Technical Services Assistant – Food Technology - South East UK - £35,000 + Expenses & Progressi[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food technology organization in South East UK is seeking a Technical Services Assistant. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000–£35,000 plus expenses. Candidates should have an interest in food science and post-harvest management. Responsibilities include providing technical support, assessing product conditions, and collaborating with senior staff. This opportunity provides career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

All work-related expenses covered

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment with structured training

Qualifications

• Early career professional with education or experience in crop science, food science or a related discipline.
• Interest in post-harvest quality and food technology.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for product quality and post harvest trials.
• Assess the condition of products at multiple facilities.
• Assist in creating trial protocols and technical documentation.
• Participate in meetings and take technical notes.
• Manage multiple ongoing product assessments in an organised way.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff and receive guidance.

Skills

Interest in post-harvest quality

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Organised

Adaptable

Independent work capability

Education

Education in crop science or food science

Job description

Technical Services Assistant – Food Technology - South East UK - £35,000 + Expenses & Progression Opportunities

Are you interested in food science, post-harvest research and quality management? We are seeking a Technical Services Assistant to join a fast growing food technology organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to gain practical experience working with a variety of fresh produce products and commercial partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for product quality and post harvest trials


• Assess the condition and performance of products at multiple facilities


• Assist in creating trial protocols and technical documentation


• Participate in meetings, taking technical notes and supporting client processes


• Manage multiple ongoing product assessments in an organised way


• Work in storage environments with commercial partners


• Collaborate with senior technical staff, receiving guidance and on the job training

The Candidate

• Early career professional with education or experience in crop science, food science or a related discipline


• Interest in post-harvest quality, trials, or food technology


• Strong scientific curiosity with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills


• Clear communicator, able to work with different teams and cultures


• Organised, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a hybrid role


• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the UK

The Package

• Competitive salary of £27,000–£35,000 depending on experience


• All work-related expenses covered


• Career development and progression opportunities


• Exposure to a variety of projects across the food sector


• Supportive team environment with structured training

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].