Technical Assistant

The People Co. / Assure Jobs; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Cambridgeshire seeks a highly organised individual for a newly created technical role. You'll support a Senior Technical Manager, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and managing product specifications. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree or industry experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers career progression, competitive salary, and direct mentorship within a growing technical team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Proactive, enthusiastic, and organised individual.
• Keen eye for detail essential.
• Ability to build relationships across functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Senior Technical Manager.
• Manage and approve product specifications.
• Maintain compliance with food safety legislation.
• Coordinate artwork sign-off.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree (Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition) or relevant industry experience

Job description

Are you a highly organised, aspiring technical professional looking to launch or advance your career in the dynamic world of food manufacturing?

My client is a well-established, successful food business with factories and supply chains spanning across Europe. They specialise in producing a diverse and high-quality range of branded and retail own-label grocery products for the UK's major supermarkets. Due to sustained growth and an increased focus on technical excellence, we are excited to be creating this brand-new position within our supportive and expanding Technical Team.

The Role

This is a crucial, office-based role where you will provide dedicated support to a Senior Technical Manager and collaborate with key stakeholders across the business (e.g., NPD, Operations, Commercial).

Key Accountabilities.

• Assisting in the management and approval of product specifications for major UK retailers.
• Maintaining and updating technical data, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and retailer standards.
• Supporting the Senior Technical Manager with supplier approval processes and managing raw material documentation.
• Coordinating artwork sign-off and ensuring label accuracy.
• Assisting with the preparation for internal and external audits.
• Acting as a key liaison for technical queries from various departments.

People Profile.

• A proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail.
• A relevant degree (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition) or relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across different functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• A passion for high-quality food and a desire to learn about UK retailer technical requirements.

Why Apply.

• The chance to be the first in a newly created role, giving you scope to shape the position.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A clear pathway for career progression and development in a growing Technical Team.
• Direct mentorship and coaching from an experienced Senior Technical Manager.
• The opportunity to work with major UK supermarkets and a pan-European supply base.