At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure food safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement in production.
- Company: Reputable food manufacturer committed to quality and employee development.
- Benefits: Salary up to £35,000, generous leave, staff discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine progression opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on food safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS standards.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Looking to take the next step in your food manufacturing career with a business that genuinely invests in quality, food safety and continuous improvement? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking to add a Technical / Quality Coordinator to their experienced technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation for quality, where you'll play a key role in maintaining food safety standards, supporting audits and driving continuous improvement across production.
What's on offer?
- Salary of £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience
- Rotating shifts: 6:30am-3:00pm / 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Generous annual leave
- Staff discount scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Stable, supportive working environment with genuine progression opportunities
The Role
Working as part of the Technical team, you'll help ensure products meet the highest food safety and quality standards while supporting compliance with customer and industry requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and maintaining HACCP and food safety systems
- Ensuring compliance with BRCGS and customer standards
- Assisting with internal, customer and third-party audits
- Investigating quality issues and supporting corrective actions
- Conducting risk assessments and maintaining technical documentation
- Working closely with Production and Operations to drive continuous improvement
- Promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across the site
About You
You'll already have experience within a food manufacturing technical or quality environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced production setting. You'll ideally have:
- HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Experience in a Technical, QA or Quality role within food manufacturing
- Good knowledge of BRCGS and food safety legislation
- Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience using 8-Step Problem Solving or similar continuous improvement tools
- Food Technology or Food Safety qualification
- Previous involvement in retailer or third-party audits
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your technical career within a respected food manufacturer, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today or contact VANRATH for a confidential discussion.
