Technical Coordinator

Job Title: Technical Coordinator
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Hours: Days Monday-Friday (40 hrs)

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Reports To: Technical Manager

Company Overview

A well-established food and beverage manufacturer operating multiple high-speed production facilities across the UK. The business supplies a range of private label and branded products to major retailers and is committed to high-quality standards, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Technical Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves managing quality systems, driving process improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with HACCP, BRC, and retailer standards.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to quality control and food safety.
• Collaborate with production teams to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions (CAPA).
• Support training initiatives to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Environmental Management

• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and company sustainability objectives.
• Support initiatives to minimize waste, optimize resource use, and reduce the site’s environmental footprint.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and contribute to sustainability projects.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.

Health & Safety

• Promote and uphold workplace health and safety policies in line with industry regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits, ensuring any issues are addressed.
• Lead or support incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training and awareness programs.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, and health & safety legislation.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory updates, implementing necessary changes.
• Support external audits and liaise with regulatory bodies during site visits.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance QEHS processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Analyse key performance data and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to strengthen site-wide QEHS performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related field (Desirable)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a QEHS role within food & beverage manufacturing.
• HACCP, BRC, NEBOSH, or similar certifications are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of BRC food safety standards, retailer codes of practice, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality management software.
• Adaptability to changing regulatory requirements and operational needs.

Please contact (Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information)

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