Technical Assistant

The Company

A well-established, family-run food manufacturer with over four decades of experience, this business is a trusted supplier to some of the UK’s leading foodservice and hospitality operators. From its modern, high-care production facility, the company produces a wide range of prepared and value-added ingredients. With a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and customer focus, the business continues to grow through investment in people, innovation, and operational excellence.

The Role

As a Technical Assistant, you will support the Technical Manager in maintaining and developing the company’s Quality and Food Safety Management Systems. You’ll play a key part in ensuring all products are safe, compliant, and manufactured to the highest standards.
This is a hands-on role involving routine quality checks, internal audits, and continuous improvement activity so is ideal for someone who’s passionate about food safety and looking to grow their technical career within a supportive team.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor ongoing compliance with food safety legislation, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems and procedures.
• Promote GMP, hygiene, and quality standards across all departments.
• Manage microbiological testing schedules, including product sampling and environmental swabbing.
• Conduct and document internal audits (GMP, hygiene, glass & plastics).
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Conduct verification checks on site’s CCPs and assist with HACCP maintenance.
• Complete and review product specifications.
• Manage the supplier approval matrix and monitor supplier performance.
• Support the Technical Manager in preparations for BRCGS and customer audits.

Person Profile

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Food Safety Level 2 and HACCP Level 2 (minimum).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the food industry, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and food safety systems (BRCGS experience desirable).
• Confident using Microsoft Office and food manufacturing / QA software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, methodical approach, and problem-solving mindset.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Awareness of on-site Health & Safety procedures.

REF: PR/013179 

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