Technical Assistant (Food, Safety & Quality)

Date: Dec 11, 2025

Location:

Kirkham, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

The Technical Assistant will support with the maintenance and management of the Food Safety Quality Management System and maintain customer Quality & Food Safety requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business in a role where you will have ample development opportunities such as internal auditing, food safety and HACCP, as well as additional courses to help to progress you in your career.

Main Responsibilities

•Monitor Raw Material Specifications and communicate non conformances to suppliers.

•Report customer complaints to all colleagues at FBC Kirkham and administer complaint investigations to the relevant QA Technician/Operations Shift Manager, keeping track of progress.

•Create weekly/monthly/quarterly complaint reports as required.

•Collection and preparation of samples (finished products and environmental swabs) for analysis in line with testing schedules.

•Administer the sites positive release system.

•Prepare internal and external customer KPI reports as required.

•Prepare and distribute bakery specifications as required.

•Update QAS documents as required by site procedures.

•General upkeep of department stock levels.

•Participate in bakery internal and external audits.

•Deputise for the Quality Systems Manager when required.

Who we are looking for

Strong IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
Proven experience communicating and collaborating with other functions and Senior Management
Food industry experience is preferred
Food Safety and HACCP Level 2/3 is desirable, however training can be provided
Internal Auditing experience would be beneficial

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

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