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Technical Administrator

Exeter Area
Circa £up to 34.000 DOE 
Day Shift | Monday–Friday

Are you a highly organised Technical or QA professional looking to join a growing FMCG manufacturer where you can genuinely make an impact?

My client, a well-established and expanding Food manufacturer near Exeter, is looking to appoint a Technical Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is investing in its systems, people, and long-term growth.

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining technical integrity, supporting compliance, and ensuring smooth communication between departments.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

This is a varied, fast-paced position with responsibility across systems, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

Managing implementation of changes to documents for operational processes.
Coordinating and tracking training on food safety and quality matters.
Logging complaints and internal deviations. Collaborating with Technical Manager for the resolution of complaints and responding to complaints as per agreed input.
Reporting complaints on a weekly basis with broader team, for discussion on investigation and next steps.
Trending food safety and quality metrics for quarterly reviews.
Supporting HACCP meetings for significant changes to be implemented or trending concerns.
Leading the implementation of transitioning to paperless system.
Provide cover for Technical Manager or product release responsibilities when required
What We’re Looking For

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or relevant technical/QA experience
Background in Food, Drink, or Pharma manufacturing
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Confident communicator with solid systems capability
This role would suit a Technical Assistant, QA Administrator, Technical Coordinator, or junior Technical professional ready to take on more responsibility within a growing business.

What’s On Offer

Salary circa £up to 34,000 DOE
1 day remote working per week (post 3-month probation)
On-site EV charging
Holiday increases annually up to 36 days
Additional week’s pay every August after 5 years’ service
Long-term stability and career progression
If you’re looking for a secure, growing company where you can build your technical career, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation