Technical Product Specialist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Morrisons is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As our Product Expert, you will be our go-to champion for product quality, technical insight, and category knowledge. 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.
We have the following two positions available:
- Technical Product Specialist - Blueberries & Grapes
- Technical Product Specialist - Salads & Exotics
- Champion food safety, quality, and product integrity across our blueberry and grape ranges.
- Provide supportive seasonal guidance, training, and skill-building for technical intake and packhouse teams.
- Oversee product freshness checks, shelf-life studies, quality reviews, and technical intake validations.
- Partner collaboratively with Procurement, At Source teams, Technical Managers, and Site Operations to explore category trends and nurture strong supplier relationships.
- Help ensure our product specifications and site guidelines align smoothly with safety standards, BRC expectations, and internal best practices.
- Use product insights and data to continuous improve quality, streamline intake processes, and solve technical challenges constructively.
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
- Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:
- Relevant experience or a degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or business
- Knowledge of safety, legality, compliance and quality across supply chain and produce range
- Previous experience/knowledge of high risk coupled with thermal processing knowledge/experience
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
- Excellent communication skills and solution focussed problem solver
- A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role
- Excellent communication skills
- A can do attitude and a strong work ethic
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Morrisons, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Morrisons holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.