Quality Systems Coordinator (Primary) in Aberdeen

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality systems comply with regulatory, customer, and internal standards, supporting audit readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement to protect brand integrity and food safety.

• Responsible for actively supporting a positive safety culture, identifying and reporting potential risks, and maintaining safe working practices at all times.
• In conjunction with the Food Safety and Compliance Manager monitor and manage site food safety and quality systems.
• Support the maintenance of the site compliance framework, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislation, customer and internal standards.
• Provide administrative support to the food safety and compliance team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of documentation.
• Provide technical support with corrective and preventative actions that protect product integrity and brand reputation.
• Conduct internal and GMP audits at the site, prepare for third-party, customer and regulatory audits, and assist with consistent audit readiness to achieve successful outcomes in regulatory inspections.
• Update and maintain food safety scorecards to monitor food safety compliance and track performance.
• Promote positive, constructive engagement across site teams and wider business functions to monitor and manage food safety compliance.
• Embodies the company values by contributing to an inclusive, respectful and high performing culture focused on employee health, safety and wellbeing.

ROLE QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:

• Qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, TACCP, BRCGS and customer standards and UK/EU regulatory frameworks Level 3 HACCP preferred.
• Internal audit qualification.
• Knowledge of animal welfare standards.
• Experience in assisting with audits and liaising with external stakeholders including customers, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Experience in quality management systems within food manufacturing.
• Proven experience in food safety compliance, customer standards and audit management.
• Experience integrating customer standards into processes and managing regulatory changes.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development - we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.