Technical Manager

at  Elior

Monday - Friday
Full Time
One Crown Ct, England, EC2V 6JP
£55000 per annum
Our offices are based in London and Macclesfield, linked via good public transport routes. We offer comprehensive learning & development opportunities, and an engaging work atmosphere. They are sociable and open spaces with fantastic restaurant / catering facilities. Lunch subsidies / free refreshments and snacks are offered.
What you’ll be doing…
Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and sustainability? We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our dynamic team. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping and executing our technical strategy while ensuring our suppliers meet the highest food safety standards and sustainability goals.
Take the next step in your career by applying to be a key player in our technical team!

Take an active role in developing improved systems/ processes for technical data collection.
Develop relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that our technical data requirements are understood and delivered.
Produce various reports for Elior Uk and Group Elior to highlight current technical performance on key objectives i.e. CSR reporting, Biffpack, etc.
Understand FIR Regulations, allergens, nutritional compositions and general food legislation and be able to communicate and facilitate implementation of any legislative changes.
Develop and maintain technical specifications for Elior specific food and non food products, ensuring that any changes are communicated to raw material suppliers.
Owner of product quality in key fresh food categories and Elior bespoke products utilizing technical specifications to benchmark.
Ensure that key suppliers/ manufacturers meet the required technical standards in line with BRC accreditation through scheduled site visits & audits and drive development of an appropriate action plan which supports agreed corrective and preventative actions as required.
Develop product testing regimes where appropriate.
Operate an effective escalation process for supplier quality control non-compliance, including a daily data review and appropriate internal communication as well as maintain clear communications with the raw material supplier.
Together with the CSR team, support the evaluation of the environmental impact of suppliers and their processes, including carbon footprints and resource usage, to ensure alignment with Elior’s sustainability goals
To complete objectives set through the performance review process (PDR) and other reasonable ad hoc duties that may be requested from time to time.
What can you bring?
Minimum 4-5 years work experience in a technical supervisory or management role within the food industry.
Experience with food and feed safety management systems and with dealing with customer audits and external certification audits (eg. BRC, FSSC22000, ISO9001, UFAS, FEMAS).
Qualifications: Lead Auditor FSSC22000 and ISO9001 (Essential).
Minimum Intermediate HACCP or equivalent (Essential).
Minimum Level 3 Food Safety Qualification (Essential).
Strong technical knowledge of Microbiological and Analytical requirements for food safety and quality.
Competent in the use of electronic document management and audit systems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (must be able to liaise effectively with internal colleagues as well as suppliers)
High degree of attention to detail and focus and able to work to tight deadlines.
Team player, but also self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative.
Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it’s great to work for us…
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
Workplaces & Office Space
Sporting Venues & Stadium
Attraction & Heritage Sites
Public Sector & Defence
Health, Care & Hospitals
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That’s why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’re happy to help.
Interested?
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