Senior Technologist (Horticulture)

A Rare Opportunity at the Heart of UK Horticulture

This is not a back-office technical role. This is a front-line, customer-facing position where you will sit right at the intersection of product, people, and performance—driving quality, influencing outcomes, and helping shape the future of a highly respected UK horticultural business. You’ll be the technical voice to key retail customers, ensuring products are not just compliant but exceptional.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the lead technical contact for key customers
• Owning product specifications—making sure they are accurate, achievable, and commercially viable
• Working cross-functionally with NPD, production, and plant care teams
• Leading pre-productions and product launches with confidence
• Investigating, reporting, and reducing customer complaints
• Driving continuous improvement across quality, shelf-life, and performance
• Visiting growers and suppliers to ensure standards are delivered from source
• Supporting and developing junior technologists

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical experience in horticulture / fresh produce / glasshouse production
• Solid understanding of customer requirements, specifications, and audits
• Knowledge of plant passporting, imports/exports, and compliance
• A confident communicator—comfortable presenting to customers and stakeholders
• Detail-focused, organised, and commercially aware
• Someone who doesn’t just manage problems—but solves them and improves systems

Why This Role?

• Work with a business that is highly regarded in its sector
• Genuine opportunity to influence customers and internal strategy
• Be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• A role where your impact is visible and valued

Interested?

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via this website or call Ian Reed on (phone number removed) quoting Ref: 6063IR

Redfox Executive Selection – specialists in agriculture, horticulture, and fresh produce recruitment.