Food Quality & Compliance Specialist

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd seeks a Technical Quality Specialist for an established food production business. You will join the quality team to maintain product safety, quality, and compliance while supporting the development of internal processes and systems.

The role suits someone with experience in food manufacturing who works with technical information, coordinates compliance activities, maintains records, and collaborates with colleagues across departments.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a technical, quality assurance, or compliance role within food production or manufacturing.
• A sound understanding of food safety management and QA principles.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis, supplier management, product specifications, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing information.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using standard office software and digital record-management systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of quality assurance systems and procedures.
• Help ensure products and manufacturing processes meet applicable food safety legislation, industry standards, and customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures, product information, and quality records.
• Assist with audit preparation, evidence gathering, follow-up actions, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Maintain supplier records and support the assessment and approval of raw materials and suppliers.
• Keep internal databases and digital systems up to date, ensuring information remains accurate and accessible.
• Coordinate supplier checks and risk assessments relating to product integrity, authenticity, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Assist with customer enquiries, technical documentation, and product information requirements.
• Support investigations into quality issues, helping identify underlying causes and monitor improvement actions.
• Contribute to projects designed to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent quality standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

Documentation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Job description

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd seeks a Technical Quality Specialist for an established food production business. You will join the quality team to maintain product safety, quality, and compliance while supporting the development of internal processes and systems.

The role suits someone with experience in food manufacturing who works with technical information, coordinates compliance activities, maintains records, and collaborates with colleagues across departments.