Technical Assistant

Vickerstock UK; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Technical Department. The successful candidate will conduct quality checks, monitor hygiene standards, and assist in audits. A degree in Food Science or a related field is required. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment committed to product quality.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and BRCGS standards.
• Awareness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Previous experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality and CCP checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor hygiene, housekeeping, and equipment conditions across production.
• Collect and record product, environmental, and water samples.
• Support audits and maintain documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Quality control

Food safety

HACCP

Education

Degree or diploma in Food Science

Job description

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with our Red Meat Processing client who are committed to maintaining the highest level of quality products on the appointment of Technical Assistant for their Armagh based site.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Assistant will support the day-to-day running of the Technical Department, ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and relevant legislation.

What your day to day will look like:

• Conduct daily quality and CCP checks to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Monitor hygiene, housekeeping, and equipment conditions across production areas.
• Collect and record product, environmental, and water samples, reporting any non-conformances.
• Support audits by maintaining documentation and ensuring audit readiness.
• Communicate quality findings and corrective actions with the Technical Manager and production teams.
• Maintain accurate QMS records and assist with traceability, data entry, and product trials.

What you will need to succeed:

• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and BRCGS standards.
• Awareness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Previous experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing.

What to do next:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to me, Anna, now on , or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.

If this job doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me, you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help.

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Skills: technical quality food safety haccp