Tesco

Technologist - Soft Drinks and No or Low Alcohol - 6-9 month Parental Leave Cover

Tesco  •  Welwyn Garden City, GB (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Tesco UK Welwyn Garden City Hybrid Full-Time Permanent Working hours 36 Apply by 01-Jul-2026

About the role
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Drinks category as technologist covering own label Soft Drinks and No & Low alcohol. You will work in collaboration with our suppliers and internal teams to deliver high quality products for our customers.

What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.  Click Here to find out more!
 
  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
  • Car Cash Allowance.
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount.
  • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
  • This information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details.
 

You will be responsible for
  • Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
  • Supporting and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
  • Supporting the delivery of our health and responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
  • Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements.
  • Supporting the management of risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks)
  • Supporting the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
  • Supporting the development of supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress. I do this by having Joint Quality Plans (JQPs) in place with all relevant suppliers.
  • Responding to complaints and incidents quickly and effectively, ensuring stakeholders are aware and relevant action is taken to protect customers and Tesco.  
  • I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.
  • Developing and coaching my direct reports and supporting them to be their best. 
  • Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn't right.

You will need
  • Project and critical path management.
  • Relevant degree/qualifications in related area.
  • Data Analysis and decision making.
  • Clear communication and presentation skills.
  • Good IT & Systems skills.
  • Experience of working in the food/GNF industry.
  • Relevant product knowledge to deliver safe, legal, responsibly sourced products to the customer.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. 
 
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. 
 
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying. 
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About Tesco

One of the world’s largest retailers of consumer goods from food to fashion. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day in our stores and online is at the heart of everything we do.

Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills. If you’re looking for the perfect work-life balance, a collaborative culture and flexible ways of working, find your opportunity to get on at www.tesco-careers.com

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Welwyn Garden City, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
tesco.com
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