Technical/NPD Assistant
- Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
- Location: Newry
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Technical/NPD Assistant to join our strong technical team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role is integral in supporting a variety of technical and quality assurance activities within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be involved in everything from routine quality checks to preparing for BRC and customer audits.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Check and collate daily quality records.
- Conduct routine quality checks as required, including on raw materials, finished products, process control, labelling, allergenic, and traceability.
- Collect and organise samples for external analysis, including microbiological, chemical, speciation, allergenic, and environmental tests.
- Undertake Hygiene, Fabrication, Glass & Perspex audits.
- Handle Customer Complaints & Non-conformance issues.
- Update internal documentation, including quality records, issuing, and maintaining document control.
- Collate data and complete traces as required by company systems, customers, and third-party inspections.
- Assess work specifications and implement, update, and issue as and when required.
- Maintain cleaning and maintenance records.
- Review and maintain Supplier Approval for all Raw Material, Transport, Packaging, and Service suppliers.
- Ensure that all taste panels, shelf lives, and organoleptic testing are completed and recorded in line with company procedures.
- Assist in preparing for BRC and customer audits.
- Prepare and conduct NPD trials, including handling samples and documentation.
- Issue specifications and labelling.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3rd level qualification in a food-related discipline, preferably within the meat industry.
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise tasks, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Exposure to diverse technical and quality assurance tasks.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.