Technical Assistant

Hales Group are working with their client to assist them in finding a Technical Assistant to join their team. Reporting to the Technical Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for making sure samples, traceability and compliance paperwork are updated on regular basis.
 
Salary | £30,000 Per Annum
Hours | Monday to Friday, preferably 08:00 start until 16:30 (flexibility can be discussed)
 
Main Duties

• Prepare lab samples to be sent to external lab.
• Ensure that product is safe for positive release for customer, sending certificates of analysis or conformance.
• Report any out of spec micro results & work with the QA Manager to investigate.
• To take the lead in traceability/mass balance.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly specified tasks on the work tracker.
• Oversee the internal audit schedule, assign audits and conduct internal auditing.
• Assist Technical Compliance Manager to ensure the quality manual is maintained.
• Work closely with customers and respond to customer requests.
• Assist the Specifications Technologist with completing and issuing specs to customers.
• Review & sign off production paperwork as correctly completed, file and archive (as and when required).
• Update and maintain the supplier approval document.
• Work with the technical team, QA team & factory teams to improve right first times.
• Develop strong technical partnerships with key customers and suppliers.
• To assist the technical & quality teams, as required.
• Assist the Technical Compliance Manager in any other duties, as instructed.
• Be a key member of the team during audits and customer visits.

• Trained in Level 2 Food Safety
• Trained in Level 2 Health and Safety
• Trained in basic principle of HACCP
• Trained in internal auditing
• Trained in basic principles of environmental and sustainability
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise different tasks
• Strong relationship building skills, ability to work in a team

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement