Technical Administrator

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Technical Administrator for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment near Trowbridge. The role covers technical information, specifications, supplier data, labelling and customer requirements to ensure products and documentation are accurate and customer-ready.

Key responsibilities include maintaining materials specifications, reviewing supplier technical information and HACCP documentation, handling customer queries, developing product

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

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/Technical experience

Food labelling knowledge

HACCP & food safety

Food science qualification

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.

Ready to step up your technical career?