Site Quality Coordinator - Stourton Dairy (18 Months FTC)

Arla Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Site Quality Coordinator for their Stourton Dairy in Leeds. The role involves collaborating with the QEHS and Laboratory teams to ensure compliance with quality standards while enhancing operational efficiency. This 18-month contract aims to maintain high standards, customer satisfaction, and best practices in the laboratory setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory operations within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CLAS and internal auditing.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site laboratory operations and compliance with CLAS.
• Conduct internal audits and support training of laboratory procedures.
• Monitor compliance and facilitate external testing.

Skills

Laboratory operation experience

Knowledge of Campden Laboratory Approval Scheme

Internal audit experience

Problem solving

Collaboration

Job description

Site Quality Coordinator - Stourton Dairy (18 Months FTC)

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As Site Quality Coordinator at our Stourton Dairy in Leeds, you will work in collaboration with the Site QEHS and Laboratory team to execute operational plans associated with functional and commercial success. You will ensure that standards and legislation are adhered to, whilst meeting customer needs and keeping quality, efficiency and best practice at the heart of what you do each day.

Location

Leeds, GB

18 months FTC until December 2026

Stourton Dairy LS10

Mon- Fri Days

As Site Quality Coordinator at our Stourton Dairy in Leeds, you will work in collaboration with the Site QEHS and Laboratory team to execute operational plans associated with functional and commercial success. You will ensure that standards and legislation are adhered to, whilst meeting customer needs and keeping quality, efficiency and best practice at the heart of what you do each day.

How you will make an impact?

• You will support the day to day functioning of the on Site Laboratory, whilst maintaining the lab policies and procedures
• You will monitor compliance to all aspect of the Campden Laboratory Approval Scheme (CLAS) as well as conducting internal audits relevant to CLAS requirements.
• You will support training of Laboratory procedures and processes. You will facilitate all required external testing using a partner Laboratory (Trials, Shelf life, Nutritional testing).
• You will support trials and commissioning activity inline with on Site projects and CapEx activity. Additionally you will support wider QEHS Team with internal audits relevant to BRC and Customer requirements.
  
  

What will make you successful?

We are looking for a well- rounded, strong, technical team member.

• Previous experience of Laboratory operation within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Campden Laboratory Approval Scheme (CLAS).
• Internal audit experience.
• A structured approach to optimisation and problem solving.
• A clear sense of commerciality, recognising the role that our customers and consumers play, and the impact that the local technical function has on those relationships.
• A demonstrative ability to work collaboratively whilst comfortably taking autonomous decisions where appropriate.
  
  

Things we’d love to tell you about our Stourton site

• Our Stourton site takes in 2.2 million litres of milk daily
• It produces around 660 million litres of the nation’s favourites per year from 16 automated filling lines.
• From Stourton we produce over 225 SKUs within 10 different product groups, such as Cravendale & BOB filtered milk, flavoured milk, creams, alcohol cream, custards and cottage cheese.
• The site has received c.£315 million in investment since 2004
  
  

What can we offer?

In return you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work with a market leading company

Would you like to join us?

Please apply using the link or reach out to Jess Thwaite, Talent Partner, at [e-mail]. The closing date for this position is Friday 4th July 2025

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Ref. 102239

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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