Quality Coordinator in Peterborough)

Impact Recruitment Services; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join a fast-growing food business in Peterborough. In this crucial role, you will support the QA Technical Lead in ensuring compliance and improving quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, at least 1 year of experience in QA/QC, and a strong technical background. This position offers clear progression into management roles, making it a great opportunity for ambitious individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a food manufacturing QA/QC role.
• Hands-on auditing experience preferred.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the QA Technical Lead and deputising when required.
• Conducting internal and customer audits.
• Developing and maintaining quality and compliance systems.
• Managing traceability and investigating customer complaints.
• Monitoring daily production for compliance.

Skills

Strong technical QA understanding

Knowledge of BRC or equivalent food safety schemes

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

QUALITY COORDINATOR (TECHNICAL QA) - A ROLE WITH FAST-TRACK CAREER PROGRESSION

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5. (flexible start/finish times available)

Are you ready to accelerate your career in a rapidly growing food manufacturing environment?

This is your chance to step into a genuinely progressive Quality Coordinator role where your technical expertise will be recognised, developed, and fast-tracked into management level.

We're recruiting on behalf of a thriving food business that is heavily investing in its quality function. If you're ambitious, technically strong, and eager to grow into a Technical/Quality Manager role within 6-12 months, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Role

You’ll act as the right hand to the QA Technical Lead, becoming their trusted number two. This is a hands‑on, highly technical QA role where you’ll be involved in auditing, compliance, food safety systems, and continuous improvement across the site.

You’ll be at the heart of quality assurance - not just ticking boxes, but shaping and strengthening the entire QA function as the business expands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the QA Technical Lead and deputising when required
• Conducting internal audits and participating in customer audits (BRC, Tesco, etc.)
• Developing, maintaining, and improving quality and compliance systems
• Working across key standards including HACCP, BRC, Soil Association, Rainforest Alliance & Fairtrade
• Managing traceability and investigating customer complaints
• Monitoring daily production activity to ensure compliance
• Leading on GMP and hygiene compliance across the site
• Conducting finished goods checks and maintaining high standards
• Driving continuous improvement within the Quality System
• Staying up to date with industry legislation and certification changes

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

• Strong technical QA understanding, ideally with hands‑on auditing experience
• Knowledge of BRC or equivalent food safety schemes
• At least 1 year in a food manufacturing QA/QC role
• Degree in Food Science or similar
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to influence and drive change
• Computer literate

Team Structure & Future Progression

You’ll report directly to the QA Technical Lead and offer support to a team of six QA Operatives. As the business continues to grow its product lines, there is a clear and realistic development path into a Technical/Quality Manager position.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a springboard into leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out

• A growing business committed to quality
• A technically rich environment perfect for building expertise
• Genuine, planned succession into management
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and standards
• A supportive team and flexible working hours