Technical Assistant - Food Manufacturing (Chilled Environment)

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Location: On-site (No remote work)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Free Parking

Our client is currently seeking a Technical Assistant to join its Technical & Quality team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to bring their technical expertise into a fast-paced, high-risk chilled environment, contributing to the production of meat products.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience in technical or quality functions within the food manufacturing sector, particularly in chilled/fresh produce. A background in meat processing is highly desirable, as is a solid understanding of food safety standards and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the maintenance of key site certifications, including BRCGS, Red Tractor, Organic, BMPA.
Conduct internal audits and oversee testing schedules for products, raw materials, and environment.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of product and raw material specifications, as well as ensuring up-to-date labelling compliance with food law.
Work collaboratively with the Quality and Production teams to drive standards in GMP, hygiene, and product quality.
Participate in root cause investigations, develop Quality Action Plans, and support continuous improvement projects.
Collect samples for microbiological and analytical testing (e.g., pH, salt content) and act upon results.
Contribute to staff training, supplier approval activities, and support NPD trials when required.
Ensure the Quality Management System is robust, compliant, and audit-ready.Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical or quality role within the chilled food manufacturing sector.
Strong working knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and relevant legislation/standards (BRCGS, HACCP, Food Labelling, etc.).
Experience working with retailers and third-party audits.
Background in meat processing.
Able to demonstrate problem-solving ability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Holds a relevant Food Science or Technology qualification (desirable but not essential).
Internal auditing and HACCP training/qualification are beneficial. 

Interested?
If you're a proactive technical professional looking to take your next step in the chilled food sector, we want to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this role in confidence with our team