• Maintain supplier/grower due diligence to meet customer and legal requirements.
• Report non-conformance issues and coordinate supplier improvement plans.
• Drive sustainability within the supply base

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure best practices in quality and compliance.
• Contribute to training and information-sharing initiatives.
• Maintain technical data and systems (SEDEX, ETI, retailer platforms).

• Customer QSL
• Supplier QSL
• Reduction in Net Waste

Essential:

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong team player and effective communicator
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• High standards of confidentiality and discretion
• Self-starter with good initiative

Bachelor's degree is highly desirable

Benefits:

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]

Recruitment Process

• 1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• 2. Phone Screening
• 3. 1st Interview
• 4. 2nd Interview
• 5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/