Are you a proactive and forward-thinking professional seeking your next opportunity? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual with expertise in internal auditing and food safety to join our Technical Team based in Farningham, Kent. As a Technical Assistant, you will play a key role in upholding our high standards by supporting the implementation of the company's food safety, quality management, and health and safety policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a fast-paced and innovative environment. This position offers the chance to be part of a supportive and dedicated team in a fast paced industry. If you're passionate about maintaining exceptional standards and contributing to continuous improvement, this could be the perfect role for you. What does the job involve? • Maintaining and developing the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. • Managing and conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety and quality standards. • Reviewing and developing food safety procedures, records and work instructions. • Supporting HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP risk management processes. • Preparing for external audits and managing customer visits. • Tracking KPIs, non-conformances, and customer complaints, while driving continuous improvement. • Support the Technical Manager with creating, approving and maintaining raw material and finished product specifications. • Collaborating with departments to maintain supplier approvals, raw material specifications, and training records. What we're looking for? This is a dynamic role requiring attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. • Strong communication skills to liaise effectively across teams and departments. • Experience in project management, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time. • Expertise in internal auditing, risk management, and audit preparation. • A problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement. • Proficiency in data analysis and KPI reporting to monitor and improve performance. • Meticulous attention to detail to maintain high standards in specification management and compliance. A background in quality assurance, technical roles, or food manufacturing (or a similar sector) is essential. Due to the location of the role, access to your own transport is also required. Working hours • 08:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday Location Our offices are based in Farningham, Kent - a beautiful area that is easily accessible by car. About Us Watts Farms is a third-generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent. Our production sites are based in Kent and Essex and include organic land, polytunnels and modern glasshouses. We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour. We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers. We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety. Does this sound like the challenge you've been looking for? If so, click ‘Apply Now', we'd love to hear from you We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test. ADZN1_UKTJ