Technical Assistant - Fresh Produce in Maidstone

Technical Assistant – Fresh Produce / Quality, Compliance & Development

Do you thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment? Are you personable, organised, and ready to develop a technical career in Fresh Produce?

We are looking for a Technical Assistant to join a dynamic Fresh Food business. You will support the technical team, working across categories, helping to maintain high standards of product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress a career towards a Junior Technical Manager position in the future.

Technical Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical team in ensuring product quality, compliance, and operational standards
• Coordinate samples, trials, and benchmarking
• Assist with customer visits, internal meetings, and reporting on product performance and trends
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and SOPs
• Collate data for reporting, including KPIs, waste, and quality summaries
• Contribute to process improvements and support small technical projects

Technical Assistant Key Requirements

• Some experience or exposure to the Fresh Produce sector, ideally in a Quality or Technical role, is strongly preferred
• Dynamic, adaptable, and personable; confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Motivated to build a career in Fresh Produce technical management
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Be part of a fast-moving, innovative team where you can grow your skills, take on responsibility, and shape your future in Fresh Produce technical management.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.