Technical Analyst

Samworth Brothers; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester Forest East is looking for a Technical Analyst to maintain technical systems and ensure compliance. Responsibilities include updating documentation, managing audits, and reporting on KPIs. Ideal candidates will have experience in chilled food manufacturing and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with technical systems in the food manufacturing industry is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Logical and methodical approach with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical systems, documentation, and site procedures.
• Handle customer complaints and monitor retailer systems.
• Manage internal audits and GAP analysis processes.
• Analyse and report technical and customer KPI data.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage product export documentation.

Skills

Technical systems experience in chilled food manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Good working knowledge of IT systems and Power BI

Reliable and highly organised

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

As a Technical Analyst, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and updating technical systems and processes to meet required standards. You’ll work closely with teams across Process Development, QA, Hygiene, Production, NPD, Commercial, Engineering, Purchasing, and Planning to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical systems, documentation, and site procedures to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Handle customer complaints and monitor retailer systems, communicating any issues promptly.
• Manage internal audits, traceability tests, and GAP analysis processes for retailer audits.
• Collate, analyse, and report technical and customer KPI data, including trending and presentation packs.
• Conduct risk assessments and administer documentation for product exports.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Technical systems experience in chilled food manufacturing.
• Reliable, conscientious, and highly organised.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels.
• Accurate, logical, and methodical approach with a “can-do” attitude.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems, online retailer portals, and Power BI.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.