Technical Assistant

Job Title: Technical Assistant Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE) Location: Northampton Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (Part Time considered – circa 32 hours) *This role is to start within the next 5 weeks!!* Overview: We are recruiting for a Technical Assistant to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Northampton. This role is suited to technical and quality professionals with a strong understanding of food safety and quality standards within a factory environment. As Technical Assistant, you will support the Technical Team in delivering safe, legal and high-quality food products through auditing, quality systems management, hygiene standards and continuous improvement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within food manufacturing. Key Responsibilities for the Technical Assistant: * Support Technical Services and Quality Management Systems * Maintain site certifications including BRCGS, Red Tractor, Organic and BMPA * Conduct internal audits and manage testing schedules * Monitor GMP, hygiene and factory quality standards * Create and maintain product and raw material specifications * Support food labelling and legal compliance * Investigate quality and technical issues to root cause * Implement Quality Action Plans and continuous improvement projects * Support NPD trials and maintain technical records * Conduct microbiological sampling and analytical testing (pH, salt, etc.) * Audit cleaning and hygiene standards * Support supplier approval and management * Ensure the site QMS is audit-ready * Champion food safety culture across site Candidate Requirements for the Technical Assistant: * Good understanding of food safety principles in manufacturing * Experience in a high-risk chilled food or meat processing environment preferred * Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards (Red Tractor / Organic beneficial) * Understanding of GMP, hygiene and contamination control * Knowledge of food labelling and food law desirable * Ability to assess risks to food safety, quality, legality and authenticity * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Flexible, proactive and willing to learn * Food Science / Food Technology qualification desirable Working Hours: Monday to Friday Shifts between 06:00–16:00, 07:30–17:30 or 08:00–18:00