Technical Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Bexwell is seeking a Technical Assistant to support compliance and certification processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a technical or quality support role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical, compliance, or quality support role.
• Knowledge of UK fire door certification schemes (EN1634-1, BS476) desirable.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating certification records.
• Responding to compliance queries.
• Conducting internal audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication

Knowledge of UK fire door certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Technical Assistant
Location: Bexwell
Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (45-minute lunch break)
Industry: Construction / Manufacturing / Fire Safety

Are you an organised and detail-driven individual with experience in technical, quality, or compliance support? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business in Bexwell, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance and certification across a wide range of products, in a newly created role.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining and updating certification records with third-party providers
• Responding to internal and external compliance queries
• Conducting internal audits and assisting with resolving non-conformances
• Supporting the delivery of compliance training sessions
• Managing compliance data within the ERP system and driving improvements
• Coordinating certification and audit processes for products
• Tracking and monitoring technical budgets
• Collaborating with R&D and Supply Chain teams on product development and supplier approvals
• Preparing technical documentation to support sales, including CPD and client demonstrations

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical, compliance, or quality support role (construction, manufacturing, or fire safety preferred)
• Knowledge of UK fire door certification schemes (EN1634-1, BS476) desirable
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems/databases
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and organisational skills
• Confident communicator who can engage at all levels
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to grow within a technical and R&D environment
• Exposure to compliance, certification, and product development projects
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development

Apply now

to be considered for this Technical Assistant role in Bexwell and take the next step in your career.