Quality Control Technician Red Meat

Pickstock Telford Ltd.; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickstock Telford Ltd. in Shropshire is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our QA team at our abattoir and boning hall. You’ll ensure product quality, food safety and hygiene across the facility, working with production staff to meet internal and regulatory standards.

We’re looking for hands-on experience in meat processing, attention to detail and knowledge of hygiene and safety best practices. Level 2 Food Safety certification and awareness of HACCP/BRC audits are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat processing or food production.
• Strong attention to detail and responsibility for quality.
• Understanding of hygiene and health & safety best practices.
• Experience in fast-paced, chilled environments.
• Familiarity with HACCP, BRC standards or food safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out visual inspection and trimming to ensure quality compliance.
• Identifying contamination risks and reporting issues promptly.
• Logging non-conformance and maintaining inspection records.
• Ensuring hygiene protocols and food safety standards are followed.
• Collaborating with QA and production teams to resolve issues and drive continual improvement.

Skills

Quality control mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Cert in Food Safety

Job description

Champion the Quality of British Beef with Pickstock.

At Pickstock we’re proud to supply premium British beef to retailers, wholesalers and food service partners across the UK and beyond. Our facility in Telford handles every stage of meat processing – from slaughter to processing and distribution – ensuring full traceability, control and quality at every step.

We’re looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our growing Quality Team. This role offers hands‑on experience, development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the UK food supply chain.

What You’ll Do:

As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety and hygiene in our Abattoir and Boning Hall. You’ll work closely with QA colleagues, production staff and supervisors to ensure every product leaving our facility meets strict internal and regulatory standards.

Key Tasks include:

• Carrying out visual inspection and trimming to ensure quality compliance
• Identifying contamination risks and reporting issues promptly
• Logging non-conformance and maintaining accurate inspection records
• Ensuring hygiene protocols and food safety standards are followed
• Collaborating with QA and production teams to resolve issues and continually improve standards

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in meat processing or food production
• A sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility for quality
• Basic understanding of hygiene and health & safety best practices
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and chilled temperatures
• Ability to work methodically, proactively and within a team
• Level 2 Cert in Food Safety
• Awareness of HACCP, BRC standards or food safety audits

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