Posted: 18 June
The role
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Technical Manager (QMS) - 9m FTC
Job ref: 31103 Category: Product/Trading
Salary Competitive Location Equity House Wellingborough Contract Type Temporary HoursClosing Date 23 June, 2026 Business Unit Booker Group Share
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Equity House Wellingborough NN8 1LT
About the role
We’re looking for a Technical Manager to lead the review, redesign and ongoing management of our Quality Management System (QMS). You’ll make sure our technical policies, procedures and documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and easy to use across the business.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months focused on simplifying processes, improving how we work, and making sure we meet legal and audit requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the full redesign and implementation of the QMSCreate a clear structure for policies, procedures, guidance and templatesRewrite and maintain technical policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Ensure all documentation is simple, consistent, and aligned to legal and audit standardsPut strong document control in place (version control, approvals and review cycles)Make sure the QMS supports due diligence and compliance requirementsAlign systems to recognised standards ( BRCGS principles)Embed QMS into key business processes (product lifecycle, supplier management, incidents/recalls)Improve ways of working by removing duplication and closing gapsEnsure the business is always audit readyTrack performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvementWork with senior stakeholders to embed changes and new ways of workingProvide training and guidance to ensure consistent adoptionYou will need
Essential:
Strong background in food technical or compliance rolesExperience creating or improving QMS, policies or proceduresGood understanding of food law and compliance requirementsStrong process improvement and problem solving skillsAbility to turn complex information into clear, practical processesDesirable:
Experience working with audit standards ( BRCGS)Background in wholesale or high volume product environmentsExperience with specification or compliance systemsWhat'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 ratesAn 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 payHealth 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
