Join Our Dynamic Onsite Technical Team at IPL Telford! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Technical Assistant to become a vital part of our onsite Technical Team at our Nuts & Dried Fruit facility in Telford. If you are passionate about Technical and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details
* Schedule: Monday - Friday (09:00am - 5:30pm)
* Location: IPL, Telford – Site Based
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract of 18 months
Key Responsibilities
* Quality & Technical Support
o Help the QA team with product sampling, audits, and line checks.
o Support the Technical Advisor by investigating complaints, updating documents, placing purchase orders, and maintaining reports and specifications.
* Product Testing & Evaluation
o Ensure products are tested at end‑of‑life.
o Log and follow up on consistency panel samples reviewed by Asda.
* New Product Launch Support
o Assist with sample storage, market research, and kitchen sample preparation.
o Help scale up factory trials and manage shelf‑life testing.
o Support intake checks for new ingredients and packaging.
o Complete tasks on the project timeline, including specs, artwork checks, and sample submissions.
* Operations & Documentation
o Brief Operations on new products and document first production runs.
o Submit samples to Brandbank, SGS, and Asda.
o Keep product details updated on Asda.com.
* Additional Duties
o Take part in internal audits and lead process improvements.
o Act as a Food Safety Culture Champion.
Skills and Knowledge
* Internal auditing
* IT proficiency (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – ability to create documents, tables, graphs, spreadsheets (including basic formulas)
* Relevant food industry experience
* Previous experience of using Asda’s Hive System
* Working knowledge of allergen management
* Understanding of BRC standards for food manufacturing (desirable)
* Previous experience of using retailer specification systems (desirable)
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English and to have achieved a pass grade
* Food Safety Level 2, HACCP Level 2 (desirable)
* VACCP/TACCP Level 2 (desirable)
* Internal audit training (desirable)
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
Benefits
* 15% Asda In‑store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance – all colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 × their annual base salary
* Help@hand – free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Grocery Aid – partnership providing a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services for colleagues and families
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and one family member
* Discounted health assessments – exclusive rates on Self‑Pay BUPA Health Assessments for staff and household members
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money – better rate for travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing, and equipment through partnership with Evans
* Care Concierge – The Care Experts providing legal & general care concierge resource, plus listening support
Depending on the job band, other fantastic benefits are also available, including private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.
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