Food Safety & Quality Coordinator (Technical)

Mandarin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Recruitment in London is seeking a Technical Coordinator for an Asian food product wholesale company. You will support the Technical Manager to maintain food safety, quality, and compliance standards while collaborating with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong organisation, good communication, and the ability to handle time-sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of GMP and Excel is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service, supplier management, technical administration or a similar coordination role.
• Basic understanding of food safety, quality control/quality assurance and GMP principles.
• Experience with checks, sampling, non-conformance management and corrective actions is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and helpful telephone manner.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Customer-focused, collaborative and proactive approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment and responding to time-sensitive requirements.
• Knowledge of Japanese, Asian or ethnic food products would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A positive, dynamic and flexible approach to working with colleagues across different teams.
• Previous experience within the food, FMCG, manufacturing, distribution or supply chain sector would be advantageous.

Job description

Mandarin Recruitment in London is seeking a Technical Coordinator for an Asian food product wholesale company. You will support the Technical Manager to maintain food safety, quality, and compliance standards while collaborating with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong organisation, good communication, and the ability to handle time-sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of GMP and Excel is beneficial.