Technical Assistant

Vickerstock; Antrim; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established meat processing company in Antrim is seeking a Technical Assistant to support food safety and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in Food Science and experience in food production. Responsibilities include conducting quality checks, assisting with audits, and maintaining records. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone looking to grow their technical knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Background or qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a food production or technical role (ideally meat or FMCG).
• Understanding of BRCGS and food safety standards highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Conduct routine quality checks on product, temperature, hygiene, and traceability.
• Assist in BRCGS and regulatory audits and inspection preparation.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Background in Food Science or Food Safety

Job description

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established red meat processor that operates to the highest industry standards. With a BRCGS Food Safety AA rating, this site based in Antrim area has built a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. They're proud of their tight-knit, collaborative team and are now looking to bring on a Technical Assistant to support ongoing food safety and quality assurance activities.

This is a practical, hands-on role that would suit someone looking to build their technical knowledge in a high-performing meat processing environment. You'll play a key part in supporting the Food Safety and Quality team, helping ensure the business maintains its exceptional standards across BRCGS, customer, and regulatory requirements.

What your day to day will look like:

• Support the delivery of the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS).
• Conduct routine quality checks on product, temperature, hygiene, and traceability.
• Assist in BRCGS and regulatory audits and inspection preparation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records across all technical activities.
• Collect and coordinate sampling for microbiological, water, and shelf-life testing.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints with clear root cause analysis.
• Participate in internal audits (GMP, hygiene, traceability) and track corrective actions.
• Assist with training staff on hygiene, SOPs, and food safety procedures.
• Support the review and update of product specs and supplier approvals.
• Collaborate with production and management to embed a strong food safety culture.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Background or qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a food production or technical role (ideally meat or FMCG).
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the confidence to work on the factory floor.
• Understanding of BRCGS and food safety standards would be highly beneficial.

What we hope you do next:
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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