Technical Manager

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent
• Full time/Permanent
• £attractive
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• kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England.

• We currently have an immediate vacancy for a Technical Manager to join our friendly team in Aylesford, Kent.

• The principle purpose of this position is to ensure food safety and quality standards are adhered to and maintained at all times throughout our warehousing and manufacturing operations. To advise on matters relating to food safety, quality and health and safety (training provided if necessary) and to keep up to date with all relevant legislation and codes of practice.

• Key responsibilities will include:

• •  Acting as a central source of legislative and regulatory expertise
  •  To develop and maintain Quality and H & S
  •  To provide technical support, advice and expertise
  •  To effectively manage emerging technical issues and customer complaints
  •  To be responsible for selection and approval of products in conjunction with the buying team
  •  To manage product and packaging trials and to advise on new product development
  •  To provide information and trend analysis as required
  •  Responsible for approval audits Systems (BRC /HACCP/Risk Assessments etc)
  •  Responsible for developing and implementing best practice
  •  Formulation of codes of practice and Technical Procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation
  •  To monitor product analysis and act on out of specification results
  •  To deal with any food safety/quality or legal issues and advise on corrective action
  •  To be responsible for and part of the Crisis Management Team
  •  Liaise with Environmental Health Officers, Trading Standards officials, DEFRA, FSA, Health and Safety Executive officials etc;
  •   Introduce safe systems of work to prevent accidents and injuries in the work place
  •  Conduct H & S site inspections
  •  Design, delivery and review of health & safety training for all staff groups in support of health and safety-related policy and to review such training to take account of changes in legislation.
  •  Implement and support record systems of documentation relating to health and safety
  •  Provide evidence of compliance with health and safety legislation and codes of practice
  •  Waste management, some facilities

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must have:

•  Minimum 5 years in the food industry
•  Degree or equivalent in Food Science and Technology
•  Recognised Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH (preferable)
•  An up to date awareness of legislation and compliance
•  Solid understanding of quality standards and health and safety issues
•  Strong planning and organisational skills
•  Accuracy and attention to detail
•  Effective communication skills
•  Proactive and forward thinking
•  Self-motivated, disciplined and able to demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised
•  First Aider (preferable)
•  Fire prevention (preferable)
•  Legionella Control (preferable)
•  Strong IT skills

In return you will receive:

•   Competitive salary
•   Company Pension
•  Hospital cash plan scheme
•   Benefits scheme
•  Life Assurance

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk

Coldstore Operatives (Night Shift)                                                 

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Witney, Oxfordshire                                                                      
• Full time/Permanent
• Start time 6.30pm
• £neg
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• kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England.
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• We currently have immediate vacancies for Coldstore Operatives to join our friendly night shift team in Witney, Oxfordshire.  

Duties will include:

• •  Picking orders (manually)
• •  Stock checking and rotation
• •  Manually replenishing pick faces
• •  Operating machinery to deposit and withdraw stock pallets
• •  Cleaning  

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must:

• •  Have warehouse experience
• •  Have a good understanding of Health and Safety Practices and Procedures
• •  Reach truck licence preferred
• •  Fork lift licence preferred
• •  Be a good problem solver
• •  Excellent attention to detail
• •  Display flexibility
• •  Have good numeracy and literacy skills
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• In return you will receive:

• •  Competitive salary
• •  Company Pension
• •  Hospital cash plan scheme
• •  Benefits scheme
• •  Life Assurance  
• •  Car parking

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk

Operations Team Leader (Transport)

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent 
• Full time/Permanent

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• kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England. Working at our Aylesford site, we currently have an immediate vacancy for an Operations Team Leader within our Transport department.
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• Whilst having the support of the Distribution Manager you will be working alongside a friendly team. The role will involve working as part of the management team with responsibility for legal compliance, route planning, warehouse duties, tachograph downloads, reduction of infringements, driver debriefs, hygiene, health and safety, vehicle maintenance, and managing drivers’ hours among other duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• •  Managing a Transport operation delivering to customers in line with the agreed service level.
• •  Ensuring all Legal, Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and Operational procedures are adhered to at all times, ensuring the safety of self      and others.
• •  Setting and achieving specific measurable targets for the team.
• •  To maximize productivity and manage the usage of overtime and agencies to improve costs.
• •  Performance Management of all drivers within the team to ensure the achievement of operational targets.
• •  Ensuring all Personnel policies and procedures are followed that enable drivers to be treated fairly and with respect.
• •  To coach, support and develop the drivers.

