ABOUT THE ROLEJoin us at the Leckford Estate - the Waitrose Farm - and lead the technical standards that define our Leckford Estate brand. We are looking for a Technical Manager to lead all Quality & Technical activities to ensure Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm, produces and retails food that adheres to all appropriate Assurance Schemes, meets all statutory regulations & complies with Waitrose Technical policies.Lead Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm QMS Technical Management and Development ensuring safety & compliance at all timesDeliver technical compliance projects to continuously improve ways of working at the Leckford Farm Estate. At a GlanceSalary - 57,000 - 84,600 Contract type - This is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - 35 hours per week. 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. Location - Leckford Farm approximately 3 days a week and our Bracknell Head Office when required.All Quality & Technical activities to ensure Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm, produces and retails food that adheres to all appropriate Assurance Schemes, meets all statutory regulations & complies with Waitrose Technical policies.Leckford Estate, the Waitrose Farm QMS Technical Management and Development ensuring safety & compliance at all times.Relevant product, supplier & customer performance & relationships in order to ensure compliance to Waitrose quality, safety, legality and integrity, all relevant Brand standards & Commercial targetsDeliver technical compliance projects to continuously improve ways of working at the Leckford Farm Estate. Essential skills/experience you’ll needDegree in food science (or similar) or equivalent experience in Technical within the Food & Grocery industryTechnical, manufacturing experience within the food industrySupplier Management & Technical DevelopmentPassion for product and qualityDriving LicenceSpecialist training e.g allergens, microbiology, pesticide management, specification management and product labelling legal requirementsDesirable skills/experience you may haveAdditional specialist qualifications in specific category or product areas as requiredHACCP training (Level 3), Lead Assessor#LI-HEADOFFICE#LI-LB6 Leckford Estate, Leckford Estate Office, Leckford, Hampshire, SO20 6DAABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPWe’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Technical Manager (Part Time/Flexible/Home Working) in Bracknell employer: John Lewis Partnership
At John Lewis Partnership Cambridge, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our Partners and their growth. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional development through tailored training programmes. With a commitment to flexible, customer-led service, we ensure that every team member can thrive in an environment that prioritises both personal and career advancement.
