Quality Controller

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bilston; On-site; GBP 14,888 - 21,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Unpaid breaks: 2 x 20 minutes per day

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Full training provided

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Job summary

Recruit4Talent is seeking a Quality Controller for a major food manufacturer in Bilston. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £13.10 per hour, rising to £13.85 after 6pm and £15.20 on Saturdays, with overtime available.

You will uphold product integrity by implementing quality assurance processes and analysing production procedures. As a Quality Controller, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards, adhering to HACCP guidelines and

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or QA in manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and application in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure factory compliance with HACCP procedures and specifications; report discrepancies.
• Carry out Critical Control Point (CCP) checks and maintain on-site records.
• Participate in maintaining and updating the site HACCP plan and BRCGS requirements.
• Quality checks, documentation for traceability, and calibration verification of measuring equipment.
• Coordinate documents, investigate complaints and take corrective actions.
• Conduct organoleptic panels and microbiological sampling as required.

Job description

Recruit4Talent is seeking a Quality Controller for a major food manufacturer in Bilston. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £13.10 per hour, rising to £13.85 after 6pm and £15.20 on Saturdays, with overtime available. Working afternoon shifts from Tuesday to Saturday, you will uphold product integrity by implementing quality assurance processes and analysing production procedures.

Key responsibilities include ensuring factory compliance with HACCP guidelines, conducting Critical Control Point checks, and reporting any quality discrepancies. The role demands strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of safety standards within a manufacturing environment. Quality Controllers sought by a £multimillion pound food products manufacturer to join their team in Bilston. There are 2 x PM shifts available. Hours of work:

• Tuesday to Thursday: 2.45pm to 10.45pm
• Friday: 2.15pm to 10pm
• Saturday: 8.30am to 5pm

What will you be doing?

As a Quality Controller, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for implementing quality assurance processes, analysing production procedures, and adhering to HACCP guidelines to maintain product integrity and safety.

Your daily Quality Controller duties will include:

• Ensure that the factory is complying with HACCP procedures and specifications, assessing quality, reporting any discrepancies where necessary.
• Carry out Critical Control Point (CCP) checks in accordance with their training, records of which must be retained on site.
• Shared responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the site HACCP plan.
• Shared responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.
• Reporting of any issues with the quality of the product and sending pictures where necessary to the Supervisor.
• Raise any non-conformance activity with Quality and Production Management.
• Carry out verification checks of calibration of measuring equipment (scales / checkweighers, etc.) in accordance with the QA schedule.
• Make sure all paperwork is correct for traceability purposes.
• Perform specific audits on a daily basis such as pre-startup checks and hygiene checks and liaise with management at all levels when reporting results.
• Co-ordinate documents and investigate complaints, solve problems, taking the relevant corrective action.
• Perform organoleptic panels and microbiological sampling when required; which involves collecting and collating samples.
• Ensure that the correct PPE is worn by all staff at all times within the factory.
• Be part of investigation of Customer Complaints, Customer rejections, GPM in and around the factory.
• Be aware of, understand and adhere to the maintenance of good GMP.
• Make sure all product is checked correctly and documents all completed accurately.
• Ensure procedures are implemented to provide a safe and legal product.

As a Quality Controller, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a quality control or assurance role, preferably within the food industry.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant qualifications in Quality Assurance or related fields are advantageous but not essential.

What’s In it For You?

• £13.10 per hour basic rate
• £13.85 per hour after 6pm
• £15.20 per hour on Saturdays
• 92 hours per week
• Overtime available at 1.25x
• 28 days holiday
• Unpaid breaks: 2 x 20 minutes per day
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Full training provided
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Quality Controller x 2 – PM shift Bilston, West Midlands £13.10 per hour, £13.85 evening rate, £15.20 Saturday rate + overtime + benefits