Technical Administrator

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Leicester
All Departments
Technical
Advertising Salary
Competitive + Great Benefits
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Normal Working Days:
Monday - Friday
Normal Start & Finish Time:
08:30 - 17:00

About The Role


Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private health scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about food quality, and ready to dive into the world of savoury pastry? Walker & Son, a proud member of the Samworth Brothers Group, is seeking a Process Administrator to join our dynamic team! As a vital member of the Process team, you'll support key stages in new product development and ensure the quality and compliance of our products. From collecting and tracking nutritional and shelf-life samples, to managing trial re-heats and product sensory panels, your work will directly impact the delicious pies and pastries we’re famous for.

  • Collect and coordinate testing samples for nutritional and shelf-life analysis.
  • Track timelines and support technical assessments to ensure top product quality.
  • Document sensory panel feedback and collaborate with artwork and specification teams.
  • Support product trials, quality assessments, and manage internal re-heats and sensory reviews.
  • Be part of customer visits, assisting in presenting our high standards and attention to detail.
The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

  • A background in food manufacturing or administration with a keen interest in food quality.
  • Great organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Basic IT proficiency (especially in Excel and Word).
  • An eye for photography (for capturing key product visuals).
  • A can-do attitude and willingness to learn – full training will be provided!
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. 

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.
 
At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

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