Technical & Quality Coordinator

Morepeople 01780; Chatteris; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morepeople 01780 is seeking a Technical & Quality Coordinator to support the technical and quality function across imported fresh produce supplied into UK retailers. The role is based in Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire with UK and occasional overseas travel, offering a mix of office-based work, remote working and supplier visits.

You will ensure food safety, legal and retailer requirements are met by collaborating with suppliers, packhouses and retailers, and you will help maintain documentation,

Qualifications

• Quality coordination or QA experience in food/fresh produce
• Ability to manage documentation and compliance records
• Experience liaising with suppliers and retailers is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support food safety and quality compliance for imported fresh produce
• Maintain documentation for retailer and legal requirements
• Assist with supplier approval, due diligence and compliance records
• Help ensure traceability across suppliers and packhouses
• Communicate updates to specifications, legislation and customer requirements
• Support internal and supplier audits, including follow-ups
• Assist with packaging approvals and customer requirements
• Carry out quality checks and site inspections where required
• Liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal teams to resolve quality issues

Skills

Quality coordination

Documentation management

Supplier communication

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Tools

Sedex

QA systems

Job description

Technical & Quality Coordinator

Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire (with UK & occasional overseas travel)

We are working with a grower-owned fresh produce business where quality, transparency and long-term partnerships are at the core of everything they do. They are now looking for a Quality Coordinator to support the technical and quality function across imported fresh produce supplied into UK retailers.

THE ROLE - WHAT YOU'LL REALLY BE DOING

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be right at the centre of product quality and compliance.

You'll support the technical team in ensuring all imported produce meets food safety, legal and customer requirements - working closely with suppliers, packhouses and retailers to keep everything running smoothly.

If you enjoy being detail-focused, organised and close to the product - while still having exposure to suppliers and audits - this role will suit you perfectly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support food safety and quality compliance for imported fresh produce
• Maintain accurate documentation for retailer and legal requirements
• Assist with supplier approval, due diligence and compliance records
• Help ensure full traceability across suppliers and third-party packhouses
• Communicate updates to specifications, legislation and customer requirements
• Support internal and supplier audits, including follow-ups
• Assist with packaging approvals and customer requirements
• Carry out quality checks and support site inspections where required
• Liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal teams to resolve quality issues

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You might be:

• A Quality Coordinator, QA or junior Technical professional within food or fresh produce
• Familiar with UK retailer standards (or keen to develop in this area)
• Organised, detail-driven and confident managing documentation
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal teams
• Familiar with systems such as Sedex (or willing to learn)
• Happy with occasional travel in the UK and overseas

If you're looking for a role where you can build your technical career, gain exposure to suppliers and retailers, and be part of a business that values quality and relationships - this is well worth exploring.

The role offers a mix of office-based work, remote working and supplier visits.