Quality Coordinator – Citrus

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Coordinator – Citrus to join Fyffes’ Quality team. The role ensures product integrity, food safety and legal compliance for a range of citrus products across our supply base.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, review and maintain due‑diligence documentation for oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruit and other citrus products in line with legal, customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate timely upload of compliance data, specifications, test results and supporting evidence into internal and external systems.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records and highlight missing, expired or non‑compliant documentation.
• Support grower and supplier risk assessments by preparing information, reviewing evidence and tracking action plans.
• Coordinate site‑visit outputs, audit findings and corrective‑action follow‑up with growers, packhouses and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and updating product specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate citrus sampling, inspection feedback, laboratory testing and trend analysis where required.
• Respond to routine information requests and appropriately escalate significant or recurring gaps.

Required profile

• Degree or qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, Horticulture or a related discipline (advantageous).
• Experience in a quality, technical, compliance, supply‑chain or fresh‑produce coordination role, preferably with citrus.
• Recognised training in Food Safety, HACCP, Quality Management or fresh‑produce quality assurance (advantageous).
• Strong command of spoken and written English; Spanish communication skills required.

Required skills

• Food Safety principles and HACCP implementation.
• BRCGS/BRC audit and compliance knowledge.
• Document‑control and data‑accuracy management.
• Compliance data management and portal administration.
• Supplier risk assessment and traceability processes.