Technical Manager - Non Food

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Quality Assurance department for a Technical Manager for our Non-Food own brand product range, based at our Wellingborough Head Office. This role will report to one of our Technical Controllers and is part of a small team of Technical Managers.

This role will give you the opportunity to work closely with your Suppliers, both in the UK and abroad. To enable you to carry this part of your role effectively, we are offering a car allowance as part of the renumeration package. We are currently working at least three days in the office with some flexibility to work from home. More details can be discussed at interview.

Role Responsibility

This role will be responsible for a wide range of non-food product activities, including:

Managing the technical aspects of product development, specifications, packaging/labelling and product launches.

Managing the technical relationship with our suppliers, ensuring they comply with our technical policies, maintain the safety and quality of our products and deal with any issues that may arise in those areas.

Completing and maintaining all the required due diligence activities and records for our non-food own brand suppliers and products, in support of our policies and procedures.

Responsibility for ensuring your products and packaging materials meet our sustainability requirements. Ensure our products comply with safety and quality standards through relevant testing

You will need

Experience of a similar role in the non-food or packaging arena is preferred

Packaging technology experience is preferred

Proven supplier & stakeholder management skills

Packaging substrate (films, paper, flexible plastics) experience or experience working on sustainable packaging initiatives would be highly advantageous

We would also consider a graduate or graduate calibre candidate with the relevant, formal packaging/materials qualification and industrial experience, looking for an upward move

Strong communication and analytical skills, with an eye for detail

Desire to ensure exacting product and operational standards

Understanding and interest in emerging non-food legislation and policy initiatives

UK driving licence is essential, with access to your own car for (Car Allowance provided)

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend GBP50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend GBP50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco