Quality Controller

Line Quality Controller

This is a critical frontline role responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and compliance in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am), Monday to Thursday, and alternating weekly between days and nights.

Seasonal variation:
Summer: 4 shifts per week
Winter:
Typically 3 shifts per week

£36kTo £38k

• 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

• 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