An exceptional opportunity for an Operations Manager to take ownership of multiple premium retail locations within a highly respected food business. This is a role where your influence will be visible every day, helping to strengthen performance, improve consistency and support the long-term success of an established operation with ambitious plans for the future. What s in it for you Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience Long-term progression opportunity with succession planning in place Quarterly profit share through an Employee Ownership Trust scheme Potential for up to £3,600 tax-free annual payments after qualifying period Staff discount and company benefits package Opportunity to shape operational strategy across multiple successful locations Your responsibilities as Operations Manager Oversee daily activity across three retail locations, ensuring consistently high standards Support site leadership teams to deliver excellent customer experience and product quality Manage stock control, ordering processes and inventory performance Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency and productivity Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and traceability standards Act as the key operational link between locations and senior leadership What we re looking for in a Operations Manager Previous leadership experience within food retail, food production, hospitality or a related environment Strong experience managing multi-site operations or complex day-to-day business activities Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles Experience leading and developing sizeable teams across operational environments Background within fresh food, premium retail, butchery or similar sectors would be advantageous Working hours: Full-time with flexibility to meet operational requirements and regular travel between locations. If you're an experienced Operations Manager looking for a senior leadership opportunity with genuine long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
An exceptional opportunity for an Operations Manager to take ownership of multiple premium retail locations within a highly respected food business. This is a role where your influence will be visible every day, helping to strengthen performance, improve consistency and support the long-term success of an established operation with ambitious plans for the future. What s in it for you Salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience Long-term progression opportunity with succession planning in place Quarterly profit share through an Employee Ownership Trust scheme Potential for up to £3,600 tax-free annual payments after qualifying period Staff discount and company benefits package Opportunity to shape operational strategy across multiple successful locations Your responsibilities as Operations Manager Oversee daily activity across three retail locations, ensuring consistently high standards Support site leadership teams to deliver excellent customer experience and product quality Manage stock control, ordering processes and inventory performance Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency and productivity Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and traceability standards Act as the key operational link between locations and senior leadership What we re looking for in a Operations Manager Previous leadership experience within food retail, food production, hospitality or a related environment Strong experience managing multi-site operations or complex day-to-day business activities Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles Experience leading and developing sizeable teams across operational environments Background within fresh food, premium retail, butchery or similar sectors would be advantageous Working hours: Full-time with flexibility to meet operational requirements and regular travel between locations. If you're an experienced Operations Manager looking for a senior leadership opportunity with genuine long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
Business Development Manager Manchester/ Liverpool - Field Based Premium Butchery Wholesale - HORECA Up to 50,000 OTE I currently have an exciting opportunity to join a premium butcher wholesaler supplying high-quality meats to some of the North West's leading HORECA venues. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a highly capable Business Development Manager to strengthen their presence across Manchester and Liverpool. The Role This is a field-based, high-energy sales role focused on winning and developing new business within the HORECA sector. You will be selling premium meat products into restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, catering groups, and hospitality operators. You will be responsible for building long-term relationships with chefs, head chefs, procurement teams, and business owners, positioning yourself as a trusted partner rather than just a supplier. Key Responsibilities Drive new business growth across Manchester & Liverpool's HORECA market Build strong, lasting relationships with chefs, hospitality buyers, and venue owners Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals Grow existing accounts through upselling and product development opportunities Conduct face-to-face meetings, tastings, and site visits Maintain strong knowledge of competitor activity and market trends Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets About You We are looking for someone with genuine credibility in the foodservice sector. You will either come from a foodservice sales background or have a career within hospitality (e.g. chef or similar) and understand how professional kitchens operate. Excellent knowledge of the foodservice industry is essential Proven experience in B2B sales within foodservice OR a strong hospitality background Strong network or ability to quickly build relationships within HORECA is highly desirable Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Highly self-motivated and target-driven Comfortable working independently in a field-based role Full UK driving licence required Passion for premium food and high-quality ingredients The Package Competitive package up to 50,000 (OTE) Opportunity to represent a respected premium food brand Strong career progression as the business expands Supportive, fast-moving, food-led culture Product tastings and staff discounts Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Business Development Manager opportunity. