Technical Coordinator

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service sector is seeking a Technical Coordinator to enhance technical operations. The role includes managing quality documentation, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing technical support across departments. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in technical and quality assurance within the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a technical/QA department is essential.
• Strong passion for quality and technical improvement.
• Ability to work unsupervised after initial training.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical and Quality duties including document control.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and BRCGS standards.
• Conduct internal audits and manage documentation.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Systems

HACCP

BRCGS Storage and Distribution

Communication

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Education

Internal auditor & HACCP training certificate

Job description

Technical Coordinator

• Annual Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
• Location: Barnsley
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a company dedicated to continually investing in their infrastructure to better serve their customers. They offer an extensive range of products required by the catering industry and are looking to hire a Technical Coordinator to join our strong and capable team. This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in the Technical department within the Food Service sector, ready to start with minimal training.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage day-to-day Technical and Quality duties including document control, reviewing, and updating Food Safety, Quality, and Legality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and BRCGS standards.
• Implement corrective actions where required, keeping records up to date.
• Conduct internal audits, ensuring all non-conformances are closed out.
• Report to the Company Directors and Technical Manager on conformities and non-conformities to the BRCGS (Storage and Distribution).
• Maintain and test traceability.
• Manage documentation and control of storage and transport, ensuring refrigeration requirements are followed.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, ensuring all supplier data is up to date.
• Participate in various technical internal and external projects.
• Support the Technical Manager and Directors with day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain strict GMP standards throughout the site and conduct regular spot checks.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other departments, enhancing understanding and awareness.
• Handle customer and supplier complaints, providing specific training as required.
• Conduct documented investigations and close out non-conformances using root cause analysis.
• Monitor, control, and document hygiene and good housekeeping practices.
• Calibrate measuring equipment and collaborate with teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a food service business within a technical/QA department is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of Food Safety, Quality Systems, HACCP, and BRCGS Storage and Distribution.
• Internal auditor & HACCP training certificate (advantageous).
• Strong passion for quality and technical with ambitions for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, team player, ability to work individually.
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Very good attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised after initial training.