Quality Controller – Fast-Paced QC in Manufacturing (Stockport)

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

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.