Technical Administrator / Technical Coordinator
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | ex14 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manucomm Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO0000001006-69712 |
Summary
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.