Quality Controller
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Line Quality Controller
Working Pattern
- 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
- Monday to Thursday
- Alternating weekly between days and nights
- Seasonal variation:
- Summer: 4 shifts per week
- Winter: Typically 3 shifts per week
Salary
- £14.50 - £15.00 per hour
We are currently seeking a Line Quality Controller to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a critical frontline role responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all products meet food safety, legal, and customer quality standards
- Monitor production lines and identify any non-conformances
- Support production teams by implementing corrective actions where required
- Carry out hygiene, GMP, and traceability audits
- Assist in managing non-conforming products and maintaining accurate records
- Participate in product quality checks, including taste panels
- Promote a proactive, "stop and fix" culture to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste
About You
- Passionate about quality and food safety
- Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and quality management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support teams
- Proactive, positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
- Computer literate with good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic Food Hygiene knowledge (training can be provided)
- Flexible and able to work a shift-based rota
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