Technical Administrator / Technical Coordinator

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.