Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting from £35k PA Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator to join our client based in Corby. As the business prepares to launch, you will play a vital role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and compliance systems across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in food production, food packing, or packaging environments who is looking to take ownership of food safety and compliance processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain food safety management systems.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety legislation, and customer standards.
- Create and maintain food safety documentation, procedures, and records.
- Conduct internal audits and site inspections to ensure compliance standards are met.
- Monitor and review HACCP plans, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Investigate non-conformances and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and deliver food safety training to employees where required.
- Support external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Work closely with production and operational teams to promote a strong food safety culture.
- Ensure all packaging and food packing activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and reports relating to food safety and compliance activities.
Skills & Experience Required - Essential
- Previous experience in a Food Safety, Compliance, Quality, or Technical role within a food manufacturing, food packing, or packaging environment.
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
- Understanding of UK food safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing documentation, audits, and corrective actions.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Desirable
- HACCP qualification.
- Internal Auditor qualification.
- Food Safety Level 3 or above.
- Experience supporting BRCGS, SALSA, or customer audits.
