QA Coordinator, Cookstown, £30-35K About the Role: Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Coordinator to join the Quality Assurance team within a fast-paced fresh food manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline looking to develop a career in food manufacturing and quality management. The successful candidate will support the delivery of food safety, quality, legality, and customer requirements across the site while ensuring products consistently meet company and industry standards. Conduct routine quality inspections and product assessments throughout production. Complete quality checks on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products. Monitor compliance with food safety systems including HACCP, GMP, and site procedures. Carry out factory hygiene audits and environmental inspections. Assist with traceability exercises and product testing programmes. Maintain accurate quality records and documentation. Support supplier and customer complaint investigations. Assist with training production staff on quality and food safety requirements. Liaise with production, engineering, and technical teams to resolve quality issues. Degree or higher qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a related discipline. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Placement or internship experience within the food industry. Understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards. Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard. Experience of quality systems, audits, or laboratory testing. Understanding of fresh food manufacturing processes. Auditing food Manufacturing Quality Assurance Quality Control
