Inbound Quality Control Technician – Food Safety Focus

Arla Group; Felinfoel; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group is seeking a proactive Goods In - Quality Control Technician for our Felinfach site. You will oversee the reception of liquid raw materials, perform intake QC checks, and document results to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, good communication across teams, and a strong focus on hygiene and safety. You will support improvements in hygiene, waste management, and incident handling within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on, detail-oriented individual with a focus on quality and food safety.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to hygiene and compliance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills across teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal point of contact for the reception of liquid raw materials, ingredients and chemicals arriving on site.
• Carry out intake quality control checks to ensure all incoming materials meet specification and food safety requirements.
• Accurately record and monitor intake results, escalating any non-conformances or concerns.
• Support verification testing and follow procedures for out-of-specification loads and quality incidents.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards across intake areas and support the achievement of site hygiene targets.
• Conduct hygiene audits and spot checks to ensure compliance with site standards.
• Ensure intake areas, equipment and hose management systems are maintained to a high standard.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and wider site teams to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Support waste management activities and contribute to continuous improvements in hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Promote and comply with all Health & Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Communication skills

Hands-on

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

Arla Group is seeking a proactive Goods In - Quality Control Technician for our Felinfach site. You will oversee the reception of liquid raw materials, perform intake QC checks, and document results to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, good communication across teams, and a strong focus on hygiene and safety. You will support improvements in hygiene, waste management, and incident handling within a fast-paced