Technical Assistant

Job Advert; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Bank Holidays

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Long-term development opportunities

Job summary

Job Advert in Stevenage is seeking a proactive Technical Assistant to support the Technical Manager across QA, food safety, product development and manufacturing processes. The role offers 26,000–27,000 per year and based in Stevenage.

The position requires good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), strong attention to detail and a proactive approach. Benefits include 23 days’ leave, pension, parking, and development opportunities within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food or drink manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Must show willingness to learn and proactive approach.
• Good IT skills with ability to maintain accurate records.

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

Skills

Food manufacturing

IT skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.

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