Quality Controller - (Food Manufacture)

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Permanent Opportunities

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 | £13.57 per hour
Night Shift: Monday to Friday, 21:30 - 06:30 | £15.53 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and expanding food manufacturing business in Newcastle-under-Lyme and are looking to speak with Quality Assurance and Quality Control professionals interested in either day or night shift opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join a well-established company that continues to grow, invest in its people, and develop its operations. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and offers genuine opportunities for career progression within its Quality and Technical teams.

Whether you're already working within QA/QC or looking to further develop your career in food manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that actively promotes from within and provides ongoing training and development.

There are also regular opportunities for overtime for those who wish to increase their earnings.

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, food safety standards, and legal requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

• Carry out food safety, quality, due diligence, and legal compliance checks.
• Complete start-up, temperature, metal detection, X-ray, and label verification checks.
• Monitor product weights, sizes, and specifications during production.
• Verify recipe accuracy and ingredient measurements.
• Review production paperwork and traceability records.
• Investigate and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
• Ensure GMP and hygiene standards are maintained across site.
• Conduct routine product sampling and quality inspections.
• Support customer visits, audits, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to drive quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
• Experience within a QA, QC, or food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Permanent day and night shift opportunities available
• Competitive hourly rates up to £15.53 per hour
• Regular overtime opportunities to boost earnings
• Excellent training and development programmes
• Genuine progression opportunities within Quality and Technical departments
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Stable employment with a growing and successful food manufacturer

If you're looking for a company that values its employees, offers long-term career prospects, and provides the opportunity to develop your skills within a thriving food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.