Technical Assistant

SRG; Boston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Assistant to support a well-known food manufacturing business in Boston, Lincolnshire. This office-based role is perfect for recent graduates in relevant scientific fields who have a passion for food. Responsibilities include internal auditing, managing customer queries, and maintaining product specifications. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. The position offers full training and growth potential in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Full training provided

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for food science and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Organized individuals with great attention to detail will excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal auditing of production facilities for compliance.
• Maintain product specifications and manage customer queries effectively.
• Liaise with different departments to communicate complex information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or similar

Job description

Overview

Technical Assistant – Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Salary: £27,000 per annum. SRG is exclusively partnered with a well-known food manufacturing business who are now looking to hire a Technical Assistant to join the team at their site near Boston. The role is an office-based role, working with multiple departments including Production, Operations and Warehousing. This exciting opportunity would be well suited to a recent scientific graduate who is passionate about the food industry and keen to kick-start their career outside of a laboratory environment.

Benefits

Graduate opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in Food Quality Assurance in a supportive and inclusive environment. Profit share scheme, 40 hours per week (8:00am - 4:30pm), with both post-probation and annual salary reviews.

Role / Description

• Internal auditing of the production facilities to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain the on-site SOP matrix
• Respond to customer queries promptly, with timely completion of required documentation such as customer questionnaires
• Handle customer complaints, ensuring effective management through to completion
• Maintain and update product specifications for new and existing products
• Effectively liaise with multiple departments in the business to translate complex information succinctly
• Support with external regulatory audits
• Other quality assurance tasks as required to support the team.

Requirements

• Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or a similar subject
• An obvious passion for food science and/or the wider food industry
• Excellent communication skills, possessing the ability to translate complex information
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
• Organised and process-driven with high attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [email address]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on the number provided. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It''s this combination that makes us different. We''re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: QA, Quality Assurance, Technical Graduate, Food Industry, Food Manufacturer, Auditing, Quality Management System, QMS, Product Specification, Customer Complaints, Documentation, Internal Audit, External Audit, BRC, HACCP.

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