PM Quality Control Operative

PM Quality Control Operative

Location: North Curry, Somerset

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hours:

• Monday – Friday, 13 : 45 – 22 : 00
• 1 in every 4 Saturdays, 08 : 00 – 17 : 00 (with a Friday off in lieu)
• 30-minute unpaid break

Job Type: Temp to Perm / Ongoing

We are recruiting for a PM Quality Control Operative to join a busy food manufacturing environment. This role is hands‑on and based primarily on the factory floor, working across chilled and occasional freezer areas. Full PPE is provided.

This role supports the Quality Manager and includes a wide range of quality and compliance responsibilities, such as :

• Completing start‑up checks in all departments
• Calibration of scales, probes, gas analysers, metal detectors, cooker, etc.
• Swabbing, ATP testing, allergen checks and lab work
• Preparing samples for lab testing
• Completing paperwork checks
• Carrying out product quality checks
• Creating and checking labels; maintaining label stock
• Carrying out stock checks
• Data logger creation and reporting
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Taking meeting minutes
• Assisting with product specifications and nutritional information
• Fridge and freezer temperature checks
• Maintaining and replenishing quality paperwork
• Ensuring all staff adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety and BRC procedures

• Approximately 85–90% of time spent inside the factory
• Handling raw and cooked chicken
• Chilled working conditions, with occasional freezer access
• Full PPE required at all times (hair nets, beard snoods, steel toe caps, overalls)
• No jewellery, nail polish or piercings permitted due to food safety regulations

• On‑site canteen with kettle, microwave and toaster
• Staff must bring their own lunch (no food available for purchase on site; nearest shops approx. 15‑minute drive)

• Previous QC or food manufacturing experience is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow strict food safety and compliance procedures
• Comfortable working in chilled environments
• Reliable, organised and confident communicating with all departments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a key quality role. If you are detail‑focused, proactive and looking for long‑term work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!