Quality Controller

JDR Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Quality Controller for a busy manufacturing and distribution facility in Stockport. The role is hands-on, conducting quality inspections across production lines to ensure products meet quality, compliance and bonded warehouse requirements before release.

You will stand for long shifts, verify labels and records, and collaborate with Production and Warehouse teams while upholding safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and processes.
• Confident with paperwork and quality records.
• Good communication skills.
• Physically able to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Experience in regulated industries (food/pharma/FMCG) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks on finished products and packaging.
• Verify duty stamps, labels, barcodes and product markings.
• Ensure quantities, batch numbers and information match records.
• Perform bonded warehouse compliance checks and report discrepancies.
• Inspect products for defects and damage.
• Complete quality control documentation accurately and promptly.
• Monitor production lines to spot issues before products leave site.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse and Management to maintain standards.
• Escalate non-conforming items and assist investigations.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Standing/walking required

Fast-paced environment

Regulated industries exposure

Job description

Quality Controller

Location: Stockport
Shift Options:

• Days: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoons: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Rate of pay: £14 per hour. This role will lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Quality Controller to join a busy manufacturing and distribution facility in Stockport. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring products meet strict quality, compliance and bonded warehouse requirements before being released for distribution.You will be responsible for carrying out quality inspections throughout the production process, verifying product information, checking duty stamps and labels, and ensuring all documentation and packaging information matches required specifications.This role will involve being on your feet for the duration of your shift, carrying out inspections across multiple production lines and warehouse areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on finished products and packaging.
• Verify duty stamps, labels, barcodes and product markings are applied correctly.
• Ensure box quantities, batch numbers and product information match production records.
• Carry out bonded warehouse compliance checks and report any discrepancies.
• Inspect products for defects, damage or inconsistencies.
• Complete quality control documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor production lines and identify potential quality issues before products leave site.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse and Management teams to maintain quality standards.
• Escalate non-conforming products and assist with investigations where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Warehouse environments preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow processes and work to strict procedures.
• Confident completing paperwork and quality records.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable standing and walking for long periods throughout the shift.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience within regulated industries such as food, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to spot even the smallest discrepancies. You'll take pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring every product leaving the site meets company and regulatory requirements. JDR recruitment are an equal opportunities employer. JDRnorthwestWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.