Food Safety & Compliance Coordinator

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.