Assistant Quality Manager

Quality & Hygiene Coordinator

Salary: Up to £32,000
Location: Gloucestershire (commutable to Cheltenham)
Type: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing, forward-thinking food manufacturing business as a Quality & Hygiene Coordinator. This is a key role within the operation, offering the chance to take real ownership of site quality and hygiene standards while contributing to continuous improvement and business growth.

You'll play a central role in driving excellence across quality, compliance, and hygiene - leading teams, influencing standards, and helping shape best practices within a modern production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain robust quality, compliance, and food safety documentation in line with legal and customer requirements
• Lead factory inspections, internal audits, and hygiene verification activities, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented
• Monitor product quality performance, identify trends, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders
• Oversee daily QC checks and product assessments, ensuring consistent high standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including complaint reduction and process enhancements
• Support new product introductions, ensuring quality processes and documentation are in place
• Contribute to HACCP and food safety systems, providing subject matter expertise
• Manage site hygiene standards, including cleaning regimes, PPE, and chemical controls
• Coach and develop teams to foster a strong culture of quality and food safety
• Lead and develop the Hygiene and QC teams, including recruitment and performance management
• Support the implementation of modern, efficient quality systems and digital solutions

About You

• Solid experience in food manufacturing quality and hygiene
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, audits, and compliance
• Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop teams
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence across all levels
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Why Apply?

• Join a growing business with real career progression opportunities
• Work within a modern, well-invested facility
• Play a visible, impactful role in shaping quality standards
• Collaborative environment where your ideas and improvements are valued

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• On-site parking

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and grow with the business, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.