Quality Control Operative - Morning Shift

City Centre Recruitment; North Curry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is looking for a Quality Control Operative for morning shifts in North Curry. You will ensure food safety and compliance standards on the factory floor while performing various checks and calibrations. This temporary-to-permanent role offers a competitive hourly wage and involves working in chilled environments.

Benefits

On-site canteen facilities

Weekly pay

Permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work in chilled and frozen environments.
• Must provide eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Complete start-up checks across all departments.
• Calibrate equipment and conduct product checks.
• Maintain food safety and BRC compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Record-keeping skills

Job description

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Quality Control Operative - Morning Shift, North Curry

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Client:

City Centre Recruitment

Location:

North Curry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Quality Control Operative – Morning Shift

Location: North Curry, Somerset
Salary: £13.50 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (30-minute unpaid break)
Plus: 1 in every 4 Saturdays worked, with a day off in lieu

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Operative to join a busy and hands-on food manufacturing business based in North Curry. Reporting directly to the QC Manager, this role involves working primarily on the factory floor ensuring all food safety, quality, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete start-up checks across all departments

Calibrate equipment including scales, probes, metal detectors, gas analysers

Conduct product and paperwork checks

Label creation and maintenance

Stock checking and data logger reporting

Sample prep and assisting with internal/external audits

Maintain food safety and BRC compliance

Participate in minute taking and spec/nutritional maintenance

Carry out fridge and freezer temperature checks

What We're Looking For:

Comfortable working in chilled and sometimes frozen environments

Willing to handle both raw and cooked chicken

Ability to wear full PPE (hair net, steel toe caps, overalls – provided)

Strong attention to detail and food safety procedures

Excellent communication and record-keeping skills

Must adhere to no jewellery, nail polish or piercings due to BRC policy

Additional Info:

On-site canteen facilities available (kettle, microwave, toaster)

Own transport required – nearest shops are 15-minute drive

Bring your own lunch – no food available for purchase on site

Weekly pay and permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Interested?

If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!

City Centre Recruitment gets to know candidates – It’s all about having the right people! Our consultants are available to advise, guide and support you throughout the entire recruitment process.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.