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Working closely within our Technical & Product team, you will help guide seasonal product transitions, support quality intake standards, and provide engaging, hands-on learning for our operations and intake colleagues. In this role, you will build warm, collaborative connections across key supply chain partners - including procurement, At Source teams, and site teams - to ensure we consistently offer exceptional produce.\nKey responsibilities will include:\nChampion food safety, quality, and product integrity across our blueberry and grape ranges.\nProvide supportive seasonal guidance, training, and skill-building for technical intake and packhouse teams.\nOversee product freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews, and technical intake validations.\nPartner collaboratively with Procurement, At Source teams, Technical Managers, and Site Operations to explore category trends and nurture strong supplier relationships.\nHelp ensure our product specifications and site guidelines align smoothly with safety standards, BRC expectations, and internal best practices.\nUse product insights and data to continuous improve quality, streamline intake processes, and solve technical challenges constructively.\nMore about our perks\nGenerous holiday entitlement\nDiscretionary bonus scheme\n15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us\nAdditional 10% discount card for a friend or family member\nGenuine career progression and development opportunities - 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