Quality Systems Co-Ordinator

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink company seeks a Quality Systems Co-Ordinator in Chelmsford to manage compliance processes and quality documentation. This role requires expertise in food safety compliance, auditing, and strong organizational skills to ensure adherence to high standards within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a compliance, technical, or quality-focused role within the food and drink industry.
• Strong understanding of third-party audit frameworks and customer-specific standards.
• Familiarity with managing document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating the Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance.
• Coordinating internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Managing supplier and grower due diligence records.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Food Safety Compliance

Third-party Audit Frameworks

Organisational Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in compliance or quality-focused role within the food and drink industry

Tools

QMS Platforms

Document Control Systems

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

If you are experienced in quality systems and food safety compliance within the food and drinks industry, with an meticulous eye for detail and a passion for upholding high standards in food safety and audit readiness - this could be the ideal role for you.

You'll be working with a respected and fast-paced business in the food and drink sector, known for their commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong customer partnerships.

They're now seeking a Quality Systems Co-Ordinator to join their technical team and play a key role in maintaining and developing their compliance processes.

A key member of the technical team, you will take day-to-day responsibility for managing the site’s technical compliance documentation and ensuring all systems are audit-ready at all times. This role is central to keeping quality processes robust, accurate, and aligned with both internal standards and customer expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure ongoing compliance across the site.
• Ensuring that all documentation linked to accreditations and customer standards is accurate, current, and well organised.
• Coordinating internal audits and supporting external audits as part of the wider compliance calendar.
• Managing supplier and grower due diligence records, ensuring information is tracked and up to date throughout the production cycle.
• Liaising with teams across operations, growing, packaging and commercial to ensure consistent compliance across departments.
• Supporting the delivery of technical and quality-related training where required.
• Assisting the Senior Technical Manager on ongoing compliance projects and initiatives.

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a compliance, technical, or quality-focused role within the food and drink industry – ideally with fresh or chilled products.
• Strong understanding of third-party audit frameworks and customer-specific standards.
• Familiarity with managing document control systems and QMS platforms.
• Good working knowledge of retailer requirements and online specification systems.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and database tools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable (but not essential):

• HACCP training (ideally to intermediate level).
• Internal audit experience or training.
• Exposure to managing quality across both site-based and grower operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and quality-driven team in a business where compliance and continuous improvement are taken seriously.