Assistant Technical Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to ensure compliance with food safety standards and manage Quality Assurance systems. Responsibilities include conducting audits, collaborating with teams, and maintaining records. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science or Technology and possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. This is a full-time, fixed-term position located in Park Royal, London.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or Technology or equivalent.
• Higher standard training in Food Hygiene and HACCP required.
• Experience with internal auditor training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and implement Quality Assurance systems.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure food safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams to address quality issues.

Skills

Knowledge of practical statistics for process control and analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

Ability to manage technical agendas at senior levels

Education

Degree in Food Science or Technology

Higher standard training in Food Hygiene and HACCP

Job description

Overview

Role: Assistant Technical Manager

• Annual Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Location: Park Royal, London
• Job Type: Full-time, 8-month fixed term contract

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and implement all sections of the Quality Assurance, Quality Management, and HACCP systems to ensure the production of safe, legal, and authentic products.
• Conduct thorough inspections and audits to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain records as required by HACCP & CCPs and ensure good hygiene standards across all factories.
• Manage CCP verification and validation, Micro schedule, and site taste panel.
• Maintain the traceability system for any product produced.
• Manage A la Calc Recipe Analysis and Nutrition Fact Labelling.
• Create, update, and maintain specs including for retailers.
• Conduct internal audits (PRP/GMP/SOP), communicate results with the site team, and participate in HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams.
• Assist the Technical Manager with third-party & external audits (BRC/EFSIS).
• Ensure all incoming goods conform to standards required by the company's HACCP and that all outgoing goods are of sound quality.
• Manage QC/QA functions and investigate, report on customer complaints & trend analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or Technology or equivalent.
• Higher standard training in Food Hygiene and HACCP.
• Knowledge of practical statistics for process control and analysis.
• Experience with internal auditor training.
• Retailer specification and database handling experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to manage technical agendas at senior levels and continually strive for product excellence.