Site Technical Assistant

Join a fast-paced, high-performing Fresh Produce operation as a Site Technical Assistant, 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.

• 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 accurately

Site 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 environments

Location: Basildon, Essex (South-East)

This position is commutable from Essex, Kent, parts of London and Suffolk.

Salary: £35,000-£37,000

Shift: Sunday-Thursday shift

Ref: AIM1384

This 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 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.