Technical Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a diligent Technical Assistant to bolster their Technical/QA team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining accurate product specifications, while also assisting with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a related role within food manufacturing or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of product specifications and compliance standards.
• Ability to assist with audits and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update internal and customer product specifications.
• Assist in preparation and participation in third-party audits.
• Support internal audits and quality compliance measures.
• Manage technical databases and generate reports for KPI tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Compliance understanding

Data analysis

Job description

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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.