Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant - Tewkesbury
Salary: £35,148 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0700 - 15.30

Benefits
Personal Pension Scheme with generous company contribution (via Aviva)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Option available to most employees
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn generous referral payments
Employee Discount on products, with home delivery available on local routes
Health & Wellbeing Support including cashback on medical, dental and optical costs, GP access, and discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories
Regular Social Events including team activities, family fun days, and seasonal events

We are looking for a motivated Technical Assistant to join a busy and supportive technical team in Tewkesbury. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, offering excellent exposure to audits, investigations, quality systems, and continuous improvement projects.

If you are organised, detail-focused, and passionate about food safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical career.

Key Responsibilities
Support the Technical Manager with quality control and food safety programmes
Monitor production compliance with quality and legal standards
Assist with internal and external audits and site accreditation requirements
Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis
Manage customer complaints and track quality KPIs
Participate in traceability exercises and mock recalls
Ensure equipment calibration and accurate record keeping
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments
Promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and site standards
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

About You
Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing, dairy, or production
Understanding of food safety standards such as HACCP or BRCGS
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Positive, proactive attitude with strong communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team

Why Apply
Excellent opportunity to develop within a technical / quality function
Varied, hands-on role where your input makes a real difference
Supportive team environment
Stable Monday to Friday working pattern

Apply now to take the next step in your technical or quality career by sending your cv in confidence.

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