Responsibilities:
SPACE Computer Aided Design Technician
Salary: £29,093.66 - £36,367.08 - Hybrid ( 2 days in the office)
Full Time: Permanent
Location: Heywood
Job summary: Develop and create MB SPACE designs based on restaurant demand data using integrated merchandising/space planning software. To manage and optimise new and existing restaurant chambers space by creating SPACE design solutions that reflect the agreed planning principles. To drive profitability through cost effective and optimised SPACE design solutions that mitigate and remove delivery requirements. This is a hybrid role with working from home and in the office.
Major duties & responsibilities:
* Design and development of required back of house chambers that deliver the MB SPACE principles for new and existing restaurants
* Liaise and communicate with all key project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of right first time designs
* Seek opportunities to maximise the potential of every scheme within agreed principles and cost
* Develop a deep understanding of the space, equipment and function of each chamber to ensure you are the subject matter expert
* Stress test all data to ensure schemes are fit for purpose and future proofed leading to optimised delivery schedules
* Assess ROI opportunities for delivery optimisation - is the benefit greater than the cost
* Ensure all schemes are health and safety compliant and meet all of the client’s operational needs
* Maintain product database to ensure 100% product accuracy including weight and dimensions
* Creation and maintenance of site space and capacity database to ensure that each site is being reviewed and upgraded inline with business requirements
* Build strong and robust relationships with key team members within Restaurant Supply Planners, Technicians and Restaurant Service Managers to generate an aligned approach to space management
Key stakeholders, interaction and engagement:
* Field - Restaurant operations teams
* Field - Franchisees
* Central - Service, Restaurant Supply Planners, Scheduling, Strategy
* External - Contractors
* External - fixture suppliers
Qualifications:
Essential knowledge, education, skills and experience:
* CAD Experience is not essential but would be beneficial in this role
* An understanding of internal & external collaboration
* Confidence to make calls and discuss designs confidently
* Strong written and verbal English skills
Personal attributes:
* Organised and disciplined with experience of managing multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously
* Trustworthy and able to operate independently and manage own time effectively
* Time driven and focused in order to maximise productivity and deliverables
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to manage business sensitivity recognising that restaurant priorities are not always aligned with MB priorities
* Solution orientated, able to adapt a plan or adjust decisions quickly and reactively
* Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills
* Confident and comfortable to challenge the status quo and question whether changes should be developed and implemented
* Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
* Operates with integrity and professionalism
* Effective and persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information in an understandable manner to all areas of the business
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. During the course of your employment the duties of the role may change from time to time to meet changing business circumstances. In the interests of flexibility the Company reserves the right to ask that you perform duties instead of or in addition to your normal duties provided that these duties are reasonable and within your capabilities.