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

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

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

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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, please let us know. 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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