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Technical Assistant Annual Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 Location: Harrogate Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Technical Assistant to provide essential technical and quality assurance support across our business. This role is crucial in ensuring all products and processes comply with legal, customer, and company requirements. The ideal candidate will be meticulous in managing technical specifications, documentation, and quality systems, supporting both routine and project-based activities. Day-to-day of the role: Respond to internal and external requests, completing customer specifications, and acquiring necessary documentation and certifications. Conduct internal, GMP (monthly), and glass & hard plastic audits (monthly, rotating auditors). Investigate customer complaints and manage Sedex responsibilities. Participate in the HACCP Team and manage the audit programme, ensuring completion and maintaining/updating audit documents. Support all external audits and implement corrective actions for non-conformities. Update documents for new equipment and facilitate launch documentation. Maintain Kosher, Organic, and RSPO certifications, including audits and ongoing compliance. Manage swabbing and environmental monitoring programmes. Write and maintain QMS procedures, work/cleaning instructions, and product specifications/recipes. Support document control, pest control, and annual QMS tasks (mock recalls, traceability). Conduct training and maintain supplier and raw material approvals/specifications. Carry out food safety culture surveys and maintain calibration schedules. Oversee shelf life testing and provide ad hoc QA cover as required, including daily QA and factory checks, AW and organoleptic testing on all products, and managing incoming raw material certificates of conformity/analysis. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in QC/QA departments within a food manufacturing or similar environment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). HACCP/Hygiene qualifications and Health & Safety training are advantageous. Audit experience (internal, supplier, or third-party). Commitment to continuous improvement and digitisation of processes. Excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities at all levels. Ability to work independently and take full ownership of tasks. Well-organised, proactive, and a team player. Experience with quality standards, food safety, and technical documentation is desirable (training provided if necessary). IT proficiency, especially with document management systems. Degree in Food Science or similar.

Operations Manager Location: Nottingham (On-Site) Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + Benefits Type: Full-Time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a highly regulated manufacturing site. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for site performance, compliance, production efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. Manage and develop Production, Technical, and Operational teams. Drive site performance, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement projects. Oversee deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and audit readiness. Maintain strict inventory control, security, and record management. Act as the key point of contact for senior management, regulators, auditors, suppliers, and visitors. Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing, quality, and operational targets. Requirements Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Site Manager, Production Manager, or similar leadership role within a GMP-regulated environment. Experience within pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical cannabis, chemicals, food, or another regulated manufacturing sector. Strong understanding of GMP, quality systems, audits, deviations, and CAPAs. Experience leading and developing teams within a manufacturing environment. Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to drive operational improvements and deliver business objectives. What's on Offer 55,000 - 60,000 salary 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Senior leadership role with autonomy and influence over site operations. Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business. Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

QA / Food Quality Assurance Technician - Wareham (Dorset) Salary £28-30K Monday to Friday My client an award-winning artisan chocolate company, is looking to fill a newly created role Food Quality Assurance Technician / QA to join their Dorset-based team. Reporting into the Technical manager you will help ensure their products, chocolates, brownies and gelato meet high food safety and quality standards, supporting audits, HACCP, inspections, testing, traceability and continuous improvement across production. Key requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in food quality / QA Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards Good communication, problem-solving and record-keeping skills Auditing skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Details: Full-time Monday-Friday with weekend availability Salary: £28,000-£30,000 This role is commutable from Wareham, Poole, Bournemouth, Corfe and will suit a candidate that may have previously worked as a QA, Quality Auditor, Quality Assurance, Food safety, Technical Assistant

Location: Worksop (Manton 110), Hatfield, or Tamworth Nationwide travel Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. What you'll be doing As Technical Manager you will manage the technical function within the logistics and distribution unit, ensuring all materials, including finished products, are safe and conform to all relevant specification, legislation, and customer requirements. Ensure the operational process and production of finished goods are appropriately controlled, via Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), to ensure compliance with food safety and customer standards Ensure that technical governance is in place to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements Investigations into key deviations from process and customer specification, taking appropriate action to bring the process back into control Monitor departmental key performance indicators and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improved Interface with the customers during site visits and audits, business reviews and other key opportunities Provide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that, as a minimum, the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment policy What we're looking for Experience working in high care Desired: educated to degree level with a specialism in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiological qualification Holds the following relevant qualifications: Advanced food hygiene level 4 or equivalent, level 4 HACCP Basic allergen awareness/practical knowledge of the management of allergens Demonstrable experience, at technologist level, of working with a retailer; expertise in interpretation of customer code of practice and competent in the use of customer technical databases Experience of maintaining an internal audit programme Experience of maintaining a quality management system Experience of technical strategy implementation Demonstrable experience of delivery of BRC certification (International standard for food safety and quality) and/or equivalent certification standards A skilled problem solver with experience of using root cause analysis techniques Experience of managing supplier auditors and customers Ability to evaluate and interpret shelf-life results Experience of applying food legislation to manufacturing practice What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date

Quality Technologist This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading food business which supplies some of the world s leading companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its product offer and prides itself on developing and bringing innovative new products to market. About the Quality Technologist job As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards. Key tasks: Assist in maintaining a quality culture and support staff to carry out their tasks competently and within the site quality framework. Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete quarterly CCP verification audits. Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits according to the agreed schedule. Coordinate laboratory testing for sampling products and review and analyse results to identify non-conformances. Support the wider operations teams with the adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards in line with company, customer and BRC standards. Manage the hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols. Manage supplier approval records and customer complaints. Participate in completing product specifications both internally and Gold standard specifications. About You Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject. BRC/ISO internal auditing experience. Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications are preferred. A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. More details The Quality Technologist job (ref: 8955) is paying £27,000 - £28,500 per annum according to your experience. The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex. The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm. Alternate job titles - Quality Systems Technologist Quality Assurance Technologist QA Auditor Food Technologist Technical Administrator Food Safety Compliance Technologist QA Technologist QA Technician Technical Information Officer

Laboratory Manager Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Salary: £36,370 £36,400 DOE + excellent benefits We are seeking a dynamic Laboratory Manager to join a well-established manufacturer at their Tewkesbury production site. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a laboratory team within a business that prides itself on quality, innovation, and a supportive culture where people are truly valued. The Role As Laboratory Manager, you ll take ownership of the lab function, ensuring compliance with BRCGS standards, HACCP protocols, and food safety legislation. You ll manage testing schedules, oversee audit readiness, and develop your team to maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety. Lead and mentor a small lab team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Plan and oversee testing across raw materials, in-process and finished products Maintain audit readiness and liaise with auditors to uphold standards Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and verified Champion continuous improvement, driving KPIs, root-cause analysis and corrective actions Oversee documentation, laboratory procedures, HACCP, and COSHH compliance Manage external testing, customer certificates, and non-conformance investigations About You Proven experience in a lab environment, ideally in food manufacturing (microbiology/food science/biology background) Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, QMS and microbiological safety Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills Comfortable with data analysis, SOP writing and problem solving HNC/Degree in a science subject desirable Why Join? This is more than just a management role it s a chance to be part of a business with a great culture, strong values, and genuine career development opportunities. You ll be working in an environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything. Apply in confidence to jillw (url removed) COM1