Trainee Food Law Information Technologist

Quality | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At. Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Do you love pizza, and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK’s favourite frozen branded pizza? Do you thrive on getting things done and making real change? Then carry-on reading!

Why join Dr. Oetker?

At Dr. Oetker UK we are continuously investing to maintain our state-of-the-art production facility. All our teams contribute to the success of our business, and we are as proud of our hard-working friendly culture as we are of the fantastic market leading pizzas we make. Being a family-owned business we “Create a taste of home” through our quality products and our culture.

What’s the role?

The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our state-of-the-art production facility and play a key role working alongside our teams who are proudly making the Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.

A career at Dr. Oetker will provide you with:

• An environment where you will be an integral member of the Quality Team, being responsible for all aspects of Product compliance – from concept to launch, where good communication and teamwork with all stakeholders is paramount.
• The opportunity to support with the organisation and delivery of key strategic projects.
• A role where you will provide guidance and expertise on regulatory compliance for product labelling and claims whilst ensuring accurate and up to date information is provided to internal and external customers.
• Responsibility for preparing artwork information that ensures consumer trust and brand integrity.

Who we are looking for?

At Dr. Oetker we believe that our employees play a key role in our success. To help shape our future you must have a thorough understanding of current food legislation and emerging developments in this area.

A confident communicator with a personable and professional manner, you will have the ability to interact and relate to all levels of colleagues and to build strong trusted working relationships both internally and externally. You will be able to interpret and communicate effectively the impacts of any likely changes/developments to legislation in the UK and EU.

You will strive to remain well informed and up to date on all relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines, news and events and trends within the food industry.

The ability to work within a fast paced environment is key, along with an ability to work (and stay calm) under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst demonstrating you have an excellent eye for detail.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years experience within food legislation in a FMCG environment, with a background in specifications and artwork approval.

What do we offer? Here’s the list of our fantastic benefits…

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) which increases with service
• Free pizzas
• Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
• Free on-site parking (number of electronic charging points available)
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
• Free Wi-Fi in canteen
• Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice
• Incentivised employee suggestion and recognition schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Free health checks