Technical Coordinator

Zest; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry company is seeking a Technical Coordinator to support site operations. This role involves maintaining food safety and BRC standards, managing audits, and handling supplier specifications. Candidates should have prior experience in a technical role within the food sector and strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards. The salary range is £30,000 to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical role within the food industry is essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards.
• Experience working with major retailers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining BRC and food safety standards across the site.
• Ensuring the site is audit-ready at all times.
• Managing customer complaints and ensuring correct resolution procedures.
• Handling supplier approval and raw material specifications.
• Acting as a key member of the HACCP team.
• Supporting external audits, including customer visits.
• Leading internal audits as part of the internal audit team.
• Participating in factory audits and site meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of BRC standards

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a successful and growing business within the food industry, is expanding their technical team and seeking a Technical Coordinator to support their busy site operations.

Role

Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the site maintains the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance. You will support the technical function across the site, helping to ensure audit readiness and compliance with BRC and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining BRC and food safety standards across the site.
• Ensuring the site is audit-ready at all times.
• Managing customer complaints and ensuring correct resolution procedures.
• Handling supplier approval and raw material specifications.
• Acting as a key member of the HACCP team.
• Supporting external audits, including customer visits.
• Leading internal audits as part of the internal audit team.
• Participating in factory audits and site meetings.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a technical role within the food industry is essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards.
• Experience working with major retailers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Specific product category experience is not required - a strong technical background is key.

Salary

Salary: 30,000 - 35,000

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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