HEAD OF TECHNICAL

Location: MM Flowers, Pierson Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YA
Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Pay Frequency: Monthly

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AT MM FLOWERS.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Technical to lead in our technical function at MM Flowers – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh-cut flowers to major retailers.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the quality, compliance, and innovation agenda across our operations, lead and develop a high-performing technical team, and strengthen our customer partnerships through clear, data-led leadership. You’ll be a key influencer across the business and play a critical role in our growth and technical reputation in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, coaching, and managing the technical team (including technologists and coordinators)
• Acting as technical account manager for major customers and building strong external relationships
• Overseeing compliance with all relevant safety, legal, and customer standards (HACCP, QMS, etc.)
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation in product quality and technical standards
• Providing data-led insights and reports to operational and senior leadership teams
• Supporting and contributing to the wider business strategy and cross-functional collaboration
• Representing MM Flowers as a technical leader both internally and within the industry

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in a senior technical role within cut flowers, food, or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, legal compliance, and customer requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams
• Commercial awareness and an ability to align technical strategy with business goals

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monthly pay
• 33 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Salary sacrifice pension (matched up to 7.5%)
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• State-of-the-art working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme via Grocery Aid
• Recommend a Friend bonus (£250)

This is a unique opportunity to lead technical strategy in a growing, fast-paced and innovative business that supplies some of the UK’s biggest retailers.

IF YOU’RE READY TO LEAD WITH PURPOSE AND PASSION, APPLY TODAY.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Head of Technica

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, coaching, and managing the technical team (including technologists and coordinators)
• Acting as technical account manager for major customers and building strong external relationships
• Overseeing compliance with all relevant safety, legal, and customer standards (HACCP, QMS, etc.)
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation in product quality and technical standards
• Providing data-led insights and reports to operational and senior leadership teams
• Supporting and contributing to the wider business strategy and cross-functional collaboration
• Representing MM Flowers as a technical leader both internally and within the industr