Job Description

The Company:

Maris is a leading Sales & Marketing company with offices in UK & EU, supplying Retail, E-commerce and Foodservice companies with a variety of high-quality Seafood products sourced from a vast network of global suppliers.

Our modern offices offer a fresh approach providing a space that generates creativity for all who work there while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Overview

As we continue to expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the technical team as a Technical Manager. Reporting into the Head of Technical & Compliance you will be helping to lead the company's technical agenda specifically working on concept to launch projects and be a first point of technical contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be expected to work within the legal and technical standards to ensure the company adheres to BRC/MSC/ASC and Customer standards.

This is a fast-paced role where attention to detail is critical. The role is predominantly office based but travel in both the UK and Worldwide to suppliers and customers will be required from time to time.

One / Two days a fortnight working from the Warrington Office will be expected.

As a small team flexibility within the role is also crucial with the potential to get involved in other projects within the company as the job develops.

Experience is essential and a desire to work with fish and seafood is a must to get the most out of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Run New Product Development projects alongside the Sales Team as agreed by the Head of Technical or MD

Work closely with the Head of Technical and Compliance so you can deputise in their absence.

Maintain a robust and validated HACCP System

Manage Technical Audits and Visits

Keep up to date with all Customer Procedures, Policies and Information provided in technical portals and ensure that Maris procedures are following these requirements.

When required, ensure that all product repacks meet Maris food safety and quality standards.

Travel to Suppliers, Customers or third-party storage areas if a products quality requires investigation. This can include travel outside the UK. This can include short notice travel.

Run Technical Projects that help to improve the current systems

Supporting the Quality Manager and Quality Controller in their work where appropriate

Help establish areas such as Supplier Ethical Standards to meet customer needs

Attributes:

Hard working and self-motivated

Strong Understanding of Food Safety Legislation

Enthusiastic about Food Safety and Quality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident professional telephone manner

Computer literate and proficient in Excel and Word together with excellent numerical skills

Ability to prioritize in a busy environment with flexible approach.

Excellent organization with high attention to detail

The role requires a tenacious and resilient individual and team player who can build strong relationships with the technical team, customers and suppliers.

Healthy lifestyle and outgoing personality

Hours:

9am to 5pm with 30 minutes lunch

Hybrid working - 4 days office Based (HU13 0LH), 1 day working from home. (Following 90 day probation)

1-2 days a fortnight working from the Head Office in Warrington

28 days holiday

MUST have a driving license as some travel is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person