Technical Assistant

Henderson Brown Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Assistant for a permanent position in Northamptonshire. This role is perfect for recent graduates in Food Science or similar fields aiming to build a career in food manufacturing. You will support various teams in NPD, technical evaluations, and production processes while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical/quality role in the food industry is preferred.
• Must possess own transport.
• Full UK working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD and GATE meetings with technical input.
• Coordinate factory trials for new products.
• Manage samples and documentation timely.

Skills

Technical input in NPD

Project management

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Education

Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Technical Assistant - Food Manufacturing

Permanent Monday - Friday, £28,000 - £30,000 d.o.e, Northamptonshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate in Food Science or a related discipline looking to kickstart their career in the food industry. You'll gain hands-on experience across NPD, Technical, and Production, building a strong foundation in food safety, compliance, and product development.

What you'll be doing as the Technical Assistant:

• Support NPD and GATE meetings, providing technical input and ensuring projects align with customer requirements and factory capability.
• Work closely with Process Technologists, NPD, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, commercially viable products with robust validation and due diligence.
• Lead and coordinate factory trials for new products and process improvements, ensuring data capture, compliance, and successful outcomes.
• Manage samples and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Monitor project timelines and critical paths, highlighting risks, proposing solutions, and driving tasks to completion.
• Assist with technical investigations and reporting, ensuring effective communication of issues and corrective actions to management.
• Proactively support production teams, advising on technical challenges and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and strengthening departmental systems and compliance standards.

What you'll need:

• Similar experience in an entry/junior technical/quality role in the food industry and/or a food manufacturing related degree
• Own transport
• Full UK working rights as no visas are available

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements, please apply via this advert.