Technical Assistant

Overview

Technical Assistant – Food Manufacturing (Chilled Environment)Location: NorthamptonSalary: Up to £35,000 per annumJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentWork Location: On-site (No remote work)Hours: Monday to FridayBenefits: Free ParkingOur client is currently seeking a

Technical Assistant

to join its Technical and Quality team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to bring their technical expertise into a fast-paced, high-risk chilled environment, contributing to the production of meat products.This role is ideally suited to candidates with a minimum of

3 years'' experience in technical or quality functions within the food manufacturing sector , particularly in chilled/fresh produce. A background in meat processing is highly desirable, as is a solid understanding of food safety standards and compliance.Responsibilities

Support the maintenance of key site certifications, including

BRCGS, Red Tractor, Organic, BMPA .Conduct

internal audits

and oversee testing schedules for

products, raw materials, and environment .Assist in the creation and maintenance of

product and raw material specifications , as well as ensuring up-to-date

labelling compliance

with food law.Work collaboratively with the Quality and Production teams to drive standards in

GMP, hygiene, and product quality .Participate in

root cause investigations , develop

Quality Action Plans , and support

continuous improvement projects .Collect samples for

microbiological and analytical testing

(e.g., pH, salt content) and act upon results.Contribute to staff training, supplier approval activities, and support NPD trials when required.Ensure the

Quality Management System

is robust, compliant, and audit-ready.Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum of 3 years'' experience

in a technical or quality role within the

chilled food manufacturing sector .Strong working knowledge of

food safety ,

quality systems , and relevant

legislation/standards

(BRCGS, HACCP, Food Labelling, etc.).Experience working with

retailers and third-party audits .Background in

meat processing .Able to demonstrate

problem-solving ability , strong communication skills, and a

collaborative mindset .Holds a relevant

Food Science or Technology qualification

(desirable but not essential).Internal auditing

and

HACCP training/qualification

are beneficial.Interested?If you''re a proactive technical professional looking to take your next step in the chilled food sector, we want to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this role in confidence with our ..... full job details .....