Technical Assistant, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established food manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Technical Assistant to join their team based in Newry .

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical professional with experience within a food manufacturing environment to join an established business and support food safety, quality, compliance and product development activities across the site.

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm, Friday: 8am - 4pm
• General flexibility required due to the nature of the business
• Opportunity to join an established food manufacturing business

• Supporting the technical team with internal and external audits.
• Helping to investigate and resolve non-conformances.
• Assisting with SOPs, work instructions and staff training.
• Supporting the monitoring of HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Carrying out microbiological and chemical testing and liaising with external laboratories when required.
• Supporting New Product Development, including product samples and trials.
• Working with customers and internal teams to support product quality and compliance.
• Helping to ensure food safety, quality and regulatory standards are maintained across the site.

• 3-5 years' experience within a similar Technical role.
• Previous experience working within a food manufacturing/factory environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality and technical standards.
• Experience with HACCP and supporting audit processes.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The flexibility to work around the needs of the business.

• Experience with BRCGS, Red Tractor or customer audits.
• Experience supporting New Product Development and product trials.
• Experience liaising with external laboratories.

Get in touch:
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T , or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
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Skills:
technical quality food safety haccp