Technical Assistant - Tewkesbury
Salary: £35,148 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0700 - 15.30
Benefits
* Personal Pension Scheme with generous company contribution (via Aviva)
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Option available to most employees
* Refer a Friend Scheme - earn generous referral payments
* Employee Discount on products, with home delivery available on local routes
* Health & Wellbeing Support including cashback on medical, dental and optical costs, GP access, and discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories
* Regular Social Events including team activities, family fun days, and seasonal events
We are looking for a motivated Technical Assistant to join a busy and supportive technical team in Tewkesbury. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, offering excellent exposure to audits, investigations, quality systems, and continuous improvement projects.
If you are organised, detail‑focused, and passionate about food safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical career.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Technical Manager with quality control and food safety programmes
* Monitor production compliance with quality and legal standards
* Assist with internal and external audits and site accreditation requirements
* Investigate non‑conformances and support root cause analysis
* Manage customer complaints and track quality KPIs
* Participate in traceability exercises and mock recalls
* Ensure equipment calibration and accurate record keeping
* Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments
* Promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and site standards
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
About You
* Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing, dairy, or production
* Understanding of food safety standards such as HACCP or BRCGS
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
* Positive, proactive attitude with strong communication skills
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
Why Apply
* Excellent opportunity to develop within a technical / quality function
* Varied, hands‑on role where your input makes a real difference
* Supportive team environment
* Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
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