Technical Assistant

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturer in Lower Hopton is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to ensure high-quality standards in production. This role focuses on quality assurance, technical support for development, and improvements in systems to support production needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with quality standards. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for development

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 17025 preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement activities across technical and quality processes.
• Conduct and support quality checks on incoming materials and production runs.
• Ensure technical compliance for new materials and new product launches.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Technical Assistant – Mirfield

Salary: £25,000
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–15:45
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Recruiter: Aqumen Recruitment

Join a Growing Technical & Quality Team!

Aqumen Recruitment is proud to be supporting our client, a forward-thinking manufacturer in Mirfield, in their search for a motivated and detail-driven Technical Assistant.

If you're passionate about product quality, technical accuracy, and supporting the launch of innovative new products, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Technical Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality standards across raw materials, in-process production, and finished products. You’ll work closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Purchasing, Laboratory, and Production teams to maintain excellence and support new product trials.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving systems, and working hands‑on to support both quality and production needs.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead and support continuous improvement activities across technical and quality processes.

  • Analyse customer complaints and shopfloor data to drive root‑cause investigations and sustainable improvements.

  • Conduct and support quality checks on incoming materials, production runs, and finished goods.

  • Manage external quality issues, ensuring they align with internal quality and audit procedures.

• Technical Support
  • Provide clear, accurate technical advice to internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Work with Purchasing to ensure raw materials meet all required specifications.
  • Assist production teams with day‑to‑day technical tasks and troubleshooting.
• New Product Development (NPD)
  • Ensure technical compliance for new materials and new product launches.
  • Take ownership of product trials—recording data, documenting outcomes, and supporting successful launches.
  • Work with NPD to standardise samples and help move concepts through to fully launched products.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 17025 (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem‑solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, SWOT)
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to support improvements
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with suppliers, production, and quality teams
• Additional requirements:
  • Willingness to travel nationally to customer & supplier sites
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • DBS check required

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for development and progression
• Company pension scheme
• A chance to make a real impact on product quality and innovation

How to Apply

Interested in shaping the future of quality and technical excellence for our client?

Apply today through Aqumen Recruitment!

Send your CV or contact us for more information—we’d love to hear from you.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.