Technical Assistant - Food Safety & Quality
📍 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
💼 Salary: £28,000-£35,000 - depending on experience
🕒 Job Type: Full-time
Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level in a fast-paced food safety environment? We're on the lookout for a Technical Assistant to join our passionate Food Safety & Quality team in Bicester. If you thrive on detail, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact in food safety and quality, this is your chance.
🔍 What You'll Be Doing:
Champion food safety excellence and continuous improvement across our operations.
Play a key role in HACCP compliance, GMP audits, allergen management, and traceability.
Coordinate product testing and sampling with external labs.
Lead internal audits and support sustainability data reporting.
Deliver engaging food safety training and manage content.
Support supplier approvals and conduct site visits.
Assist with New Product Development (NPD) and manage product specifications.
Investigate complaints and non-conformances with a proactive mindset.🎯 What We're Looking For:
A qualification in Science or Food Science.
Experience in warehousing or food production.
Solid understanding of food legislation and quality systems.
Familiarity with HACCP, BRCGS standards, and specification systems.
Detail-oriented, great communicator, and a natural problem-solver.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car.Bonus Points For:
Audit qualification or experience.🌟 What's In It For You:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Real opportunities for growth and development.
A dynamic, supportive team environment.Ready to make a difference? Apply with your up to date CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit