Technical Assistant / Food Technologist

b3 jobs; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food technology company in Oxfordshire is seeking a proactive Technical Assistant/Food Technologist. You will manage product specifications, provide customer technical guidance, and collaborate on food safety strategies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science and at least 4 years of experience in a technical role. The role offers a salary of approximately £30,000 and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a technical role within the food industry.
• Solid knowledge of food technology, safety, and legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide customer technical guidance and handle product samples.
• Plan product benchmarking and shelf-life testing.
• Review corrective action evidence following audits.
• Collaborate to enhance food safety and compliance strategies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Job description

Technical Assistant /Food Technologist

Our client, located in the charming Oxfordshire countryside, is seeking a proactive Technical Specialist to join their experienced and friendly team.

About the Technical Assistant /Food Technologist job

If you are passionate about food safety and technical standards, assertive with excellent customer service skills, and adept at working to timescales, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key tasks

• Managing product specifications and technical documentation and support Food Safety Audits.
• Providing customer technical guidance over the phone and handle and prepare product samples for assessments.
• Plan and oversee product benchmarking and shelf-life testing.
• Reviewing corrective action evidence following audits.
• Collaborating with the team to enhance food safety and compliance strategies.

About you

• A degree in food science or a related field and solid knowledge of food technology, safety, and legislation.
• A minimum of 4years of experience in a Technical role within the food industry.
• Excellent attention to detail strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to set timescales.
• Assertive and proactive with a strong problem-solving mindset.

More details

The Technical Assistant /Food Technologist position (ref: 8926) is paying c.£30,000 according to your experience.

This role offers plenty of room to grow and develop, if you are ready to make a real impact.

The site is based in Oxfordshire and commutable from Buckingham, Bletchley, Leamington Spa, Witney, Banbury, Brackley, Bicester, Chipping Norton.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Alternate job titles - Technical Services Officer | Technical Assistant | Food Safety Specialist | Technical Information Officer | Food Technical Jobs | Food Safety Jobs