Technical Assistant, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Somerset
Shifts: Shift patterns Monday–Sunday.

We are working with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a proactive Technical Assistant. In this hands‑on technical role, you will support the Technologist and Technical Manager in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance across the production site. You’ll carry out audits, support technical projects, complete sampling, and play a key role in ensuring that all products meet strict technical and customer requirements.

• You will have experience working in a food manufacturing/FMCG environment and bring knowledge of food hygiene and quality management systems.
• As the Technical Assistant, you will have experience in a QA/QC or technical role within food manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, especially when engaging with production teams.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, follow through on issues, and support continuous improvement.

• Support the daily technical agenda across the site like collecting and preparing microbiological samples, swabs and water samples.
• Support taste panels and product assessments.
• Follow up on raw material and finished goods issues to ensure timely decisions.
• Conduct internal audits (GMP, fabrication, hygiene, paperwork).
• Support customer complaint investigations.
• Carry out equipment checks and calibration verifications.
• CCP verification and validation activities.
• Update and maintain technical data logging systems.
• Conduct traceability audits and support mass balance checks.

A supportive, growing food manufacturer committed to high-quality products, strong career development, and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure across technical, production, and quality systems, with opportunities to progress your technical career.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Assistants, Technical Administrators, Technical Technician, QA/QC Technicians, Quality Assurance Assistants, Quality Control Assistants, Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors, Technical Auditors who live within the Bath, Bristol, Warminster, Yeovil, Wells, Bridgwater regions.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2238 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.