Technical & Quality Assistant

Technical & Quality Assistant - Tewkesbury 40 hours per week  •  Monday to Friday  •  Technical Department Join Cotteswold Dairy in a hands-on Technical Assistant role where you’ll play a key part in maintaining quality, food safety and compliance across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-focused and proactive individual who enjoys working across teams and making a real impact. You’ll support audits, investigations and continuous improvement activities in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for a confident communicator with a strong eye for detail and excellent Microsoft Office skills. Key responsibilities: • Support quality control programmes and ensure compliance with food safety standards • Assist with audits, traceability exercises and site accreditation requirements • Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions • Monitor and report on quality KPIs, complaints and technical data • Work closely with production, laboratory teams and external partners • Support inductions, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives What we’re looking for: • Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing or dairy • Understanding of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS) • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and analytical skills • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams • A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset Details: Location: Tewkesbury Head Office Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday If you’re quality-driven, organised and ready to develop your technical career in a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a difference