Technical Assistant, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing and ingredients business seeking to appoint a Technical Assistant to join their technical team based in Belfast. The business operates across herbs, spices, food ingredients and confectionery, supplying manufacturers, major retailers, wholesalers and the food service sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical professional to work alongside the Technical Manager, supporting food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements across the business.

What's in it for you? Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm Permanent position Health Care Cash Plan Pension Scheme Employee discount Free parking Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting preparation for SALSA and Organic audits Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and legality requirements Carrying out organoleptic testing and shelf-life assessments Collecting product samples for microbiological analysis Compiling, checking and approving product specifications Completing customer specifications and questionnaires Investigating customer and consumer complaints and identifying root causes Carrying out internal audits and monitoring corrective actions Auditing CCPs, hygiene, GMP and cleaning practices on the production floor Ensuring production and quality records are accurate and maintained Implementing corrective and preventative actions for non-conformances Liaising with suppliers to ensure raw materials, ingredients and packaging meet required standards Maintaining product traceability from intake through to finished product Training production operatives on quality management system requirements Addressing technical issues raised internally What you'll need 2+ years' experience in a similar technical role within the food industry and a food manufacturing/factory environment Formal Food Hygiene, Food Science, Regulatory qualification or degree Valid driving licence and access to your own car Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management skills Confident, commercially aware and results-driven approach Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Computer literate, including advanced Excel skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

Level 3 Food Safety Level 3 HACCP Previous experience working with retailer standards Get in touch:
Sound like the career move you've been after? Get in touch with Anna in confidence to find out more about this opportunity and the full job description. If this opportunity doesn't quite hit the mark but you're passionate about progressing your career within food manufacturing, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES.

Skills:

technical quality food safety haccp