Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control

Job description

Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control 

Location: Home-based / Yorkshire Office 

Reporting to: Head of Technical 

About Us 

We are an international agricultural technology company, helping potato, onion, and tomato growers across Europe and beyond improve crop performance, storage, and post-harvest quality. Our innovative solutions combine science, technology, and practical expertise to support growers and the wider fresh produce industry. 

The Role 

We’re looking for a hands-on technical expert to lead our knowledge of potato storage, sprout control, and ethylene-based solutions. You’ll provide advice, run trials, support product development, and act as a key technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with UK and international travel, offering a mix of fieldwork, technical development, and strategic input. 

What You’ll Do 

• Provide expert guidance on potato storage, sprout control, and Restrain products 
• Design, run, and document storage trials to support product performance and development 
• Oversee external trial partners to ensure high-quality, accurate results 
• Support product innovation with field insights and technical evaluation 
• Identify new opportunities for Restrain technologies and applications 
• Represent the company at industry events, open days, and customer meetings 
• Keep up-to-date with regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging technologies 

What We’re Looking For 

• Strong technical knowledge of potato storage, post-harvest physiology, or related agronomy fields 
• Experience in trials, data analysis, and product development 
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues clearly 
• Commercially aware and able to work independently and collaboratively 
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally 

What We Offer 

• Dynamic, innovative work environment 
• Opportunity to lead technical excellence in a growing international business 
• Travel and fieldwork opportunities across Europe 
• Competitive salary with benefits 

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Knaresborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English