Labelling and Specifications Technologist 
Attractive Salary & Benefits
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
Newtownabbey
 
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
 
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
 
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. 

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

The purpose of the role:

Our Fresh Foods department in Henderson Wholesale have a new opportunity for a Compliance Coordinator (Natasha's Law) to join them on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Group Quality Assurance Manager, this role will work in partnership with relevant stakeholders to across our business to ensure label compliance for Natasha’s Law.

This truly is an invaluable role in the continued development of our Group’s total quality management agenda with specific focus on Food to Go products sold in our stores. This position will allow the successful candidate to introduce and maintain management procedures that focuses on delivering legal compliance for Henderson Brand Food to Go offerings to ensure customer safety and continued Brand protection.

Working as Labelling and Specifications Technologist you will:

• Working in conjunction with Henderson Technology set up label formats for products, ensuring that they are compliant to Natasha’s Law and FIC legal requirements.

• Responsible for printing and approving label content on all FTG items.

• Manage Substitution Process:  Food Service notification / risk assessment / escalation of concerns or business impacts / recording and Fresh IQ system amendment.

• Routinely complete store spot checks and compliance audits against label content / recipe building and allergen controls.

• Routinely complete store spot checks and compliance audits on non-Henderson Retail Daily Deli & SPAR Bakery stores, to ensure compliance and protection of the brand.

• Individual will be a key advisory contact for stores (Henderson Retail & Independent).

• Individual will act as advisory / liaise and support to Company owned not Daily Deli store models.

• Be fully informed on all legislation requirements and plan for future legislation changes, ensuring Henderson Group are at the fore front of the highest standards of compliance solutions for both our company owned and Independent estate.

Skills for Success

Joining us as Labelling and Specifications Technologist the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Qualification in food-related studies at the third level

• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

• Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, encompassing Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Possession of a valid and full UK/EU Driving license

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• Excellent organisational skills      

• Self-initiative and the capacity to work independently as a proactive individual.

It is Desirable if you have:

• Familiarity with Quality Assurance standards in food manufacturing or FTG settings.

• Understanding of food safety protocols and HACCP principles.

• Knowledge of allergens and corresponding control measures.

• Certification in Level 3 Food Hygiene and HACCP.

• Completion of Level 2 Internal Audit training.

• Prior involvement in the Food Manufacturing or FTG industry.

• Previous engagement in business enhancement initiatives would be beneficial.

Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. 

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.

If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 10th April 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer.