Technical Assistant
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Technical Assistant - About the Company
Our client is a successful and growing business based in Stevenage, operating within the food and beverage sector and supplying products to customers across a range of markets.
They are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Technical Assistant to support the Technical Manager across quality assurance, food safety, product development and manufacturing processes.
This is a varied opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, get involved in new product development and work closely with different departments across the business. Previous experience in a food or drink manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but a willingness to learn, attention to detail and a proactive approach are just as important.
Technical Assistant - Details
- Monday to Friday, full-time
- Based in Stevenage
- £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
- 23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Long-term development opportunities
Technical Assistant - Responsibilities
- Maintain the supplier approval database, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
- Create, review and update product specifications as required
- Check incoming raw materials against specifications and record results
- Assist with testing new products and formulations as part of research and development activities
- Support new product launches from initial concept through to factory implementation
- Respond to customer requests and internal queries in a timely manner
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
- Support the business in maintaining its BRC accreditation and meeting food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements
- Contribute to HACCP activities, allergen management and food safety compliance
- Work closely with internal departments and key stakeholders to support technical projects
- Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and efficiency
- Take ownership of agreed tasks and deputise for the Technical Manager when required
Technical Assistant - What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of, or an interest in, food, manufacturing or nutrition
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks
- Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge and contribute ideas
- A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
Previous experience in food or drink manufacturing, technical quality, product development or food safety would be advantageous, as would knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards, but these are not essential.
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