Technical Assistant

Osborne Appointments; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Long-term development opportunities

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking a proactive Technical Assistant in Stevenage to support the Technical Manager across quality assurance, food safety, product development and manufacturing processes. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and benefits, with an emphasis on learning and cross-department collaboration.

You will maintain supplier data, update specifications, assist with testing and new product launches, and help ensure HACCP, BRC, and legal

Qualifications

• Experience in a food or drink manufacturing environment is beneficial
• Strong IT skills with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge and contribute ideas

Responsibilities

• Maintain the supplier approval database and keep records up to date
• Create, review and update product specifications
• Check incoming raw materials against specs and record results
• Assist with testing new products and formulations in R&D
• Support new product launches from concept to factory implementation
• Respond to customer requests and internal queries promptly
• Assist with QA system implementation and maintenance
• Support BRC accreditation and food safety compliance
• Contribute to HACCP activities and allergen management
• Collaborate with departments to support technical projects
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and efficiency
• Take ownership of tasks and deputise for the Technical Manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

MS Office

Quality management knowledge

HACCP awareness

Job description

Technical Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Technical Assistant - About the Company

Our client is a successful and growing business based in Stevenage, operating within the food and beverage sector and supplying products to customers across a range of markets. They are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Technical Assistant to support the Technical Manager across quality assurance, food safety, product development and manufacturing processes.

This is a varied opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, get involved in new product development and work closely with different departments across the business. Previous experience in a food or drink manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but a willingness to learn, attention to detail and a proactive approach are just as important.

Technical Assistant - Details

• Monday to Friday, full-time
• Based in Stevenage
• £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support

• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Long-term development opportunities

Technical Assistant - Responsibilities

• Maintain the supplier approval database, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Create, review and update product specifications as required
• Check incoming raw materials against specifications and record results
• Assist with testing new products and formulations as part of research and development activities
• Support new product launches from initial concept through to factory implementation
• Respond to customer requests and internal queries in a timely manner
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Support the business in maintaining its BRC accreditation and meeting food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements
• Contribute to HACCP activities, allergen management and food safety compliance
• Work closely with internal departments and key stakeholders to support technical projects
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and efficiency
• Take ownership of agreed tasks and deputise for the Technical Manager when required

Technical Assistant - What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of, or an interest in, food, manufacturing or nutrition
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge and contribute ideas
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
• Previous experience in food or drink manufacturing, technical quality, product development or food safety would be advantageous, as would knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards, but these are not essential

If you're looking to develop your technical career within a growing business, with the opportunity to get involved in product development and make a genuine contribution, we'd love to hear from you.