Technical Assistant

  • Trades Workforce Solutions
  • Apr 17, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Compliance Assistant - Food Manufacturing

Location: Midlands

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

Job Type: Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Technical Compliance Assistant - Food Manufacturing

About

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented to support the management of technical and legal information across a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance data is accurate, up to date, and effectively communicated across the business to support informed decision-making. You will also help manage supplier assurance systems, track regulatory changes, and support technical projects and audits.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a technical/compliance function, with exposure to a wide range of systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Keeping track of legislative and technical changes
  • Reviewing supplier specifications, checking any legal or retailer compliance
  • Maintaining and reviewing supplier documentation
  • Conduct gap analysis against legislation, standards, and codes of practice
  • Support updates to the QMS
  • Ensuring all technical and legal information is accurately maintained, easily accessible and effectively communicated across all departments
  • Using various data sources to collate relevant information and ensure supplier assurance
Experience and Skills
  • Competent in using databases and digital quality systems
  • Food Science graduate (Desirable)
  • Good understanding of food law or willingness to develop knowledge
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks