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.

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Skills:
technical quality food safety haccp