Food Technical Assistant

Morning Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Food Technical Assistant to join their team.

Location: Officed Based in Crewe, UK (CW2 6HP)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Dependent On Experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 9:00 – 17:00

About Us:

Morning Foods is one of the longest established independent food manufacturers in Britain, with a history dating back to Swettenham Mill in 1675 where the Lea family began milling grain to supply the Cheshire population. Centuries later, we are still independent and family run, and very proud to be part of the country’s rich agrifood heritage.

During this time the company has seen many changes and expanded to become one of the largest food manufacturers in the sector. The company manufactures an extensive range of products and brands across the UK, supplying domestic markets as well as to 82 countries internationally.

Food Technical Assistant – The Role:

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to join our Central Technical Department with potential for progression within the department. This role would suit an early careers / recent graduate, although all candidates will be considered.

Food Technical Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

- Enhancing customer (business-to-business and retail) focus and ensuring that all requests, queries, etc. are dealt with appropriately

- Strong focus on areas such as food safety and authenticity, supply chain transparency, and sustainability

- Supporting the supplier and material approval processes, including supporting on areas of regulatory compliance

- Supporting other site departments in complying with customer, certification bodies, and legislative requirements

- Collating information from external sources on emerging supply chain challenges and ensuring that these are communicated appropriately within the business

Food Technical Assistant – You:

- Degree in Food Science / Technology or related subject

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

- Able to organise workload in a consistent and methodical way

- Meticulous in your approach

- Good organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines, without supervision

- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word

- Knowledge of SharePoint would be an advantage although training will be given

- Working knowledge of BRC Global Standards for food safety and associated technical systems and accreditations would be an advantage

- IT literate and numerate

Food Technical Assistant – Benefits:

- Competitive rates of pay

- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Contributory Pension scheme

To submit your application for this exciting Food Technical Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.