Technical Assistant

Hales Group are working with their client to assist them in finding a Technical Assistant to join their team. Reporting to the Technical Compliance Manager,

you will be responsible for making sure samples, traceability and compliance paperwork are updated on regular basis.

Salary | £30,000 Per Annum

Hours | Monday to Friday, preferably 08:00 start until 16:30 (flexibility can be discussed)

Main Duties

Prepare lab samples to be sent to external lab.

Ensure that product is safe for positive release for customer, sending certificates of analysis or conformance.

Report any out of spec micro results & work with the QA Manager to investigate.

To take the lead in traceability/mass balance.

Complete daily, weekly and monthly specified tasks on the work tracker.

Oversee the internal audit schedule, assign audits and conduct internal auditing.

Assist Technical Compliance Manager to ensure the quality manual is maintained.

Work closely with customers and respond to customer requests.

Assist the Specifications Technologist with completing and issuing specs to customers.

Review & sign off production paperwork as correctly completed, file and archive (as and when required).

Update and maintain the supplier approval document.

Work with the technical team, QA team & factory teams to improve right first times.

Develop strong technical partnerships with key customers and suppliers.

To assist the technical & quality teams, as required.

Assist the Technical Compliance Manager in any other duties, as instructed.

Be a key member of the team during audits and customer visits.  

Skills and Attributes

Trained in Level 2 Food Safety

Trained in Level 2 Health and Safety

Trained in basic principle of HACCP

Trained in internal auditing

Trained in basic principles of environmental and sustainability

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Good organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise different tasks

Strong relationship building skills, ability to work in a team  

What We Offer

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

On-site parking

Company pension

Holiday entitlement  

For more information regarding this great role, please apply