Technical Assistant

My client is looking to employ a Technical Assistant based in Northampton

The Technical Assistant will report directly to the Technical Manager and will be part of a small Technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding food safety and quality procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• · Monitoring and verification of quality control checks ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• · Carrying out GMP audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures
• · Carrying out Fabrication and Glass and Plastic audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures
• · Coordinate actions for non-conformances with relevant teams to effectively implement corrective and preventative actions.
• · Training of operatives in relation to food safety and quality requirements
• · Assisting with external audits such as BRCGS.
• · Assisting with completing export product checks and paperwork
• · Complete designated tasks as defined in the quality management and HACCP system.

Essential Criteria:

• · Food Related Qualification or proven related experience
• · Knowledge of HACCP principles
• · IT Literate
• · Excellent organisation and communication skills
• · Competent in record keeping
• · Motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• · Have a can-do attitude and commitment to safety
• · Flexibility towards working hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent