Technical Assistant, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Technical Assistant - Tewkesbury

Salary: £35,148 per annum

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0700 - 15.30

• Personal Pension Scheme with generous company contribution (via Aviva)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Option available to most employees
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn generous referral payments
• Employee Discount on products, with home delivery available on local routes
• Health & Wellbeing Support including cashback on medical, dental and optical costs, GP access, and discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories
• Regular Social Events including team activities, family fun days, and seasonal events

We are looking for a motivated Technical Assistant to join a busy and supportive technical team in Tewkesbury. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, offering excellent exposure to audits, investigations, quality systems, and continuous improvement projects.

If you are organised, detail‑focused, and passionate about food safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical career.

• Support the Technical Manager with quality control and food safety programmes
• Monitor production compliance with quality and legal standards
• Assist with internal and external audits and site accreditation requirements
• Investigate non‑conformances and support root cause analysis
• Manage customer complaints and track quality KPIs
• Participate in traceability exercises and mock recalls
• Ensure equipment calibration and accurate record keeping
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments
• Promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and site standards
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing, dairy, or production
• Understanding of food safety standards such as HACCP or BRCGS
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Positive, proactive attitude with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent opportunity to develop within a technical / quality function
• Varied, hands‑on role where your input makes a real difference
• Supportive team environment
• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern