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. Skills: food manufacturing food environment food-related discipline.