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Technical Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Technical Assistant for a leading European FMCG company based in Sheffield.
  • The role requires a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Nutrition, along with HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 certifications.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication abilities.
  • The position involves supporting the Technical Department with tasks related to food safety and quality assurance, including supplier approval and packaging compliance.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant experience in a similar field.
Elevation Recruitment Group are partnered with a leading European FMCG business who are recruiting a Technical Assistant. Based in Sheffield, the company imports over 80 products directly from global growers, offering them under their own brands, in bulk, through Amazon, direct to consumers, and via private label partnerships. 

As Technical Assistant, this role will support the Technical Department with administrative and operational tasks. They work closely with the Site Technical Manager to develop and maintain food safety and quality assurance programs, ensuring all products are safe, legally compliant, and meet or exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in supplier and raw material approval and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with NPD and marketing teams on label sign-offs, nutritional data, shelf-life studies, and customer testing needs.
  • Manage artwork processes, technical datasheets, product specifications, and private label contracts.
  • Check packaging deliveries for food safety, quality, and legal compliance.
  • Complete customer documentation (e.g., SAQs, product specifications, GMO/allergen documents).
  • Maintain the customer questionnaire database.
  • Verify regulatory compliance for Amazon listings, company websites, and technical datasheets.
  • Approve/reject new raw materials and packaging (with Site Technical Manager input).
  • Support supplier non-conformance investigations and resolutions.
  • Report and maintain packaging waste data.
  • Support training initiatives in food safety and quality.
  • Undertake additional technical department tasks as needed.
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Nutrition.
  • HACCP Level 3 certification
  • Food Safety Level 3 certification.
  • Knowledge of HACCP/TACCP/VACCP, food legislation, BRCGS standards, and Organic standards.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and database systems.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.