Food Quality Controller – Hands-On, Growth‑Oriented Role

Major Talent; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly rotating shifts

Regular weekend working

Valuable experience in food quality

Develop knowledge of food safety and Q

Job summary

Major Talent is seeking a Quality Controller for a busy food manufacturing operation. You will perform checks throughout production to ensure products meet safety, quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include testing raw materials, monitoring processes, recording results, and supporting audits. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with QA teams, and driving a strong food safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or QA environments is beneficial.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and raise issues when standards aren't met.
• Good eye for detail and strong record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and check raw materials for safety, quality and specifications.
• Monitor production processes and carry out routine inspections.
• Record test results, inspections and deviations accurately.
• Work with Production and Technical teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Major Talent is seeking a Quality Controller for a busy food manufacturing operation. You will perform checks throughout production to ensure products meet safety, quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include testing raw materials, monitoring processes, recording results, and supporting audits. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with QA teams, and driving a strong food safety culture.