Technical Assistant
Full Time, Permanent Position
Competitive Salary
Based in Dublin 12
The Company
Rosie & Jim produce premium quality Gluten Free breaded chicken products for the Irish, UK and European markets. We are a fast-paced BRC Grade AA accredited Family Business with a close-knit team of 60 employees located beside the Luas Stop at Bluebell
Our Vision
'We make Free From foods so good they are the first choice for everyone who loves healthy, honest, homestyle, tasty food'
The Position
This role will report directly to the Technical Manager in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Technical Department is responsible for the food safety and quality management system and works closely with Operations, Production & Procurement. The Technical Assistant will support the Technical Manager to develop the business core values and always work in a manner to promote the culture of food safety and excellence.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in line with the business as it grows.
The Role
· Support the Technical Manager in maintaining compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9, the BRCGS Gluten-Free Program, and customer standards.
· Revise, update, and verify technical records, cleaning schedules, and production/hygiene documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
· Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, traceability exercises, and routine product/packaging checks.
· Manage microbiological, allergen, and organoleptic testing programmes; oversee environmental monitoring and sample submissions to external labs.
· Investigate and close out customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
· Maintain supplier approvals, specifications, certificates of analysis, and packaging artwork records.
· Manage 3rd party accreditations (e.g. Origin Green, Coeliac Society of Ireland) and contribute to certification reports.
· Provide training for staff on HACCP, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
· Support NPD/EPD projects through validation trials and label/specification updates.
· Provide cover for the Food Safety & Quality Technician and Technical Manager during holiday periods.
· Liaise effectively with Production, Procurement, Planning, and Maintenance to maintain food safety and quality standards.
· Help to manage export certificate from Ireland to Uk.
Skills & Experience Required:
* 3
rd
Level Education Food Science qualification.
* Desirable - 1-2 years working in an accredited food production facility to include experience on quality systems, maintaining BRC accreditation, customer standards and requirements.
* Motivated, 'can do attitude' with strong attention to detail.
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Excellent IT Skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
* Results driven with a collaborative style and positive attitude.
* Treats colleagues and customers with respect and integrity.
* Contributes to overall team performance, including support and assistance to other team members.
* Self-motivated, assertive, works on own Initiative, solutions driven in a fast-paced industry.
Terms and Benefits
Salary; €40k pa
Hours; 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Onsite subsidized Hot Food restaurant.
Conveniently located beside Bluebell Luas Stop
Contact
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