Technical Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Technical Assistant to join their Technical/QA team. The role involves ensuring compliance with product specifications and supporting audits, contributing to the continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and proactive individuals who excel in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or quality assurance role within food manufacturing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and quality management systems is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal and customer product specifications.
• Assist in third-party audits and compliance checks.
• Support technical team in complaint investigations and data reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Job description

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Client:

D R Newitt Recruitment

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.