Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is looking for a detail-oriented Technical Assistant to support the Technical/QA team. The role involves maintaining specifications, assisting with regulatory audits, and engaging in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or quality role in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP and quality management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications to meet requirements.
• Assist in audits and prepare documentation for compliance.
• Support the Technical team in managing quality and food safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Data analysis

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.