Quality Assurance Coordinator FMCG Food Manufacturing

AWD online; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Huddersfield is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator for a temporary maternity cover contract. This full-time role focuses on maintaining food safety and quality standards through inspections and audits. The successful candidate will support the Technical Manager and ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry requirements. Ideal for someone with previous experience in the food industry, it offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance roles.
• Knowledge of BRCGS requirements.
• Ability to carry out inspections and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Manager in food safety and compliance.
• Conduct inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure products meet specification and quality expectations.

Skills

Food safety standards

Quality assurance techniques

Inspection and auditing skills

Job description

Overview

FMCG Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance Coordinator / Maternity Cover Contract

We have an excellent full-time, temporary contract opportunity for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support food safety, quality assurance / QA and compliance within a food manufacturing environment, working closely with the technical function to maintain high standards.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Quality Assurance Assistant, QA Officer, Technical Assistant, Food Safety Technician

SALARY: up to £35,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary Maternity Cover Contract (up to 10 months)

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join a food manufacturing site on a maternity cover contract of up to ten months, starting in March 2026. As a Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will support the Technical Manager in ensuring all food safety, quality and compliance standards are consistently met in line with internal procedures and BRCGS requirements. The Quality Assurance Coordinator will play a hands-on role within production, carrying out inspections, audits and checks to ensure products meet specification and quality expectations. This role is well suited to someone with previous food industry experience who enjoys a varied quality-focused position within a manufacturing environment.

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