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My client is looking to employ a Technical Assistant based in Northampton The Technical Assistant will report directly to the Technical Manager and will be part of a small Technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding food safety and quality procedures. Duties and responsibilities Monitoring and verification of quality control checks ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Carrying out GMP audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures Carrying out Fabrication and Glass and Plastic audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures Coordinate actions for non-conformances with relevant teams to effectively implement corrective and preventative actions. Training of operatives in relation to food safety and quality requirements Assisting with external audits such as BRCGS. Assisting with completing export product checks and paperwork Complete designated tasks as defined in the quality management and HACCP system. Essential Criteria: Food Related Qualification or proven related experience Knowledge of HACCP principles IT Literate Excellent organisation and communication skills Competent in record keeping Motivated with ability to work on own initiative Have a can-do attitude and commitment to safety Flexibility towards working hours Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

The role An opportunity to join an exciting business based in North London. They manufacture a great product that is going from strength to strength. They are seeking a Specification Technologist to join their growing team Duties and Responsibilities Review and sign-off of all Raw Ingredient Specifications. Completion of Provisional Specifications for presentation of new products to customers (not full Finished Product Specifications) but contain a good level of detail. Completion of full Finished Product Specifications. These may be web based depending on the customer or in the customers own format. Liaising with the NPD Department for completion of the above points. Dealing with specification related queries from customers and within the Technical Department. Final label sign-offs for new products Participate in Technical Meetings/Reviews Amend and update Finished Product Specification if required in accordance with the specification review policies of the customer. The Candidate Previous experience working as a Specification Technologist Experience working on various spec systems such as Quadex,Quor and Hamilton Grant Experience working within a Technical Team

Must have a bakery background Carry out NPD factory and transport trials to test new concepts and ideas prior customer presentation, trial data collection Document the trial outcome in reports (machine settings, yields, target pictures, weight check data). Raise issues with NPD team Attend process trials and project meetings leading up to new product launches Organise and document organoleptic over life assessments of new raw materials and products Assist NPD Inspector with inspection and yield trials Take part in implementing new machinery into the factory Arrange competitor samples for benchmarking exercises when required Organising new ingredient tastings and new product testing, collating information and comments into documents. Preparing organoleptic reports Assist in completion of essential NPD documentation, e.g. process flows Checking of product related factory documents, assisting in artwork approval Assist in creation of new outer case boxes and label cutter guides ph & water activity testing of new developed products and components Help with the organisation, preparation and distribution of customer samples Organise target pictures of new signed off products Generation of finished product cooking instructions Attend weekly taste panels Provide general support to the Senior NPD Technologist and NPD Manager and engage in tasks to support the wider objectives of the company Competency: Hand on attitude required Good command of English, both verbal and written Good attention to detail Able to approach work in a proactive and methodical way Strong organisational skills Good understanding of Excel and Word Able to work flexibly from time to time to ensure business needs are met Min. 1-2 years experience working in a food manufacturing environment within NPD or Process Development Please note that this company cannot offer sponsorship

Hybrid Position Technical delivery of both research and contract outputs to agreed service levels. Supporting Business development and external marketing. Delivery of training courses -both on -site and off -site at client premises. Answering technical enquiries on food hygiene topics. Requirements A graduate in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent (e.g. experience). A technical knowledge of the food industry (science and technology) across multiple food sectors. Proven experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing or in food legislation enforcement. Practical experience of at least one industrial food safety management standard would be an advantage. Formal qualification in HACCP, Level 4 would be expected to fulfil the job requirements. Practical experience and trained in auditing. Training experience at least Train the Trainer level would be expected to fulfil the job requirements. Good verbal and broader communication skills to support business development, training and consultancy offerings. Effective project and time management skills assuring effective delivery and compliance with business practices. Full UK/EU driving licence. IT literate - particularly a working knowledge of PowerPoint expected. Benefits Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Buy and sell holiday scheme A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10% Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays) Subsidised onsite restaurant Additional information: It is foreseen this role will involve travelling to clients, UK and Europe. It is expected the successful candidate to be at site 2-3 times per week as required, when not travelling to clients.