Technical & Quality Assistant - Tewkesbury 40 hours per week • Monday to Friday • Technical Department Join Cotteswold Dairy in a hands-on Technical Assistant role where you’ll play a key part in maintaining quality, food safety and compliance across the site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-focused and proactive individual who enjoys working across teams and making a real impact. You’ll support audits, investigations and continuous improvement activities in a fast-paced environment.
We’re looking for a confident communicator with a strong eye for detail and excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Support quality control programmes and ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Assist with audits, traceability exercises and site accreditation requirements
- Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs, complaints and technical data
- Work closely with production, laboratory teams and external partners
- Support inductions, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing or dairy
- Understanding of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset
Details:
Location: Tewkesbury Head Office
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
If you’re quality-driven, organised and ready to develop your technical career in a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a difference.
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round - delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle - into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.
Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.
At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius - many Red Tractor-certified - promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.
More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet - making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.