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Manchester/ Liverpool - Field Based Premium Butchery Wholesale - HORECA Up to 50,000 OTE I currently have an exciting opportunity to join a premium butcher wholesaler supplying high-quality meats to some of the North West's leading HORECA venues. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a highly capable Business Development Manager to strengthen their presence across Manchester and Liverpool. The Role This is a field-based, high-energy sales role focused on winning and developing new business within the HORECA sector. You will be selling premium meat products into restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, catering groups, and hospitality operators. You will be responsible for building long-term relationships with chefs, head chefs, procurement teams, and business owners, positioning yourself as a trusted partner rather than just a supplier. Key Responsibilities Drive new business growth across Manchester & Liverpool's HORECA market Build strong, lasting relationships with chefs, hospitality buyers, and venue owners Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals Grow existing accounts through upselling and product development opportunities Conduct face-to-face meetings, tastings, and site visits Maintain strong knowledge of competitor activity and market trends Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets About You We are looking for someone with genuine credibility in the foodservice sector. You will either come from a foodservice sales background or have a career within hospitality (e.g. chef or similar) and understand how professional kitchens operate. Excellent knowledge of the foodservice industry is essential Proven experience in B2B sales within foodservice OR a strong hospitality background Strong network or ability to quickly build relationships within HORECA is highly desirable Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Highly self-motivated and target-driven Comfortable working independently in a field-based role Full UK driving licence required Passion for premium food and high-quality ingredients The Package Competitive package up to 50,000 (OTE) Opportunity to represent a respected premium food brand Strong career progression as the business expands Supportive, fast-moving, food-led culture Product tastings and staff discounts Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Business Development Manager opportunity. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
What's 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 £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role As a Skilled Butcher you will have a good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and offer high standards of customer service. You will be able to prepare orders to customer's needs and have a good understanding of stock control process and procedures. Responsible for supporting the Butchery sales and profit by working closely with the Butchery Manager and the department team, working with your customers, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards in customer service and that we comply to health & safety and legal standards at all times. You must be customer driven, organised and be an excellent communicator, with experience within the butchery trade. You will be responsible for Working as part of a small team on the Butchery Department, you may also be responsible for running the department in the Butchery Manager's absence and will follow company standard ways of working and comply with legislative requirements in food safety and health and safety at all times. The working hours/pattern for this role will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Please note that we are a 7-day operation and therefore offer a variety of flexible working patterns to fit personal circumstances and support work and family demands whilst meeting the needs of the business and our customers. In return, we can offer a competitive wage and benefits and personal pension plan. About The Company 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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. 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
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
What's 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 £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role As a Skilled Butcher you will have a good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and offer high standards of customer service. You will be able to prepare orders to customer's needs and have a good understanding of stock control process and procedures. Responsible for supporting the Butchery sales and profit by working closely with the Butchery Manager and the department team, working with your customers, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards in customer service and that we comply to health & safety and legal standards at all times. You must be customer driven, organised and be an excellent communicator, with experience within the butchery trade. You will be responsible for Working as part of a small team on the Butchery Department, you may also be responsible for running the department in the Butchery Manager's absence and will follow company standard ways of working and comply with legislative requirements in food safety and health and safety at all times. The working hours/pattern for this role will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Please note that we are a 7-day operation and therefore offer a variety of flexible working patterns to fit personal circumstances and support work and family demands whilst meeting the needs of the business and our customers. In return, we can offer a competitive wage and benefits and personal pension plan. About The Company 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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. 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
