Technical Assistant (Food Manufacturing)

Technical Assistant Melksham, Wiltshire (commutable from Bath) Salary: Up to 40,000 Full Time Permanent Our client is a well-established food manufacturing business looking to strengthen its technical team with the appointment of a Technical Assistant. Working closely with the Technical Manager and wider production team, this role will support food safety, quality and compliance activities across the site, ensuring products consistently meet customer, legal and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the site's Quality Management System (QMS)Assist with HACCP, food safety and quality management proceduresComplete factory inspections, GMP audits and hygiene inspectionsInvestigate non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actionsMaintain technical documentation, specifications and production recordsSupport internal, customer and third-party auditsAssist with traceability exercises and product quality investigationsLiaise with production teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standardsSupport customer and supplier documentation requestsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the siteCandidate Requirements Previous experience within a food manufacturing environmentExperience within a Technical, Quality, QA or Production role would be advantageousUnderstanding of HACCP, food safety and quality systemsStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsConfident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departmentsCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of BRCGS standards would be beneficialWhat's On Offer Salary up to 40,000Opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturerCareer development and progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative working environmentChance to play a key role in maintaining high standards of food safety and qualityFor further information, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.