Technical Assistant

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 as a Technical Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Apply now to take the next step in your technical or quality career as a Technical Assistant by sending your cv in confidence to

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