Technical Assistant

Job Title: Technical Assistant

Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary: £29,000.00 per annum

Are you highly organised, detail focused, and passionate about food safety, quality, and compliance? We're looking for a Technical Assistant to join our Aylesford team on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across departments, building strong relationships, and playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational compliance.

This is a part time position working 34 hours per week on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

The hours can be worked across either 4 or 5 days per week, depending on the preference of the successful candidate.

The role is fully office based, and we can offer a degree of flexibility around start and finish times, which can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Reporting to the Director, you will support and coordinate technical compliance activities across our Catering operation. You will help maintain food safety systems, support audits, manage supplier compliance, and contribute to ensuring the business continues to meet the highest industry standards.

You'll also support facilities management activities, working closely with contractors and suppliers to ensure equipment, services, and facilities are maintained effectively.

• Support the management and maintenance of the Catering Quality Management System.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits.
• Support the maintenance of BRC accreditation and compliance standards.
• Manage supplier approval processes and documentation.
• Maintain allergen information and food safety records.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
• Support operational teams in maintaining accurate quality records.
• Assist with training administration and compliance monitoring.
• Carry out site inspections and technical reviews.

• Liaise with contractors and service providers.
• Coordinate servicing schedules and planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Support contractor and supplier management processes.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Is confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers, and contractors.
• Can manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Has experience within food manufacturing, catering, hospitality, quality assurance, or compliance.
• Has knowledge of food safety standards and quality systems.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Watts Farms is a third generation family run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas. We also offer a Home Delivery service, offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy and pantry goods. We pride ourselves on quality!

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 20% Staff Discount
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• Pension Auto Enrolment
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Watts Farms Catering and play a key role in helping us deliver the highest standards across our business.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.