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Technical & Quality Assistant

Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BX, England, UK
Listing for: Osborne Appointments
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role:
Technical & Quality Assistant

Location:

Milton Keynes

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to lead a major accreditation project
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Supportive and professional working environment
Duties of a Technical & Quality Assistant
  • Support the Technical team with the day-to-day management of food safety and quality standards.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating technical documentation and quality management systems.
  • Support the site in its transition from SALSA to BRCGS accreditation.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of BRCGS-compliant systems and procedures.
  • Support HACCP, food safety and quality management activities.
  • Assist with internal, customer and third-party audits.
  • Maintain accurate records relating to quality, traceability and food safety.
  • Support investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints and quality issues.
  • Assist with implementing corrective and preventative actions.
  • Carry out routine factory checks relating to GMP, hygiene and food safety.
  • Support product traceability exercises and mock recalls.
  • Assist with supplier and raw material documentation and approvals.
  • Liaise with Production and other departments to ensure technical standards are maintained.
  • Keep up to date with relevant food legislation, customer requirements and industry standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
What we would like from you
  • A recent graduate with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Food Safety or another relevant subject; or
  • Someone with 1-2 years' experience in a Technical, Quality or QA role within food manufacturing.
You’ll ideally have
  • An understanding of food safety and quality principles.
  • An understanding of HACCP and GMP.
  • An interest in BRCGS and food manufacturing standards.
  • Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
  • A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
  • The confidence to challenge processes and raise quality or food safety concerns when required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently whilst also being part of a wider team.
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