Technical Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Portadown
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Manufacturing And Operations
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £30,000/£35,000

Technical Assistant with Genuine Progression Opportunities (Food)

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business that prides itself on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a strong, collaborative technical team that values development and progression, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to grow their career in the food industry.

Your new role

As Technical Assistant, you’ll support the technical and quality functions across the site. Your responsibilities will include assisting with audits, maintaining documentation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and liaising with production to uphold quality throughout the process. You’ll play a key role in driving technical standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you should have:

  • A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing or quality-focused environment (placement or post-grad).
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical team.

What you'll get in return

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people. Expect:
  • Clear progression opportunities within technical and quality.
  • A supportive team environment with experienced mentors.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Exposure to a wide range of technical functions and projects that will accelerate your development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Located in Portadown, 1st Floor, Unit 11c, McGowan West Shopping Centre, West StreetTelephone +44 333 010 3898
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