Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a Technical Assistant to join their Technical/QA team. This role involves maintaining product specifications, assisting with audits, and supporting quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical documentation, compliance, and a commitment to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical documentation and specifications.
• Knowledge of audits and compliance in the food industry.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications to meet requirements.
• Assist in preparation and participation in audits.
• Support the Technical team with complaint investigations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

HACCP

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.