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Technical Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Folkestone, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Technical Assistant – Value Engineering (FMCG)

Location: Folkestone
Hours: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Technical Assistant to support value engineering initiatives within a FMCG product development and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on assisting with product testing, material evaluations, and process improvements to help deliver cost-effective, high-quality consumer goods.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in R&D, quality, or manufacturing within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Testing & Trials

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    Support laboratory and pilot-scale trials for household branded products

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    Prepare formulations, samples, and packaging components for testing

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    Assist in evaluating product performance, stability, and quality

Data Recording & Analysis

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    Accurately record test results, observations, and batch data

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    Support basic analysis of results (e.g., comparing formulations or materials)

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    Maintain clear and organised documentation for compliance and traceability

Cross-Functional Support

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    Work with R&D, Quality, Production, and Packaging teams

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    Assist during factory trials, line trials, or product changeovers

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    Help ensure smooth communication of test results and findings

Continuous Improvement

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    Identify opportunities to reduce waste, simplify processes, or improve efficiency

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    Support implementation of product or process improvements

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    Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Skills & Experience

Essential:

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    Basic scientific or technical background (e.g., GCSEs/A-levels in Science, Food Technology, or Engineering)

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    Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately

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    Good organisational and record-keeping skills

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    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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    Awareness of hygiene, safety, and quality standards

Desirable:

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    Experience in FMCG, or high volume manufacturing environments

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    Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or quality standards

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    Basic Excel skills for data entry and analysis

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    Interest in product development or process optimisation

What We Offer

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    On-the-job training and development in FMCG R&D and manufacturing

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    Exposure to real product development and improvement projects

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    Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities

If you are passionate about consumer products and want to develop your technical skills in a dynamic FMCG environment, we would love to hear from you

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