Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Assistant for their Technical/QA team. This role involves maintaining compliance through product specifications, supporting audits, and contributing to quality and food safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset and a proactive approach to their work.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical documentation is preferable.
• Knowledge of quality systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to analyze data for reporting and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications to meet compliance.
• Assist with audits and maintain technical documentation for readiness.
• Support the Technical team in quality investigations and reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

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.