Raw Materials Technical Assistant.

Location: Somerset
Overview: We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a proactive Raw Materials Technical Assistant. In this role, you’ll ensure that all raw materials and packaging arriving on site meet strict quality, safety and specification standards. Acting as a key link between suppliers, production, goods-in and the technical team, you’ll carry out routine inspections, manage non-conformances, and help drive continuous improvement in material quality and supplier performance.

About You
•    Experience working within a Food Manufacturing or FMCG facility
•    Strong knowledge of food hygiene and raw material handling
•    Excellent communication skills – able to work cross-functionally and with external suppliers
•    As Raw Material Assistant, you will need proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
•    Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
•    A proactive mindset, with the drive to investigate issues and support supplier improvement
•    Flexibility to work outside normal hours if required

What will you be doing?
•    As Raw Materials Technical Assistant, you will support the quality assurance function through assessing and verifying quality of raw materials and packaging on delivery, in storage, and during production.
•    Performing routine inspections, spot checks and scheduled micro sampling
•    Leading investigations for raw material-related issues, customer complaints and internal foreign body finds
•    Managing non-conforming stock, communicating with suppliers, and ensuring correct hold/reject procedures
•    Maintaining raw material documentation, key cards, sampling schedules and risk assessments
•    Supporting traceability checks, mass balance exercises and preparation for BRC and third-party audits
•    Engaging with production, logistics and supply chain teams to ensure smooth material flow and compliance

What can they offer you?
A well-established, growing food business committed to quality, innovation and employee development. You’ll join a supportive technical team with opportunities to grow, develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.

We are seeking applications from talented Raw Materials Assistant, Raw Materials Technician, Raw Materials Quality Assistant, Goods-In Quality Inspector, Goods-In QA Technician, Technical Assistant, Technical Support Assistant, QA/QC Technician, Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Assistant, Intake Quality Controller’s who live within the Bath, Bristol, Warminster, Yeovil, Wells, Bridgwater regions. 

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2239 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion.

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