Quality Control Technician

Major Recruitment Huddersfield; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Halifax is seeking a motivated Quality Control Technician. The role involves ensuring product quality through comprehensive checks and collaboration with planning teams. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, a hands-on approach, and a basic awareness of health and safety requirements. Opportunities for training and progression, along with a supportive work environment, are offered.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Clear progression pathway

Free onsite parking

Private pension scheme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of English (spoken and written).
• Ability to follow set procedures.
• Awareness of health and safety in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out quality assurance checks across production.
• Working with QA teams to optimize workflows.
• Monitoring test results and maintaining quality records.
• Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP and health standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about quality and keen to play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards? We're looking for a motivated Quality Control Technician to join a leading pet food manufacturer based in the Halifax area.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and fast‑paced production environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out quality assurance checks and controls across all stages of production to ensure compliance with set standards and procedures.
• Working closely with planning and QA teams to optimise workflows, communication, and data accuracy.
• Monitoring test results and maintaining detailed quality records and spreadsheets.
• Investigating non‑conformances and ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Supporting continuous improvement and process development initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems, HACCP principles, health and safety, and company standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills and a solid understanding of English (spoken and written).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to follow set procedures.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Team player with a flexible attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in a QA/QC or food production role would be an advantage but not essential.

Hours and Schedule:

Permanent full‑time position. Rotating shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, alternating between days (6am‑6pm) and nights (6pm‑6am). Minimum of 48 hours per week.

What’s in it for you:

• Extensive training and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Clear progression pathway within the business.
• Free onsite parking.
• Private pension scheme.
• Be part of a business that takes pride in quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Interested? Apply today and take your next step in quality within a highly supportive and growing business.

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