Technical Administrator

manucomm recruitment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment seeks a proactive Technical Administrator for a site-based role near Trowbridge in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will manage technical information, specifications, supplier data, labelling and customer requirements, ensuring documentation is accurate and customer-ready.

This broad role offers ownership of key technical processes and opportunities for career development within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, supplier approval and food labelling.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety and BRCGS standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material, packaging and finished product specifications.
• Review and maintain supplier technical information, approvals and documentation.
• Maintain HACCP, technical and food safety documentation.
• Respond to customer and supplier technical queries, providing clear and timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain specifications for new and existing products.
• Manage technical information across relevant customer and specification systems.
• Review labels and artwork against current food labelling requirements.

Skills

QA role

Technical specs

HACCP knowledge

Supplier approvals

Food labelling

Education

Food Science/Technology qualification

Job description

Technical Administrator

Location: Near Trowbridge
Site Based Role
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Technical Administrator to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Working across technical information, specifications, suppliers, labelling and customer requirements, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products and documentation are accurate, up to date and customer-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material, packaging and finished product specifications.
• Review and maintain supplier technical information, approvals and documentation.
• Maintain HACCP, technical and food safety documentation.
• Respond to customer and supplier technical queries, providing clear and timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain specifications for new and existing products.
• Manage technical information across relevant customer and specification systems.
• Review labels and artwork against current food labelling requirements.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in a QA or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, supplier approval and food labelling.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety and BRCGS standards.

A Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification would be advantageous, particularly alongside relevant industry experience.

The Opportunity

This is a broad technical role offering exposure across specifications, suppliers, customers, labelling, documentation and product development.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of key technical processes, broaden your experience and develop your career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.