Quality Control

Industrious Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Shift premium

Job summary

Industrious Recruitment is seeking a Quality Control (QC) professional in Leicester to support the Production Manager across high-care and low-care activities and the wider production process.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining food safety and quality culture to meet customer, regulatory and company standards, including HACCP controls and audit readiness. Immediate start available, with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Control/Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with BRC standards and audit requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication with production teams.
• Proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong Quality Assurance and Food Safety culture across the production environment.
• Ensure production processes and finished products comply with HACCP, food safety and customer standards.
• Maintain factory quality, food safety documentation and production paperwork.
• Conduct internal audits and monitor compliance with BRC and company procedures.
• Carry out product taste panels and monitor quality standards.
• Identify and assist investigations of quality issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure staff complete required quality and food safety documentation.
• Support production line activities when required.
• Assist with on-site training relating to food safety and quality.
• Work with other departments to drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain site audit readiness.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Proactive quality culture

HACCP knowledge

Education

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP system

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Quality Control (QC)

Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Leicester

Working Pattern: 5 days per week, with flexibility across shifts

Expected Start Date: Immediately, subject to notice period

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control professional to support the Production Manager across high-care and low-care activities and the wider production process.

The successful candidate will help develop and maintain a strong food safety and quality culture, ensuring customer, regulatory and company standards are consistently met.

The role will also support the business in maintaining BRC Grade AA audit readiness through effective HACCP controls, quality systems, auditing, documentation, training and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong Quality Assurance and Food Safety culture across the production environment.
• Ensure production processes and finished products are controlled in line with HACCP, food safety and customer standards.
• Maintain factory quality, food safety documentation and production paperwork.
• Conduct internal audits and monitor compliance with BRC and company procedures.
• Carry out product taste panels and monitor product quality standards.
• Identify and support the investigation of quality issues, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Ensure production staff complete required quality and food safety documentation correctly.
• Assist with production line activities when required.
• Support on-site training relating to food safety, quality and procedures.
• Work with Production and other departments to identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Maintain the site in a constant state of audit readiness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience working within a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of BRC standards and audit requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams.
• Proactive approach to quality, food safety and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using an ERP system.
• Good computer literacy.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Experience with product quality assessments or taste panels.
• Experience assisting with food safety and quality training.

Working Hours & Shifts

The role involves working 5 days per week, with flexibility required across production shifts.

• First Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Second Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Night Shift: To be confirmed

A third/night shift is expected to be introduced and will attract a 20% shift premium.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Company pension
• Free/on-site parking
• 20% shift premium for applicable night shifts

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position