K.A.G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a new and exclusive opportunity for a Production Manager to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Glasgow. Position: Production Manager Location: Glasgow (G33) Salary: £45 - £50,000 (DOE) Hours: 5 over 6 days, core business hours either dayshift or backshift with flexibility in line with business needs Reporting to: Operations Manager Purpose of the Role You will be responsible for all aspects of production within the retail room, including ownership of line performance, output targets, OEE, labour efficiency, yields, giveaway, downtime management and GMP. The role also oversees the integration of the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas, focusing on the performance and control of the finished product lines. Key Responsibilities Own the full production performance of the production hall, including line outputs, shift targets and quality. Monitor and drive improvements in OEE, yield, giveaway and labour efficiency. Ensure daily production schedules are met through effective resource planning and machine utilisation. Collaborate with the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas to ensure a steady flow of product into production lines. Lead performance reviews, root cause investigations and downtime tracking. Ensure traceability, GMP, allergen control and food safety compliance. Mentor and develop the Assistant Manager and Line Leaders to build a strong team and succession pipeline. Use daily data and systems, including Innova, PI, Piranha and Shire, to monitor and report on KPIs. Represent the area in daily review meetings and work closely with Planning, Engineering and Technical teams. Ensure OTIF service levels are consistently delivered to customers. Skills & Qualifications You will have excellent spoken and written English, strong numeracy skills and a high attention to detail. You will be an effective leader and motivator, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and support the development of others. A Food Hygiene qualification equivalent to Level 3 and HACCP certification are essential.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
K.A.G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a new and exclusive opportunity for a Production Manager to join our client, one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Glasgow. Position: Production Manager Location: Glasgow (G33) Salary: £45 - £50,000 (DOE) Hours: 5 over 6 days, core business hours either dayshift or backshift with flexibility in line with business needs Reporting to: Operations Manager Purpose of the Role You will be responsible for all aspects of production within the retail room, including ownership of line performance, output targets, OEE, labour efficiency, yields, giveaway, downtime management and GMP. The role also oversees the integration of the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas, focusing on the performance and control of the finished product lines. Key Responsibilities Own the full production performance of the production hall, including line outputs, shift targets and quality. Monitor and drive improvements in OEE, yield, giveaway and labour efficiency. Ensure daily production schedules are met through effective resource planning and machine utilisation. Collaborate with the Butchery, Mince Room and Debag areas to ensure a steady flow of product into production lines. Lead performance reviews, root cause investigations and downtime tracking. Ensure traceability, GMP, allergen control and food safety compliance. Mentor and develop the Assistant Manager and Line Leaders to build a strong team and succession pipeline. Use daily data and systems, including Innova, PI, Piranha and Shire, to monitor and report on KPIs. Represent the area in daily review meetings and work closely with Planning, Engineering and Technical teams. Ensure OTIF service levels are consistently delivered to customers. Skills & Qualifications You will have excellent spoken and written English, strong numeracy skills and a high attention to detail. You will be an effective leader and motivator, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and support the development of others. A Food Hygiene qualification equivalent to Level 3 and HACCP certification are essential.
We have a wonderful opportunity for anexperienced skilled Butcher to join us in the role ofShop Managermanaging the day to day running of our Bridgemere shop, helping to drive performance and contribute to developing innovative, award winning quality products. Working closely with and supported by area management and the Butchery and Delicatessen team at our well established shop located within Bri click apply for full job details
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
We have a wonderful opportunity for anexperienced skilled Butcher to join us in the role ofShop Managermanaging the day to day running of our Bridgemere shop, helping to drive performance and contribute to developing innovative, award winning quality products. Working closely with and supported by area management and the Butchery and Delicatessen team at our well established shop located within Bri click apply for full job details
What's 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 £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role As a Skilled Butcher you will have a good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and offer high standards of customer service. You will be able to prepare orders to customer's needs and have a good understanding of stock control process and procedures. Responsible for supporting the Butchery sales and profit by working closely with the Butchery Manager and the department team, working with your customers, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards in customer service and that we comply to health & safety and legal standards at all times. You must be customer driven, organised and be an excellent communicator, with experience within the butchery trade. You will be responsible for Working as part of a small team on the Butchery Department, you may also be responsible for running the department in the Butchery Manager's absence and will follow company standard ways of working and comply with legislative requirements in food safety and health and safety at all times. The working hours/pattern for this role will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Please note that we are a 7-day operation and therefore offer a variety of flexible working patterns to fit personal circumstances and support work and family demands whilst meeting the needs of the business and our customers. In return, we can offer a competitive wage and benefits and personal pension plan. About The Company 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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. 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
