Factory Quality Inspector

NW Recruitment Services Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Leyland is seeking a Factory Quality Inspector for a 12-week temporary to permanent position. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to quality management systems, conduct audits, and support the production team. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and previous experience in a quality role. This role involves day-to-day implementation of quality standards and may require shift flexibility. Interested candidates should apply with their CV or email directly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar quality role is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to investigate root cause and suggest corrective/preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily implementation of the Quality Management System and related policies.
• Conduct equipment calibration and in-process audits.
• Provide support during customer visits and accreditation audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

A level 2 HACCP qualification

Job description

Overview

Factory Quality Inspector (6/2 Shift)

• Location: Leyland, Lancashire
• Reports to: Quality Supervisor
• Term: 12-week temporary to permanent role
• Pay: Weekly on a Friday for the previous week''s hours

• Hours: 6am - 2pm (set shift pattern), Monday to Friday
• Salaries:
• Earlies: £24,297 p/a (£467.25 per week subject to tax and NI - £12.75 p/h subject to increase from April 2026)

Purpose of the role

To ensure the company’s Quality Management System, GMP, policies, procedures are implemented as daily working practice throughout the manufacturing process from goods into dispatch of finished goods to produce right first time, safe and legal products conforming to agreed specifications

The person

The Factory QC Inspector must be able to take a logical and process orientated approach to implementing and monitoring the Quality Management System, policies and procedures with an understanding of acceptable quality limits and risk assessments to make decisions and advise factory operatives during the course of production. The factory QC Inspector must be able to prioritise their workload efficiently and work with other departments including production, supply chain and commercial daily.

Duties / areas of responsibility

• Ensure daily implementation of the Quality Management System, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all product manufactured are safe, legal and to agreed specification.
• Implement and monitor GMP throughout the factory.
• Ensure document control is adhered to.
• Completion of line clearance and in-process adjustments.
• Monitor and ensure in process checks during production are carried out, supporting production to aid efficient production
• Conduct equipment calibration, in-process audits, GMP & Glass & Plastic Audits.
• Support with continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Support the production team with Operative training.
• Provide support during customers visits and accreditation audits.
• Submit and control laboratory samples.
• Product/sku set up.
• Provide support across all areas of the Quality function as and when required.
• Daily Review and organisation of process records.
• Operate as Line Leader in instances of holiday to ensure timely production.

Key skills

• Attention to detail regarding accuracy and precision of all documentation and products.
• Must be articulate and confident in dealing with external parties as and when required.
• Able to review, analyse, advise, and guide the production team in challenging time frames.
• Able to work openly and gain trust throughout the organisation.
• Ability to investigate root cause and suggest corrective/preventative actions.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about working as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate great interpersonal, verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Understand and demonstrate the importance of commercial awareness.
• Be enthusiastic when learning new skills and can widen other team members experience and skill set.

Special requirements

• Previous experience in a similar quality role.
• A level 2 HACCP and Internal Audit qualification would be desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Flexibility of shifts for instances of sickness or holiday cover.

Interested in this position? Submit your CV via this link or alternatively email: [e-mail]