Site Technical Assistant

Be the technical heartbeat of a fast-moving Fresh Produce site as Site Technical Assistant. Join a fast-paced, high-performing Fresh Produce operation where quality, compliance, and technical excellence are at the centre of everything they do. As a key support to the Site Technical Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining site technical standards and ensuring smooth, compliant operations across all departments. As Site Technical Assistant, you will act as the primary on-site technical contact, supported by a Technical Manager who is on-site weekly. The structure gives you real ownership of technical compliance, documentation control, quality systems, and site-based activities within a dynamic supply chain environment. Site Technical Assistant Key Responsibilities Maintain all technical documentation, including specifications, certificates, traceability records, and supplier information Manage customer complaints and support associated investigations Ensure the QMS / Quality Management System and documentation is accurate and regularly reviewed Assist internal teams by ensuring standards and procedures are clearly communicated and effectively implemented Prepare information required for internal and external audits to BRC standards and support the delivery of audit activities Administer supplier documentation and due diligence, including data verification on technical platforms Conduct internal inspections, including hygiene and good manufacturing practice assessments, and record findings accuratelySite Technical Assistant Requirements Experience in a food site technical compliance position, with exposure to BRC standards Good communication skills and ability to work positively with cross functional teams Able to work accurately to strict deadlines within a time critical environment Confident with documentation management and administrative processes Comfortable working across office, packhouse, and cold store environmentsThis is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to step into a position of responsibility, contribute to the highest standards of quality and compliance, and build a strong technical career within a dynamic and supportive fresh produce environment. This position is commutable from Essex, Kent, and Suffolk. This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable