Technical Assistant - food manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty food manufacturer is seeking a Technical Assistant in Greater London to provide technical and specification support. You will ensure products comply with quality and safety standards, while also developing product specifications and assisting with audits. Candidates should ideally have Food Safety Level 2 or HACCP Level 2 certification along with communication skills and experience in a food technical environment. The role offers a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 and is suitable for self-motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food technical environment is ideal.
• Knowledge of legal food labeling, HACCP, or BRC standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product specifications with product development.
• Support maintenance of the Quality Management System and conduct internal audits.
• Conduct verification checks on Critical Control Points and monitor compliance.
• Provide technical support and implement quality assurance standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Food Safety Level 2 certification

HACCP Level 2 certification

Knowledge of quality control procedures

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Graduate in Food Science, Food Technology, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Technical Assistant

You will be joining a well-established and highly respected manufacturer of high-quality, specialty food products. The business is growing and has exciting expansion plans in the pipeline, making this an excellent time to join the team and develop your career.

About the Technical Assistant job

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will provide technical and specification support across the business, liaising with both suppliers and customers to ensure products meet all technical, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product specifications, including recipes, in collaboration with the product development team as well as ensuring raw material and packaging specifications are current and compliant.
• Support the maintenance and updating of the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation, conduct and document internal audits, including GMP, Hygiene, and Glass & Plastic checks.
• Conduct verification checks on the site’s Critical Control Points (CCPs) and help with day-to-day maintenance of HACCP and monitor compliance with food safety legislation, quality standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
• Provide technical support and advice to the production team, interpret and implement quality assurance standards and procedures and promote and monitor GMP, hygiene, and quality standards across the site.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances and develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventative actions.

About You

• The successful candidate shall ideally have Food Safety Level 2 or HACCP Level 2 certification as well as previous experience in a food technical environment.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and functions and good communication skills across all levels, both formal and informal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Graduate in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject is desirable.
• Additional qualifications such as legal food labelling, food safety, HACCP, or BRC standards are advantageous but not essential.

More details

The Technical Assistant job (ref : 8984) is paying £28,000 - £32,000 according to your experience.

The working hours are Monday to Friday – usual office hours.

The role is commutable from London, Waltham Cross, Enfield, Woodford, Barnet, Romford, Epping, Potters Bar, and Edgware.

Alternate job titles - Technical Administrator | Technical Assistant | Food Technologist | Specification Technologist | Specifications Writer | Technical Officer