Qa & Technical Coordinator

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Regular team events

Training and development opportunities

Mentorship from senior technical team

Job summary

Clearline Recruitment Ltd is seeking a QA & Technical Coordinator for a hands-on role in Uckfield, East Sussex. You will ensure quality compliance, maintain documentation, and support audits while working across operational and technical areas. Training and progression to a Technical Manager position are highlighted benefits.

The role offers a long-term development path with mentorship from a senior technical team, plus benefits such as a company pension, on-site parking, and regular team events.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, technical coordination or similar role.
• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredients or related environment.
• Good understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards.
• Audit experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident, professional communication and teamwork.
• Able to work both in an operational environment and at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day quality checks and site inspections.
• Maintain accurate quality records and technical documentation.
• Support internal and external audits, including BRCGS.
• Monitor Critical Control Points and ensure HACCP procedures are followed.
• Raise, investigate and follow up on non-conformances.
• Manage customer and supplier specifications.
• Support product compliance and labelling activities.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to customer technical enquiries professionally.
• Coordinate development samples and customer projects.
• Maintain accurate customer information and CRM records.
• Work closely with senior management on technical and quality matters.
• Provide wider support to the team when required.

Skills

QA experience

HACCP knowledge

BRCGS standards

Quality document control

Communication skills

Job description

Role: QA & Technical Coordinator
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a QA & Technical Coordinator to join one of our clients, an established and growing specialist business based in Uckfield.

This is a hands-on technical and quality role where you will take responsibility for maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and documentation. You will work across both the operational and technical sides of the business, supporting audits, food safety processes and continuous improvement while receiving guidance and mentorship from an experienced senior team.

The position offers genuine long-term development, with the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility and progress towards a Technical Manager position.

Benefits

• Genuine progression towards a Technical Manager position
• Mentorship from an experienced senior technical team
• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Varied position with real responsibility from day one
• Supportive and close-knit working environment
• Regular team events

The Requirements

• Previous experience within QA, technical coordination, specifications or a similar role
• Experience within food manufacturing, ingredients or a related environment
• Good understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality management systems
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards
• Previous audit experience would be highly advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with customers and colleagues
• Able to work effectively both within an operational environment and at a desk
• Positive, proactive and hands-on approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team

The Role

• Carry out day-to-day quality checks and site inspections
• Maintain accurate quality records and technical documentation
• Support and assist with internal and external audits, including BRCGS
• Monitor Critical Control Points and ensure HACCP procedures are followed
• Raise, investigate and follow up on non-conformances
• Manage customer and supplier specifications
• Support product compliance and labelling activities
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to customer technical enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Coordinate development samples and customer projects
• Maintain accurate customer information and CRM records
• Work closely with senior management on technical and quality matters
• Provide wider support to the team when required