Technical Administrator

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a detail-driven Graduate Technical Administrator to join a growing technical team in Wetherby. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,000 plus benefits and focuses on ensuring product compliance, quality assurance, and accurate technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience or qualifications in food technology and possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Healthcare

Parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food labelling, technical administration, or food production.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage artwork briefs for new and seasonal products.
• Ensure all products meet relevant legal and customer compliance requirements.
• Support QA checks and assist with HACCP assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Education

Qualifications in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

Graduate Technical Administrator

Full-time, Wetherby, £25,000 plus good benefits including healthcare and parking. Excellent opportunity with training and development available.

We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Technical Administrator to join our clients growing technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience or qualifications in food technology or food production who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working closely with the Technical & Development Lead and wider business, you will play a key role in ensuring product compliance, quality assurance, and the accuracy of technical documentation across the extensive product range. This role sits at the heart of the business, liaising with procurement, production, QA, and suppliers to ensure products consistently meet regulatory standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Artwork & Labelling

• Create and manage artwork briefs for new and seasonal products
• Review and approve artwork in collaboration with the Technical & Development Lead
• Create, maintain, and update product labels and specifications

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all products meet relevant legal and customer compliance requirements
• Request, review, and verify supplier product specifications
• Complete customer information requests, including allergens, palm oil, and sustainability data

Quality Assurance Support

• Support QA checks, audit walks, and schedules (e.g. glass and hard plastics)
• Assist with process plans, HACCP, and food safety risk assessments

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Collate and report production temperature and humidity data
• Maintain and update QA and operational documentation, creating new resources where required
• Generate customer complaint and trend reports

About You

• Experience in food labelling, technical administration, or food production (training can be provided)
• Qualifications in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline are desirable
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel; experience with food labelling software is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• A collaborative team player who takes ownership and responsibility

Interested? Please send your CV ASAP to Louise Sparkes at Unity Resourcing or get in touch for more information