Technical Assistant – Food Manufacturing (Chilled Environment) Location: Northampton Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Location: On-site (No remote work) Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Free Parking Our client is currently seeking a Technical Assistant to join its Technical & 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. Key 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 impr...