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
What's 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 £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role As a Skilled Butcher you will have a good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and offer high standards of customer service. You will be able to prepare orders to customer's needs and have a good understanding of stock control process and procedures. Responsible for supporting the Butchery sales and profit by working closely with the Butchery Manager and the department team, working with your customers, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards in customer service and that we comply to health & safety and legal standards at all times. You must be customer driven, organised and be an excellent communicator, with experience within the butchery trade. You will be responsible for Working as part of a small team on the Butchery Department, you may also be responsible for running the department in the Butchery Manager's absence and will follow company standard ways of working and comply with legislative requirements in food safety and health and safety at all times. The working hours/pattern for this role will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Please note that we are a 7-day operation and therefore offer a variety of flexible working patterns to fit personal circumstances and support work and family demands whilst meeting the needs of the business and our customers. In return, we can offer a competitive wage and benefits and personal pension plan. About The Company 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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. 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
Raw Materials Coordinator Pontefract, West Yorkshire £40,000 £45,000 per year Monday Friday (08 00 or 06 00) Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in raw materials? We re looking for an experienced Raw Materials Coordinator to join a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This factory-based role is vital in maintaining and improving raw material quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities: Review raw materials against specifications and update supplier specifications as needed. Work closely with the technical team to maintain approved raw material standards. Conduct product assessments during intake and production, using monitoring methods such as Foss analysis and butchery checks. Report findings (positive and negative) to Technical, Commercial, and Operational teams. Build strong, compliance-led relationships with suppliers, addressing quality issues proactively. Raise NCRs or rejection notices for materials not meeting specifications. Support supplier visits and audits with the Technical Manager. Provide training and support to production teams on butchery specifications and meat cuts. Create regular reports and trend analysis to monitor supplier and product performance. Drive continuous improvement in butchery methods, packaging formats, and raw material use. What We re Looking For: Strong background in food manufacturing, preferably with meat and butchery knowledge. Experience working with raw material specifications, quality systems, and compliance. Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams. Analytical mindset with the ability to create reports and identify trends. Practical approach, comfortable with factory-based work and supplier site visits. What s on Offer: Competitive salary of £40,000 £45,000 Monday Friday role with flexible start/finish times (06 00 or 08 00) Opportunity to make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality Long-term career development within a growing food manufacturing business
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Raw Materials Coordinator Pontefract, West Yorkshire £40,000 £45,000 per year Monday Friday (08 00 or 06 00) Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in raw materials? We re looking for an experienced Raw Materials Coordinator to join a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This factory-based role is vital in maintaining and improving raw material quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities: Review raw materials against specifications and update supplier specifications as needed. Work closely with the technical team to maintain approved raw material standards. Conduct product assessments during intake and production, using monitoring methods such as Foss analysis and butchery checks. Report findings (positive and negative) to Technical, Commercial, and Operational teams. Build strong, compliance-led relationships with suppliers, addressing quality issues proactively. Raise NCRs or rejection notices for materials not meeting specifications. Support supplier visits and audits with the Technical Manager. Provide training and support to production teams on butchery specifications and meat cuts. Create regular reports and trend analysis to monitor supplier and product performance. Drive continuous improvement in butchery methods, packaging formats, and raw material use. What We re Looking For: Strong background in food manufacturing, preferably with meat and butchery knowledge. Experience working with raw material specifications, quality systems, and compliance. Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams. Analytical mindset with the ability to create reports and identify trends. Practical approach, comfortable with factory-based work and supplier site visits. What s on Offer: Competitive salary of £40,000 £45,000 Monday Friday role with flexible start/finish times (06 00 or 08 00) Opportunity to make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality Long-term career development within a growing food manufacturing business
Job Title: Raw Materials Coordinator Salary: 40,000 Location: South Kirkby (near Pontefract / Wakefield) Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Overview: The Flavour Network has partnered with a well-established UK Food Processor to recruit a Raw Material Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis. As Raw Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining raw material specifications, ensuring all products consistently meet customer and business standards. The Raw Materials Coordinator is a site-based role will involve liaising with suppliers, conducting material assessments at intake and during production, and supporting the technical team with quality improvements. As Raw Materials Coordinator you play a key part in building strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance through reporting and trend analysis, and contributing to audits and customer visits. Strong background in butchery and meat specifications is desirable, alongside the ability to collaborate with production, technical, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities of the Raw Materials Coordinator: Review raw materials against agreed specifications to ensure compliance. Maintain and update supplier specifications in collaboration with the technical team. Ensure raw materials consistently meet business and customer requirements. Report findings to internal teams and liaise with suppliers on corrective actions. Drive improvements in raw material quality across the site. Build and maintain compliant, transparent supplier relationships. Identify opportunities to improve butchery methods or packaging formats and discuss internally before approaching suppliers. Manage non-conformances by issuing NCRs or rejection notices, ensuring effective site communication. Support the Technical Manager on supplier site visits to resolve quality concerns and review specifications. Share butchery expertise with production teams to support understanding of meat cuts and specifications. Produce reports and trend analysis to track supplier and raw material performance. Lead regular supplier performance calls to drive improvements. Contribute to technical audits and customer site visits. Conduct product assessments at intake and during production using methods such as Foss analysis, butchery checks, and cook-ups. Support supplier claims or product downgrades through raw material reviews and online assessments. Requirements for the Raw materials Coordinator Strong butchery knowledge across beef, lamb, and pork. HACCP trained. Food Hygiene certification. Ability to trend data and create reports. Understanding of third-party audits and industry standards (BRC, EFSIS, Red Tractor, Retailer standards, etc.). Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence improvements. Familiarity with both written and digital specification systems. Willingness to undertake further training and adapt to customer or industry requirements.
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Raw Materials Coordinator Salary: 40,000 Location: South Kirkby (near Pontefract / Wakefield) Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Overview: The Flavour Network has partnered with a well-established UK Food Processor to recruit a Raw Material Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis. As Raw Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining raw material specifications, ensuring all products consistently meet customer and business standards. The Raw Materials Coordinator is a site-based role will involve liaising with suppliers, conducting material assessments at intake and during production, and supporting the technical team with quality improvements. As Raw Materials Coordinator you play a key part in building strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance through reporting and trend analysis, and contributing to audits and customer visits. Strong background in butchery and meat specifications is desirable, alongside the ability to collaborate with production, technical, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities of the Raw Materials Coordinator: Review raw materials against agreed specifications to ensure compliance. Maintain and update supplier specifications in collaboration with the technical team. Ensure raw materials consistently meet business and customer requirements. Report findings to internal teams and liaise with suppliers on corrective actions. Drive improvements in raw material quality across the site. Build and maintain compliant, transparent supplier relationships. Identify opportunities to improve butchery methods or packaging formats and discuss internally before approaching suppliers. Manage non-conformances by issuing NCRs or rejection notices, ensuring effective site communication. Support the Technical Manager on supplier site visits to resolve quality concerns and review specifications. Share butchery expertise with production teams to support understanding of meat cuts and specifications. Produce reports and trend analysis to track supplier and raw material performance. Lead regular supplier performance calls to drive improvements. Contribute to technical audits and customer site visits. Conduct product assessments at intake and during production using methods such as Foss analysis, butchery checks, and cook-ups. Support supplier claims or product downgrades through raw material reviews and online assessments. Requirements for the Raw materials Coordinator Strong butchery knowledge across beef, lamb, and pork. HACCP trained. Food Hygiene certification. Ability to trend data and create reports. Understanding of third-party audits and industry standards (BRC, EFSIS, Red Tractor, Retailer standards, etc.). Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence improvements. Familiarity with both written and digital specification systems. Willingness to undertake further training and adapt to customer or industry requirements.
