Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant - Tewkesbury

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Salary: £35,148 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 xwzovoh 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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