Market Leading Food Business now looking to recruit…
BASED NEAR GREENFORD
COMPANY
An established forward-thinking, family-owned business, this company specialises in the growing, packing and marketing of produce from all over the world. They also produce homegrown seasonal produce and they supply to some of the biggest Retailers in the UK! What makes them special are the many partnerships they have built with producers both at home and abroad, enabling a reliable and innovative supply of high-volume, high-value produce week in and week out. With 50 years experience, they've developed a unique infrastructure and a solid and dependable operation that manages complex integrated growing supply chains from seed to shelf. For everybody involved, this is something they are understandably, very proud of! From this perspective, this business can offer excellent career stability and development…
ROLE
Working as a Technologist, you will be responsible for the product safety, quality & legality in all product areas as well as supporting the management of a wide breadth of product suppliers, located across the country and sourcing from around the globe. Reporting into the Head of Technical, you will be playing a crucial role by executing the sustainability strategy and delivering on commitments to obtain the greatest strategic benefits. You will support the business to deliver the department plans and KPIs.
CANDIDATE
You will have previous experience in the Food Manufacturing sector, not necessarily from Fresh Produce. A Food related Degree or equivalent would be desirable but is not essential. You will have advanced abilities using the Microsoft package and all electronic data management systems coupled with strong communication skills. Spanish / Portuguese would be advantageous.
Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 9 hours across 7 days, Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 4pm
Some Travel expected within the UK and abroad.
BENEFITS
Salary up to £40K DOE
25 Days Holiday + stats
4% matching pension progressing to 7% matched after 5 years
10%-15% annual discretionary bonus
If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.