Technical Assistant

Foyle Food Group; Strathfoyle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company located in Strathfoyle is seeking a Quality Control Technician. The successful candidate will conduct quality control checks, perform online inspections, and assist with audits to ensure compliance with specifications. Applicants should have a relevant qualification or experience, understanding of HACCP principles, and strong communication skills. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £12.71 per hour and regular working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Technical or Food Related Qualification OR proven relevant experience.
• Understanding of HACCP principles.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Competent in record keeping.
• Motivated with ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control checks.
• Online inspections of products ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Conducting GMP / housekeeping audits.
• Assisting with preparation for external audits.

Skills

Technical or Food Related Qualification OR proven relevant experience

Understanding of HACCP principles

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Competent in record keeping

Motivated with ability to work on own initiative

Able to solve problems analytically

Previous experience working in the food industry

Foundation certificate in Food Technology

Ability to complete quality checks on products

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Job description

Located at Campsie BT47, the successful candidate will report into the technical manager and be required to conduct quality control checks, online inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications, conducting GMP / housekeeping audits and assisting with preparation for external audits when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control checks
• Online inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications
• Conducting GMP / housekeeping audits
• Assisting with preparation for external audits when required

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical or Food Related Qualification OR proven relevant experience
• Understanding of HACCP principles
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Competent in record keeping
• Motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Able to solve problems analytically
• Must be able to start at 6am
• Previous experience working in the food industry
• Foundation certificate in Food Technology
• Ability to complete quality checks on products throughout the process and ensure that finished product is to customer specification
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Further Information

To apply email your CV to the employer.

Vacancy ID 1736017 Job ref. FFG/CAM/09/2025 Job Sector Food Production,Environmental, Health and Safety Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry, Strathfoyle Salary £12.71 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 18/09/2025 Closing date 26/09/2025 Worktime 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday - occasional 6am starts