Quality Assurance Coordinator

Jarmy Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure high-quality standards in a growing food manufacturer. The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience in QA processes, conduct testing prior to dispatch, and collaborate with other departments. This role offers full training, a supportive environment, and a salary of circa £28,000, subject to review after probation.

Benefits

Full training across technical and QA functions

Supportive team environment

Salary review after successful probation

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, food production, or catering is highly advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct positive release testing on all products prior to dispatch.
• Perform internal audits and collaborate with other departments.
• Manage the micro testing schedule, no lab experience needed.
• Support the non‑compliance and concession process.
• Assist with document and SOP updates, including training delivery.
• Learn and support raw material checks and customer SAQs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work independently

Job description

Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food industry

Location: Modbury, Plymouth area

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours / week (Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM)

Salary: Circa £28,000, depending on experience (subject to review after probation)

Our client is a growing food manufacturer supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK. Their Technical team ensures every batch meets rigorous standards, and they are looking for a motivated individual to join them in this key role.

The Role

As the successful candidate, you’ll be trained across all areas of the Technical department, gaining hands‑on experience in QA processes and potentially overseeing QA operations onsite. With some exposure to and knowledge of Quality Assurance within the food sector and a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, this role is a great opportunity to continue your professional development. If you’ve worked in catering or food production, you’ll bring valuable insight to the role. This role may also suit a food graduate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct positive release testing on all products prior to dispatch
• Perform internal audits and collaborate with other departments to resolve actions
• Manage the micro testing schedule (no lab experience needed; full training provided)
• Support the non‑compliance and concession process
• Assist with document and SOP updates, including training delivery
• Learn and support specification tasks such as raw material checks, label declarations, and customer SAQs

What We’re Looking For

• Energetic and detail‑oriented individual
• Experience in QA, food production, or catering is highly advantageous
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable working independently and within a team

What We Offer

• Full training across technical and QA functions
• Supportive team environment with room to grow
• Salary review after successful probation
• No weekend work – enjoy your time off!