Avondale Foods Mission Our mission is to create new products, to develop partnerships with new and existing customers and suppliers to guarantee the long-term sustainability of Avondale Foods as an organisation. Technical Graduate Job Position: Technical GraduateDepartment:Technical Reports to: Technical Manager Hour:40 hours per week Scope of Role Avondale Foods is a leading food manufacturing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Dunnes, Morrisons, Aldi & Lidl throughout the UK & Ireland. Our Technical Graduate will have a tailored development plan and the opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate across departments, guided by the highly accomplished Technical team. Key Responsibilities Opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects, fostering collaboration across various disciplines within the organization. Technical Managers will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout day-to-day activities. Involvement in Quality Management Systems and related activities such as customer requests, audits and coordination with contractors and suppliers. Engage with colleagues to evaluate options and respond to information requests or participate in meetings. Provide support across other functions within the technical and quality team as needed, including covering duties during holiday periods or absences. Conduct scheduled internal audits, including GMP, hygiene, fabrication, and system audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary. Maintain clear, accurate and professional communication with both management and customers, in written and verbal formats. Travel to and participate in customer meetings as required. Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration do the right thing approach in all interactions. Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times. Person Specification Essential 3rd level qualification in a food related discipline Previous experience in a technical quality role Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in documentation, compliance checks and issue resolution Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite Self-motivated and able to work independently, taking ownership of tasks and managing workload effectively with minimal supervision Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement in quality and technical standards Desirable Level 2/3 HACCP Experience in a food production or manufacturing environment Effective teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through group projects Ability tofollow detailed procedures and protocolsprecisely, especially in high-compliance environments (e.g., GMP, HACCP). Proficiency with data analysis tools(e.g., Excel, Power BI) for trend analysis and reporting. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines A positive attitude toward learning and continuous improvement, with a willingness to take on new challenges. Skills: Time Management Excellent communication skills motivated Attention to detail Problem Solving Benefits: Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays