Technical Administrator

Technical Administrator

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Technical Assistant/ Technologist to join one of UK’s leading Ingredients Specialist based in Lincolnshire area. Our client truly has a global reach from a dedicated team in UK , America and Asia down to exclusive supply partnerships across the globe. They pride themselves on being able to offer innovative turn-key solutions and class leading service to their customers and suppliers!

We are looking to speak with applicant who can demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm along with willingness to contribute to this outstanding business.

Main responsibilities for the successful Technical Administrator:

• Support the Technical Manager to ensure that the site is audit ready at all times holding teams to account for their performance.
• Manage the supplier performance through data recording and reporting on quality and all other technical aspects.
• Maintain supplier load plans ensuring that load fill is maximized to assist with achieving the Procurement margin and budget within purchases.
• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, compliance checks, and supplier information.
• Help ensure that all documentation related to food safety and quality is up-to-date and easily accessible for audits.
• Address ingredient-related issues in manufacturing, such as ingredient degradation, instability, or supply chain disruptions.
• Work alongside Technical to assist suppliers with corrective action plans that prevent repeat occurrences.
• Reporting site Technical KPIs to the Technical Manager and relevant teams to drive continuous improvement.
• To ensure the highest quality standards are achieved at all times in all duties and be an active team player, promoting the company mission and ethical policy at all times.

Main requirement for the successful Technical Administrator:

• Previous Technical experience, preferred experience dealing with growers / suppliers and approval / customer systems.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in IQF and/or fresh fruit markets, preferably delivering into a highly demanding manufacturing environment with a blue-chip customer base.
• Comprehensive understanding of global fruit markets.
• Outstanding personal communication skills, with the ability to act well under pressure in all situations (internally & externally).
• Be a competent administrator with previous experience in a similar role.
• Be sufficiently numerate and a clear logical thinker and have good analytical skills.
• Be self-motivated with a 'can do’ approach.
• Be able to manage and work as part of a team as well as independently when required.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Word to create and modify documents, Excel to record data and calculate results, and Outlook to communicate internally and externally.

What we offer in return to the successful Technical Administrator:

• Monday to Friday
• Salary £27000- £30,000 +depending on the experience
• Pension
• 20 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays
• Great company to work for!

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real impact and be part of an outstanding team, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking passionate individuals to join a dynamic technical team.

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us — we'd love to hear from you!

Paradigm Employment Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.