Technical Coordinator

Pilgrims Europe; Downend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Downend is seeking a Technical Coordinator to support quality and food safety standards throughout production. The role involves collaboration with management to implement improvements, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation. Ideal candidates will have Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP qualifications, along with strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Please apply with your CV today.

Qualifications

• Good level of English literacy and numeracy required.
• Attention to detail and conscientious nature are essential.
• Internal Auditing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to implement systems for improvement.
• Monitor product quality through inspections and audits.
• Support operations with training and corrective actions.
• Maintain all aspects of the Quality System.
• Continuously improve hygiene, quality, and food safety.
• Record daily incidents and ensure HACCP compliance.
• Identify and maintain appropriate pest control.
• Ensure product safety and specification adherence.
• Assist with customer visits and third-party audits.

Skills

English literacy and numeracy

Attention to detail

Internal Auditing experience

Knowledge of food industry legislation

Organisational skills

GMP standards

Minimising safety hazards

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 HACCP

Internal Auditing Root Cause Analysis Level 2

IT Literacy – Word, Excel

Job description

We are currently looking for a talented Technical Coordinator to join our team at Westerleigh, supporting the Technical Manager to ensure food safety, quality and compliance with standards throughout the production process.

While professional experience and qualifications are key, please also consider the preferred soft skills before applying.

Shift pattern

Monday – Friday – 37.5 hrs / p

Key Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with the Site Technical Manager and the Quality Systems Manager in the implementation of systems at factory level to drive continuous improvement.
• To monitor and maintain product quality through inspection and auditing of the entire production process.
• To support all operations in improving standards through relevant internal audits, associated training and corrective actions within the scope of the role.
• There will be on occasion a requirement to have contact with representatives of outside organisations including customers, suppliers and enforcing authorities such as EHO and TSO.
• To work to and maintain all aspects of the Quality System as set by the Site Technical Manager and customer requirements.
• To continuously improve standards, monitoring hygiene, quality and food safety on a daily basis.
• To record and manage daily incidents and strive to improve occurrence by correct implementation of HACCP, GMP and hygiene.
• To identify an appropriate level of pest control to maintain the integrity of product safety and minimise the risk of pest contamination to product and premises.
• To maintain knowledge of all products and ensure all raw materials used in those products comply with the requirements of the QAS.
• To ensure deviations from the process or finished product specification are investigated and necessary corrective actions are taken.
• To assist with all customer visits and third‑party audits and actively support the Site Technical Team as required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Must have a good level of English literacy and numeracy.
• Attention to detail is essential and a conscientious nature to ensure all tasks are completed.
• It is must to be able to write clearly and legibly in English.
• Internal Auditing experience and knowledge – desirable.
• Knowledge of key legislation relating to the food industry with a foundation/intermediate level qualification in food safety and HACCP.
• Organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional GMP standards to achieve high quality products.
• Minimise safety hazards to provide a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• To hold or be working towards Level 3 Food Safety.
• To hold or be working towards Level 3 HACCP.
• Internal Auditing Root Cause Analysis Level 2.
• Integrity IT Literacy – Word, Excel.

Does this sound like the job for you? We would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV today.