Technical Administrator - Innovation & R&D


Company:	Manucomm Recruitment
Salary:	£35,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TA6
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Innovations Technical Administrator

Bridgwater

Up to £35,000

Monday–Friday - WFH 1 day a week after probation period

Join a growing Innovations / R&D team and help turn new ideas into products.

We’re looking for an

organised, analytical and practical Technical Administrator to support product development, trials and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

The role

• Support

R&D / Innovations projects and product trials

• Manage

technical records, samples, paperwork and product data

• Coordinate trial materials with

Operations, Planning and Procurement

• Collect samples and accurately record

codes, dates, results and trial information

• Carry out

basic testing and support data analysis

• Organise meetings, minutes and project actions

• Prepare and send samples to customers and partners

• Support

Quality, GMP, Health & Safety and environmental requirements

About you

You may have a

Science/Maths qualification or relevant practical experience, plus experience in

manufacturing, quality, laboratory, R&D or technical administration.

We’re looking for someone who is:

•

Highly organised and detail-focused

• Comfortable working with

data, samples and technical information

• Analytical and logical

• Confident with

IT and spreadsheets

• A clear communicator

• Practical, calm and reliable

Relevant experience matters more than your previous job title.

This could suit a

Technical Administrator, R&D Assistant, Product Development Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Quality Assistant, Technical Coordinator or similar.

Ready for your next move? Apply now and join a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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