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Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: From £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an exciting and growing business in the food sector that is preparing for a significant new phase of development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator to take ownership of food safety and compliance processes from the ground up and play a key role in shaping operational standards as the site launches.
The successful candidate will bring a strong background in food manufacturing, food packing, or packaging environments, along with a proactive approach to compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain food safety management systems across the site.
* Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety legislation, customer standards, and industry best practices.
* Create, maintain, and review food safety documentation, procedures, records, and policies.
* Conduct internal audits and site inspections to ensure compliance standards are consistently achieved.
* Monitor and review HACCP plans, risk assessments, corrective actions, and preventative measures.
* Investigate non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
* Coordinate and deliver food safety training and awareness initiatives across the workforce.
* Support external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
* Work closely with production and operational teams to promote a positive food safety culture.
* Ensure all food packing and packaging activities are conducted in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
* Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and documentation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience in a Food Safety, Compliance, Quality, or Technical position within a food manufacturing, food packing, or packaging environment.
* Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
* A solid understanding of UK food safety legislation and compliance requirements.
* Experience managing audits, compliance documentation, and corrective action processes.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* HACCP qualification.
* Internal Auditor qualification.
* Food Safety Level 3 qualification or above.
* Experience supporting BRCGS, SALSA, or customer audits.
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