Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator
2 days ago
Corby
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. If you are passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you