Raw Materials Technical Assistant

Location

Somerset

We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a proactive Raw Materials Technical Assistant. In this role, you’ll ensure that all raw materials and packaging arriving on site meet strict quality, safety and specification standards. Acting as a key link between suppliers, production, goods‑in and the technical team, you’ll carry out routine inspections, manage non‑conformances, and help drive continuous improvement in material quality and supplier performance.

• Experience working within a Food Manufacturing or FMCG facility
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and raw material handling
• Excellent communication skills – able to work cross‑functionally and with external suppliers
• As Raw Material Assistant, you will need proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
• A proactive mindset, with the drive to investigate issues and support supplier improvement
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours if required

• As Raw Materials Technical Assistant, you will support the quality assurance function through assessing and verifying quality of raw materials and packaging on delivery, in storage, and during production.
• Performing routine inspections, spot checks and scheduled micro sampling
• Leading investigations for raw material‑related issues, customer complaints and internal foreign body finds
• Managing non‑conforming stock, communicating with suppliers, and ensuring correct hold/reject procedures
• Maintaining raw material documentation, key cards, sampling schedules and risk assessments
• Supporting traceability checks, mass balance exercises and preparation for BRC and third‑party audits
• Engaging with production, logistics and supply chain teams to ensure smooth material flow and compliance

A well‑established, growing food business committed to quality, innovation and employee development. You’ll join a supportive technical team with opportunities to grow, develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2239 or call  / for a confidential discussion.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.