Quality Assurance Co-ordinator (Food)

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Redditch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Vehicle access

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator for a food business in Worcestershire (near Redditch).

The role focuses on ensuring quality, safety, compliance and traceability across raw materials, with a hands-on mix of QA administration, supplier liaison and product quality control. You will work in a combined office and cold store environment, handling lab results, supplier communication and technical records, with clear progression opportunities and a salary of

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, Quality Assurance, Technical, or Specifications roles in a food environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming material quality checks and sampling.
• Monitor and review laboratory and microbiological test results.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with suppliers.
• Manage non-conforming products and stock hold processes.
• Conduct routine traceability and palletisation audits.
• Review temperature monitoring data and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer complaint and non-conformance investigations.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing.
• Create and maintain product specifications and quality standards.
• Support new product development projects and production trials.
• Manage product samples and sample records.
• Monitor food waste data and support sustainability reporting.
• Maintain accurate technical records and management information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Job description

Quality Assurance Co-ordinator (Food Industry)

Worcestershire (Near Redditch)

£32,000 plus benefits

Looking to take the next step in your QA career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing food business that genuinely invests in its people. With a strong reputation for quality, a collaborative culture, and clear progression opportunities, this role offers the chance to develop your technical skills within a supportive and ambitious environment.

If you have experience in a QA, Quality Assurance, or Specifications role and are looking for a position where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Join a successful and growing food business
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Varied technical role with real responsibility
• Exposure to supplier quality, technical compliance, quality assurance, and NPD projects
• Competitive salary package with flexibility for the right candidate

The Opportunity

As a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, you'll play a key role in managing and controlling the technical activities surrounding raw materials entering the business. You'll be responsible for ensuring quality, safety, compliance, and traceability standards are consistently met whilst supporting wider technical and product development activities.

This is a hands‑on role that combines quality assurance, technical administration, supplier liaison, and product quality control. You'll spend time both in the office and within a cold store environment, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied working day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming material quality checks and sampling activities
• Monitor and review laboratory and microbiological test results
• Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with suppliers
• Manage non-conforming products and stock hold processes
• Conduct routine traceability and palletisation audits
• Review temperature monitoring data and implement corrective actions
• Support customer complaint and non-conformance investigations
• Coordinate external laboratory testing
• Create and maintain product specifications and quality standards
• Support new product development projects and production trials
• Manage product samples and sample records
• Monitor food waste data and support sustainability reporting
• Maintain accurate technical records and management information

About You

We're looking for someone who already has experience within a QA, Quality Assurance, Technical, or Specifications role and who is passionate about delivering high standards.

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environments
• Experience working within QA, Quality, Technical, or Specifications functions
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Confidence working across both office and cold store environments

What's in It for You?

This is more than just another QA role. It's an opportunity to join a business that values teamwork, quality, honesty, and passion, where your contribution will be recognised and where genuine progression opportunities are available for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career