Technical Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a proactive Technical Assistant to support quality assurance and technical functions. This role involves maintaining specifications, assisting audits, and contributing to continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and data management skills.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive individual.
• Experience in technical quality support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications.
• Assist with third-party audits and compliance.
• Support Technical team in investigations and monitoring.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Data Analysis

Job description

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Technical Assistant, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: D R Newitt Recruitment

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Assistant to join our Technical/QA team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support technical and quality functions, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

This role will involve maintaining product specifications, assisting with audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specifications & Technical Documentation: Maintain and update internal and customer product specifications. Ensure all specifications meet legal, customer, and company requirements.
• Audits & Compliance: Assist in the preparation and participation in third-party audits, including BRCGS, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Maintain and organize relevant technical documentation and records to ensure audit readiness. Support the implementation and maintenance of the site’s Quality Management System.
• Quality & Food Safety Support: Assist with internal audits (GMP, hygiene, traceability, etc.). Support the Technical team in complaint investigations, non-conformance reporting, and root cause analysis. Help monitor CCPs and PRPs in line with HACCP plans.
• Data & Reporting: Update and manage technical databases and spreadsheets. Support in generating and analyzing data for trend reporting, KPI tracking, and technical reviews.