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must:

• •  Be a National CPC Holder
• •  Have experience of leading a team
• •  Have excellent and proven people management skills
• •  Have good IT skills
• •  Have excellent organisational and planning skills
• •  Have experience of managing change through the development of staff
• •  Be a team player
• •  Have a sound understanding of legal compliance issues
• •  Hold a valid HGV Class 2 driving licence

In return you will receive:

• •  Competitive salary
• •  Company Pension
• •  Hospital cash plan scheme
• •  Benefits scheme
• •  Life Assurance  
• •  Car parking

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk

 Area Sales Manager (South East)

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent 
• Full time/Permanent
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• kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England, with a vision to be our customers most trusted and valued business partner. If you have a passion for food and a desire to succeed and believe it’s all about the customer, then kff is the place for you.
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• We currently have vacancies for Area Sales Managers to join our Independent Sales Team. 
• The role is to provide cover for existing areas visiting existing customer and generating new business in a defined geographical region.

Duties will include:

•  To exceed both sterling sales target and the company profit margin target.
•  Maximize business for the company through existing customer base using intelligent and efficient call coverage.
•  Generate own new business opportunities with customers matching kff’s target profile.
•  Track daily, weekly and quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s and targets.
•  Make sure all administration is up to date and acted upon.

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must have:

•  Preferably minimum 2 years sales experience in Food Sector sales, showing a result’s driven sales career to-date.
•  Competent in demonstrating that they can communicate at all levels both verbally and written.
•  Confident in cold calling as well as customer care and development of existing customers. 
•  Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
•  PC Literate and confident in using Microsoft packages especially excel.

In return you will receive: 

• Competitive salary 
• Company Pension 
• Hospital cash plan scheme
• Benefits scheme 
• Full Training Package

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk

Regional Account Manager (Located Access to London, M3/M4)

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent 
• Full time/Permanent
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• kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England. We currently have an immediate vacancy for a Regional Account Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.
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• The Regional Account Manager is responsible for growing the MAT, exceeding sterling and profit targets for kff within a defined geographical area within larger regional accounts and University Sites. Regional Account Managers are expected to be able to create their own opportunities and develop business in both existing and new business sectors. 

Duties will include:

• • To exceed both sterling sales target and the company profit margin target.
• • Maximize business for the company through existing customer base using intelligent and efficient call coverage.
• • Generate own new business opportunities with customers matching kff’s target profile.
• • Track daily, weekly and quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• • Make sure all administration is up to date and acted upon.
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• To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must have:

• • Preferably minimum 3 years sales experience in Food Sector sales, showing a result’s driven sales career to-date.
• • Has passion for food and can demonstrate creativity in menu design and understands portioning control, menu planning and financial costing etc.
• • Demonstrates an understanding of planning and can construct a sales strategy. 
• • Is competent at demonstrating gross profit analysis and rebate structures.
• • Experience of working with multiple outlet accounts and head office controlled establishments.
• • Confident in cold calling as well as customer care and development of existing customers. 
• • PC Literate and confident in using Microsoft packages especially excel.

In return you will receive: 

• • Competitive salary 
• • Company Pension 
• • Hospital cash plan scheme
• • Benefits scheme 
• • Life Assurance  
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• For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk
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  Production Operative (Food manufacturing)

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent
• Full time/Permanent
• £neg

Key responsibilities will include:

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must:

In return you will receive:

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk

3.5t & 7.5t Drivers

1. Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
2. Witney, Oxfordshire
3. Full time/Permanent

Duties will include:

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must have:

In return you will receive:

Telephone Sales / Order Processing Representative

• Kent Frozen Foods Ltd
• Aylesford, Kent
• Full time/Permanent

Key responsibilities will include:

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must:

In return you will receive: 

For more information or to apply please email us at jobs@kff.co.uk