Technical Assistant: Production & Quality Support

Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Vuba Surfaces in Hull is looking for a Technical Assistant to support the technical team on-site, helping turn processes into measurable results and keeping production moving with confidence. You’ll work hands-on with data, equipment and people to uphold high standards of quality and precision.

In this role you’ll carry out checks and basic tests, maintain records and reports, assist with investigations, and help ensure audits are ready.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for accurate recording and reporting.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work to defined standards.
• Comfort working with technical tasks under supervision and within established guidelines.
• Willingness to support team requirements across shifts or changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting technical processes across production and operational areas—helping ensure procedures are followed and results are reliable.
• Carrying out checks and basic tests under guidance, recording outcomes accurately and escalating issues when anything falls outside expected parameters.
• Maintaining documentation including records, logs, and reports—ensuring information is complete, legible, and up to date.
• Assisting with troubleshooting by gathering relevant information, observing trends, and supporting root cause investigations.
• Helping to manage technical workstreams by supporting daily tasks, preparing materials, and keeping the technical area organised and audit-ready.
• Monitoring quality and compliance by following established standards and identifying potential risks or recurring defects.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure smooth handovers and clear communication on technical requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement—bringing ideas forward, testing minor improvements, and learning how changes impact outcomes.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Clear communication

Reliability and safety consciousness

Tools

Spreadsheets

Documentation systems

Job description

Vuba Surfaces in Hull is looking for a Technical Assistant to support the technical team on-site, helping turn processes into measurable results and keeping production moving with confidence. You’ll work hands-on with data, equipment and people to uphold high standards of quality and precision.

In this role you’ll carry out checks and basic tests, maintain records and reports, assist with investigations, and help ensure audits are ready.