Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Technical Coordinator
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Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, and Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal, and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns, and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding, so our people need to have a positive attitude and want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita, and Silver Spoon, amongst others, we deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR, and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
Technical Coordinator
📍 Stockport
🕒 Monday to Friday (with flexibility to support occasional weekends when required)
💰 Circa £35,000 per annum
Help Shape Quality, Food Safety, and Excellence at Hovis Bakeries (Previously known as Allied Bakeries)
At Hovis Bakeries, we're passionate about producing quality products that customers trust every day. We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Technical Coordinator to join our Stockport team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across our site.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, where your expertise and influence will have a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and business success.
As part of our Technical team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Hygiene, and Operations to ensure our products are safe, compliant, and consistently meet both customer and regulatory standards.
What You'll Be Doing
As Technical Coordinator, you'll help drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement by:
- Maintaining and managing food safety, quality, and traceability records.
- Management of legal weight control systems, records, and corrective action.
- Verifying completion of CCP checks and following through corrective actions.
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting key quality performance data and trends.
- Conducting food safety, quality, hygiene, and process audits across the site.
- Completing glass and Perspex audits to support site compliance standards.
- Producing and sharing technical performance reports with operational teams.
- Verifying personal hygiene standards through environmental and hand swab programs.
- Managing product sampling activities, including selection, packing, coordination, and courier arrangements.
- Completing blade reconciliation processes and other critical food safety controls.
- Coordinating and completing offline product quality assessments with manufacturing teams.
- Challenging and encouraging online QAS and quality standards.
- Investigating customer complaints, identifying root causes, and implementing preventative actions.
- Supporting preparation for and participation in external audits, including BRCGS and customer audits.
- Delivering training, coaching, and competency assessments to colleagues.
- Leading and supporting continuous improvement projects focused on food safety, quality, and compliance.
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The Right Person
We're seeking an organized and motivated individual who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
You'll Ideally Have
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment (minimum 12 months preferred).
- A good understanding of food safety and quality systems.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and engage colleagues at all levels.
- A methodical and highly organized approach with strong attention to detail.
- Level 3 Food Hygiene and/or HACCP qualification (or working towards).
- A positive, hands-on attitude and a genuine passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Why Join Hovis Bakeries (Previously known as Allied Bakeries)
We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, including:
✅ Competitive salary – circa £35,000
✅ 33 days holiday – giving you time to rest and recharge
✅ 24/7 Online GP Service
✅ Up to 10% matched pension contribution plus 4x life assurance
✅ Company-paid Health Cash Plan for you and your family
✅ Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500
✅ Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
✅ Extra Slice Benefits Platform – discounts at over 500 retailers
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Flexible and family-friendly working practices
✅ Employee Assistance Programme – financial, legal, and wellbeing support
✅ Long Service Awards recognizing your commitment and contribution
Join Us
If you're passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a well-established manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver quality products that millions of consumers trust every day.
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