Technical Assistant

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Chessington is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to support their technical team. This entry-level role offers a genuine opportunity for growth and development, emphasizing food safety, quality, and compliance. With a focus on supportive culture and mentorship, candidates should have a degree in Science or Technology and experience in food manufacturing. This position includes various benefits such as a pension scheme, life assurance, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Free refreshments

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Technical or Quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical team across food safety, quality, legality and compliance activities.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis and technical reporting.
• Log and trend customer complaints and support corrective and preventative actions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team ethic

Education

Degree level qualification in Science or Technology

Job description

Technical Assistant – Food Manufacturing | Career Development | Supportive Culture

Location: Chessington, Surrey

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Are you organised, curious and looking to build a long-term career in Technical within food manufacturing? A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a motivated and detail-focused Technical Assistant to join their technical team in Chessington. This is more than just an entry-level technical role. It is a genuine opportunity to learn, develop and grow within a business that puts people first and invests heavily in training and development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Technical team across food safety, quality, legality and compliance activities
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis and technical reporting
• Support audits, customer visits and certification processes through strong preparation and organisation
• Manage schedules for testing, calibration, traceability and risk assessments
• Log and trend customer complaints and support corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain technical documentation, customer Codes of Practice and site records
• Promote a strong food safety culture and support continuous improvement activities

What's In It for You

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Clear development and training opportunities within Technical and Quality
• Supportive, people-focused culture with experienced mentors
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts, free refreshments and free onsite parking

Your Background

• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Degree level qualification in Science or Technology, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Technical or Quality systems
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong team ethic

Join a Business That Invests in You

You will be part of a progressive food manufacturing business that believes in developing people and building long-term careers. This role offers the chance to gain hands‑on technical experience while being supported every step of the way.

If you are ready to learn, develop and grow within Technical, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink