Quality Controller

The Older Shaw Group; Spalding; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive company pension scheme

On‑site staff canteen

Compassionate paid bereavement leave

Company sick pay

Premium overtime pay

Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access

Long service rewards

Christmas gift voucher

Wellbeing hub access

Training and development opportunities

Clear career progression pathways

Job summary

The Older Shaw Group in Spalding is seeking a Quality Controller to ensure customer requirements and standards are met through effective quality control. This role includes conducting quality and label checks, inspecting raw material quality, and communicating quality issues to departments.

Applicants should have food industry QC experience and a full UK driving licence. The position offers competitive benefits like a company pension scheme and staff canteen access.

Qualifications

• Previous QC experience within the food industry preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quality and label checks in various areas.
• Inspect the quality of raw material against specifications.
• Communicate effectively on quality issues.

Skills

QC experience within the food industry

Methodical with attention to detail

Good understanding of English (written and verbal)

Basic computer skills

Job description

Quality Controller

Moulton, Spalding. PE12 6PP14.2HOUR

We are looking for a QC to ensure customer requirements and standards are achieved by providing an effective and efficient quality control service.

The Position

• Undertake quality and label checks in various areas of the business (Grader, Intake, Packhouse, Goldwood), record findings and highlight any discrepancies to relevant department managers.
• Ensure accurate checking of codes/dates/promotional labels on our system.
• Take reference photos to support legal compliance and ensure product traceability is followed throughout the process.
• Inspect the quality of raw material against relevant specifications, and if required, explain the specification to other employees. These checks may also need to be conducted offsite at times.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments on quality issues to ensure prompt action is taken and notify the department managers of any quality or processing concerns.
• Provide our customers with products that meet their specification at all times.
• Work together with the quality team to implement corrective action to improve the quality of the product to within specification.
• Keep your work area in a good, clean condition and follow the clean as you go procedure.
• Perform various tasks required during start-up checks, including shelf‑life verification, scale checks, document control, and reviewing procedures and processes.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by your Manager to ensure the overall smooth running of the business.

Person Specification

• Previous QC experience within the food industry (preferable).
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good basic understanding of English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand‑held device.

Benefits

• Competitive company pension scheme.
• On‑site staff canteen.
• Compassionate paid bereavement leave.
• Company sick pay.
• Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access.
• Long service rewards and recognition.
• Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us.
• Supportive family‑run business that values its people.
• Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More".
• Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub.
• Committed to providing training and development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities.

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values its employees, we’d love to hear from you!

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