Technical Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Technical Assistant to join their Technical/QA team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with standards, assist in audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of technical documentation and quality systems.
• Familiarity with audits and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications.
• Assist in preparation for third-party audits.
• Support in quality management system maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Job description

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Technical Assistant, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

D R Newitt Recruitment

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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 involves 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.