Job Description:

Job Title: Product Quality Co-ordinator

Location: Near Daventry

Hours: 0800-1630 or 0930-1800 Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent - Full-time

Salary: £14phr

Role Overview:

The Product Quality Co-ordinator plays a vital role in supporting both operational and quality functions across the business. This includes weighbridge operations, sampling and laboratory analysis, documentation, compliance, and coordination with various departments to ensure food safety, quality, and legal standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

Weighbridge & Logistics:

• Operate the weighbridge, including the weighing in/out of vehicles and sampling of loads.
• Liaise with Production Manager and Plant Operatives regarding vehicle loading/unloading.
• Manage public users of the weighbridge, administer appropriate charges, and liaise with the accounts department.
• Ensure all vehicles have correct paperwork when weighing in and out.
• Ensure weighbridge tickets and certificates are completed accurately by all users.
• Laboratory & Quality Testing:
• Conduct sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished products according to customer specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the laboratory and all associated equipment.
• Manage the storage, housekeeping, and disposal of samples.
• Update all load analyses daily onto the inhouse system.
• Complete finished product release checks and maintain certification as required.
• Collect and dispatch routine monthly cross-check samples.
• Monitor stores weekly and report issues to QA or Production Manager.
• Track and order laboratory supplies as needed.
• Customer & Internal Coordination:
• Assess raw materials against specifications
• Provide product certification tailored to individual customer requirements.
• Reception & Administrative Support:
• Provide cover for reception duties when required – including answering calls, message taking, and meeting visitors.

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Willingness to work flexibly across functions and during busy periods.

Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and organised
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working in both office and operational settings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team