Role: Assistant Technical ManagerLocation: BallymenaHours:MonThurs 8am4:30pm, Fri 8am3:30pmPay: £45,000 to £50,000An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in Ballymena. This Assistant Technical Manager role is ideal for someone with strong food safety, quality assurance and audit experience looking to progress within a fast-paced chilled food environment.The successful Assistant Technical Manager will support the Technical Manager, lead the QA function on site and help drive food safety, compliance and continuous improvement standards across the factory.Benefits:Competitive salaryEarly finish every FridayPensionStaff DiscountBUPA Healthcare32 days leaveThe Role:Support continuous improvement projects across food safety and quality standardsInvestigate complaints, non-conformances and corrective actionsLead the Quality Assurance team and support daily technical operationsEnsure compliance with company standards, legislation, BRC and retailer requirementsParticipate in HACCP, allergen, integrity and internal audit programmesLead technical audits and customer visits, ensuring the site remains audit readyCoach and support operations, engineering and QA teams to strengthen food safety cultureThe Requirements:HNC or Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplineStrong understanding of food manufacturing standards including BRC and retailer COPsExperience working within a chilled food manufacturing environmentKnowledge of microbiology, food safety and quality systemsHACCP and Food Safety qualifications (minimum Level 3)If this sounds like your next role hit apply or call and ask for David.INDTECHBenefits:Medical Aid / Health Care Paid Holidays Pension FundWHJS1_NI