Graduate Technical Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking a Graduate Technical Assistant to join their Technical team. This full-time entry-level position involves supporting food safety and quality standards while providing opportunities for career growth in a sustainable and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agri-Food or related.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for food safety and quality.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical/Quality function across factory operations.
• Assist in maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Gain exposure to BRC audits and customer interactions.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety

Quality control

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Agri-Food

Job description

Graduate Technical Assistant – Food Industry (Northern Ireland)

Location: Dungannon area | Full-time | Technical/Quality | Entry-level

Are you a recent or soon-to-be Food Science or related graduate looking to kickstart your career in the food industry?

A leading fresh food manufacturer in Northern Ireland is offering an exciting opportunity to join their Technical team. This is a hands-on role with real development potential, working within a business that supplies to major UK retailers and prioritises quality, sustainability, and innovation.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Technical/Quality function across factory operations
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining food safety and quality standards
• Carry out traceability exercises, internal audits, and investigations
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve systems and processes
• Gain exposure to BRC audits, retailer standards, and customer interactions

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agri-Food or a related field
• A proactive mindset and a genuine passion for food safety and quality
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment

This role would suit someone local to the Dungannon area or open to relocating for their first technical role in industry.