AddressAt a glance
We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. In this role you will split your time between our Leckford Farm primarily, Bracknell office and home.
Salary - £53,100 - 74,600
Contract type - Permanent
What’s the role about?
In the role of Technical Manager (Leckford), you are tasked with overseeing all Quality & Technical processes to guarantee that Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm, consistently manufactures and sells food in compliance with recognised Assurance Schemes, adheres to statutory regulations, and aligns with the Technical policies of Waitrose
You will lead the Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm Quality Management System (QMS) Technical Management and Development ensuring safety & compliance at all times. Your role will encompass monitoring and maintaining product, supplier, and customer interactions to align with the quality, safety, compliance, and ethical standards of Waitrose, ensuring all relevant brand guidelines and commercial goals are met.
You will be accountable for Leckford Quality and Technical (operational standards and business culture) to ensure the consistent delivery of food quality, safety & legality across all production, packing and laboratory activities
Processing Dairy (including the laboratory)
Oilseed Processing
Leckford Farm Shop (Local & Regional policy and Own Brand products labelling)
Farming (co-manufacturer for Brut, Cider, Apple Juice and Flour)
What will you have?
Degree in food science (or similar) or equivalent experience in Technical within the Food & Grocery industry
Extensive experience in Technical, manufacturing within the food industry
Supplier Management & Technical Development
Passion for product and quality
Driving Licence
Benefits of the Partnership and the role
- Hybrid Working.
️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday,, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).
- - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
- Health Care cover
- Simple cycle to work support scheme
- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
- Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
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