Technical Assistant

Blackdown Growers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run agricultural business in the UK is seeking a knowledgeable individual for a technical or quality role. The position involves conducting daily checks for food safety, reviewing quality records, and ensuring compliance in a farm-packhouse environment. Ideal candidates will possess experience in food manufacturing and strong attention to detail. Working hours are Monday to Friday, and the role offers a supportive team atmosphere with free parking. Join us to make a difference in delivering high-quality produce.

Benefits

Free parking

Exciting work environment

Qualifications

• Some experience in a technical or quality role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with a dynamic team and in a farm-packhouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks across farm and packhouse areas for food safety.
• Review production, quality and hygiene records.
• Monitor staff compliance with food safety practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing

Knowledge of Food Safety

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily checks across farm and packhouse areas to monitor food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Collect and review production, quality and hygiene records.
• Check staff compliance with food safety practices, hygiene rules, PPE and site (s) procedures.
• Assist with taking product and environmental samples and manage the sampling schedule.
• Assist with audits, inspections and customer complaints.
• Support traceability exercises and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement in technical and quality processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Some experience in a technical or quality role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with a dynamic team and with a farm-packhouse environment.
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential: Fresh Produce, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, Food Safety, QA Technician, Compliance, Audits, Red Tractor

Work Pattern and Location

• Monday to Friday: 7am to 4pm
• Office based
• Free parking
• Salary based on experience

Meet the Business: Who We Are and What We Do

Blackdown Growers is a family-run business with over five decades of experience in the agricultural sector. We grow and supply high-quality baby leaves and aromatic herbs to a diverse range of sectors across the UK. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and year-round delivery of premium produce has established us as a trusted name in the industry.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge and have the passion and drive to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us at Blackdown Growers and help shape the future of our business.