Quality Control Technician Red Meat

Pickstock Telford Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Telford is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety in the Abattoir and Boning Hall. The role involves conducting inspections, reporting contamination risks, and maintaining records of compliance. Candidates should have experience in food production, a keen attention to detail, and knowledge of hygiene standards. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with teams in a dynamic working environment focused on continuous improvement in quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat processing or food production.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and health & safety best practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and chilled temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspection and trimming to ensure quality compliance.
• Identify contamination risks and report issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure hygiene protocols are followed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Responsibility for quality

Education

Level 2 Cert in Food Safety

Job description

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

Desirable

• Level 2 Cert in Food Safety
• Awareness of HACCP, BRC standards or food safety audits